Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 8483-8484 [2018-03972]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Correction
Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.
ACTION: Notice, correction.
AGENCY:
The Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality published a
document in the Federal Register of
February 16, 2018 concerning the
current use of the AHRQ Quality
Indicators (AHRQ QIs) for quality
improvement efforts. This document
contained an incorrect deadline date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carla Ladner at 301–427–1205 or
AHRQ_Fed_Register@ahrq.hhs.gov.
SUMMARY:
Correction
In the Federal Register of February
16, 2018, in FR Doc 2018–03243, on
page 2, line 1, correct the DATES caption
to read:
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by the deadline on or before
March 20, 2018.
Dated: February 22, 2018.
Carla M. Ladner,
Correspondence Analyst/Federal Register
Liaison—AHRQ.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier CMS–R–267]
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
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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
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
April 30, 2018.
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’ website 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).
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CMS–R–267 Medicare Advantage
Program and Supporting Regulations
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: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Advantage Program and Supporting
Regulations; Use: Regulations under 42
CFR part 422 pertain to MA
organizations, applicants to Medicare
Advantage (MA) organizations (MAOs),
and CMS. MAOs and potential MA
organizations (applicants) use the
information to comply with application
requirements and MA contract
requirements. CMS uses the information
to approve contract applications,
monitor compliance with contract
requirements, make proper payment to
MA organizations, determine
compliance with the new prescription
drug benefit requirements established
by the MMA, and to ensure that correct
information is disclosed to Medicare
beneficiaries, both potential enrollees
and enrollees.
This information collection request
had been associated with a November
28, 2017 (82 FR 56336) proposed rule
entitled, ‘‘Contract Year 2019 Policy and
Technical Changes to the Medicare
Advantage, Medicare Cost Plan,
Medicare Fee-for-Service, the Medicare
Prescription Drug Benefit Programs, and
the PACE Program.’’ CMS had
withdrawn that information collection
request as the rule inadvertently
excluded language specifying that we
were proposing to reinstate the
information collection. The purpose of
this information collection request is to
reinstate the collection through the
regular, that is non-rulemaking, PRA
process. In addition to seeking approval
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for the entire information collection, we
are also seeking approval for the
provisions that were set out in the
proposed rule. Form Number: CMS–R–
267 (OMB control number: 0938–0753);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
Individuals or households and Business
or other for-profits; Number of
Respondents: 13,958,526; Total Annual
Responses: 35,596,762; Total Annual
Hours: 8,529,541. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Russell
Hendel at 410–786–0329.)
Dated: February 22, 2018.
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 Identifier CMS–10536]
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
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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 March 29, 2018.
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’ website 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:
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1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicaid
Eligibility and Enrollment (EE)
Implementation Advanced Planning
Document (IAPD) Template; Use: To
assess the appropriateness of states’
requests for enhanced federal financial
participation for expenditures related to
Medicaid eligibility determination
systems, we will review the submitted
information and documentation to make
an approval determination for the
advanced planning document. Form
Number: CMS–10536 (OMB control
number: 0938–1268); Frequency: Yearly,
once, and occasionally; Affected Public:
State, Local, or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 56; Total
Annual Responses: 168; Total Annual
Hours: 2,688. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Martin
Rice at 410–786–2417.)
Dated: February 22, 2018.
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
Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: Generic Clearance for Financial
Reports used in the Administration of
Mandatory Grants.
OMB No.: 0970–New.
Description: OMB has granted
permission for ACF to submit a request
for a generic clearance to be used for the
financial reports used in the
administration of mandatory grants.
This clearance supports the
Departments initiative of Generating
Efficiencies through Streamlined
Processes by employing an abbreviated
process.
If approved program offices will be at
liberty to tailor a financial report to their
specific needs rather than adhering to a
standard form.
Respondents: States and Territories.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier CMS-R-267]
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 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 April 30, 2018.
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' website address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
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-R-267 Medicare Advantage Program and Supporting Regulations
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: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Medicare Advantage Program and Supporting Regulations; Use:
Regulations under 42 CFR part 422 pertain to MA organizations,
applicants to Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations (MAOs), and CMS.
MAOs and potential MA organizations (applicants) use the information to
comply with application requirements and MA contract requirements. CMS
uses the information to approve contract applications, monitor
compliance with contract requirements, make proper payment to MA
organizations, determine compliance with the new prescription drug
benefit requirements established by the MMA, and to ensure that correct
information is disclosed to Medicare beneficiaries, both potential
enrollees and enrollees.
This information collection request had been associated with a
November 28, 2017 (82 FR 56336) proposed rule entitled, ``Contract Year
2019 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare
Cost Plan, Medicare Fee-for-Service, the Medicare Prescription Drug
Benefit Programs, and the PACE Program.'' CMS had withdrawn that
information collection request as the rule inadvertently excluded
language specifying that we were proposing to reinstate the information
collection. The purpose of this information collection request is to
reinstate the collection through the regular, that is non-rulemaking,
PRA process. In addition to seeking approval
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for the entire information collection, we are also seeking approval for
the provisions that were set out in the proposed rule. Form Number:
CMS-R-267 (OMB control number: 0938-0753); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: Individuals or households and Business or other for-profits;
Number of Respondents: 13,958,526; Total Annual Responses: 35,596,762;
Total Annual Hours: 8,529,541. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Russell Hendel at 410-786-0329.)
Dated: February 22, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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