Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 74175-74176 [2012-30032]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 240 / Thursday, December 13, 2012 / Notices Matters To Be Considered: Please refer to the Web page https:// www.nesdis.noaa.gov/NCADAC/ index.html for the most up-to-date meeting agenda, when available. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, Designated Federal Official, National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee, NOAA, Rm. 11230, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–734–1156, Fax: 301–713–1459, Email: Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee was established in December 2010. 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The committee’s mission is to synthesize and summarize the science and information pertaining to current and future impacts of climate change upon the United States; and to provide advice and recommendations toward the development of an ongoing, sustainable national assessment of global change impacts and adaptation and mitigation strategies for the Nation. Within the scope of its mission, the committee’s specific objective is to produce a proposed National Climate Assessment that meets the requirements of the Global Change Research Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2931, et seq. NOAA publishes this notice to solicit nominations for Review Editors of the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee (NCADAC) National Climate Assessment 2013 Draft Report. 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Jason Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–30147 Filed 12–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DoD–2012–HA–0160] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed E:\FR\FM\13DEN1.SGM 13DEN1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with 74176 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 240 / Thursday, December 13, 2012 / Notices 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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by February 11, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Uniform Business Office (UBO), OASD(HA)/TRICARE Management Activity/Management Control & Financial Studies, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, VA 22042, ATTN: DeLisa E. Prater, Program Manager, 703–681–3492 ext. 6757 (DSN 761). Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Third Party Collection Program/Medical Services Account/ Other Health Insurance; DD Form 2569; OMB Control Number 0720–TBD (previously OMB Control Number 0704– 0323). Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to obtain health insurance policy information used for coordination of health care benefits and billing thirdparty payers. DoD implemented the Third Party Collection Program (TPCP) in FY87 based on the authority granted in 10 U.S.C. 1095 and implemented by VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Dec 12, 2012 Jkt 229001 32 CFR 220 in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) (Pub. L. 99–272, section 2001, April 7, 1986). Under the TPCP, DoD is authorized to collect from third-party payers the cost of inpatient and outpatient services rendered to DoD beneficiaries who have other health insurance. Military treatment facilities are required to make this form available to third-party payers upon request. A third-party payer may not request any other assignment of benefits form from the subscriber. Affected Public: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 146,845. Number of Respondents: 2,936,905. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 3 minutes. Frequency: Annually, or on occasion (when insurance information changes). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The administration has placed an increased emphasis upon recovery of health care expenses under the TPCP, as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1095 and 1097b. Completion of this form, while increasing total burden hours, will aid in increasing revenue to improve services, operating efficiency and effectiveness within the Military Health System. Funds collected return directly to the operation and maintenance budget of the MTF where the care was delivered and are used to improve the quality of healthcare. Often the funds allow the continuation of programs or purchasing of equipment at the facilities for which there would otherwise not be funding. This information is collected either during the admission and/or discharge process for an inpatient stay or during the registration process for an outpatient visit. Dated: December 7, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2012–30032 Filed 12–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [Docket ID USAF–2012–0032] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice to alter a System of Records. ACTION: The Department of the Air Force proposes to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective on January 14, 2013 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. Comments will be accepted on or before January 14, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive East Tower, 2nd Floor, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. SUMMARY: Mr. Charles J. Shedrick, Department of the Air Force Privacy Office, Air Force Privacy Act Office, Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, ATTN: SAF/CIO A6, 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330– 1800, or by phone at (202) 404–6575. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force’s notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available from the address in FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act, were submitted on December 3, 2012 to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’’ dated February 8, 1996, (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\13DEN1.SGM 13DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 240 (Thursday, December 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74175-74176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30032]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID DoD-2012-HA-0160]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
Affairs, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) announces a proposed public information 
collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments 
are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed

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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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by February 
11, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark 
Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the 
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and 
associated collection instruments, please write to the Uniform Business 
Office (UBO), OASD(HA)/TRICARE Management Activity/Management Control & 
Financial Studies, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, 
VA 22042, ATTN: DeLisa E. Prater, Program Manager, 703-681-3492 ext. 
6757 (DSN 761).
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Third Party Collection 
Program/Medical Services Account/Other Health Insurance; DD Form 2569; 
OMB Control Number 0720-TBD (previously OMB Control Number 0704-0323).
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
to obtain health insurance policy information used for coordination of 
health care benefits and billing third-party payers. DoD implemented 
the Third Party Collection Program (TPCP) in FY87 based on the 
authority granted in 10 U.S.C. 1095 and implemented by 32 CFR 220 in 
accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 
1986 (COBRA) (Pub. L. 99-272, section 2001, April 7, 1986). Under the 
TPCP, DoD is authorized to collect from third-party payers the cost of 
inpatient and outpatient services rendered to DoD beneficiaries who 
have other health insurance. Military treatment facilities are required 
to make this form available to third-party payers upon request. A 
third-party payer may not request any other assignment of benefits form 
from the subscriber.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 146,845.
    Number of Respondents: 2,936,905.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 3 minutes.
    Frequency: Annually, or on occasion (when insurance information 
changes).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The administration has placed an increased emphasis upon recovery 
of health care expenses under the TPCP, as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1095 
and 1097b. Completion of this form, while increasing total burden 
hours, will aid in increasing revenue to improve services, operating 
efficiency and effectiveness within the Military Health System. Funds 
collected return directly to the operation and maintenance budget of 
the MTF where the care was delivered and are used to improve the 
quality of healthcare. Often the funds allow the continuation of 
programs or purchasing of equipment at the facilities for which there 
would otherwise not be funding. This information is collected either 
during the admission and/or discharge process for an inpatient stay or 
during the registration process for an outpatient visit.

    Dated: December 7, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012-30032 Filed 12-12-12; 8:45 am]
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