Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 61599-61600 [2022-22076]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 12, 2022 / Notices acquire additional voting shares of City National Bank of West Virginia, both of Charleston, West Virginia. C. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (Joseph Cuenco, Assistant Vice President, Formations & Transactions) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105–1579: 1. Carol K. Lawson and William J. Lawson, Spokane, Washington; to acquire additional voting shares of RiverBank Holding Company, and thereby indirectly acquire additional voting shares of RiverBank, both of Spokane, Washington. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Michele Taylor Fennell, Deputy Associate Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2022–22144 Filed 10–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [Notice–MRB–2022–04; Docket No. 2022–02; Sequence No. 25] GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee; Notification of Upcoming Web-Based Public Meeting Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: GSA is providing notice of a meeting of the GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (hereinafter ‘‘the Committee’’ or ‘‘the GAP FAC’’) in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This meeting will be open to the public. Information on attending and providing written public comment is under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. DATES: The GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee will hold a web-based open public meeting on October 27, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be accessible via webcast. Registrants will receive the webcast information before the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Boris Arratia, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Government-wide Policy, 703–795–0816, or email: boris.arratia@gsa.gov; or Stephanie Hardison, Office of Government-wide Policy, 202–258–6823, or email: stephanie.hardison@gsa.gov. Additional information about the Committee, including meeting materials and jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Oct 11, 2022 Jkt 259001 agendas, will be available on-line at https://gsa.gov/policy-regulations/ policy/acquisition-policy/gsaacquisition-policy-federal-advisorycommittee. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administrator of GSA established the GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee) as a discretionary advisory committee under agency authority in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App 2). As America’s buyer, GSA is uniquely positioned to enable a modern, accessible, and streamlined acquisition ecosystem and a robust marketplace connecting buyers to the suppliers and businesses that meet their mission needs. The GAP FAC will assist GSA in this endeavor through expert advice on a broad range of innovative solutions to acquisition policy, workforce, and industry partnership challenges. The GAP FAC will serve as an advisory body to GSA’s Administrator on how GSA can use its acquisition tools and authorities to target the highest priority Federal acquisition challenges. The GAP FAC will advise GSA’s Administrator on emerging acquisition issues, challenges, and opportunities to support its role as America’s buyer. The initial focus for the GAP FAC will be on driving regulatory, policy, and process changes required to embed climate and sustainability considerations in Federal acquisition. This includes examining and recommending steps GSA can take to support its workforce and industry partners in ensuring climate and sustainability issues are fully considered in the acquisition process. Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of this meeting is to set the priorities and start the work of three GAP FAC subcommittees: Policy and Practices, Industry Partnerships, and Acquisition Workforce. Meeting Agenda • Opening Remarks • Policy and Practices Subcommittee Priorities Discussion • Industry Partnerships Subcommittee Priorities Discussion • Acquisition Workforce Subcommittee Priorities Discussion • Closing Remarks and Adjourn Meeting Registration The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be accessible by webcast. Registration is required for web viewing. To register, go to: https:// PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61599 www.eventbrite.com/e/october-2022gap-fac-public-meeting-tickets433294614857 Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. EST October 26, 2022. All registrants will be asked to provide their name, affiliation, and email address. After registration, individuals will receive webcast access information via email. Public Comments Written public comments are being accepted throughout the life of the Committee. Written comments can be sent to gapfac@gsa.gov. For comments specific to this public meeting, submit the comment via email by October 26, 2022 with the meeting date in the subject line. Comments submitted after this date will still be provided to the Committee members, but please be advised that Committee members may not have adequate time to consider the comments prior to the meeting. Special Accomodations For information on services for individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the Designated Federal Officer at least 10 business days prior to the meeting to give GSA as much time as possible to process the request. Closed captioning and live ASL interpreter services will be available. Boris Arratia, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2022–22133 Filed 10–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–61–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–10137 & CMS– 10237] 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 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 61600 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 12, 2022 / Notices 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. Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by November 14, 2022. DATES: 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, please access the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address into your web browser: https://www.cms.gov/ Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing. ADDRESSES: jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Oct 11, 2022 Jkt 259001 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: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title: Solicitation for Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2024 Contracts; Use: Coverage for the prescription drug benefit is provided through contracted prescription drug plans (PDPs) or through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that offer integrated prescription drug and health care coverage (MA–PD plans). Cost Plans that are regulated under Section 1876 of the Social Security Act, and Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP) may also provide a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing to provide services under the Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an application, negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS. Existing Part D Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area by completing the Service Area Expansion (SAE) application. Collection of this information is mandated in Part D of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) in Subpart 3. The application requirements are codified in Subpart K of 42 CFR 423 entitled ‘‘Application Procedures and Contracts with PDP Sponsors.’’ The information will be collected under the solicitation of proposals from PDP, MA–PD, Cost Plan, Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and EGWP applicants. The collected information will be used by CMS to: (1) ensure that applicants meet CMS requirements for offering Part D plans (including network adequacy, contracting requirements, and compliance program requirements, as described in the application), (2) support the determination of contract awards. Form Number: CMS–10137 (OMB Control Number: 0938–0936); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 783; Number of Responses: 425 Total Annual Hours: 1,861. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Arianne Spaccarelli at 410–786–5715.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title: Applications for Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876 Cost Plans, and Employer Group Waiver Plans to Provide Part C Benefits; Use: Collection of this information is mandated by the Code of Federal Regulations, MMA, and CMS PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 regulations at 42 CFR 422, subpart K, in ‘‘Application Procedures and Contracts for Medicare Advantage Organizations.’’ In addition, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) further amended titles XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act. This information collection includes the process for organizations wishing to provide healthcare services under MA plans. These organizations must complete an application annually (if required), file a bid, and receive final approval from CMS. The MA application process has two options for applicants that include (1) request for new MA product or (2) request for expanding the service area of an existing product. CMS utilizes the application process as the means to review, assess and determine if applicants are compliant with the current requirements for participation in the MA program and to make a decision related to contract award. This collection process is the only mechanism for organizations to complete the required MA application process. Form Number: CMS–10237 (OMB Control Number: 0938–0935); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 500; Number of Responses: 500 Total Annual Hours: 9,173. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Keith Penn-Jones at 410–786–3104 or Keith.Penn-Jones@ cms.hhs.gov.) Dated: October 5, 2022. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–22076 Filed 10–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10628] 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61599-61600]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-22076]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10137 & CMS-10237]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; 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 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in 
the Federal Register

