80 FR 57616 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)

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 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 any of the following subjects: (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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57616-57617]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24262]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

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

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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 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 any of the 
following subjects: (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.

DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by 
the OMB desk officer by October 26, 2015.

ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections, 
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be 
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by 
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-5806 or Email: 
[email protected].
    To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make 
your request using one of following:
    1. Access CMS' Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
    2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB 
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
    3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-
1326.

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 of Information Collection: Solicitation for 
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2017 Contracts; Use: 
The information will be collected under the solicitation of proposals 
from prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that offer 
integrated prescription drug and health care coverage (MA-PD) plans, 
Cost Plan, PACE, and Employer Group Waiver Plan applicants. The 
information will be used by CMS to: Ensure that applicants meet CMS 
requirements and to support the determination of contract awards. 
Participation in the Part D program is voluntary. Only organizations 
that are interested in participating in the program will respond to the 
solicitation. The MA-PDs that voluntarily participate in the Part C 
program must submit a Part D application and successful bid. Form 
Number: CMS-10137 (OMB Control Number: 0938-0936); Frequency: Yearly; 
Affected Public: Private sector (Business or other For-profits and Not-
for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 254; Total Annual 
Responses: 230; Total Annual Hours: 2,109. (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 of Information Collection: Part C--Medicare 
Advantage and 1876 Cost Plan Expansion Application; Use: The 
information will be collected under the solicitation of Part C 
applications from Medicare Advantage, Employer Group Waiver Plan, and 
Cost Plan applicants and will be used by CMS to ensure that applicants 
meet CMS requirements, and to support the determination of contract 
awards. Participation is voluntary whereby only organizations that are 
interested in participating in the program will respond to the 
solicitation. Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations that offer 
integrated prescription drug and health care products (MA-PD plans) 
that voluntarily participate in the Part C program must submit a Part D 
application and successful bid. Form Number: CMS-10237 (OMB Control 
Number: 0938-0935); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector 
(Business or other For-profits and Not-for-profit institutions); Number 
of Respondents: 566; Total Annual Responses: 566; Total Annual Hours: 
21,926. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Wanda 
Pigatt-Canty at 410-786-6177).

    Dated: September 21, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-24262 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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