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Background: NIOSH has previously published two formal Current Intelligence Bulletins entirely devoted to the issue of tobacco use. The first—CIB 31: Adverse Health Effects of Smoking and the Occupational Environment [DHEW (NIOSH) Publication Number 79–122]—outlined several ways in which smoking interacts with other workplace exposures to increase risk of disease and injury among workers. That document recommended that smoking be curtailed in workplaces where those other hazards are present and that worker exposure to those other occupational hazards be controlled https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/1970/ 79122_31.html. The second—CIB 54: Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace; Lung Cancer and other Health Effects [DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 91–108]—focused on secondhand smoke in the workplace as a cause of cancer and cardiovascular disease. That document recommended eliminating tobacco smoking in the workplace as the best preventive PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48169 approach https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ docs/91–108/. NIOSH has prepared a current draft CIB: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease and Injury through Workplace Tobacco Policies for anticipated dissemination during the 50th anniversary year of the Surgeon General’s first report on the health consequences of smoking published in 1964. The draft CIB reflects a ‘‘strategy integrating occupational safety and health protection with health promotion to prevent worker injury and illness and to advance health and well-being’’ [see https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/TWH/ totalhealth.html], embodied by NIOSH in a recently launched Total Worker HealthTM (TWHTM) Program. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R.M. Castellan, NIOSH, Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, Mailstop H–2900, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505– 2888. Phone: (304) 285–6117. Dated: August 7, 2014. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2014–19384 Filed 8–14–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–R–48] 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 48170 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 158 / Friday, August 15, 2014 / Notices 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 September 15, 2014. 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 . 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. ADDRESSES: 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: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:31 Aug 14, 2014 Jkt 232001 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Hospital Conditions of Participation and Supporting Regulations; Use: The information collection requirements described in this information collection request are needed to implement the Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation (CoP) for 4,890 accredited and non-accredited hospitals and an additional 101 critical access hospitals (CAHs) that have distinct part psychiatric or rehabilitation units (DPUs). CAHs that have DPUs must comply with all of the hospital CoPs on these units. This package reflects the paperwork burden for a total of 4,991 (that is, 4,890 hospitals and 101 CAHs which include 81 CAHs that have psychiatric DPUs and 20 CAHs that have rehabilitation DPUs). The information collection requirements for the remaining 1,183 CAHs have been reported in a separate package under CMS–10239. The CoPs and accompanying requirements specified in the supporting regulations are used by our surveyors as a basis for determining whether a hospital qualifies for a provider agreement under Medicare and Medicaid. CMS and the health care industry believe that the availability to the facility of the type of records and general content of records, which the supporting regulations specify, is standard medical practice and is necessary in order to ensure the wellbeing and safety of patients and professional treatment accountability. Subsequent to publication of the 60-day Federal Register notice (January 31, 2014; 79 FR 5417), the burden has been recalculated. Form Number: CMS–R–48 (OMB control number: 0938–0328); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector (business or other forprofits); Number of Respondents: 4,991; Total Annual Responses: 17,279,717; Total Annual Hours: 14,424,655. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Scott Cooper at 410– 786–9465.) Dated: August 11, 2014. Martique Jones, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–19260 Filed 8–14–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2013–D–1279] Pilot Program for Qualification of Medical Device Development Tools AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting proposals to participate in a pilot program for Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) qualification (MDDT Pilot Program). Under the MDDT Pilot Program, FDA intends to work together with developers of tools that meet the criteria for the proposed program, to determine whether certain tools may be developed and qualified in order to facilitate more predictable, efficient, and transparent regulatory evaluation when MDDTs are used to generate valid scientific evidence for medical device premarket applications. DATES: FDA will begin accepting nominations for participation in the voluntary MDDT Pilot Program September 15, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Adams-White, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 3650, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301–796–5421, Joannie.Adams-White@fda.hhs.gov; or Kathryn O’Callaghan, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 3614, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301–796–6349, Kathryn.ocallaghan@fda.hhs.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 158 (Friday, August 15, 2014)]
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[Pages 48169-48170]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19260]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-R-48]


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

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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 September 15, 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 .
    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: Reinstatement of a 
previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Hospital Conditions of Participation and Supporting Regulations; Use: 
The information collection requirements described in this information 
collection request are needed to implement the Medicare and Medicaid 
conditions of participation (CoP) for 4,890 accredited and non-
accredited hospitals and an additional 101 critical access hospitals 
(CAHs) that have distinct part psychiatric or rehabilitation units 
(DPUs). CAHs that have DPUs must comply with all of the hospital CoPs 
on these units. This package reflects the paperwork burden for a total 
of 4,991 (that is, 4,890 hospitals and 101 CAHs which include 81 CAHs 
that have psychiatric DPUs and 20 CAHs that have rehabilitation DPUs). 
The information collection requirements for the remaining 1,183 CAHs 
have been reported in a separate package under CMS-10239.
    The CoPs and accompanying requirements specified in the supporting 
regulations are used by our surveyors as a basis for determining 
whether a hospital qualifies for a provider agreement under Medicare 
and Medicaid. CMS and the health care industry believe that the 
availability to the facility of the type of records and general content 
of records, which the supporting regulations specify, is standard 
medical practice and is necessary in order to ensure the well-being and 
safety of patients and professional treatment accountability. 
Subsequent to publication of the 60-day Federal Register notice 
(January 31, 2014; 79 FR 5417), the burden has been recalculated. Form 
Number: CMS-R-48 (OMB control number: 0938-0328); Frequency: Yearly; 
Affected Public: Private sector (business or other for-profits); Number 
of Respondents: 4,991; Total Annual Responses: 17,279,717; Total Annual 
Hours: 14,424,655. (For policy questions regarding this collection 
contact Scott Cooper at 410-786-9465.)

    Dated: August 11, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations 
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-19260 Filed 8-14-14; 8:45 am]
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