Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 55460 [2020-19679]

Agencies

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 8, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 55460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19679]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10371]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human 
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 November 9, 2020.

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 CMS-10371, 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 website address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    2. 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-10371 Cooperative Agreements to Support Establishment of State-
Operated Health Insurance Exchanges

    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: Revision of an existing 
information collection request; Title of Information Collection: 
Cooperative Agreements to Support Establishment of State-Operated 
Health Insurance Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(b) of the Affordable Care 
Act provides the opportunity for each State to establish an Exchange 
(now referred to as an Exchange). Section 1311 of the Affordable Care 
Act provides for grants to States for the planning and establishment of 
these Exchanges. Given the innovative nature of Exchanges and the 
statutorily-prescribed relationship between the Secretary and States in 
their development and operation, it is critical that the Secretary work 
closely with States to provide necessary guidance and technical 
assistance to ensure that States can meet the prescribed timelines, 
federal requirements, and goals of the statute. Additionally, under 42 
CFR 155.1200(b) State Exchanges are required to provide performance 
monitoring data to CMS. State Exchanges must provide this data at least 
annually and in the manner, format, and deadlines specified by HHS. The 
information collection requirements associated with these ICRs will 
primarily involve programmatic narrative, accompanying budget narrative 
and appropriate supporting documentation, and provision of performance 
outcome and operational data by grantees operating their Exchanges. The 
SBEs are not required to track or submit any personally identifiable 
data. It is expected that States will create data with readily 
available word processing and spreadsheet programs relying on source 
data from information systems developed from grant funding, ACA section 
1332 pass-through funding, or state funding sources and submit such 
information electronically. Form Number: CMS-10371 (OMB Control Number: 
0938-1119); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: State Government 
agencies, non-profit entities; Number of Respondents: 17; Number of 
Responses: 37; Total Annual Hours: 12,328. For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Courtney Williams at (301) 492-5157.

    Dated: September 1, 2020.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-19679 Filed 9-4-20; 8:45 am]
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