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Download as PDF 43886 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 140 / Monday, July 22, 2013 / Notices improve their efforts. CDC will use the information reported through the MIS to document and monitor each awardee’s progress and to make adjustments, as needed, in the type and level of technical assistance provided to them. The information collection allows CDC to oversee the use of federal funds, and identify and disseminate information about successful strategies implemented by awardees. CDC also uses the information to respond to Congressional and stakeholder inquiries about awardee activities, program implementation, and program impact. Progress reporting through the MIS is required for DP09–901 awardees. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden State Tobacco Control Program ...................................................................... 53 2 6 636 Kimberly S. Lane, Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–17527 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-13–0870] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404–639–7570 or send comments to Kimberly Lane, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D–74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Comments are invited 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) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 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. Written comments should VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:15 Jul 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Monitoring and Reporting System for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Programs (OMB No. 0920–0870, exp. 11/30/2013)—Revision—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, accounting for seven of every ten deaths and affecting the quality of life for 90 million Americans. Chronic diseases represent 83% of all U.S. health care spending. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Tobacco use causes heart disease and strokes, lung cancer and many other types of cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung disorders, pregnancy problems, sudden infant death syndrome, gum disease and vision problems. Approximately 443,000 Americans die from tobaccorelated illnesses annually, causing more deaths than HIV/AIDS, alcohol use, cocaine use, heroin use, homicides, suicides, motor vehicle crashes, and fires combined. For every person who dies from tobacco use, 20 more people suffer with at least 1 serious tobaccorelated illness. There are also severe socio-economic consequences of tobacco use as the U.S. spends approximately $193 billion annually in direct medical expenses and lost productivity. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) provides funding to health departments in States, territories, and the District of Columbia to implement and evaluate chronic disease prevention and control programs. Traditionally, support has PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 been provided through cooperative agreements that are specific to a chronic disease or condition. In 2009, CDC announced a new cooperative agreement program for collaborative chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs (RFA DP09–901; authorized under sections 301, 307, 310, and 311 of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. sections 241 and 247(b)(k)]). The new program streamlined funding, communication and collaboration in four areas that had previously been funded and evaluated independently: Tobacco control, diabetes prevention and control, state-based surveillance through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), and the Healthy Communities initiative. Due to organizational and funding changes within CDC, funding under the DP09–901 announcement has been discontinued for all activities except tobacco control. The tobacco control component is ongoing with 53 awardees: The 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These cooperative agreements will end on March 28, 2014, and final reports on awardee activities are due to CDC approximately 90 days after the end of the funding period. In order to maintain continuity in progress reporting through the end of the cooperative agreement, CDC requests OMB approval to continue the collection of information from tobacco control program awardees for one year. Awardees will continue to submit semiannual progress reports through a Webbased management information system (MIS). There are no changes to the number of tobacco control program respondents, the content of the information collection, the frequency of information collection, or the estimated burden per response. However, the total estimated burden hours will decrease due to discontinuation of reporting requirements for the diabetes prevention activities, state BRFSS activities, and E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1 43887 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 140 / Monday, July 22, 2013 / Notices Healthy Communities activities that were part of the original information collection request. CDC will continue to collect information about each awardee’s tobacco control objectives, planning, activities, resources, partnerships, strategies, and progress toward meeting objectives. Awardees will use the information reported through the electronic MIS to manage and coordinate their activities and to improve their efforts. CDC will use the information reported through the MIS to document and monitor each awardee’s progress and to make adjustments, as needed, in the type and level of technical assistance provided to them. The information collection allows CDC to oversee the use of federal funds, and identify and disseminate information about successful strategies implemented by awardees. CDC also uses the information to respond to Congressional and stakeholder inquiries about awardee activities, program implementation, and program impact. Progress reporting through the MIS is required for DP09–901 awardees. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Type of respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden State Tobacco Control Program ...................................................................... 53 2 6 636 Kimberly S. Lane, Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–17525 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10493 and CMS– 10495] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS’ intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates 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 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:15 Jul 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Comments must be received by September 20, 2013. ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number (OCN). To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways: 1. Electronically. You may send 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) that are 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: Document Identifier/OMB Control Number ______, Room C4–26– 05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850. To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make your request using one of following: 1. Access CMS’ Web site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ PaperworkReductionActof1995. 2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov. 3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–1326. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786– 1326. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Contents This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated with the following information collections. More detailed information can be found in each collection’s supporting statement and associated materials (see ADDRESSES). CMS–10493 Nationwide Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (DCAHPS) Survey for Adults in Medicaid Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term ‘‘collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies to publish a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, CMS is publishing this notice. Information Collections 1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Nationwide Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (DCAHPS) Survey for Adults in Medicaid; Use: The goal of the survey is to attain national and state-by-state estimates of adult Medicaid beneficiaries’ access and experiences and satisfaction with care E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43886-43887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17525]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-13-0870]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-7570 or 
send comments to Kimberly Lane, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, Atlanta, GA 
30333 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov.
