Department of Health and Human Services May 7, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. The information collection activities provide a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Federal government's commitment to improving service delivery.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal, without prejudice to a future filing, of a food additive petition (FAP 2299) proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of spent bleaching clay as a flow agent in canola meal for all livestock and poultry species. Additionally, the petition proposed that the regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of silicon dioxide and diatomaceous earth as components of spent bleaching clay.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting reinstatement of the activities associated with the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) collection (OMB #0970-0214). Revisions have been made to the forms to clarify instructions and incorporate new guidance. The activities associated with the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews and Anti-Discrimination Enforcement Corrective Action Plans have been removed from this collection.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative agreement held by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care for the National Ombudsman Resource Center. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted residents of long-term care facilities, staff, families, and Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs. During the pandemic the NORC has successfully provided the training, tools and resources for Ombudsman programs to respond rapidly to this devastating pandemic. This supplemental award will allow NORC to enhance the capacity of LTC Ombudsman programs to address abuse, neglect and exploitation as programs begin to re-enter long-term care facilities. This supplemental is consistent with the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021: Grants to Enhance Capacity of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs to Respond to Complaints of Abuse and Neglect of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Program Name: National Ombudsman Resource Center. Recipient: The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the time period of April 1, 2021-September 30, 2022. Total Award Amount: $25,000, FY 2021. Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement. Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under Section 202 of the Older Americans Act. Basis for Award: The objective of the National Ombudsman Resource Center is to support credible and effective Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs through the provision of technical assistance and training to state Ombudsman programs and to state agencies on aging. Each year the NORC helps thousands of state and local Ombudsmen through its website, training and webinars and specialized technical assistance. It is the only resource center specialized to provide technical assistance to state Ombudsman programs. In addition, early in the pandemic NORC pivoted to provide relevant tools and training to help Ombudsman programs respond to the pandemic including the toolkit COVID-19 Recover and Re-entry and Trauma-Informed webinars and dialogue to assist Ombudsman programs. For More Information Contact: For further information or comments regarding this program supplement, contact Louise Ryan, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging (206) 615-2299; email Louise.Ryan@acl.hhs.gov.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. 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 and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a new collection of information for a study entitled ``Quantitative Research on a Voluntary Symbol Depicting the Nutrient Content Claim `Healthy' on Packaged Foods.''

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.