Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 23598-23599 [2024-07162]

Download as PDF 23598 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 66 / Thursday, April 4, 2024 / Notices Place: Village of Victory Town Hall Address: 23 Pine Street, Victory Mills, NY 12884 Daytime Scoping Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT Place: Village of Victory Town Hall Address: 23 Pine Street, Victory Mills, NY 12884 Copies of the Scoping Document (SD1) outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the NEPA document were distributed to the parties on the Commission’s mailing list. Copies of the SD1 will be available at the scoping meeting or may be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link (see item m above). Environmental Site Review The applicant and Commission staff will conduct an environmental site review of the project. All interested individuals, agencies, Indian Tribes, and NGOs are invited to attend. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Please RSVP via email to Miley Kinney at Mkinney@patriothydro.com or by phone at (603) 732–8162 by April 19, 2024, if you plan to attend the environmental site review. The time and location of the environmental site review is as follows: Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Place: Village of Victory Town Hall Address: 23 Pine Street, Victory Mills, NY 12884 All persons attending the environmental site review must adhere to the following requirements: (1) all persons must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots; (2) persons with opentoed shoes/sandals/flip flops/high heels, etc. will not be allowed on the environmental site review; (3) persons must be 18 years or older; (4) no photography will be allowed inside the powerhouse; (5) no weapons are allowed on-site; (6) no alcohol/drugs are allowed on-site (or persons exhibiting the effects thereof); and (7) no animals (except for service animals) are allowed on the environmental site review. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Objectives At the scoping meetings, Commission staff will: (1) summarize the environmental issues tentatively identified for analysis in the NEPA document; (2) solicit from the meeting participants all available information, especially quantifiable data, on the resources at issue; (3) encourage statements from experts and the public on issues that should be analyzed in the NEPA document, including viewpoints VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Apr 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 in opposition to, or in support of, the staff’s preliminary views; (4) determine the resource issues to be addressed in the NEPA document; and (5) identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. Procedures The meetings are recorded by a stenographer and become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. Individuals, NGOs, Indian Tribes, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meeting and to assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed in the NEPA document. Dated: March 29, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–07148 Filed 4–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–18F5 and CMS–10537] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request information technology to minimize the information collection burden. DATES: Comments must be received by June 3, 2024. 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: 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, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. Contents 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 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 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–18F5 Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part A internet Claim (iClaim) Application Screen Modernized Claims System and Consolidated Claim Experience Screens Survey Form CMS–10537 CAHPS Hospice Survey 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. AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 66 / Thursday, April 4, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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: Extension without change of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part A Internet Claim (iClaim) Application Screen Modernized Claims System and Consolidated Claim Experience Screens; Use: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Form ‘‘Application for Hospital Insurance’’ supports sections 1818 and 1818A of the Social Security Act (the Act) and corresponding regulations at 42 CFR 406.6 and 406.7. The CMS–18–F5 is used to establish entitlement to Part A and enrollment in Part B for claimants who must file an application. The application follows the questions and requirements used by SSA on the electronic application. This is done not only for consistency purposes but because certain requirements under titles II and XVIII of the act must be met in order to qualify for Part A and Part B; including insured status, relationship and residency. The form is owned by CMS but is not utilized by CMS staff. SSA uses the form to collect information and make Part A and Part B entitlement determinations on behalf of CMS. Form Number: CMS– 18F5 (OMB control number: 0938– 0251); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 1,042,263; Total Annual Responses: 1,042,263; Total Annual Hours: 260,566. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Carla Patterson at 410–786–8911 or Carla.Patterson@ cms.hhs.gov). 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: CAHPS Hospice Survey; Use: CMS launched the development of the CAHPS Hospice Survey in 2012. Public reporting of the results on Hospice Compare started in 2018. The goal of the survey is to measure the experiences of patients and their caregivers with hospice care. The survey was developed to: • Provide a source of information from which selected measures could be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Apr 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 publicly reported to beneficiaries and their family members as a decision aid for selection of a hospice program; • Aid hospices with their internal quality improvement efforts and external benchmarking with other facilities; and • Provide CMS with information for monitoring the care provided. Surveys focusing on patients’ experience of care with their health care providers are an important part of the NQS. In addition to publicly reporting clinical quality measures, CMS is currently reporting measures from patient experience of care surveys in a variety of settings, including in-center hemodialysis (ICH) centers, hospitals, home health agencies, and hospices on the Medicare Care Compare website. (https://www.medicare.gov/carecompare). Form Number: CMS–10537 (OMB control number: 0938–1257); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 1,159,420; Total Annual Responses: 1,159,420; Total Annual Hours: 168,115.90. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Lauren Fuentes at 410–786–2290 or 443–618– 2123). William N. Parham, III, Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–07162 Filed 4–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2024–D–0706] New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability; Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of availability. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ‘‘New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements.’’ The draft guidance, when finalized, will provide recommendations to the dietary supplement industry on Master Files for new dietary ingredients. The purpose of this draft guidance, when finalized, will be to help industry comply more easily with the new dietary ingredient SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23599 notification requirement by providing recommendations on the submission and use of Master Files that contain identity, manufacturing, or safety data that can be used to support a new dietary ingredient notification. New dietary ingredient Master Files are submitted solely at the discretion of the Master File owner and are not required by statute or regulation. DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by June 3, 2024 to ensure that we consider your comment on the draft guidance before we begin work on the final version of the guidance. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on any guidance at any time as follows: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted electronically, including attachments, to https:// www.regulations.gov will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment does not include any confidential information that you or a third party may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone else’s Social Security number, or confidential business information, such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. • If you want to submit a comment with confidential information that you do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 66 (Thursday, April 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23598-23599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07162]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-18F5 and CMS-10537]


