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comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any
of the following subjects: (1) The
necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper
performance of the agency’s functions;
(2) the accuracy of the estimated
burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection;
Title of Information Collection: The
Fiscal Soundness Reporting
Requirements; Use: The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
is assigned responsibility for overseeing
the on-going financial performance for
all Medicare Advantage Organizations
(MAO), Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)
sponsors and Program of All-Inclusive
Care for the Elderly (PACE)
organizations. Specifically, CMS needs
the requested collection of information
to establish that contracting entities
within those programs maintain fiscally
sound organizations. The revised fiscal
soundness reporting form combines
MAO, PDP, 1876 Cost Plans,
Demonstration Plans and PACE
organizations. Entities contracting in
these programs currently submit all
documentation being requested.
Specifically, all contracting
organizations must submit annual
independently audited financial
statements one time per year. The
MAOs with a net loss, a negative net
worth or both must file three quarterly
statements. Currently there are
approximately 44 MAOs filing quarterly
financial statements. The PDPs must
also file three unaudited quarterly
financial statements. The PACE
organizations are required to file 3
quarterly financial statements for the
first three years in the program.
Additionally, PACE organizations with
a net loss, a negative net worth or both
must file statements as well.
The information collection request is
being revised to include one additional
data element for PACE organizations
only, Total Subordinated Liabilities.
The addition of the new data element
will actually reduce the time to analyze
the financial standing of PACE
organizations because we will no longer
have to contact the PACE organizations
to establish whether or not the
organization’s total liabilities
calculation includes subordinated debt.
Form Number: CMS–906 (OCN: 0938–
0469); Frequency: Annually, Quarterly;
Affected Public: Private Sector: Business
or other for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents:
648; Total Annual Responses: 1,281;
Total Annual Hours: 428. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Joe Esposito at 410–786–1129.
For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)
To obtain copies of the supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed paperwork collections
referenced above, access CMS’ Web Site
address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995, or
Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the
Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786–
1326.
In commenting on the proposed
information collections please reference
the document identifier or OMB control
number. To be assured consideration,
comments and recommendations must
be submitted in one of the following
ways by November 5, 2012:
1. Electronically. You may submit
your comments electronically to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for ‘‘Comment or
Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’
to find the information collection
document(s) accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail
written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development,
Attention: CMS–R–284 (OCN 0938–
0345), Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–
1850.
Dated: August 29, 2012.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group,
Division B, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects
Title: Child Care and Development
Fund Plan for States/Territories for FFY
2014–2015 (ACF–118).
OMB No.: 0970–0114.
Description: The Child Care and
Development Fund (CCDF) Plan (the
Plan) for States and Territories is
required from each CCDF Lead agency
in accordance with Section 658E of the
Child Care and Development Block
Grant Act of 1990, as amended (Pub. L.
101–508, Pub. L. 104–193, and 42 U.S.C.
9858). The implementing regulations for
the statutorily required Plan are set forth
at 45 CFR 98.10 through 98.18. The
Plan, submitted on the ACF–118, is
required biennially, and remains in
effect for two years. The Plan provides
ACF and the public with a description
of, and assurance about, the States’ and
Territories’ child care programs. The
ACF–118 is currently approved through
April 30, 2014, making it available to
States and Territories needing to submit
Plan Amendments through the end of
the FY 2013 Plan Period. However, on
July 1, 2013, States and Territories will
be required to submit their FY 2014–
2015 Plans for approval by September
30, 2013. Consistent with the statute
and regulations, ACF requests revision
of the ACF–118 with minor corrections
and modifications. The Tribal Plan
(ACF–118a) will be addressed under a
separate notice.
Respondents: State and Territory
CCDF Lead Agencies (56).
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
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Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total burden
hours
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56
0.50
162.5
4,550
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 4,550.
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Families is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above.
Copies of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained and
comments may be forwarded by writing
to the Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Planning, Research
and Evaluation, 370 L’Enfant
Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447,
Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer.
Email address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection.
The Department specifically requests
comments on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA–2012–P–0458]
Determination That ALOXI
(Palonosetron Hydrochloride)
Capsules, 0.5 Milligram (Base), Were
Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons
of Safety or Effectiveness
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has determined
that ALOXI (palonosetron
hydrochloride (HCl)) Capsules, 0.5
milligram (mg) (base), were not
withdrawn from sale for reasons of
safety or effectiveness. This
determination will allow FDA to
approve abbreviated new drug
applications (ANDAs) for palonosetron
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HCl capsules, 0.5 mg (base), if all other
legal and regulatory requirements are
met.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Molly Flannery, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and
Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 6246,
Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301–
796–3543.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1984,
Congress enacted the Drug Price
Competition and Patent Term
Restoration Act of 1984 (Pub. L. 98–417)
(the 1984 amendments), which
authorized the approval of duplicate
versions of drug products under an
ANDA procedure. ANDA applicants
must, with certain exceptions, show that
the drug for which they are seeking
approval contains the same active
ingredient in the same strength and
dosage form as the ‘‘listed drug,’’ which
is a version of the drug that was
previously approved. ANDA applicants
do not have to repeat the extensive
clinical testing otherwise necessary to
gain approval of a new drug application
(NDA). The only clinical data required
in an ANDA are data to show that the
drug that is the subject of the ANDA is
bioequivalent to the listed drug.
