Notice of Intent To Award a Single Source Non-Competing Continuation Cooperative Agreement to Amputee Coalition, 11680 [2015-04460]

Download as PDF 11680 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 42 / Wednesday, March 4, 2015 / Notices Notice. The Administration on Aging (AoA) is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by May 4, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: louise.ryan@acl.gov. Submit written comments on the collection of information to Louise Ryan, U.S. Administration for Community Living, 1 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louise Ryan, telephone: (202) 357–3503; email: louise.ryan@acl.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, AoA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. States provide the following data and narrative information in the report: 1. Numbers and descriptions of cases filed and complaints made on behalf of long-term care facility residents to the statewide ombudsman program; 2. Major issues identified impacting on the quality of care and life of longterm care facility residents; 3. Statewide program operations; and 4. Ombudsman activities in addition to complaint investigation. The report form and instructions have been in continuous use, with minor modifications, since they were first approved by OMB for the FY 1995 reporting period. This request is for approval to extend use of the current form and instructions, with no modifications, for three years, covering the FY 2015–2017 reporting periods. The data collected on complaints filed with Ombudsman programs and narrative on long-term care issues provide information to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and others on patterns of concerns and major long-term care issues affecting residents of long-term care facilities. Both the complaint and program data collected assist the states and local Ombudsman programs in planning strategies and activities, providing training and technical assistance and developing performance measures. A reporting form and instructions may be viewed in the ombudsman section of the AoA Web site, https:// www.aoa.acl.gov/AoA_Programs/Elder_ Rights/Ombudsman/NORS.aspx. AoA mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 estimates the burden of this collection and entering the report information as follows: Approximately 7,702.3 hours, with 52 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs responding annually. Dated: February 26, 2015. Kathy Greenlee, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2015–04470 Filed 3–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Notice of Intent To Award a Single Source Non-Competing Continuation Cooperative Agreement to Amputee Coalition Administration for Community Living, HHS. SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is proud to announce the Center for Improved Health of Persons with Limb Loss (Limb Loss Program) is moving to ACL as a result of the 2015 budget recently signed by President Obama. The Limb Loss Program supports a national resource center and related activities that provides comprehensive information and resources to assist individuals and families dealing with Limb Loss. The Limb Loss Program currently operates through a cooperative agreement between the Amputee Coalition and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACL will be working with the CDC on transitioning the program to ACL. Program Name: Limb Loss Program Award Amount: $2,730,000 Project Period: 4/1/2015 to 3/31/2016 Award Type: Cooperative Agreement AGENCY: Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247(b–4)); Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113– 235 (Dec. 16, 2014). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.325 Discretionary Projects DATES: Estimated Project Period—April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. I. Program Description The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to continue existing activities to promote health, wellness and the adoption of healthy behaviors with the objective of preventing and/or reducing chronic conditions associated with limb loss. The grantee will PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 continue to use both traditional and innovative approaches that will educate and inform people with disabilities, their family members, health care providers, policy makers, community members, and the general public. Justification: The Limb Loss Program currently operates through a cooperative agreement between the Amputee Coalition and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACL will be working with the CDC on transitioning the program to ACL. To ensure uninterrupted continuation of the grant goals and objectives, ACL plans to issue a one year non-competing award to the incumbent Limb Loss Program grantee, Amputee Coalition. II. Agency Contact For further information or comments regarding this action, contact Ophelia M. McLain, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Innovation, One Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001; telephone (202) 690–7025; fax (202) 357–3560; email Ophelia.McLain@acl.hhs.gov. Dated: February 26, 2015. Kathy Greenlee, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2015–04460 Filed 3–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2015–N–0001] Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public. Name of Committee: Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee. General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA’s regulatory issues. Date and Time: The meeting will be held on April 14, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 11680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04460]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Notice of Intent To Award a Single Source Non-Competing 
Continuation Cooperative Agreement to Amputee Coalition

AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.
SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is proud to 
announce the Center for Improved Health of Persons with Limb Loss (Limb 
Loss Program) is moving to ACL as a result of the 2015 budget recently 
signed by President Obama.
    The Limb Loss Program supports a national resource center and 
related activities that provides comprehensive information and 
resources to assist individuals and families dealing with Limb Loss. 
The Limb Loss Program currently operates through a cooperative 
agreement between the Amputee Coalition and the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC). ACL will be working with the CDC on transitioning the 
program to ACL.
    Program Name: Limb Loss Program
    Award Amount: $2,730,000
    Project Period: 4/1/2015 to 3/31/2016
    Award Type: Cooperative Agreement

    Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under Section 
317 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247(b-4)); 
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public 
Law 113-235 (Dec. 16, 2014).

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.325 
Discretionary Projects

DATES: Estimated Project Period--April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.

I. Program Description

    The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to continue existing 
activities to promote health, wellness and the adoption of healthy 
behaviors with the objective of preventing and/or reducing chronic 
conditions associated with limb loss. The grantee will continue to use 
both traditional and innovative approaches that will educate and inform 
people with disabilities, their family members, health care providers, 
policy makers, community members, and the general public.
    Justification: The Limb Loss Program currently operates through a 
cooperative agreement between the Amputee Coalition and the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC). ACL will be working with the CDC on 
transitioning the program to ACL. To ensure uninterrupted continuation 
of the grant goals and objectives, ACL plans to issue a one year non-
competing award to the incumbent Limb Loss Program grantee, Amputee 
Coalition.

II. Agency Contact

    For further information or comments regarding this action, contact 
Ophelia M. McLain, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
Administration for Community Living, Administration on Intellectual and 
Developmental Disabilities, Office of Innovation, One Massachusetts 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001; telephone (202) 690-7025; fax (202) 
357-3560; email Ophelia.McLain@acl.hhs.gov.

    Dated: February 26, 2015.
Kathy Greenlee,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2015-04460 Filed 3-3-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4154-01-P
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