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 (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 June 3, 2024.

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:

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-18F5 Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part A internet Claim 
(iClaim) Application Screen Modernized Claims System and Consolidated 
Claim Experience Screens Survey Form
CMS-10537 CAHPS Hospice Survey

    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.

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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: Extension without change 
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part A Internet Claim (iClaim) 
Application Screen Modernized Claims System and Consolidated Claim 
Experience Screens; Use: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
(CMS) Form ``Application for Hospital Insurance'' supports sections 
1818 and 1818A of the Social Security Act (the Act) and corresponding 
regulations at 42 CFR 406.6 and 406.7.
    The CMS-18-F5 is used to establish entitlement to Part A and 
enrollment in Part B for claimants who must file an application. The 
application follows the questions and requirements used by SSA on the 
electronic application. This is done not only for consistency purposes 
but because certain requirements under titles II and XVIII of the act 
must be met in order to qualify for Part A and Part B; including 
insured status, relationship and residency. The form is owned by CMS 
but is not utilized by CMS staff. SSA uses the form to collect 
information and make Part A and Part B entitlement determinations on 
behalf of CMS. Form Number: CMS-18F5 (OMB control number: 0938-0251); 
Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of 
Respondents: 1,042,263; Total Annual Responses: 1,042,263; Total Annual 
Hours: 260,566. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Carla Patterson at 410-786-8911 or [email protected]).
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: CAHPS Hospice 
Survey; Use: CMS launched the development of the CAHPS Hospice Survey 
in 2012. Public reporting of the results on Hospice Compare started in 
2018. The goal of the survey is to measure the experiences of patients 
and their caregivers with hospice care. The survey was developed to:
     Provide a source of information from which selected 
measures could be publicly reported to beneficiaries and their family 
members as a decision aid for selection of a hospice program;
     Aid hospices with their internal quality improvement 
efforts and external benchmarking with other facilities; and
     Provide CMS with information for monitoring the care 
provided.
    Surveys focusing on patients' experience of care with their health 
care providers are an important part of the NQS. In addition to 
publicly reporting clinical quality measures, CMS is currently 
reporting measures from patient experience of care surveys in a variety 
of settings, including in-center hemodialysis (ICH) centers, hospitals, 
home health agencies, and hospices on the Medicare Care Compare 
website. (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare). Form Number: CMS-
10537 (OMB control number: 0938-1257); Frequency: Once; Affected 
Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 1,159,420; 
Total Annual Responses: 1,159,420; Total Annual Hours: 168,115.90. (For 
policy questions regarding this collection contact Lauren Fuentes at 
410-786-2290 or 443-618-2123).

William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts, 
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-07162 Filed 4-3-24; 8:45 am]
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