Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 43134-43135 [2019-17939]

Download as PDF 43134 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2019 / Notices jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES sells. Until around September 2018, the complaint alleges that, in a number of instances, Unroll.me failed adequately to disclose these collection practices, which failure violated the law. Unrelated to the allegations in the complaint, in late 2018, Google announced it would limit third-party apps (like Unroll.me) from using the information in Gmail accounts of consumers for purposes such as market research or advertising.1 Promoted as means to enhance consumer privacy, that decision may also limit consumer choice and competition. Many millions of consumers see value in Unroll.me’s service, which helps them manage the barrage of daily emails crowding their inboxes. Unroll.me has since removed the allegedly deceptive statements and updated its disclosures—consumers may now be better aware of the privacy trade-offs, and continue to use the service. For these consumers, granting access for the collection of purchase data may be a choice worth making. Google’s new privacy restrictions threaten to take that option away from consumers. That may be good for privacy, but not for consumer choice. While Google will retain control of and access to the valuable purchase and other information about consumers contained in their Gmail accounts, other market actors—like Unroll.me and its parent, Rakuten Intelligence, a market research firm—may no longer have access. Google’s restrictions thus potentially ‘‘imperil the business models of some popular email extensions,’’ 2 like Unroll.me. That may be good for privacy, but not for competition. I am not suggesting that Google sought to limit consumer choice or competition, or that it is violating the law. Consumers are focusing increasingly on privacy, and firms like Google may be responding to that demand. But this situation highlights an important aspect of the privacy debate, i.e., the impact that privacy-enhancing decisions may have on consumer choice and competition. There is no right answer, and we as a society may very well choose limitations on consumer choice and competition to protect privacy. Privacy 1 Ben Smith, Project Strobe: Protecting your data, improving our third-party APIs, and sunsetting consumer Google+, Google Safety and Security (Oct. 8, 2018), https://www.blog.google/technology/ safety-security/project-strobe/. 2 Cat Zakrzewski, A small privacy change for Google leads to big disruptions for start-ups, Washington Post (Oct. 15, 2018), https:// www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2018/10/15/ small-privacy-change-google-leads-big-disruptionsstartups/. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Aug 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 is important. Consumers and policymakers alike must recognize, however, that it comes with tradeoffs. And competition enforcers must be vigilant, recognizing the potential of privacy efforts negatively to impact competition. [FR Doc. 2019–17815 Filed 8–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–1957 and CMS– 10407] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 September 19, 2019. 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, PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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/Paperwork ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html. 1. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov. 2. 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: Extension without change of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Social Security Office Report of State Buy-in Problem; Use: The statutory authority for the State Buy-in program is Section 1843 of the Social Security Act, amended through 1989. Under Section 1843, a State can enter into an agreement to provide Medicare protection to individuals who are members of a Buyin coverage group, as specified in the State’s Buy-in agreement. The Code of Federal Regulations at 42 CFR Section 407.40 provides for States to enroll in Medicare and pay the premiums for all eligible members covered under a Buyin coverage group. Individuals enrolled in Medicare through the Buy-in program must be eligible for Medicare and be an eligible member of a Buy-in coverage E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 20, 2019 / Notices jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES group. The day to day operations of the State Buy-in program is accomplished through an automated data exchange process. The automated data exchange process is used to exchange Medicare and Buy-in entitlement information between the Social Security District Offices, State Medicaid Agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). When problems arise that cannot be resolved though the normal data exchange process, clerical actions are required. The CMS–1957, ‘‘SSO Report of State Buy-In Problem’’ is used to report Buy-in problems cases. The CMS–1957 is the only standardized form available for communications between the aforementioned agencies for the resolution of beneficiary complaints and inquiries regarding State Buy-in eligibility. Form Number: CMS– 1957 (OMB control number: 0938– 0035); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 5,854; Total Annual Responses: 5,854; Total Annual Hours: 1,951. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Keith Johnson at 410–786– 1148.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without change of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary; Use: This information collection will ensure that consumers shopping for or enrolled in private, individually purchased, or non-federal governmental group health plan coverage receive the consumer protections of the Affordable Care Act. Employers, employees, and individuals will use this information to compare coverage options prior to selecting coverage and to understand the terms of, and extent of medical benefits offered by, their coverage (or exceptions to such coverage or benefits) once they have coverage. Form Number: CMS–10407 (OMB control number: 0938–1146); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector—Business or other forprofits and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 128,511; Total Annual Responses: 24,433,233; Total Annual Hours: 41,551. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Jessica Weinberg at 301–492– 4404.) Dated: August 15, 2019. William N. Parham, III Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2019–17939 Filed 8–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Aug 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier CMS–R–131] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 October 21, 2019. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43135 proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make your request using one of following: 1. Access CMS’ website address at website address at https://www.cms.gov/ Regulations-and-Guidance/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 N. 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–131 Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) 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: Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN); Use: The use of the written Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) is to inform Medicare beneficiaries of their liability under specific conditions. This has been available since the ‘‘limitation on liability’’ provisions in section 1879 of the Social Security Act (the Act) were enacted in 1972 (Pub. L. 92–603). ABNs are not given every time items and services are delivered. Rather, ABNs are E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-1957 and CMS-10407]