    Comments are invited 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) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the 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. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Monitoring and Reporting System for Chronic Disease Prevention and 
Control Programs (OMB No. 0920-0870, exp. 11/30/2013)--Revision--
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 
(NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in 
the United States, accounting for seven of every ten deaths and 
affecting the quality of life for 90 million Americans. Chronic 
diseases represent 83% of all U.S. health care spending.
    Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and 
disease in the United States. Tobacco use causes heart disease and 
strokes, lung cancer and many other types of cancer, chronic 
obstructive pulmonary disease, lung disorders, pregnancy problems, 
sudden infant death syndrome, gum disease and vision problems. 
Approximately 443,000 Americans die from tobacco-related illnesses 
annually, causing more deaths than HIV/AIDS, alcohol use, cocaine use, 
heroin use, homicides, suicides, motor vehicle crashes, and fires 
combined. For every person who dies from tobacco use, 20 more people 
suffer with at least 1 serious tobacco-related illness. There are also 
severe socio-economic consequences of tobacco use as the U.S. spends 
approximately $193 billion annually in direct medical expenses and lost 
productivity.
    The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion (NCCDPHP) provides funding to health departments in States, 
territories, and the District of Columbia to implement and evaluate 
chronic disease prevention and control programs. Traditionally, support 
has been provided through cooperative agreements that are specific to a 
chronic disease or condition. In 2009, CDC announced a new cooperative 
agreement program for collaborative chronic disease prevention and 
health promotion programs (RFA DP09-901; authorized under sections 301, 
307, 310, and 311 of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. sections 
241 and 247(b)(k)]). The new program streamlined funding, communication 
and collaboration in four areas that had previously been funded and 
evaluated independently: Tobacco control, diabetes prevention and 
control, state-based surveillance through the Behavioral Risk Factor 
Surveillance System (BRFSS), and the Healthy Communities initiative.
    Due to organizational and funding changes within CDC, funding under 
the DP09-901 announcement has been discontinued for all activities 
except tobacco control. The tobacco control component is ongoing with 
53 awardees: The 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 
the Virgin Islands. These cooperative agreements will end on March 28, 
2014, and final reports on awardee activities are due to CDC 
approximately 90 days after the end of the funding period.
    In order to maintain continuity in progress reporting through the 
end of the cooperative agreement, CDC requests OMB approval to continue 
the collection of information from tobacco control program awardees for 
one year. Awardees will continue to submit semi-annual progress reports 
through a Web-based management information system (MIS). There are no 
changes to the number of tobacco control program respondents, the 
content of the information collection, the frequency of information 
collection, or the estimated burden per response. However, the total 
estimated burden hours will decrease due to discontinuation of 
reporting requirements for the diabetes prevention activities, state 
BRFSS activities, and

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Healthy Communities activities that were part of the original 
information collection request.
    CDC will continue to collect information about each awardee's 
tobacco control objectives, planning, activities, resources, 
partnerships, strategies, and progress toward meeting objectives. 
Awardees will use the information reported through the electronic MIS 
to manage and coordinate their activities and to improve their efforts. 
CDC will use the information reported through the MIS to document and 
monitor each awardee's progress and to make adjustments, as needed, in 
the type and level of technical assistance provided to them. The 
information collection allows CDC to oversee the use of federal funds, 
and identify and disseminate information about successful strategies 
implemented by awardees. CDC also uses the information to respond to 
Congressional and stakeholder inquiries about awardee activities, 
program implementation, and program impact.
    Progress reporting through the MIS is required for DP09-901 
awardees. There are no costs to respondents other than their time.
    Estimated Annualized Burden Hours

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                                                                  Number of     Average  burden
             Type of respondents                 Number of      responses per    per  response     Total burden
                                                respondents       respondent       (in hours)
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State Tobacco Control Program...............              53                2                6              636
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Kimberly S. Lane,
Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the 
Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-17525 Filed 7-19-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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