Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 15037-15038 [2023-04935]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2023 / Notices 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 must be taken and what information must be verified to receive IPPS excluded status. Subsequent to publication of the 60-day Federal Register notice (87 FR 48482) and notice extending the comment period for the 60-day notice (87 FR 61333), the collection instrument was revised to correct errors in the guidance and verification requirements sections of the forms. Form Number: CMS–437A and CMS–437B (OMB control number: 0938–0986); Frequency: tri-annually; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 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). 2. Type of Information Collection Request: New Collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Plan Performance Warning Information; Use: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking approval to collect information to assist in the Agency’s response to two reports from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) related to how the agency conveys information on plan performance. CMS is conducting this research to respond to OIG’s recommendations related to sharing additional information with beneficiaries on plan performance in a clear and accessible format, particularly related to information which may warn or caution beneficiaries about plan performance issues. CMS is seeking to learn more about how beneficiaries, caregivers, and the intermediaries who assist them use and understand the information CMS currently makes (or may make) available, as well as to assess their interest in accessing this information. Form number: CMS–10836 (OMB control number: 0938–New); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 288; Number of Responses: 288; Total Burden Hours: 561 (For questions regarding this collection contact Elizabeth Goldstein at 443 845–6993). Dated: March 6, 2023. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–04889 Filed 3–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers CMS–10834] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15037 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. SUMMARY: Comments must be received by May 9, 2023. DATES: 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: _____ 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, 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 15038 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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–10834 Requirement for Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) for a Covered Part D Drug Under a Prescription Drug Plan or an MA–PD Plan 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: New collection (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Requirement for Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) for a Covered Part D Drug Under a Prescription Drug Plan or an MA–PD Plan; Use: Section 2003 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act of 2018 requires that prescribing of a Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substance under Medicare Part D be done electronically in accordance with an electronic prescription drug program beginning January 1, 2021, subject to any exceptions, which HHS may specify. In the calendar year (CY) 2021 and 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rules, CMS finalized the electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) requirements and exceptions at 42 CFR 423.160(a)(5). Compliance for prescribers not in long-term care facilities begins in CY 2023. Compliance for prescribers in long-term care facilities begins in CY 2025. EPCS requirements do not require prescribers or pharmacies to submit additional data to CMS; however, CMS did finalize one exception that requires VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 data collection. The EPCS exception, at § 423.160(a)(5)(iv), requires a prescriber to apply for a waiver if the prescriber is unable to conduct EPCS due to circumstances beyond the prescriber’s control. This collection of information is necessary to provide adequate and timely exception from the EPCS requirements if the prescriber is unable to conduct EPCS due to circumstances beyond the prescriber’s control. Form Number: CMS–10834 (OMB control number: 0938–NEW); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions), and Public sector (State, Local or Tribal Governments); Number of Respondents: 100; Total Annual Responses: 100; Total Annual Hours: 17. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Mei Zhang at (410) 786–7837). Dated: March 7, 2023. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–04935 Filed 3–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth, Currently Operated by the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) Data Collection (New Collection) Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, HHS. ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: The Family and Youth Services Bureau’s (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth Division has a legislative requirement to fund a National Communication System, which is currently operated by the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). The NRS provides information, referral services, crisis intervention, and prevention resources to vulnerable youth at risk of running away and/or becoming homeless and their families or legal guardians at no cost. When necessary, the NRS refers runaway and homeless youth to shelters, counseling, medical assistance, and other vital services. The NRS collects information from all contacts with youth and adults connecting with the NRS (i.e., parents, family members, legal guardians, service SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 providers) on a voluntary basis to inform crisis services and develop an annual report on the information collected during calls, chats, emails, and forum posts from young people who reached out to the NRS’s crisis services. 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. 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 requests by the title of the information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description: The NRS is required to have a system for collecting and analyzing data to report on calls, emails, chat, texts, and online messages received as well as other information, such as prevention resources, referrals, demographics, and visitors to the NRS website. The NRS must submit monthly and semi-annual reports that include the following: • Number of calls received, answered, and missed. • Number of chats, emails, and texts received; number of chats, emails, and texts answered; and number of chats, emails, and texts that were missed and did not receive a response, in which the users are youth in crisis, runaway youth, and youth experiencing homelessness. • Number of parents, legal guardians, and service providers contacting the NRS and the type of resources, interventions, and technical support/ assistance requested and provided. • Number and type of prevention materials disseminated to communities, especially to underserved populations. • Number and type of unique visitors to the NRS’ website. • Information on referrals provided and where youth were referred for services. • Information on the callers’ or users’ demographics and where they were located when contacting the NRS. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 47 (Friday, March 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15037-15038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04935]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers CMS-10834]


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 May 9, 2023.

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: _____ 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, 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 N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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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-10834 Requirement for Electronic Prescribing for Controlled 
Substances (EPCS) for a Covered Part D Drug Under a Prescription Drug 
Plan or an MA-PD Plan

    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: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: 
Requirement for Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) 
for a Covered Part D Drug Under a Prescription Drug Plan or an MA-PD 
Plan; Use: Section 2003 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act 
of 2018 requires that prescribing of a Schedule II, III, IV, and V 
controlled substance under Medicare Part D be done electronically in 
accordance with an electronic prescription drug program beginning 
January 1, 2021, subject to any exceptions, which HHS may specify. In 
the calendar year (CY) 2021 and 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final 
rules, CMS finalized the electronic prescribing for controlled 
substances (EPCS) requirements and exceptions at 42 CFR 423.160(a)(5). 
Compliance for prescribers not in long-term care facilities begins in 
CY 2023. Compliance for prescribers in long-term care facilities begins 
in CY 2025.
    EPCS requirements do not require prescribers or pharmacies to 
submit additional data to CMS; however, CMS did finalize one exception 
that requires data collection. The EPCS exception, at Sec.  
423.160(a)(5)(iv), requires a prescriber to apply for a waiver if the 
prescriber is unable to conduct EPCS due to circumstances beyond the 
prescriber's control. This collection of information is necessary to 
provide adequate and timely exception from the EPCS requirements if the 
prescriber is unable to conduct EPCS due to circumstances beyond the 
prescriber's control. Form Number: CMS-10834 (OMB control number: 0938-
NEW); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or 
other for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions), and Public sector 
(State, Local or Tribal Governments); Number of Respondents: 100; Total 
Annual Responses: 100; Total Annual Hours: 17. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Mei Zhang at (410) 786-7837).

    Dated: March 7, 2023.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-04935 Filed 3-9-23; 8:45 am]
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