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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 November 14, 2022.

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, please access 
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address 
into your web browser: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.

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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title: Solicitation for Applications for Medicare 
Prescription Drug Plan 2024 Contracts; Use: Coverage for the 
prescription drug benefit is provided through contracted prescription 
drug plans (PDPs) or through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that offer 
integrated prescription drug and health care coverage (MA-PD plans). 
Cost Plans that are regulated under Section 1876 of the Social Security 
Act, and Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP) may also provide a Part D 
benefit. Organizations wishing to provide services under the 
Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an application, 
negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS. Existing Part D 
Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area by completing 
the Service Area Expansion (SAE) application.
    Collection of this information is mandated in Part D of the 
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 
(MMA) in Subpart 3. The application requirements are codified in 
Subpart K of 42 CFR 423 entitled ``Application Procedures and Contracts 
with PDP Sponsors.''
    The information will be collected under the solicitation of 
proposals from PDP, MA-PD, Cost Plan, Program of All-Inclusive Care for 
the Elderly (PACE), and EGWP applicants. The collected information will 
be used by CMS to: (1) ensure that applicants meet CMS requirements for 
offering Part D plans (including network adequacy, contracting 
requirements, and compliance program requirements, as described in the 
application), (2) support the determination of contract awards. Form 
Number: CMS-10137 (OMB Control Number: 0938-0936); Frequency: Annually; 
Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other for-profit and not-
for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 783; Number of 
Responses: 425 Total Annual Hours: 1,861. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Arianne Spaccarelli at 410-786-5715.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title: Applications for Part C Medicare Advantage, 
1876 Cost Plans, and Employer Group Waiver Plans to Provide Part C 
Benefits; Use: Collection of this information is mandated by the Code 
of Federal Regulations, MMA, and CMS regulations at 42 CFR 422, subpart 
K, in ``Application Procedures and Contracts for Medicare Advantage 
Organizations.'' In addition, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and 
Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) further amended titles XVII and XIX of 
the Social Security Act.
    This information collection includes the process for organizations 
wishing to provide healthcare services under MA plans. These 
organizations must complete an application annually (if required), file 
a bid, and receive final approval from CMS. The MA application process 
has two options for applicants that include (1) request for new MA 
product or (2) request for expanding the service area of an existing 
product. CMS utilizes the application process as the means to review, 
assess and determine if applicants are compliant with the current 
requirements for participation in the MA program and to make a decision 
related to contract award. This collection process is the only 
mechanism for organizations to complete the required MA application 
process. Form Number: CMS-10237 (OMB Control Number: 0938-0935); 
Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other 
for-profit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 500; 
Number of Responses: 500 Total Annual Hours: 9,173. (For policy 
questions regarding this collection contact Keith Penn-Jones at 410-
786-3104 or [email protected].)

     Dated: October 5, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-22076 Filed 10-11-22; 8:45 am]
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