Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 48482-48483 [2022-17063]

Download as PDF 48482 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 / Notices weekly payroll information using the DOL WH–347 form or any other form desired. GSA is proposing to deviate from the FAR clause to require these construction contractors to use the GSA Electronic Payroll Template and its portal to submit the required weekly payroll data. The proposed revision will increase the efficiency of the weekly payroll certification process for the contractor, GSA and the contractor’s employee through the use of a standardized automated process. The current manual process for reviewing weekly certified payroll data requires an enormous amount of labor hours and has a large probability of human error, i.e., non-identification or delayed identification of errors in pay for covered workers. Delays in identifying payroll errors are costly to the contractor who will need to pay retroactive wage adjustments and the employee will have suffered reduced economic purchase power due to the error in wages. B. Annual Reporting Burden jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES C. Discussion and Analysis A 60-day notice published in the Federal Register at 87 FR 27148 on May 6, 2022. One comment was received. No change was made to the information collection requirements or supporting statement as a result of the public 18:04 Aug 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 Jeffrey A. Koses, Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2022–17050 Filed 8–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–61–P UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA USAGM FY 2021 Service Contract Analysis & FY 2020 Service Contract Inventory United States Agency for Global Media. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: GSA bases the following burden estimates for certified payrolls on SAM.gov reports for Fiscal Year 2021. The report indicated 182 new prime construction contractors for GSA projects were subject to the Davis-Bacon or Related Act. GSA’s automation of the data collection process will not increase the existing data collection burden from the DOL Wage and Hour Division (WHD) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Information Control No. 1235–0008, Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll or 1235–0018, Records to be kept by Employers—Fair Labor Standards Act. Respondents: 182 (170 prime contractors plus 12 subcontractors). Responses per Respondent: 52 (1 for each week of the year). Total Annual Responses: 9,464 (182 new respondents × 52 responses). Hours per Response: 33 minutes (weighted average of 56 minutes (DOL estimated time to input information plus 1 minute recordkeeping for initial entry) + 31 minutes (estimated time to certify payroll in new system plus 1 minute recordkeeping)). Total Burden Hours: 5,205 ((9,464 annual responses × 33 minutes)/60 minutes). VerDate Sep<11>2014 comments, because it was not applicable to the policy. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the Regulatory Secretariat Division by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–XXXX, Payrolls and Basic Records Clause, in all correspondence. The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announces the members of its FY 2021 Service Contract Analysis and FY 2020 Service Contract Inventory. ADDRESSES: USAGM Office of Contracts, 330 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20237 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Khilena Adhin, Acquisition Policy Branch Chief, at kadhin@usagm.gov or (202) 920–2302. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of its FY 2021 Service Contract Analysis and FY 2020 Service Contract Inventory. They are available on the USAGM website, through the following link: USAGM—Service Contract Inventory Reports. The service contract inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 made in FY 2020. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the Agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance on service contract inventories issued on November 5, 2010 and on December 19, 2011 by the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 4, 2022. Oanh Tran, Executive Director, U.S. Agency for Global Media. [FR Doc. 2022–17038 Filed 8–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8610–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–437A and CMS–437B] 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 October 11, 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: 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 / Notices 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: ll, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jspears on DSK121TN23PROD 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–437A and CMS–437B Rehabilitation Unit and Hospital Criteria Worksheet 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: Rehabilitation Unit and Hospital Criteria Worksheet; Use: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) hospitals and units must initially attest that they meet the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) exclusion criteria set forth at 42 CFR VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Aug 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 412.20 to § 412.29 prior to being placed into IPPS exempt status. Form CMS– 437A must be completed by IRF units and form CMS–437B must be completed by IRF hospitals. For first time verification requests for exclusion from the IPPS, an IRF unit or hospital must notify the Regional Office (RO) servicing the State in which it is located that it believes it meets the criteria for exclusion from the IPPS. Currently, all new IRF units or hospitals must provide written certification that the inpatient population it intends to serve will meet the requirements of the IPPS exclusion criteria for IRFs. The completed CMS–437A and 437B forms are submitted to the State Agency (SA) no later than 5 months before the date the IRF unit or hospital would become subject to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF–PPS). For IRF units and hospitals already excluded from the IPPS, annual onsite re-verification surveys by the SA are no longer required. IRF units and hospitals must now re-attest to meeting the exclusion criteria every 3 years thereafter. IRF units and hospitals that have already been excluded need not reapply for exclusion. These facilities will automatically be reevaluated yearly to determine whether they continue to meet the exclusion criteria. For the triannual re-verification, IRF units and hospitals will be provided with a copy of the appropriate CMS–437 worksheet at least 5-months prior to the beginning of its cost reporting period, so that the IRF unit or hospital official may complete and sign an attestation statement and complete and return the appropriate form CMS–437A or CMS– 437B at least 5-months prior to the beginning of the cost reporting period. However, Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) will continue to verify, on an annual basis, compliance with the 60 percent rule (42 CFR 412.29(b)(2)) for IRF units and hospitals through a sample of medical records and the SA will verify the medical director requirement. The SA will notify the RO at least 60 days prior to the end of the IRF unit’s or hospital’s cost reporting period of the status of compliance or non-compliance with the payment requirements. The information collected on the 437A and 437B forms, along with other information submitted by the IRF is necessary for determining the IRF’s IPPS exclusion status. We have revised the CMS–437A and 437B forms so that they more adequately reflect the regulatory requirements of § 412.20 to § 412.29. More specifically, we have updated the text in the 3rd column of the form, which tells the facility what actions PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48483 must be taken and what information must be verified to receive IPPS excluded status.; Form Number: CMS– 437A and CMS–437B (OMB control number: 0938–0986); Frequency: triannually; Affected Public: Private sector (Business or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 497; Total Annual Responses: 497; Total Annual Hours: 497. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Caroline Gallaher at 410–786–8705). Dated: August 4, 2022. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–17063 Filed 8–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Office of Refugee Resettlement Cash and Medical Assistance Program Quarterly Report on Expenditures and Obligations (ORR–2) (OMB #0970– 0407) Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, HHS. ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is requesting a 3year extension of the ORR–2, Cash and Medical Assistance Program Quarterly Report on Expenditures and Obligations (OMB #0970–0407, expiration 9/30/ 2022). There are no changes requested to the form. DATES: Comments due within 30 days of publication. OMB must make a decision about the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. 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. You can also obtain copies of the proposed collection of information by emailing infocollection@ acf.hhs.gov. Identify all emailed SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 9, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-437A and CMS-437B]


