Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 81148-81149 [2016-27550]

Download as PDF 81148 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 222 / Thursday, November 17, 2016 / Notices published a Paperwork Reduction Act notice requesting a 60-day public comment period for the information collection request identified under CMS–10169, OMB control number 0938–1016, and titled ‘‘Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program; Change of Ownership Forms.’’ II. Explanation of Error In the October 14, 2016, notice, the information provided in the first column under paragraph 2, on page 71101, inadvertently published information in the ‘‘Use’’ section that pertained to an older iteration of the information collection request. This notice corrects the language found in the ‘‘Use’’ section under the 2nd paragraph on page 71101 of the October 14th notice. All of the other information contained in the October 14, 2016, notice is correct. The related public comment period remains in effect and ends December 13, 2016. We are now seeking approval to update our burden estimates to all Forms to account for the consolidation of all rounds in Round 2019. For Round 2019 and the proposed rule, CMS will publish a slightly modified version of Form A so that suppliers will be better able to identify and understand the new requirement related to surety bonds. We have made no changes to Forms B, C, D, Change of Ownership (CHOW) Contract Supplier Notification and Purchaser Forms, and Subcontracting Disclosure Form. However, the burden has been adjusted to account for the increase in the number of respondents due to the consolidation of all CBAs into Round 2019 under this ICR. We intend to continue use of these Forms on an ongoing basis. Dated: November 10, 2016. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–27549 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Correction of Error In FR Doc. 2016–24910 of October 14, 2016 (81 FR 71100), on page 71101, the language beginning with the word ‘‘Use:’’ in the first column, in the first full paragraph, in the 8th line, and ending in the second column, with the word ‘‘basis’’, in the second column, in the 33rd line, is corrected to read as follows: Use: The MMA requires the Secretary to recompete contracts not less often than once every 3 years. Section 1847(a)(1)(G) of the Act, added by section 522(a) of the MACRA, now requires a bid surety bond for bidding entities beginning not earlier than January 1, 2017 and not later than January 1, 2019. The addition to the Act states that a bidding entity may not submit a bid for a CBA unless, as of the deadline for bid submission, the entity has (1) obtained a bid surety bond, in the range of $50,000 to $100,000 and (2) provided the Secretary with proof of having obtained the bid surety bond for each CBA in which the entity submits its bid(s). Based on the passage of MACRA, we put forth proposed additions to § 414.412, ‘‘Submission of bids under a competitive bidding program,’’ to add a new paragraph (h) that would allow CMS to implement section 1847(a)(1)(G) of the Act, as amended by section 522(a) of MACRA, to state that an entity may not submit a bid for a CBA unless, as of the deadline for bid submission, the entity has obtained a bid surety bond for the CBA. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:24 Nov 16, 2016 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier CMS–10069] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 (the 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 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Comments must be received by January 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. 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 Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Control Numberll, 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. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Contents This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated with the following information collections. More detailed information can be found in each collection’s supporting statement and associated materials (see ADDRESSES). CMS–10069 Medicare/Medicaid Demonstration/Model Application 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 E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 222 / Thursday, November 17, 2016 / Notices 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 requires federal agencies to publish a 60-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. Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare/ Medicaid Demonstration/Model Application; Use: The application is used for solicitation of proposals that are either congressionally mandated or Administration high priority demonstration initiatives which would be used to strengthen and modernize the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. The standardized proposal format is not controversial and will reduce burden on applicants and reviewers. Responses are strictly voluntary. The standard format will enable CMS to select proposals that meet CMS objectives and show the best potential for success. Form Number: CMS–10069 (OMB control number: 0938–0880); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Private sector—Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 75; Total Annual Responses: 75; Total Annual Hours: 6,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact John Amoh at 410–786–4910). Dated: November 10, 2016. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–27550 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES National Institutes of Health Government-Owned Invention; Availability for Licensing AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The invention listed below is owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and is available for licensing in the U.S. to achieve SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:24 Nov 16, 2016 Jkt 241001 expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Licensing information may be obtained by communicating with the indicated licensing contact at the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852; tel. 301–496– 2644. A signed Confidential Disclosure Agreement will be required to receive copies of unpublished scientific data. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Technology description follows. Polyvalent Influenza Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) and Use as Vaccines Description of Technology: This viruslike particle (VLP) vaccine technology for influenza viruses, based on a mixture of VLPs expressing the hemagglutinin protein or the neuraminidase protein from influenza virus strains belonging to different virus subtypes, has demonstrated broad protection against lethal challenge in mice with various influenza virus strains and virus subtypes. Results from ferret and mouse studies demonstrate broad heterosubtypic protection against various influenza virus subtypes further supporting and strengthening the proposed application of this technology as a universal influenza virus vaccine. This technology is available for licensing for commercial development in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404, as well as for further development and evaluation under a research collaboration. Potential Commercial Applications: • Vaccines Competitive Advantages: • Broad/universal protection against influenza viruses • does not require reformulating vaccine each year as is currently necessary with vaccines available on the market • can potentially provide protection against novel influenza viruses that may arise in the future, including potentially pandemic influenza viruses Inventors: Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger of NIAID. Publications: Schwartzman, et al. An Intranasal Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Broadly Protects Mice from Multiple Subtypes of Influenza A Virus. 2015. MBio. 6(4): e01044–15. Intellectual Property: HHS Reference No. E–195–2014, U.S. Provisional PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81149 Application No. 62/014,814; PCT/ US2015/029843. Licensing Contact: Dr. Jenish Patel, (240) 669–2894, jenish.patel@nih.gov. Collaborative Research Opportunity: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate or commercialize this invention, especially for GMP manufacture and clinical evaluation. For collaboration opportunities, please contact Dr. Jenish Patel, (240) 669–2894, jenish.patel@ nih.gov. Dated: November 14, 2016. Suzanne Frisbie, Deputy Director, Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 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Date: December 12, 2016. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20892 (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Jay R. Radke, Ph.D., AIDS Review Branch, Scientific Review Program, Division of Extramural Activities, Room #3G11B, National Institutes of Health, NIAID, 5601 Fishers Lane MSC–9823, Bethesda, MD 20892–9823, (240) 669–5046, jay.radke@ nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 222 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81148-81149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27550]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier CMS-10069]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.

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 (the 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 60 days for public 
comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding our burden estimates 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 must be received by January 17, 2017.

ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or 
OMB control number. 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 Operations and Regulatory Affairs, 
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB 
Control Number__, 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 information collections. More detailed information 
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated 
materials (see ADDRESSES).

CMS-10069 Medicare/Medicaid Demonstration/Model Application

    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

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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 requires federal agencies to publish a 60-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.

Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare/Medicaid 
Demonstration/Model Application; Use: The application is used for 
solicitation of proposals that are either congressionally mandated or 
Administration high priority demonstration initiatives which would be 
used to strengthen and modernize the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. 
The standardized proposal format is not controversial and will reduce 
burden on applicants and reviewers. Responses are strictly voluntary. 
The standard format will enable CMS to select proposals that meet CMS 
objectives and show the best potential for success. Form Number: CMS-
10069 (OMB control number: 0938-0880); Frequency: Once; Affected 
Public: Private sector--Business or other for-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 75; Total Annual Responses: 
75; Total Annual Hours: 6,000. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact John Amoh at 410-786-4910).

    Dated: November 10, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-27550 Filed 11-16-16; 8:45 am]
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