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 September 19, 2019.

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: 
[email protected].
    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-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    1. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB 
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
    2. 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: Extension without change 
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Social Security Office Report of State Buy-in Problem; Use: The 
statutory authority for the State Buy-in program is Section 1843 of the 
Social Security Act, amended through 1989. Under Section 1843, a State 
can enter into an agreement to provide Medicare protection to 
individuals who are members of a Buy-in coverage group, as specified in 
the State's Buy-in agreement. The Code of Federal Regulations at 42 CFR 
Section 407.40 provides for States to enroll in Medicare and pay the 
premiums for all eligible members covered under a Buy-in coverage 
group. Individuals enrolled in Medicare through the Buy-in program must 
be eligible for Medicare and be an eligible member of a Buy-in coverage

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group. The day to day operations of the State Buy-in program is 
accomplished through an automated data exchange process. The automated 
data exchange process is used to exchange Medicare and Buy-in 
entitlement information between the Social Security District Offices, 
State Medicaid Agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 
Services (CMS). When problems arise that cannot be resolved though the 
normal data exchange process, clerical actions are required. The CMS-
1957, ``SSO Report of State Buy-In Problem'' is used to report Buy-in 
problems cases. The CMS-1957 is the only standardized form available 
for communications between the aforementioned agencies for the 
resolution of beneficiary complaints and inquiries regarding State Buy-
in eligibility. Form Number: CMS-1957 (OMB control number: 0938-0035); 
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal 
Governments; Number of Respondents: 5,854; Total Annual Responses: 
5,854; Total Annual Hours: 1,951. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Keith Johnson at 410-786-1148.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without 
change of a currently approved collection; Title of Information 
Collection: Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary; Use: 
This information collection will ensure that consumers shopping for or 
enrolled in private, individually purchased, or non-federal 
governmental group health plan coverage receive the consumer 
protections of the Affordable Care Act. Employers, employees, and 
individuals will use this information to compare coverage options prior 
to selecting coverage and to understand the terms of, and extent of 
medical benefits offered by, their coverage (or exceptions to such 
coverage or benefits) once they have coverage. Form Number: CMS-10407 
(OMB control number: 0938-1146); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: 
Private Sector--Business or other for-profits and not-for-profit 
institutions; Number of Respondents: 128,511; Total Annual Responses: 
24,433,233; Total Annual Hours: 41,551. (For policy questions regarding 
this collection contact Jessica Weinberg at 301-492-4404.)

    Dated: August 15, 2019.
William N. Parham, III
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-17939 Filed 8-19-19; 8:45 am]
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