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Download as PDF 62636 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 22, 2013 / Notices The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 2013–24338 Filed 10–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Georgia 30333. Telephone (404) 639–4045. Email: hicpac@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–24341 Filed 10–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with FRONT MATTER In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announce the following meeting for the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., November 6, 2013; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., November 7, 2013. Place: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Global Communications Center, Building 19, Auditorium B3, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. Please register for the meeting at www.cdc.gov/hicpac. Purpose: The Committee is charged with providing advice and guidance to the Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, the Director, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), the Director, CDC, the Secretary, Health and Human Services regarding (1) the practice of healthcare infection prevention and control; (2) strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of infections, antimicrobial resistance, and related events in settings where healthcare is provided; and (3) periodic updating of CDC guidelines and other policy statements regarding prevention of healthcare-associated infections and healthcare-related conditions. Matters To Be Discussed: The agenda will include updates on CDC and Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion’s (DHQP’s) activities for prevention and surveillance of healthcare associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance, and developing a process to define core infection prevention and control methods. Also to be discussed is the development of guidance for CDC guideline recommendations that are categorized as ‘‘unresolved’’. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Erin Stone, M.S., HICPAC, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, NCEZID, CDC, l600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop A–07, Atlanta, 21:08 Oct 21, 2013 Jkt 232001 Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–24340 Filed 10–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–10486] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention VerDate Mar<15>2010 Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ACTION: Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review The meeting announced below concerns Cooperative Agreement on Occupational Health with the World Health Organization (WHO): Implementing World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26 Global Plan of Action for Workers Health 2008–2017; RFA OH14–002. In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the aforementioned meeting: Time and Date: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., December 10, 2013 (Closed). Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to Cooperative Agreement on Occupational Health with the World Health Organization (WHO): Implementing World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26 Global Plan of Action for Workers Health 2008– 2017; RFA OH14–002. Contact Person for More Information: Nina Turner, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, Telephone: (304) 285–5976. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice. 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 (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 a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 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. DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by November 21, 2013. SUMMARY: When commenting on the proposed information collections, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974 or Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1 62637 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 22, 2013 / Notices 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies to publish a 30-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 that summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for public comment: 1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of Information Collection: Health Care Sharing Ministries Information Collection; Use: In order to facilitate the provision of an exemption for membership in a health care sharing ministry to the members of such ministry, we specify in Sec. 155.615(c)(2) that an organization that believes that it meets the statutory standards to be considered a health care sharing ministry will submit certain information to HHS. We are aware of four organizations that have made public statements regarding their status as a health care sharing ministry, and so have estimated burden for four entities. The burden associated with this process includes the time for the organization to collect and input the necessary information, maintain a copy for recordkeeping by clerical staff, for a manager and legal counsel to review it and for a senior executive to review and sign it. The information would be submitted to CMS electronically at minimal cost. Form Number: CMS– 10486 (OCN: 0938–NEW); Frequency: Once, Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector—Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 4; Total Annual Responses: 4; Total Annual Hours: 4.25. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Zach Baron at 301–492–4478.) Dated: September 30, 2013. Martique Jones, Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–24320 Filed 10–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Title: Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) MultiComponent Evaluation—Data Collection Total number of respondents Instrument Annual number of respondents Related to the Design and Implementation Study. OMB No.: 0970–0398. Description: The Office of Data Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (HHS/ACF/ACYF/ODARE) in the Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (HHS/ACF/OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) propose a data collection activity as part of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Multi-Component Evaluation. The goals of the PREP MultiComponent Evaluation are to document how PREP programs are designed and implemented in the field, collect performance measure data for PREP programs, and assess the effectiveness of selected PREP-funded programs. The PREP Multi-Component Evaluation contains three components: The ‘‘Design and Implementation Study,’’ the ‘‘Performance Analysis Study,’’ and the ‘‘Impact and In-Depth Implementation Study.’’ Previously approved data collection efforts for each of the three components can be found on reginfo.gov. This notice is specific to data collection activities for the implementation portion of the Design and Implementation Study. The goals of this portion of the study are to document how States and subawardees actually implemented their PREP programs, given their program designs. In order to meet this goal, both State PREP Administrators and a selection of sub-awardee program providers, across the nation, will be interviewed. The interviews will be used to understand important aspects of implementation, such as training, technical assistance and program fidelity monitoring. Respondents: State PREP Administrators; Program Providers Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Estimated annual burden hours Design and Implementation Study: Implementation Survey sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with FRONT MATTER State PREP Administrator survey ........................................ Program Provider (Sub-awardee) survey ............................ 45 50 15 17 1 1 1 1 15 17 Total .............................................................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ 32 In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 22:23 Oct 21, 2013 Jkt 232001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Evaluation, 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. Email address: OPREinfocollection@ acf.hhs.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62636-62637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24320]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10486]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 (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 a second opportunity 
for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to 
send comments regarding the 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.

DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by 
the OMB desk officer by November 21, 2013.

ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections, 
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be 
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by 
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974 or Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.

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    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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires 
federal agencies to publish a 30-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 that 
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for 
public comment:
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Health Care Sharing Ministries Information 
Collection; Use: In order to facilitate the provision of an exemption 
for membership in a health care sharing ministry to the members of such 
ministry, we specify in Sec. 155.615(c)(2) that an organization that 
believes that it meets the statutory standards to be considered a 
health care sharing ministry will submit certain information to HHS. We 
are aware of four organizations that have made public statements 
regarding their status as a health care sharing ministry, and so have 
estimated burden for four entities. The burden associated with this 
process includes the time for the organization to collect and input the 
necessary information, maintain a copy for recordkeeping by clerical 
staff, for a manager and legal counsel to review it and for a senior 
executive to review and sign it. The information would be submitted to 
CMS electronically at minimal cost. Form Number: CMS-10486 (OCN: 0938-
NEW); Frequency: Once, Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector--Not-
for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 4; Total Annual 
Responses: 4; Total Annual Hours: 4.25. (For policy questions regarding 
this collection contact Zach Baron at 301-492-4478.)

    Dated: September 30, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-24320 Filed 10-21-13; 8:45 am]
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