Submission for OMB Review; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-FAR (Standard Forms 1435 Through 1440), 139-140 [2013-31413]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 1 / Thursday, January 2, 2014 / Notices because Oregon is a ‘‘prior approval’’ state in which underwriters must request specific rates that the regulator then approves or amends, it is unlikely that concentration in title plant ownership at the county level can increase the likelihood of collusion or coordinated interaction and thereby result in an increase in price.10 There also is no evidence that FNF’s acquisition of LPS will eliminate a maverick that is currently a constraint upon successful coordination. Furthermore, there is no evidence that title insurance underwriters can effectively coordinate on non-price factors, such as service and turnaround time. Lastly, there is no empirical evidence demonstrating that similar levels and changes in concentration in other title information service markets have resulted in a reduction in price or nonprice competition. Section 7 of the Clayton Act requires that the Commission first find that a merger likely will substantially lessen competition prior to agreeing to enter into a consent agreement with merging parties. Because there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the proposed transaction will substantially lessen competition, I respectfully dissent and believe the Commission should close the investigation and allow the parties to complete the merger without imposing a remedy. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440), as prescribed at FAR subpart 49.6, Contract Termination Forms and Formats. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 59009 on September 25, 2013. No comments were received. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 3, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 9000–0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440) by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ‘‘Information Collection 9000– 0012; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440)’’. Select the link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Information Collection 9000–0012; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440)’’. Follow the instructions provided at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘Information Collection 9000–0012; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440)’’ on your attached document. • Fax: 202–501–4067. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405–0001. ATTN: Hada Flowers/IC 9000–0012. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information Collection 9000–0012, in all correspondence related to this collection. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement Analyst, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, at 202–501–1448. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 10 Notably absent from the Commission’s statement is any explanation of how the proposed transaction will increase the parties’ incentives to coordinate on non-price terms post-merger. Such analysis is fundamental to modern merger analysis under the Guidelines. See 2010 Guidelines, supra note 5, § 7.1 (‘‘The Agencies examine whether a merger is likely to change the manner in which market participants interact, inducing substantially more coordinated interaction.’’). A. Purpose The termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440) provide a standardized format for listing essential cost and inventory information needed to support the terminated contractor’s negotiation position per FAR subpart 49.6— [FR Doc. 2013–31331 Filed 12–31–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0012; Docket 2013– 0077; Sequence 11] Submission for OMB Review; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (Standard Forms 1435 Through 1440) Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension, with changes, to an existing OMB clearance. AGENCIES: maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:20 Dec 31, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 139 Contract Termination Forms and Formats. Submission of the information assures that a contractor will be fairly reimbursed upon settlement of the terminated contract. B. Annual Reporting Burden Based on data retrieved from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) there was an estimated average of 10,152 contracts to 5,949 unique vendors that would have been subject to the termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440). This data was based on the estimate average number of terminations for convenience (complete or partial) for Fiscal Years, 2010, 2011, and 2012. In consultation with subject matter experts, it was determined that the 5,949 unique vendors was a sufficient baseline for estimating the number of respondents. It is therefore estimated that approximately 5,949 respondents would need to comply with this information collection. The estimated number of responses per respondent for this information collection is based on an estimated average number of respondents divided by the estimated average number of unique vendors (1.7). Additionally, in discussion with subject matter experts, it was estimated that the previously approved burden hours per response of 2.4 hours is still relevant for this information collection. No public comments were received in prior years that have challenged the validity of the Government’s estimate. The revisions to this information collection reflect a significant upward adjustment from what was published in the Federal Register at 75 FR 63831 on October 18, 2010. This increase is based on a revision to the estimated number of respondents that would be subject to this information collection. Respondents: 5,949. Responses per Respondent: 1.7. Total Responses: 10,113. Hours per Response: 2.4. Total Burden Hours: 24,271. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requester may obtain a copy of the proposal from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405–0001, telephone 202–501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms–FAR (SF’s 1435 through 1440), in all correspondence. E:\FR\FM\02JAN1.SGM 02JAN1 140 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 1 / Thursday, January 2, 2014 / Notices Dated: December 27, 2013. Karlos Morgan, Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–31413 Filed 12–31–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–34–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–40B, CMS– 2088–92, and CMS–R–297 (CMS–L564)] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: 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 February 3, 2014. 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) 395–5806 OR Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:20 Dec 31, 2013 Jkt 232001 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 (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Application for Enrollment in Medicare the Medical Insurance Program; Use: Form CMS– 40B is used to establish entitlement to and enrollment in supplementary medical insurance for beneficiaries who already have Part A, but not Part B. The form solicits information that is used to determine enrollment for individuals who meet the requirements in section 1836 of the Social Security Act as well as the entitlement of the applicant or a spouse regarding a benefit or annuity paid by the Social Security Administration or the Office of Personnel Management for premium deduction purposes. The Social Security Administration will use the collected information to establish Part B enrollment. Form Number: CMS–40B (OCN: 0938-New); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals or PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 households; Number of Respondents: 200,000; Total Annual Responses: 200,000; Total Annual Hours: 50,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Lindsay Smith at 410–786–6843.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility, Community Mental Health Center Cost Report and Supporting Regulations; Use: The cost reports are required to be filed with the provider’s Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). The MAC uses the cost reports to calculate the provider’s cost to charge ratios which are used to compute outlier payments and to determine a provider’s final cost settlement by comparing the provider’s interim payments received to the reasonable cost for the fiscal period covered by the cost report. The collection of data is a secondary function of the cost report. We use the data to support program operations, payment refinement activities, and to make Medicare Trust Fund projections. We along with other stakeholders use the data to analyze a myriad of health care measures on a national level. Stakeholders include the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Congress, researchers, universities, and other interested parties. Form Number: CMS–2088–92 (OCN: 0938–0037); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector— Business or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 540; Total Annual Responses: 540; Total Annual Hours: 54,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Jill Keplinger at 410–786–4550.) 3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Request for Employment Information; Use: Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act provides for a special enrollment period for individuals who delay enrolling in Medicare Part B because they are covered by a group health plan based on their own or a spouse’s current employment status. Disabled individuals with Medicare may also delay enrollment because they have large group health plan coverage based on their own or a family member’s current employment status. When these individuals apply for Medicare Part B, they must provide proof that the group health plan coverage is (or was) based on current employment status. Form E:\FR\FM\02JAN1.SGM 02JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 1 (Thursday, January 2, 2014)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[OMB Control No. 9000-0012; Docket 2013-0077; Sequence 11]


