Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Proposed Information Collection: Indian Health Service Purchased/Referred Care Proof of Residency, 48450-48451 [2018-20818]

Download as PDF 48450 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 25, 2018 / Notices ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE: SF–429 Real Property Status Report ....................................................... SF–429 Real Property Status Report (Cover Page) ................................ SF–429–A Real Property Status Report—ATTACHMENT A .................. SF–429–B Real Property Status Report—ATTACHMENT B (Request to Acquire, Improve or Furnish) ................................................................ SF–429–C Real Property Status Report—ATTACHMENT C (Disposition or Encumbrance Request) ............................................................. Total ................................................................................................... Terry Clark, Asst. Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–20815 Filed 9–24–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151–AE–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Indian Health Service Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Proposed Information Collection: Indian Health Service Purchased/ Referred Care Proof of Residency Indian Health Service, HHS. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Indian Health Service (IHS) is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for approval of a new collection of information titled, ‘‘Purchased/Referred Care Proof of Residency’’ (OMB Control Number 0917–XXXX). This proposed information collection project was recently published in the Federal Register (83 FR 13764) on March 30, 2018, and allowed 60 days for public comment. The IHS received one comment regarding this collection. The question summary and response is listed in the notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment to be submitted directly to OMB. A copy of the draft supporting statement is available at www.regulations.gov (see Docket ID IHS_FRDOC_0001). DATES: October 25, 2018. Your comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having full effect if received within 30 days of the date of this publication. Direct Your Comments to OMB: Send your comments and suggestions regarding the proposed information daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Sep 24, 2018 Jkt 244001 Number of responses per respondent Number of respondents Forms Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total burden hours 100,000 100,000 100,000 1 1 1 0.5 1 1 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 1 1 100,000 100,000 1 1 100,000 500,000 ........................ ........................ 450,000 collection contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time to: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for IHS. Public Comments: The Agency received one comment. Comment: The commenter asked for clarification of the Proof of Residency form, to whom it would apply and requested a copy of the data collection instrument and instruction. Response: The Proof of Residency form, IHS–976, is a Federal form applicable to only Federal Purchased/ Referred Care (PRC) programs. For Tribes operating under Title I contracts or Title V compacts in accordance with Indian Self-Determination Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) the IHS–976 is an optional use. Tribes may adopt usage of the form but all OMB text and the OMB Burden Statement should be removed. The form is developed to document residency within a PRC delivery area. The PRC eligibility requires residency documentation and the form will be used during the process of a PRC eligibility determination. The form is included in the IHS Indian Health Manual Part 2, Chapter 3, Purchased/Referred Care Manual. On May 23, IHS initiated Tribal Consultation per the ISDEAA for the manual. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IHS Office of Resource Access and Partnerships/Division of Contract Care is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the PO 00000 Average burden hours per response agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques of other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Proposed Collection: Title: 0917– XXXX, ‘‘Indian Health Service Purchased/Referred Care Proof of Residency.’’ Type of Information Collection Request: This is a new information request for a three year approval of this new information collection, 0917– XXXX. Forms: Purchase/Referred Care Proof of Residency Form. OMB Control Number: To be assigned. Need and Use of Information Collection: The IHS PRC Program needs this information to certify that the health care services requested and authorized by the IHS have been provided to individuals who are documented to meet the eligibility requirements to receive medical services from PRC provider(s); and to serve as a legal document for health and medical care authorized by IHS and rendered by health care providers under contract with the IHS. Agency Form Number: ‘‘None’’. Members of Affected Public: Patients. Status of the Proposed Information Collection: New request. Type of Respondents: Individuals. The table below provides: Types of data collection instruments; estimation to number of respondents, number of responses per respondent, annual number of responses, average burden hour per response, and total annual burden hours. E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 48451 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 25, 2018 / Notices Estimated number of respondents Data collection instrument(s) Responses per respondent Annual number of responses Average burden hour per response * Total annual burden hours Individual Patient Count ....................................................... 77,185 1 77,185 3 3,859.25 Total .............................................................................. 77,185 1 77,185 3 3,859.25 * For ease of understanding, average burden hours are provided in actual minutes. BILLING CODE 4165–16–P Place: Bethesda Marriott Suites, 6711 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817. Contact Person: Cheryl Nordstrom, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6187, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–1160. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.361, Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Dated: September 19, 2018. Sylvia L. Neal, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. There are no direct costs to respondents to report. Dated: September 18, 2018. Michael D. Weahkee, Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Acting Director, Indian Health Service. [FR Doc. 2018–20818 Filed 9–24–18; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2018–20755 Filed 9–24–18; 8:45 am] National Institutes of Health BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institute of Nursing Research; Notice of Closed Meetings daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of Nursing Research Special Emphasis Panel; Institutional Training Grants. Date: September 28, 2018. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Bethesda Marriott Suites, 6711 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817. Contact Person: Tamizchelvi Thyagarajan, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594–0343, tamizchelvi.thyagarajan@ nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. Name of Committee: National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group. Date: October 22–23, 2018. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Sep 24, 2018 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: September 19, 2018. Melanie J. Pantoja, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–20754 Filed 9–24–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Coast Guard Name of Committee: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel; Review of NIGMS Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Award Applications. Date: September 27, 2018. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, Room 3An12N, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Ruth Grossman, DDS, Scientific Review Officer, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5215, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 2409, grossmanrs@mail.nih.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0853] Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Automatic Identification System/Data Marker Buoy (AIS/DMB) Using/Adapting COTS Technology U.S. Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of intent; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Astronics DME to investigate adding/substituting an AIS component into the RB–100 series DMB. While the Coast Guard is currently considering collaborating with Astronics DME, we are soliciting public comment on the possible nature of and participation of other parties in the proposed CRADA. In addition, the Coast Guard also invites other potential nonFederal participants, who have the interest and capability to bring similar contributions to this type of research, to consider submitting proposals for consideration in similar CRADAs. DATES: Comments must be submitted to the online docket via https:// www.regulations.gov, or reach the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48450-48451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20818]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Proposed Information 
Collection: Indian Health Service Purchased/Referred Care Proof of 
Residency

