Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 62543-62544 [2021-24551]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 10, 2021 / Notices CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: This system contains information regarding the organizational location, telephone extension, and hours of duty of individual OGE employees. The system also contains the home address and telephone number of the employee and the name, relationship, and telephone number of an individual or individuals to contact in the event of a medical or other emergency involving the employee. The system contains an additional freeform ‘‘note’’ field for personal medical information for employees who choose to voluntarily complete it. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information in this system of records is obtained from: a. The individual on whom the record is maintained. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ROUTINE USES: a. To disclose information when OGE that that the records are arguably relevant to a proceeding before a court, grand jury, or administrative or adjudicative body; or in a proceeding before an administrative or adjudicative body when the adjudicator determines the records to be relevant to the proceeding. c. To disclose information to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when: (1) OGE suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of records; (2) OGE has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, the agency (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with OGE’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. d. To disclose information to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when OGE determines that information from this system of records is reasonably necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a suspected or confirmed breach. e. To disclose pertinent information to the appropriate Federal, State, or local agency responsible (hereinafter ‘‘responsible agency’’) for investigating, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Nov 09, 2021 Jkt 256001 prosecuting, enforcing, or implementing a statute, rule, regulation, or order, when the record either alone or in conjunction with other information indicates a violation or potential violation of civil or criminal law or regulation. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS: Records are maintained in paper and/ or electronic form. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS: These records are retrieved by the name of the individual on whom they are maintained. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS: These records are retained in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration General Records Schedule (GRS) 5.3: Continuity and Emergency Planning Records. Disposal of paper records is by shredding, and disposal of electronic records is by deletion. ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS: Paper records are maintained in locked file storage areas or in specified areas to which only authorized personnel have access. Electronic records are maintained in a secured electronic system accessible only to onsite OGE employees. An individual OGE employee has access only to his or her own record. In addition, individual records in the system are available to authorized OGE personnel whose duties require access. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals requesting access to this system of records must follow the procedures set forth in OGE’s Privacy Act regulations at 5 CFR part 2606. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: OGE employees have full access to and complete control over their individual record and may amend information at any time, or they may contact the System Manager. Individuals must furnish the following information for their records to be located and identified: a. Full name. Individuals requesting amendment must also follow OGE’s Privacy Act regulations regarding verification of identity and amendment of records (5 CFR part 2606). NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals wishing to inquire whether this system of records contains PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62543 information about themselves must follow the procedures set forth in OGE’s Privacy Act regulations at 5 CFR part 2606. EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. HISTORY: 68 FR 3097. Approved: November 5, 2021. Emory Rounds, Director, U.S. Office of Government Ethics. [FR Doc. 2021–24567 Filed 11–9–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6345–03–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–368 and -R–144] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human 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 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 January 10, 2022. 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: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1 62544 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 10, 2021 / Notices 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: lll , 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/PRAListing.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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–368 and –R–144 Medicaid Drug Rebate Program State Reporting Forms 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 16:41 Nov 09, 2021 Dated: November 5, 2021. Martique Jones, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–24551 Filed 11–9–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–10572] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to SUMMARY: 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently VerDate Sep<11>2014 approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid Drug Rebate Program State Reporting Forms; Use: Form CMS 368 is a report of contact for the State to name the individuals involved in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) and is required only in those instances where a change to the originally submitted data is necessary. The ability to require the reporting of any changes to these data is necessary to the efficient operation of these programs. Form CMS–R–144 is required from States quarterly to report utilization for any drugs paid for during that quarter. While there are no changes to the CMS–R–144 form, we propose nonsubstantive verbiage updates to the corresponding CMR–R–144 File Format and corresponding Data Definitions. Form CMS–368 has been revised to include a signature/date line for the submitter to confirm that the information provided is accurate. We have also updated the entire CMS–368 form to a fillable format. We also propose to remove the one-time system update burden that was added in the last iteration of this collection of information request. Form Number: CMS–368 and –R–144 (OMB control number: 0938–0582); Frequency: Quarterly and on occasion; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 56; Total Annual Responses: 234; Total Annual Hours: 12,325. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Andrea Wellington at 410–786– 3490.) Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 December 10, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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/Paperwork ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html. 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, E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62543-62544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24551]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-368 and -R-144]


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 January 10, 2022.

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:

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    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 website address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.

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-368 and -R-144 Medicaid Drug Rebate Program State Reporting Forms
    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 a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid Drug 
Rebate Program State Reporting Forms; Use: Form CMS 368 is a report of 
contact for the State to name the individuals involved in the Medicaid 
Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) and is required only in those instances 
where a change to the originally submitted data is necessary. The 
ability to require the reporting of any changes to these data is 
necessary to the efficient operation of these programs. Form CMS-R-144 
is required from States quarterly to report utilization for any drugs 
paid for during that quarter.
    While there are no changes to the CMS-R-144 form, we propose non-
substantive verbiage updates to the corresponding CMR-R-144 File Format 
and corresponding Data Definitions. Form CMS-368 has been revised to 
include a signature/date line for the submitter to confirm that the 
information provided is accurate. We have also updated the entire CMS-
368 form to a fillable format. We also propose to remove the one-time 
system update burden that was added in the last iteration of this 
collection of information request.
    Form Number: CMS-368 and -R-144 (OMB control number: 0938-0582); 
Frequency: Quarterly and on occasion; Affected Public: State, Local, or 
Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 56; Total Annual Responses: 
234; Total Annual Hours: 12,325. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Andrea Wellington at 410-786-3490.)

    Dated: November 5, 2021.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations 
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-24551 Filed 11-9-21; 8:45 am]
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