Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 44898-44899 [2019-18415]

Download as PDF 44898 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 27, 2019 / Notices Dated: August 21, 2019. Janet Fry, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2019–18403 Filed 8–26–19; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P Division, Office of Government Ethics; Peter J. Constantine, Associate Solicitor, Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Labor; Kathleen Silbaugh, General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, National Transportation Safety Board; and David Maggi, Chief, Ethics Law and Programs Division, Department Of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2019–18368 Filed 8–26–19; 8:45 am] OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS BILLING CODE 6345–03–P Updated OGE Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board AGENCY: Office of Government Ethics (OGE). ACTION: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Notice. Notice is hereby given of the appointment of new members to OGE’s Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board. DATES: This update is effective as of August 27, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelley K. Finlayson, Chief of Staff and Program Counsel, Office of Government Ethics, Suite 500, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005– 3917; Telephone: 202–482–9300; TYY: 800–877–8339; FAX: 202–482–9237. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 U.S.C. 4314(c) requires each agency to establish, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management at 5 CFR part 430, subpart C and § 430.310 thereof in particular, one or more Senior Executive Service performance review boards. As a small executive branch agency, OGE has just one board. In order to ensure an adequate level of staffing and to avoid a constant series of recusals, the designated members of OGE’s SES Performance Review Board are being drawn, as in the past, in large measure from the ranks of other executive branch agencies. The board shall review and evaluate the initial appraisal of each OGE senior executive’s performance by his or her supervisor, along with any recommendations in each instance to the appointing authority relative to the performance of the senior executive. In accordance with 5 CFR 430.311, this notice updates the membership of OGE’s SES Performance Review Board as it was last published in 82 FR 43541 (September 18, 2017). jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Approved: August 21, 2019. Emory Rounds, Director, U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The following officials are appointed to serve as members of OGE’s SES Performance Review Board: Shelley K. Finlayson, [Chair], Chief of Staff and Program Counsel, Program Counsel VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:12 Aug 26, 2019 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Jkt 247001 [Document Identifier: CMS–10697] 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 September 26, 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Website address at https:// www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/Paper workReductionActof1995/PRAListing.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: New collection (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Medicare Coverage of Items and Services for Coverage with Evidence Development (CED); Use: The CED is a paradigm whereby Medicare covers items and services on the condition that they are furnished in the context of approved clinical studies or with the collection of additional clinical data. In making coverage decisions involving CED, CMS decides after a formal review of the medical literature to cover an item or service only in the context of an approved clinical study or when additional clinical data are collected to assess the appropriateness of an item or E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 27, 2019 / Notices jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES service for use with a particular beneficiary. When an NCD requires CED under 1862(a)(1)(E), it is because the available evidence about a particular item or service is insufficient to support coverage outside the context of a welldesigned clinical research study. Sponsors could build interim analyses and final analyses into their study design and communicate these results to CMS. Section 1142 of the Act describes the authority of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to conduct and support research on outcomes, effectiveness, and appropriateness of services and procedures to identify the most effective and appropriate means to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, disorders, and other health conditions. That section includes a requirement that the Secretary assure that AHRQ research priorities under Section 1142 appropriately reflect the needs and priorities of the Medicare program. The coordination of AHRQ priorities under section 1142 with the needs and priorities of the Medicare program is accomplished through direct collaboration between the AHRQ and CMS. AHRQ reviews all CED NCDs established under Section 1862(a)(1)(E) of the Act. Consistent with section 1142, AHRQ also indicates its support for clinical research studies that CMS determines address the CED questions and meet the general standards for CED studies. In order for CMS (or its designated entity) to determine if the Medicare coverage criteria are met, as described in our regulations, CMS (or its designated entity) must review the study protocol and supporting materials, as needed. Form Number: CMS–10697 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions); Number of Respondents: 15; Total Annual Responses: 15; Total Annual Hours: 15,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Xiufen Sui at 410–786–3136.) Dated: August 22, 2019. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2019–18415 Filed 8–26–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:12 Aug 26, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families [CFDA NUMBER: 93.568] Reallotment of Fiscal Year 2018 Funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Division of Energy Assistance, Office of Community Services (OCS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of public comment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of a preliminary determination that funds from the fiscal year (FY) 2018 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are available for reallotment to States, Territories, Tribes, and Tribal Organizations that received FY 2019 direct LIHEAP grants. No subgrantees or other entities may apply for these funds. DATES: Submit comments on or before September 26, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted to: Clarence H. Carter, Acting Director, Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street SW, 5th Floor; Mail Room 5425; Washington, DC 20201 or via email: Clarence.Carter@ acf.hhs.gov. Comments may also be faxed to (202) 401–5661. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Christopher, Director, Division of Energy Assistance, Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street SW, 5th Floor; Mail Room 5425; Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: (202) 401–4870. Email: lauren.christopher@acf.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: According to Section 2607(b)(1) of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act, (42 U.S.C. 8626(b)(1)), if the Secretary of HHS determines as of September 1, of any fiscal year, an amount in excess of 10 percent of the amount awarded to a grantee for that fiscal year (excluding Leveraging and REACH funds) will not be used by the grantee during that fiscal year, then the Secretary must notify the grantee and publish a notice in the Federal Register that such funds may be reallotted to LIHEAP grantees during the following fiscal year. If reallotted, the LIHEAP block grant allocation formula will be used to distribute the funds. No funds may be allotted to entities that are SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44899 not direct LIHEAP grantees during FY 2019. It has been determined that $1,839,128 in LIHEAP funds may be available for reallotment during FY 2019. This determination is based on FY 2018 Carryover and Reallotment Reports which showed that seven grantees reported reallotment funds. These grantees were Alaska; Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, INC.; Hoh Indian Tribe; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians; Northern Cheyenne Tribe; Three Affiliated Tribes; and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Grantees submitted the FY 2018 Carryover and Reallotment Reports to the OCS, as required by regulations applicable to LIHEAP at 45 CFR 96.81(b). The LIHEAP statute allows grantees who have funds unobligated at the end of the federal fiscal year for which they are awarded to request that they be allowed to carry over up to 10 percent of their full-year allotments to the next federal fiscal year. Funds in excess of this amount must be returned to HHS and are subject to reallotment under section 2607(b)(1) of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act, (42 U.S.C. 8626(b)(1)). The amount described in this notice was reported by grantees as unobligated FY 2018 funds in excess of the amount that these grantees could carry over to FY 2019. In accordance with section 2607(b)(3) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 8626(b)(3)), comments will be accepted for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. After considering any comments submitted, all current LIHEAP grantees will be notified of the final reallotment amount redistributed to them for obligation in FY 2019. This decision will be published in the Federal Register and in a Dear Colleague Letter that gets posted to ACF’s website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/resource/ dear-colleagues. If funds are reallotted, they will be allocated in accordance with section 2604 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 8623) and must be treated by LIHEAP grantees receiving them as an amount appropriated for FY 2019. As FY 2019 funds, they will be subject to all requirements of the Act, including section 2607(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 8626(b)(2)), which requires that a grantee obligate at least 90 percent of its total block grant allocation for a fiscal year by the end of the fiscal year for which the funds are appropriated, that is, by September 30, 2019. E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10697]


