Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), 26797-26798 [2016-10423]

Download as PDF 26797 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Type of respondent Form name General public ................................... General public ................................... CBO–HPS grantees .......................... Screener Participant Interview Category 1. Medical records abstraction Category 1. CBO–HPS Referrals Category 1 ..... Baseline Interview Category 1 ......... 3,6,9, and 15 Month Follow-up Interview Category 1. Screener Focus Group Category 1 Focus Group Questionnaire Category 1. Focus Group Category 1 ................. Staff Interview Category 1 ............... Data submission Category 1 and 2 Screener Participant Interview Category 2. Medical records abstraction Category 2. CBO–HPS Referrals Category 2 ..... Baseline Interview Category 2 ......... 3,6, and 9 Month Follow-up Interview Category 2. Screener Focus group Category 2 .. Focus Group Questionnaire Category 2. 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Richardson, Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2016–10399 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the Deputy Director, Office of Infectious Diseases (OID), CDC; the Director, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Total burden (hours) 175 1 3/60 9 120 3 3/60 18 120 150 120 3 1 4 3/60 40/60 30/60 18 100 240 150 90 1 1 3/60 2/60 8 3 90 30 18 225 1 1 12 1 1.5 2.5 10/60 3/60 135 75 36 12 168 2 3/60 17 168 210 168 2 1 3 3/60 40/60 30/60 17 140 252 30 18 1 1 3/60 2/60 2 1 18 6 1 1 1.5 2.5 27 15 ........................ ........................ ........................ 1,125 Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), CDC; and the Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), NCEZID, CDC, regarding the practice of infection control and strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcareassociated infections, antimicrobial resistance, and related events in settings where healthcare is provided, including hospitals, outpatient settings, long-termcare facilities, and home health agencies. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of HICPAC objectives. The Secretary, HHS, acting through the Director, CDC, shall appoint to the advisory committee nominees with expertise to provide advice regarding the practice of healthcare infection control, strategies for surveillance and prevention and control of healthcareassociated infections in United States healthcare facilities. Consideration is given to professional training and background, points of view represented, and upcoming issues to be addressed by the committee. Nominees may be invited to serve for four-year terms. The next cycle of selection of candidates will begin in the spring of 2016, for selection of potential nominees to PO 00000 Average burden response (hours) Number of responses per respondent Sfmt 4703 replace members whose terms will end on June 30, 2017. Selection of members is based on candidates’ qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of HICPAC’s objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/ about.html). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will give close attention to equitable geographic distribution and to minority and female representation so long as the effectiveness of the Committee is not impaired. Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, ethnic and racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Candidates should submit the following items: Current curriculum vitae or resume, including complete contact information (name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone numbers, fax number, email address) ; At least one letter of recommendation stating the E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1 26798 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices qualifications of the candidate from person(s) not employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if they wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not employed by HHS. Nominations should be submitted (postmarked or received) by August 15, 2016. Electronic submissions: You may submit nominations, including attachments, electronically to hicpac@ cdc.gov. Regular, Express or Overnight Mail: Written nominations may be submitted to the following addressee only: Erin Stone, M.S., HICPAC, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, NCEZID, CDC, l600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop A–07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted. Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/organization recommending the candidate. 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. Catherine Ramadei, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2016–10423 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10615] Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on an information collection concerning CMS’ Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey. We are also announcing that the proposed information collection had SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 been submitted to OMB and was approved under control number 0938– 1300 through September 30, 2016. In accordance with the implementing regulations of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) we requested emergency review under 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i) because public harm is reasonably likely to result if the regular clearance procedures were followed. More specifically, the regular PRA clearance process would jeopardize the timely completion of CMS’ evaluation of the State’s upcoming non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) waiver and other important waivers. Most importantly, it would potentially cause significant harm by depriving Medicaid beneficiaries—especially those affected by the NEMT waiver—of appropriate medical services and needed care. Although we have already received OMB approval to test/develop the survey instruments, we are now soliciting public comment for 30-days prior to implementing the survey in order to meet the conditions of OMB’s Terms of Clearance that were issued on March 21, 2016. Under the PRA, federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed information collection request (ICR). Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this ICR, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed ICR 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 must be received by June 3, 2016. ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier (CMS–10615) or OMB control number (0938–1300). 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 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: CMS–10615/OMB Control Number 0938–1300, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Contents This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated with the following ICR. More detailed information can be found in the collection’s supporting statement and associated materials (see ADDRESSES). CMS–10615 Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey Under the 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. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, we submitted to OMB our request for emergency processing of this information collection. OMB approved the emergency ICR for testing/ developing the survey on March 21, 2016. This iteration seeks emergency approval for fielding the survey and for conducting interviews and focus groups. Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey; Use: This is a request for emergency approval to field the surveys and to conduct key informant interviews and focus groups. The surveys were tested during the first week of April 2016, and E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10423]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Healthcare 
Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting 
nominations for possible membership on the Healthcare Infection Control 
Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC).
    The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the Director, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the Deputy Director, Office 
of Infectious Diseases (OID), CDC; the Director, National Center for 
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), CDC; and the 
Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), NCEZID, CDC, 
regarding the practice of infection control and strategies for 
surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcare-associated 
infections, antimicrobial resistance, and related events in settings 
where healthcare is provided, including hospitals, outpatient settings, 
long-term-care facilities, and home health agencies.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of HICPAC 
objectives.
    The Secretary, HHS, acting through the Director, CDC, shall appoint 
to the advisory committee nominees with expertise to provide advice 
regarding the practice of healthcare infection control, strategies for 
surveillance and prevention and control of healthcare-associated 
infections in United States healthcare facilities. Consideration is 
given to professional training and background, points of view 
represented, and upcoming issues to be addressed by the committee. 
Nominees may be invited to serve for four-year terms. The next cycle of 
selection of candidates will begin in the spring of 2016, for selection 
of potential nominees to replace members whose terms will end on June 
30, 2017.
    Selection of members is based on candidates' qualifications to 
contribute to the accomplishment of HICPAC's objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/about.html). The U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services will give close attention to equitable geographic distribution 
and to minority and female representation so long as the effectiveness 
of the Committee is not impaired.
    Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of 
age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, 
disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. 
Consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas 
within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, ethnic 
and racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be 
U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. 
Government. Candidates should submit the following items:
    Current curriculum vitae or resume, including complete contact 
information (name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone numbers, fax 
number, email address) ; At least one letter of recommendation stating 
the

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qualifications of the candidate from person(s) not employed by the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates may submit 
letter(s) from current HHS employees if they wish, but at least one 
letter must be submitted by a person not employed by HHS.
    Nominations should be submitted (postmarked or received) by August 
15, 2016.
    Electronic submissions: You may submit nominations, including 
attachments, electronically to hicpac@cdc.gov.
    Regular, Express or Overnight Mail: Written nominations may be 
submitted to the following addressee only: Erin Stone, M.S., HICPAC, 
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, NCEZID, CDC, l600 Clifton 
Road NE., Mailstop A-07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
    Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted. Nominations 
may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/organization 
recommending the candidate.
    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.

Catherine Ramadei,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2016-10423 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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