Agency Information Collection Activities: 30-Day Public Comment Request, 77320-77321 [2023-24785]

Download as PDF 77320 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 216 / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Notices considerable adverse effect on the implementation of a proposed Commission action. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Judith Ingram, Press Officer.Telephone: (202) 694–1220. (Authority: Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b) Vicktoria J. Allen, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. James R. Park, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2023–24958 Filed 11–7–23; 4:15 pm] [FR Doc. 2023–24762 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P BILLING CODE 6700–01–P FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL Agency Information Collection Activities: 30-Day Public Comment Request Appraisal Subcommittee Notice of Meeting Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Description: In accordance with section 1104(b) of title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) will meet in open session for its regular meeting: Location: This will be a virtual meeting via Webex. Please visit the agency’s homepage (www.asc.gov) and access the provided registration link in the News and Events section. You MUST register in advance to attend this Meeting. Date: November 15, 2023. Time: 10:00 a.m. ET. Status: Open. Reports Chair Executive Director Delegated State Compliance Reviews Grants Director Financial Manager ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Action and Discussion Items Approval of Minutes September 13, 2023 Quarterly Meeting Minutes 2024–2028 Strategic Plan ASC Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Funding Availability Revised ASC Grants Handbook How to Attend and Observe an ASC Meeting: The meeting will be open to the public via live webcast only. Visit the agency’s homepage (www.asc.gov) 18:22 Nov 08, 2023 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION [Docket No. FMC–2023–0013] [Docket No. AS23–17] VerDate Sep<11>2014 and access the provided registration link in the News and Events section. The meeting space is intended to accommodate public attendees. However, if the space will not accommodate all requests, the ASC may refuse attendance on that reasonable basis. The use of any video or audio tape recording device, photographing device, or any other electronic or mechanical device designed for similar purposes is prohibited at ASC Meetings. Jkt 262001 Federal Maritime Commission. Thirty-day notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval a new data collection that utilizes a web portal to collect information from the public regarding comments, complaints, concerns, reports of noncompliance, requests for investigation, and requests for alternative dispute resolution. The collection implements certain provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 11, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to: (1) the Commission through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (docket FMC– 2023–0013) and (2) also sent to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs through the portal at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection at Reginfo.gov by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. If your material cannot be submitted to the addresses above, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Strauss, Acting Secretary; Phone: (202) 523–5725; Email: secretary@ fmc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments The Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing information collections listed in this notice, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Comments submitted in response to this notice will be included or summarized in our request for OMB approval of the relevant information collection. All comments are part of the public record and subject to disclosure. Please do not include any confidential or inappropriate material in your comments. We invite comments on: (1) the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Previous Request for Comments On July 11, 2023, the Commission published notice and request for comment in the Federal Register (88 FR 44130) regarding the agency’s request for approval from OMB for information collections as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. During the 60-day period, the Commission received no comments on the request for OMB clearance. Information Collections Open for Comment Title: FMC Assistance Center (Web Portal). OMB Approval Number: 3072–XXXX. Abstract: Subsection 17(a) of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 requires that the Commission establish on their public website a web page that allows for the submission of comments, complaints, concerns, reports of noncompliance, requests for investigation, and requests for alternative dispute resolution.1 The statute also requires that the website direct each submission to the 1 Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, Public Law 117–146 (June 16, 2022). E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 216 / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Notices appropriate component office of the Commission. The FMC will implement a new web portal, the FMC Assistance Center, available through the agency’s website to collect this information from the public. The collected information will be internally routed to the appropriate component office for response. As this collection includes inquiries related to dispute resolution services, it also encompasses Forms FMC–32 (Dispute Resolution Service Request—Cruise) and FMC–33 (Dispute Resolution Service Request—Cargo). Forms FMC– 32 and FMC 33 have been modified in the Affirmation section to remove a statement directing the public to a link on the agency web page and to add a statement that the matter will be closed if false statements and documents are provided. These forms and the Assistance Center screen mock-ups are included in this docket. The burden associated with these forms is included in this collection. Current Actions: The information being submitted contains a new data collection. Type of Review: New information collection. Needs and Uses: The Commission will use the FMC Assistance Center (web portal) to receive requests from the public and ensure prompt response to the shipping public. Frequency: This information will be collected when members of the public choose to submit it. Type of Respondents: Individuals and establishments who wish to ask questions, express concerns, or submit complaints to the Federal Maritime Commission. Number of Annual Respondents: The Commission estimates an annual respondent universe of 5,000. The Commission further estimates 300 of these responses will require attaching an FMC form related to dispute resolution services (FMC–32 or FMC– 33). Estimated Time per Response: The time per response is estimated at 6 minutes per response for submissions that do not involve attaching forms and 20 minutes for responses requiring attaching forms. Total Annual Burden: Burden is calculated as 4,700 × 6 minutes = 470 hours per portal submission that does not also include a form and 300 × 20 minutes = 100 hours for a submission that also includes either FMC–32 or VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Nov 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 FMC–33. Total burden equals 570 hours. Carl Savoy, Federal Register Alternate Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–24785 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–02–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS 3452–PN] Medicare Program; Application by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for Continued CMS Approval of Its Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) Accreditation Program Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice with request for comment. AGENCY: This notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for continued approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of URAC’s national accrediting organization program for suppliers providing home infusion therapy (HIT) services and that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. The statute requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization’s complete application, CMS will publish a notice that identifies the national accrediting body making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period. DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, by December 11, 2023. ADDRESSES: In commenting, refer to file code CMS–3452–PN. Comments, including mass comment submissions, must be submitted in one of the following three ways (please choose only one of the ways listed): 1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘Submit a comment’’ instructions. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3452–PN, P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244–8010. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77321 Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period. 3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3452–PN, Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850. For information on viewing public comments, see the beginning of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Freeland, (410) 786–4348. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Inspection of Public Comments: All comments received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that is included in a comment. We post all comments received before the close of the comment period on the following website as soon as possible after they have been received: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the search instructions on that website to view public comments. We will not post on Regulations.gov public comments that make threats to individuals or institutions or suggest that the individual will take actions to harm the individual. We continue to encourage individuals not to submit duplicative comments. We will post acceptable comments from multiple unique commenters even if the content is identical or nearly identical to other comments. I. Background Home infusion therapy (HIT) is a treatment option for Medicare beneficiaries with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Section 5012 of the 21st Century Cures Act (Pub. L. 114– 255, enacted December 13, 2016) added section 1861(iii) to the Social Security Act (the Act), establishing a new Medicare benefit for HIT services. Section 1861(iii)(1) of the Act defines ‘‘home infusion therapy’’ as professional services, including nursing services; training and education not otherwise covered under the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefit; remote monitoring; and other monitoring services. HIT must be furnished by a qualified HIT supplier and furnished in the individual’s home. The individual must: • Be under the care of an applicable provider (that is, physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant); and • Have a plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician in E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-24785]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. FMC-2023-0013]