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 October 11, 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:
    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.

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    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.

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-437A and CMS-437B Rehabilitation Unit and Hospital Criteria 
Worksheet

    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: Rehabilitation 
Unit and Hospital Criteria Worksheet; Use: Inpatient Rehabilitation 
Facility (IRF) hospitals and units must initially attest that they meet 
the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) exclusion criteria set 
forth at 42 CFR 412.20 to Sec.  412.29 prior to being placed into IPPS 
exempt status. Form CMS-437A must be completed by IRF units and form 
CMS-437B must be completed by IRF hospitals.
    For first time verification requests for exclusion from the IPPS, 
an IRF unit or hospital must notify the Regional Office (RO) servicing 
the State in which it is located that it believes it meets the criteria 
for exclusion from the IPPS. Currently, all new IRF units or hospitals 
must provide written certification that the inpatient population it 
intends to serve will meet the requirements of the IPPS exclusion 
criteria for IRFs. The completed CMS-437A and 437B forms are submitted 
to the State Agency (SA) no later than 5 months before the date the IRF 
unit or hospital would become subject to Inpatient Rehabilitation 
Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF-PPS). For IRF units and 
hospitals already excluded from the IPPS, annual onsite re-verification 
surveys by the SA are no longer required. IRF units and hospitals must 
now re-attest to meeting the exclusion criteria every 3 years 
thereafter.
    IRF units and hospitals that have already been excluded need not 
reapply for exclusion. These facilities will automatically be 
reevaluated yearly to determine whether they continue to meet the 
exclusion criteria. For the tri-annual re-verification, IRF units and 
hospitals will be provided with a copy of the appropriate CMS-437 
worksheet at least 5-months prior to the beginning of its cost 
reporting period, so that the IRF unit or hospital official may 
complete and sign an attestation statement and complete and return the 
appropriate form CMS-437A or CMS-437B at least 5-months prior to the 
beginning of the cost reporting period. However, Fiscal Intermediaries 
(FIs) will continue to verify, on an annual basis, compliance with the 
60 percent rule (42 CFR 412.29(b)(2)) for IRF units and hospitals 
through a sample of medical records and the SA will verify the medical 
director requirement.
    The SA will notify the RO at least 60 days prior to the end of the 
IRF unit's or hospital's cost reporting period of the status of 
compliance or non-compliance with the payment requirements. The 
information collected on the 437A and 437B forms, along with other 
information submitted by the IRF is necessary for determining the IRF's 
IPPS exclusion status. We have revised the CMS-437A and 437B forms so 
that they more adequately reflect the regulatory requirements of Sec.  
412.20 to Sec.  412.29. More specifically, we have updated the text in 
the 3rd column of the form, which tells the facility what actions must 
be taken and what information must be verified to receive IPPS excluded 
status.; Form Number: CMS-437A and CMS-437B (OMB control number: 0938-
0986); Frequency: tri-annually; Affected Public: Private sector 
(Business or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 497; Total 
Annual Responses: 497; Total Annual Hours: 497. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Caroline Gallaher at 410-786-8705).

    Dated: August 4, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-17063 Filed 8-8-22; 8:45 am]
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