Submission for OMB Review; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-
FAR (Standard Forms 1435 Through 1440)

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension, 
with changes, to an existing OMB clearance.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a 
previously approved information collection requirement concerning 
Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 
1440), as prescribed at FAR subpart 49.6, Contract Termination Forms 
and Formats. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 
59009 on September 25, 2013. No comments were received.

DATES: Submit comments on or before February 3, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by Information Collection 9000-
0012, Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-FAR (Standard Forms 1435 
through 1440) by any of the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ``Information 
Collection 9000-0012; Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-FAR 
(Standard Forms 1435 through 1440)''. Select the link ``Submit a 
Comment'' that corresponds with ``Information Collection 9000-0012; 
Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 
1440)''. Follow the instructions provided at the ``Submit a Comment'' 
screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and 
``Information Collection 9000-0012; Termination Settlement Proposal 
Forms-FAR (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440)'' on your attached 
document.
     Fax: 202-501-4067.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405-
0001. ATTN: Hada Flowers/IC 9000-0012.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information 
Collection 9000-0012, in all correspondence related to this collection. 
All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business 
confidential information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Curtis E. Glover Sr., Procurement 
Analyst, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, at 202-501-1448.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Purpose

    The termination settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 
through 1440) provide a standardized format for listing essential cost 
and inventory information needed to support the terminated contractor's 
negotiation position per FAR subpart 49.6--Contract Termination Forms 
and Formats. Submission of the information assures that a contractor 
will be fairly reimbursed upon settlement of the terminated contract.

B. Annual Reporting Burden

    Based on data retrieved from the Federal Procurement Data System 
(FPDS) there was an estimated average of 10,152 contracts to 5,949 
unique vendors that would have been subject to the termination 
settlement proposal forms (Standard Forms 1435 through 1440). This data 
was based on the estimate average number of terminations for 
convenience (complete or partial) for Fiscal Years, 2010, 2011, and 
2012. In consultation with subject matter experts, it was determined 
that the 5,949 unique vendors was a sufficient baseline for estimating 
the number of respondents. It is therefore estimated that approximately 
5,949 respondents would need to comply with this information 
collection. The estimated number of responses per respondent for this 
information collection is based on an estimated average number of 
respondents divided by the estimated average number of unique vendors 
(1.7). Additionally, in discussion with subject matter experts, it was 
estimated that the previously approved burden hours per response of 2.4 
hours is still relevant for this information collection. No public 
comments were received in prior years that have challenged the validity 
of the Government's estimate. The revisions to this information 
collection reflect a significant upward adjustment from what was 
published in the Federal Register at 75 FR 63831 on October 18, 2010. 
This increase is based on a revision to the estimated number of 
respondents that would be subject to this information collection.
    Respondents: 5,949.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.7.
    Total Responses: 10,113.
    Hours per Response: 2.4.
    Total Burden Hours: 24,271.
    Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requester may obtain a copy of the 
proposal from the General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405-
0001, telephone 202-501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0012, 
Termination Settlement Proposal Forms-FAR (SF's 1435 through 1440), in 
all correspondence.


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    Dated: December 27, 2013.
Karlos Morgan,
Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of 
Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, 
Office of Government-wide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2013-31413 Filed 12-31-13; 8:45 am]
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