The 1984 amendments include what
is now section 505(j)(7) of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.
355(j)(7)), which requires FDA to
publish a list of all approved drugs.
FDA publishes this list as part of the
‘‘Approved Drug Products With
Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations,’’
which is known generally as the
‘‘Orange Book.’’ Under FDA regulations,
drugs are removed from the list if the
Agency withdraws or suspends
approval of the drug’s NDA or ANDA
for reasons of safety or effectiveness or
if FDA determines that the listed drug
was withdrawn from sale for reasons of
safety or effectiveness (21 CFR 314.162).
A person may petition the Agency to
determine, or the Agency may
determine on its own initiative, whether
a listed drug was withdrawn from sale
for reasons of safety or effectiveness.
This determination may be made at any
time after the drug has been withdrawn
from sale, but must be made prior to
approving an ANDA that refers to the
listed drug (§ 314.161 (21 CFR 314.161)).
FDA may not approve an ANDA that
does not refer to a listed drug.
ALOXI (palonosetron HCl) Capsules,
0.5 mg (base), is the subject of NDA 22–
233, held by Helsinn Healthcare, and
initially approved on August 22, 2008.
ALOXI is indicated for the prevention of
acute nausea and vomiting associated
with initial and repeat courses of
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moderately emetogenic cancer
chemotherapy.
Helsinn Healthcare has never
marketed ALOXI (palonosetron HCl)
Capsules, 0.5 mg (base). In previous
instances (see, e.g., 72 FR 9763, March
5, 2007; 61 FR 25497, May 21, 1996), the
Agency has determined that, for
purposes of §§ 314.161 and 314.162,
never marketing an approved drug
product is equivalent to withdrawing
the drug from sale.
Lachman Consultant Services, Inc.
submitted a citizen petition dated May
7, 2012 (Docket No. FDA–2012–P–
0458), under 21 CFR 10.30, requesting
that the Agency determine whether
ALOXI (palonosetron HCl) Capsules, 0.5
mg (base), were withdrawn from sale for
reasons of safety or effectiveness.
After considering the citizen petition
and reviewing Agency records and
based on the information we have at this
time, FDA has determined under
§ 314.161 that ALOXI (palonosetron
HCl) Capsules, 0.5 mg (base), were not
withdrawn for reasons of safety or
effectiveness. The petitioner has
identified no data or other information
suggesting that ALOXI (palonosetron
HCl) Capsules, 0.5 mg (base), were
withdrawn for reasons of safety or
effectiveness. We have carefully
reviewed our files for records
concerning the withdrawal of ALOXI
(palonosetron HCl) Capsules, 0.5 mg
(base), from sale. We have also
independently evaluated relevant
literature and data for possible
postmarketing adverse events. We have
found no information that would
indicate that this product was
withdrawn from sale for reasons of
safety or effectiveness.
Accordingly, the Agency will
continue to list ALOXI (palonosetron
HCl) Capsules, 0.5 mg (base), in the
‘‘Discontinued Drug Product List’’
section of the Orange Book. The
‘‘Discontinued Drug Product List’’
delineates, among other items, drug
products that have been discontinued
from marketing for reasons other than
safety or effectiveness. ANDAs that refer
to ALOXI (palonosetron HCl) Capsules,
0.5 mg (base), may be approved by the
Agency as long as they meet all other
legal and regulatory requirements for
the approval of ANDAs. If FDA
determines that labeling for this drug
product should be revised to meet
current standards, the Agency will
advise ANDA applicants to submit such
labeling.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects
Title: Child Care and Development Fund Plan for States/Territories
for FFY 2014-2015 (ACF-118).
OMB No.: 0970-0114.
Description: The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan (the
Plan) for States and Territories is required from each CCDF Lead agency
in accordance with Section 658E of the Child Care and Development Block
Grant Act of 1990, as amended (Pub. L. 101-508, Pub. L. 104-193, and 42
U.S.C. 9858). The implementing regulations for the statutorily required
Plan are set forth at 45 CFR 98.10 through 98.18. The Plan, submitted
on the ACF-118, is required biennially, and remains in effect for two
years. The Plan provides ACF and the public with a description of, and
assurance about, the States' and Territories' child care programs. The
ACF-118 is currently approved through April 30, 2014, making it
available to States and Territories needing to submit Plan Amendments
through the end of the FY 2013 Plan Period. However, on July 1, 2013,
States and Territories will be required to submit their FY 2014-2015
Plans for approval by September 30, 2013. Consistent with the statute
and regulations, ACF requests revision of the ACF-118 with minor
corrections and modifications. The Tribal Plan (ACF-118a) will be
addressed under a separate notice.
Respondents: State and Territory CCDF Lead Agencies (56).
Annual Burden Estimates
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Number of Average burden
Instrument Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
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ACF-118..................................... 56 0.50 162.5 4,550
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,550.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and
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Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above. Copies of the proposed
collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded
by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW.,
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. Email
address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified
by the title of the information collection.
The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
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