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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Average
burden time
per response
(in hours)
Frequency
of response
Average total
response
burden
(in hours)
Type of respondent
Form name
Fellowship Applicants ........................
FMS Application ...............................
Science Ambassadors .....................
FMS Alumni Directory ......................
FMS Host Site Module ....................
1,991
150
1,382
408
1
1
1
1
1.75
45/60
15/60
1.5
3,485
113
346
612
..........................................................
3,931
........................
........................
4,556
Fellowship Alumni .............................
Public Health Agency or Organization Staff.
Total ...........................................
Leroy A. 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–10203 and
CMS–10346]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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
(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 the necessity and
utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of
the agency’s functions, the accuracy of
the estimated burden, ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
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Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by October 5, 2017.
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
Web site address at https://
www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html.
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:
William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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,
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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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare Health
Outcomes Survey (HOS); Use: The
collection is necessary to hold Medicare
managed care contracts accountable for
the quality of care they deliver to
beneficiaries. This reporting
requirement allows us to obtain the
information necessary for proper
oversight of the Medicare Advantage
program. It is critical to our mission that
we collect and disseminate valid and
reliable information that can be used to
improve quality of care through
identification of quality improvement
opportunities, assist us in carrying out
our oversight responsibilities, and help
beneficiaries make an informed choice
among health plans. Form Number:
CMS–10203 (OMB control number:
0938–0701); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: Individuals and households;
Number of Respondents: 739,959; Total
Annual Responses: 554,895; Total
Annual Hours: 183,115. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Kimberly DeMichele at 410–
786–4286.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved information
collection; Title of Information
Collection: Appeals of Quality Bonus
Payment Determinations; Use: Section
1853(o) of the Social Security Act
requires us to make Quality Bonus
Payments (QBPs) to Medicare
Advantage (MA) organizations that
achieve performance rating scores of at
least 4 stars under a five star rating
system. MA organizations have 10
calendar days from the date of CMS’
release of its QBP determinations to
request a technical report from CMS
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explaining the development of their
QBP status. The technical report is
provided in writing by electronic mail
to the MA organization. If, after
reviewing the technical report, the MA
organization believes that CMS was
incorrect in its QBP determination,
within 10 calendar days the MA
organization may request an appeal to
be conducted by a hearing officer
designated by CMS. The hearing
officer’s decision is final and binding on
both the MA organization and CMS. The
hearing officer is required to issue his/
her decision on or before May 15 of the
year preceding the year in which the
contract for which the QBP to be
applied will be offered. Form Number:
CMS–10346 (OMB control number:
0938–1129); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: Private sector (Business or other
for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents:
500; Total Annual Responses: 20; Total
Annual Hours: 160. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Sarah Gaillot at 410–786–4637).
Dated: August 30, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–102 and CMS–
105, and CMS–10631]
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
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the necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper
performance of the agency’s functions,
the accuracy of the estimated burden,
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected, and the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology to minimize the
information collection burden.
DATES: Comments must be received by
November 6, 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:
William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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–102 and CMS–105 Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA)
Budget Workload Reports and Supporting
Regulations
CMS–10631 The PACE Organization
Application Process in 42 CFR part 460
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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.
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 without change of a
currently approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Amendments
of 1988 (CLIA) Budget Workload
Reports and Supporting Regulations;
Use: We will use the collected
information to determine the amount of
Federal reimbursement for surveys
conducted. Use of the information
includes program evaluation, audit,
budget formulation and budget
approval. Form CMS–102 is a multipurpose form designed to capture and
record all budget and expenditure data.
Form CMS–105 captures the annual
projected CLIA workload that the State
survey agency will accomplish. Our
regional offices also use the information
to approve the annual projected CLIA
workload. The information is required
as part of the section 1864 agreement
with the state. Form Numbers: CMS–102
and CMS–105 (OMB control number:
0938–0599); Frequency: Quarterly;
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
50; Total Annual Responses: 50; Total
Annual Hours: 1,700. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Jeffrey Pleines at 410–786–
0684.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: The PACE
Organization Application Process in 42
CFR part 460; Use: Initial application
requirements for the PACE program are
currently set forth in 42 CFR 460.12 and
in the PACE Manual, Ch. 17. Until
recently, the submission of initial and
SAE PACE applications and supporting
information was in paper format. These
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10203 and CMS-10346]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 (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 the necessity and utility of the
proposed information collection for the proper performance of the
agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and 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 October 5, 2017.
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 Web site address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
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: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Health
Outcomes Survey (HOS); Use: The collection is necessary to hold
Medicare managed care contracts accountable for the quality of care
they deliver to beneficiaries. This reporting requirement allows us to
obtain the information necessary for proper oversight of the Medicare
Advantage program. It is critical to our mission that we collect and
disseminate valid and reliable information that can be used to improve
quality of care through identification of quality improvement
opportunities, assist us in carrying out our oversight
responsibilities, and help beneficiaries make an informed choice among
health plans. Form Number: CMS-10203 (OMB control number: 0938-0701);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals and households; Number
of Respondents: 739,959; Total Annual Responses: 554,895; Total Annual
Hours: 183,115. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Kimberly DeMichele at 410-786-4286.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved information collection; Title of
Information Collection: Appeals of Quality Bonus Payment
Determinations; Use: Section 1853(o) of the Social Security Act
requires us to make Quality Bonus Payments (QBPs) to Medicare Advantage
(MA) organizations that achieve performance rating scores of at least 4
stars under a five star rating system. MA organizations have 10
calendar days from the date of CMS' release of its QBP determinations
to request a technical report from CMS
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explaining the development of their QBP status. The technical report is
provided in writing by electronic mail to the MA organization. If,
after reviewing the technical report, the MA organization believes that
CMS was incorrect in its QBP determination, within 10 calendar days the
MA organization may request an appeal to be conducted by a hearing
officer designated by CMS. The hearing officer's decision is final and
binding on both the MA organization and CMS. The hearing officer is
required to issue his/her decision on or before May 15 of the year
preceding the year in which the contract for which the QBP to be
applied will be offered. Form Number: CMS-10346 (OMB control number:
0938-1129); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector
(Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions); Number
of Respondents: 500; Total Annual Responses: 20; Total Annual Hours:
160. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sarah
Gaillot at 410-786-4637).
Dated: August 30, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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