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 26, 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 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: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: 
Medicare Coverage of Items and Services for Coverage with Evidence 
Development (CED); Use: The CED is a paradigm whereby Medicare covers 
items and services on the condition that they are furnished in the 
context of approved clinical studies or with the collection of 
additional clinical data. In making coverage decisions involving CED, 
CMS decides after a formal review of the medical literature to cover an 
item or service only in the context of an approved clinical study or 
when additional clinical data are collected to assess the 
appropriateness of an item or

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service for use with a particular beneficiary. When an NCD requires CED 
under 1862(a)(1)(E), it is because the available evidence about a 
particular item or service is insufficient to support coverage outside 
the context of a well-designed clinical research study. Sponsors could 
build interim analyses and final analyses into their study design and 
communicate these results to CMS.
    Section 1142 of the Act describes the authority of the Agency for 
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to conduct and support research 
on outcomes, effectiveness, and appropriateness of services and 
procedures to identify the most effective and appropriate means to 
prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, disorders, and other 
health conditions. That section includes a requirement that the 
Secretary assure that AHRQ research priorities under Section 1142 
appropriately reflect the needs and priorities of the Medicare program.
    The coordination of AHRQ priorities under section 1142 with the 
needs and priorities of the Medicare program is accomplished through 
direct collaboration between the AHRQ and CMS. AHRQ reviews all CED 
NCDs established under Section 1862(a)(1)(E) of the Act. Consistent 
with section 1142, AHRQ also indicates its support for clinical 
research studies that CMS determines address the CED questions and meet 
the general standards for CED studies. In order for CMS (or its 
designated entity) to determine if the Medicare coverage criteria are 
met, as described in our regulations, CMS (or its designated entity) 
must review the study protocol and supporting materials, as needed. 
Form Number: CMS-10697 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency: 
Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits, 
Not-for-Profit Institutions); Number of Respondents: 15; Total Annual 
Responses: 15; Total Annual Hours: 15,000. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Xiufen Sui at 410-786-3136.)

    Dated: August 22, 2019.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-18415 Filed 8-26-19; 8:45 am]
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