Agency Information Collection Activities: 30-Day Public Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.

ACTION: Thirty-day notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is giving public notice 
that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval a new data collection that utilizes a web portal to 
collect information from the public regarding comments, complaints, 
concerns, reports of noncompliance, requests for investigation, and 
requests for alternative dispute resolution. The collection implements 
certain provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The public 
is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant 
to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 11, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to: (1) the Commission through 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (docket FMC-2023-
0013) and (2) also sent to the Office of Management and Budget's Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs through the portal at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
    Find this particular information collection at Reginfo.gov by 
selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by 
using the search function.
    If your material cannot be submitted to the addresses above, 
contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of 
this document for alternate instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Strauss, Acting Secretary; Phone: 
(202) 523-5725; Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce 
paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on the continuing information collections 
listed in this notice, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be included or 
summarized in our request for OMB approval of the relevant information 
collection. All comments are part of the public record and subject to 
disclosure. Please do not include any confidential or inappropriate 
material in your comments. We invite comments on: (1) the necessity and 
utility of the proposed information collection for the proper 
performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the 
estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology to 
minimize the information collection burden.

Previous Request for Comments

    On July 11, 2023, the Commission published notice and request for 
comment in the Federal Register (88 FR 44130) regarding the agency's 
request for approval from OMB for information collections as required 
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. During the 60-day period, the 
Commission received no comments on the request for OMB clearance.

Information Collections Open for Comment

    Title: FMC Assistance Center (Web Portal).
    OMB Approval Number: 3072-XXXX.
    Abstract: Subsection 17(a) of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 
requires that the Commission establish on their public website a web 
page that allows for the submission of comments, complaints, concerns, 
reports of noncompliance, requests for investigation, and requests for 
alternative dispute resolution.\1\ The statute also requires that the 
website direct each submission to the

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appropriate component office of the Commission.
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    \1\ Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, Public Law 117-146 (June 
16, 2022).
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    The FMC will implement a new web portal, the FMC Assistance Center, 
available through the agency's website to collect this information from 
the public. The collected information will be internally routed to the 
appropriate component office for response. As this collection includes 
inquiries related to dispute resolution services, it also encompasses 
Forms FMC-32 (Dispute Resolution Service Request--Cruise) and FMC-33 
(Dispute Resolution Service Request--Cargo). Forms FMC-32 and FMC 33 
have been modified in the Affirmation section to remove a statement 
directing the public to a link on the agency web page and to add a 
statement that the matter will be closed if false statements and 
documents are provided. These forms and the Assistance Center screen 
mock-ups are included in this docket. The burden associated with these 
forms is included in this collection.
    Current Actions: The information being submitted contains a new 
data collection.
    Type of Review: New information collection.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will use the FMC Assistance Center 
(web portal) to receive requests from the public and ensure prompt 
response to the shipping public.
    Frequency: This information will be collected when members of the 
public choose to submit it.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals and establishments who wish to ask 
questions, express concerns, or submit complaints to the Federal 
Maritime Commission.
    Number of Annual Respondents: The Commission estimates an annual 
respondent universe of 5,000. The Commission further estimates 300 of 
these responses will require attaching an FMC form related to dispute 
resolution services (FMC-32 or FMC-33).
    Estimated Time per Response: The time per response is estimated at 
6 minutes per response for submissions that do not involve attaching 
forms and 20 minutes for responses requiring attaching forms.
    Total Annual Burden: Burden is calculated as 4,700 x 6 minutes = 
470 hours per portal submission that does not also include a form and 
300 x 20 minutes = 100 hours for a submission that also includes either 
FMC-32 or FMC-33. Total burden equals 570 hours.

Carl Savoy,
Federal Register Alternate Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-24785 Filed 11-8-23; 8:45 am]
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