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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Patient Safety and Quality
Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C.
299b–21 to b–26, (Patient Safety Act)
and the related Patient Safety and
Quality Improvement Final Rule, 42
CFR part 3 (Patient Safety Rule),
published in the Federal Register on
November 21, 2008, 73 FR 70732–
70814, establish a framework by which
hospitals, doctors, and other health care
providers may voluntarily report
information to Patient Safety
Organizations (PSOs), on a privileged
and confidential basis, for the
aggregation and analysis of patient
safety events.
The Patient Safety Act authorizes the
listing of PSOs, which are entities or
component organizations whose
mission and primary activity are to
conduct activities to improve patient
safety and the quality of health care
delivery.
HHS issued the Patient Safety Rule to
implement the Patient Safety Act.
AHRQ administers the provisions of the
Patient Safety Act and Patient Safety
Rule relating to the listing and operation
of PSOs. The Patient Safety Rule
authorizes AHRQ to list as a PSO an
entity that attests that it meets the
statutory and regulatory requirements
for listing. A PSO can be ‘‘delisted’’ if
it is found to no longer meet the
requirements of the Patient Safety Act
and Patient Safety Rule, when a PSO
chooses to voluntarily relinquish its
status as a PSO for any reason, or when
a PSO’s listing expires. Section 3.108(d)
of the Patient Safety Rule requires
AHRQ to provide public notice when it
removes an organization from the list of
federally approved PSOs.
AHRQ has accepted a notification
from the American College of
Physicians Patient Safety Organization,
a component entity of American College
of Physicians, PSO number P0128, to
voluntarily relinquish its status as a
PSO. Accordingly, the American College
of Physicians Patient Safety
Organization was delisted effective at
12:00 Midnight ET (2400) on October
10, 2017.
The American College of Physicians
Patient Safety Organization has patient
safety work product (PSWP) in its
possession. The PSO will meet the
requirements of section 3.108(c)(2)(i) of
the Patient Safety Rule regarding
notification to providers that have
reported to the PSO and of section
3.108(c)(2)(ii) regarding disposition of
PSWP consistent with section
3.108(b)(3). According to section
3.108(b)(3) of the Patient Safety Rule,
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the PSO has 90 days from the effective
date of delisting and revocation to
complete the disposition of PSWP that
is currently in the PSO’s possession.
More information on PSOs can be
obtained through AHRQ’s PSO Web site
at https://www.pso.ahrq.gov.
Sharon B. Arnold,
Deputy Director.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–18F5, CMS–
10137, and CMS–10651]
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.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by November 20,
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
SUMMARY:
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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,
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 without change
of a previously approved collection;
Title of Information Collection:
Application for Hospital Insurance and
Supporting Regulations; Use:
Individuals who are already entitled to
retirement or disability benefits under
Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Board (RRB) benefits are automatically
entitled to premium-free Medicare
Hospital Insurance (Part A) when they
attain age 65 or reach the 25th month of
disability benefit entitlement. These
individuals do not file a separate
application for Medicare Part A because
their application for Social Security or
RRB benefits is also an application for
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Part A. The form is for individuals who
are not eligible for Social Security for
RRB benefits, but may qualify for
premium-free Medicare Part A based on
certain requirements outlined in
§ 406.11 and 406.15 or for certain
disabled individuals who may enroll in
premium Medicare Part A based on
certain requirements outlined in
§ 406.20. Individuals may also choose to
enroll in Medicare Part B at the same
time they apply for Medicare Part A.
Form Number: CMS–18F5 (OMB control
number: 0938–0251); Frequency: Once;
Affected Public: Individuals or
households; Number of Respondents:
51,000; Total Annual Responses:
51,000; Total Annual Hours: 29,580.
(For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Carla Patterson at
410–786–8911.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan 2019 Contracts; Use: Coverage
for the prescription drug benefit is
provided through contracted
prescription drug (PD) plans or through
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that
offer integrated prescription drug and
health care coverage (MA–PD plans).
Cost Plans that are regulated under
Section 1876 of the Social Security Act,
and Employer Group Waiver Plans may
also provide a Part D benefit.
Organizations wishing to provide
services under the Prescription Drug
Benefit Program must complete an
application, negotiate rates, and receive
final approval from CMS. Existing Part
D Sponsors may also expand their
contracted service area by completing
the Service Area Expansion application.
Form Number: CMS–10137 (OMB
control number: 0938–0936); Frequency:
Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector
(Business or other For-profits and Notfor-profit institutions); Number of
Respondents: 243; Total Annual
Responses: 243; Total Annual Hours:
2,240. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Arianne
Spaccarelli at 410–786–5715.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: CMS Tribal
Long Term Services and Supports
(LTSS) Program Survey; Use: The
Survey will provide CMS with an
inventory of LTSS programs for older
adults or individuals with disabilities
managed by American Indian and
Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes.
Information on tribal LTSS programs
has previously been gathered through
publicly available data via online
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research. However, not all of the
information, including program contact
information and program focus, are
regularly available online as tribal Web
sites are not updated frequently.
Therefore, the survey will enable the
collection of the most accurate
information possible. The respondents
include 424 LTSS programs run by AI/
AN tribes. Once the survey has been
conducted, CMS will feature the survey
data, specifically a list of AI/AN
managed LTSS programs, online on
CMS.gov. The dissemination of survey
data on CMS.gov will allow tribal
communities and the general public to
access this important data.