AGENCY: Indian Health Service, HHS.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Indian Health Service (IHS) is submitting to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) a request for approval of a new collection of 
information titled, ``Purchased/Referred Care Proof of Residency'' (OMB 
Control Number 0917-XXXX). This proposed information collection project 
was recently published in the Federal Register (83 FR 13764) on March 
30, 2018, and allowed 60 days for public comment. The IHS received one 
comment regarding this collection. The question summary and response is 
listed in the notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days 
for public comment to be submitted directly to OMB.
    A copy of the draft supporting statement is available at 
www.regulations.gov (see Docket ID IHS_FRDOC_0001).

DATES: October 25, 2018. Your comments regarding this information 
collection are best assured of having full effect if received within 30 
days of the date of this publication.
    Direct Your Comments to OMB: Send your comments and suggestions 
regarding the proposed information collection contained in this notice, 
especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated 
response time to: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory 
Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, Attention: Desk Officer for IHS.
    Public Comments: The Agency received one comment.
    Comment: The commenter asked for clarification of the Proof of 
Residency form, to whom it would apply and requested a copy of the data 
collection instrument and instruction.
    Response: The Proof of Residency form, IHS-976, is a Federal form 
applicable to only Federal Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) programs. For 
Tribes operating under Title I contracts or Title V compacts in 
accordance with Indian Self-Determination Education Assistance Act 
(ISDEAA) the IHS-976 is an optional use. Tribes may adopt usage of the 
form but all OMB text and the OMB Burden Statement should be removed. 
The form is developed to document residency within a PRC delivery area. 
The PRC eligibility requires residency documentation and the form will 
be used during the process of a PRC eligibility determination. The form 
is included in the IHS Indian Health Manual Part 2, Chapter 3, 
Purchased/Referred Care Manual. On May 23, IHS initiated Tribal 
Consultation per the ISDEAA for the manual.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IHS Office of Resource Access and 
Partnerships/Division of Contract Care is submitting the proposed 
information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995.
    This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: 
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; 
including through the use of appropriate automated collection 
techniques of other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Proposed Collection: Title: 0917-XXXX, ``Indian Health Service 
Purchased/Referred Care Proof of Residency.''
    Type of Information Collection Request: This is a new information 
request for a three year approval of this new information collection, 
0917-XXXX.
    Forms: Purchase/Referred Care Proof of Residency Form.
    OMB Control Number: To be assigned.
    Need and Use of Information Collection: The IHS PRC Program needs 
this information to certify that the health care services requested and 
authorized by the IHS have been provided to individuals who are 
documented to meet the eligibility requirements to receive medical 
services from PRC provider(s); and to serve as a legal document for 
health and medical care authorized by IHS and rendered by health care 
providers under contract with the IHS.
    Agency Form Number: ``None''.
    Members of Affected Public: Patients.
    Status of the Proposed Information Collection: New request.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    The table below provides: Types of data collection instruments; 
estimation to number of respondents, number of responses per 
respondent, annual number of responses, average burden hour per 
response, and total annual burden hours.

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                                     Estimated                                    Average burden
  Data collection instrument(s)      number of     Responses per   Annual number     hour per      Total annual
                                    respondents     respondent     of responses     response *     burden hours
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Individual Patient Count........          77,185               1          77,185               3        3,859.25
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    Total.......................          77,185               1          77,185               3        3,859.25
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* For ease of understanding, average burden hours are provided in actual minutes.

    There are no direct costs to respondents to report.

    Dated: September 18, 2018.
Michael D. Weahkee,
Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Acting Director, 
Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-20818 Filed 9-24-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4165-16-P
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