Documentation of these programs will
support sharing of LTSS best practices
and innovative models employed in
Indian Country. CMS will use the
survey data to generate further content
on LTSS in Indian Country, including
literature reviews and reports on best
practices. Form Number: CMS–10651
(OMB control number: 0938-New);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
State, Local, or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 425; Total
Annual Responses: 425; Total Annual
Hours: 106. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact John
Johns at 410–786–7253.)
Dated: October 16, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0598]
Collection of Information Under
Review by Office of Management and
Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625–
0119
Coast Guard, DHS.
Thirty-day notice requesting
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the
U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an
Information Collection Request (ICR),
abstracted below, to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs
(OIRA), requesting approval for
reinstatement, without change, of the
following collection of information:
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System Scholarship Application. Our
ICR describes the information we seek
to collect from the public. Review and
comments by OIRA ensure we only
impose paperwork burdens
commensurate with our performance of
duties.
DATES: Comments must reach the Coast
Guard and OIRA on or before November
20, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG–2016–0598] to the Coast
Guard using the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
Alternatively, you may submit
comments to OIRA using one of the
following means:
(1) Email: dhsdeskofficer@
omb.eop.gov.
(2) Mail: OIRA, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk
Officer for the Coast Guard.
A copy of the ICR is available through
the docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov. Additionally,
copies are available from: Commandant
(CG–612), ATTN: Paperwork Reduction
Act Manager, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop
7710, Washington, DC 20593–7710.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Anthony Smith, Office of Information
Management, telephone 202–475–3532,
or fax 202–372–8405, for questions on
these documents.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for
Comments
This Notice relies on the authority of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995;
44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An
ICR is an application to OIRA seeking
the approval, extension, or renewal of a
Coast Guard collection of information
(Collection). The ICR contains
information describing the Collection’s
purpose, the Collection’s likely burden
on the affected public, an explanation of
the necessity of the Collection, and
other important information describing
the Collection. There is one ICR for each
Collection.
The Coast Guard invites comments on
whether this ICR should be granted
based on the Collection being necessary
for the proper performance of
Departmental functions. In particular,
the Coast Guard would appreciate
comments addressing: (1) The practical
utility of the Collection; (2) the accuracy
of the estimated burden of the
Collection; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of
information subject to the Collection;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the Collection on respondents,
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-18F5, CMS-10137, and CMS-10651]
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 November 20, 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: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Application for Hospital Insurance and Supporting
Regulations; Use: Individuals who are already entitled to retirement or
disability benefits under Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board
(RRB) benefits are automatically entitled to premium-free Medicare
Hospital Insurance (Part A) when they attain age 65 or reach the 25th
month of disability benefit entitlement. These individuals do not file
a separate application for Medicare Part A because their application
for Social Security or RRB benefits is also an application for
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Part A. The form is for individuals who are not eligible for Social
Security for RRB benefits, but may qualify for premium-free Medicare
Part A based on certain requirements outlined in Sec. 406.11 and
406.15 or for certain disabled individuals who may enroll in premium
Medicare Part A based on certain requirements outlined in Sec. 406.20.
Individuals may also choose to enroll in Medicare Part B at the same
time they apply for Medicare Part A. Form Number: CMS-18F5 (OMB control
number: 0938-0251); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals or
households; Number of Respondents: 51,000; Total Annual Responses:
51,000; Total Annual Hours: 29,580. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Carla Patterson at 410-786-8911.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2019 Contracts; Use:
Coverage for the prescription drug benefit is provided through
contracted prescription drug (PD) plans or through Medicare Advantage
(MA) plans that offer integrated prescription drug and health care
coverage (MA-PD plans). Cost Plans that are regulated under Section
1876 of the Social Security Act, and Employer Group Waiver Plans may
also provide a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing to provide
services under the Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an
application, negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS.
Existing Part D Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area
by completing the Service Area Expansion application. Form Number: CMS-
10137 (OMB control number: 0938-0936); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: Private sector (Business or other For-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 243; Total Annual
Responses: 243; Total Annual Hours: 2,240. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Arianne Spaccarelli at 410-786-5715.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: CMS
Tribal Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Program Survey; Use: The
Survey will provide CMS with an inventory of LTSS programs for older
adults or individuals with disabilities managed by American Indian and
Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes. Information on tribal LTSS programs has
previously been gathered through publicly available data via online
research. However, not all of the information, including program
contact information and program focus, are regularly available online
as tribal Web sites are not updated frequently. Therefore, the survey
will enable the collection of the most accurate information possible.
The respondents include 424 LTSS programs run by AI/AN tribes. Once the
survey has been conducted, CMS will feature the survey data,
specifically a list of AI/AN managed LTSS programs, online on CMS.gov.
The dissemination of survey data on CMS.gov will allow tribal
communities and the general public to access this important data.
Documentation of these programs will support sharing of LTSS best
practices and innovative models employed in Indian Country. CMS will
use the survey data to generate further content on LTSS in Indian
Country, including literature reviews and reports on best practices.
Form Number: CMS-10651 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency:
Yearly; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of
Respondents: 425; Total Annual Responses: 425; Total Annual Hours: 106.
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact John Johns at
410-786-7253.)
Dated: October 16, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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