81 FR 17460 - Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)

Page Range		17460-17461
FR Document		2016-06828

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on an information collection concerning CMS' Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey. We are also announcing that the proposed information collection had been submitted to OMB and was approved under control number 0938-1300 through September 30, 2016. In accordance with the implementing regulations of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) at 5 CFR 1320.13, our information collection request (ICR) was submitted to OMB for emergency processing. We requested emergency review under 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i) because public harm is reasonably likely to result if the normal clearance procedures were followed. Following the regular PRA clearance process would jeopardize the timely completion of CMS' evaluation of the State's upcoming non- emergency medical transportation (NEMT) waiver and other important waivers. Most importantly, it would potentially cause significant harm by depriving Medicaid beneficiaries--especially those affected by the NEMT waiver--of appropriate medical services and needed care. Although we have already received OMB approval to test and develop the survey instruments, we are soliciting public comment during the testing and development phase to meet the conditions of OMB's Terms of Clearance. Importantly, CMS will provide the public with another opportunity to comment, via a 30-day public comment period, prior to the implementation phase of this effort. Under the PRA, federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed ICR. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this ICR, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed ICR 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10615]


Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 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 an information 
collection concerning CMS' Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 
Beneficiaries Survey. We are also announcing that the proposed 
information collection had been submitted to OMB and was approved under 
control number 0938-1300 through September 30, 2016. In accordance with 
the implementing regulations of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(PRA) at 5 CFR 1320.13, our information collection request (ICR) was 
submitted to OMB for emergency processing. We requested emergency 
review under 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i) because public harm is reasonably 
likely to result if the normal clearance procedures were followed.
    Following the regular PRA clearance process would jeopardize the 
timely completion of CMS' evaluation of the State's upcoming non-
emergency medical transportation (NEMT) waiver and other important 
waivers. Most importantly, it would potentially cause significant harm 
by depriving Medicaid beneficiaries--especially those affected by the 
NEMT waiver--of appropriate medical services and needed care.
    Although we have already received OMB approval to test and develop 
the survey instruments, we are soliciting public comment during the 
testing and development phase to meet the conditions of OMB's Terms of 
Clearance. Importantly, CMS will provide the public with another 
opportunity to comment, via a 30-day public comment period, prior to 
the implementation phase of this effort.
    Under the PRA, federal agencies are required to publish notice in 
the Federal Register concerning each proposed ICR. Interested persons 
are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any 
other aspect of this ICR, including any of the following subjects: (1) 
The necessity and utility of the proposed ICR 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 must be received by April 8, 2016.

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 
http://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: CMS-10615/OMB Control 
Number 0938-1300, 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, 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 Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
    3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Contents

    This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated 
with the following ICR. More detailed information can be found in the 
collection's supporting statement and associated materials (see 
ADDRESSES).

CMS-10615 Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries 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. In compliance with the requirement of section 
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, we submitted to OMB the following 
requirements for emergency approval. OMB approved the emergency ICR on 
March 21, 2016, with an expiration date of September 30, 2016.

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Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Healthy 
Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey; Use: Approval for 
testing and developing the survey is vital to adequately inform CMS 
decision making regarding Section 1115 Waivers, in particular the 
State's upcoming NEMT waiver due for renewal by December 1, 2016. The 
NEMT benefit provides transportation for Medicaid beneficiaries who 
otherwise have no means of transportation to get to and from medical 
services. The Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 demonstration provides 
authority for the State to not offer NEMT for the new adult group 
during the first year of the demonstration (except for pregnant women 
and individuals determined to be medically frail). CMS may extend the 
State's authority, subject to evaluation of the impact of this policy 
on access to care. Form Number: CMS-10615 (OMB control number: 0938-
1300); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals and households; 
Number of Respondents: 36; Total Annual Responses: 36; Total Annual 
Hours: 36. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Teresa DeCaro at 202-384-6309).
    Written comments and recommendations will be considered from the 
public if received by the date and address noted above.

    Dated: March 22, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
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Information Collection DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
HUMAN SERVICES Valerie Bond, Administration on
1. Type of Information Collection Community Living, Administration on
Request: New collection (Request for a Administration on Community Living Intellectual and Developmental
new OMB control number); Title of Disabilities, Office of Program Support,
Information Collection: Healthy Indiana Proposed Information Collection 330 C Street SW., Room 1139–C,
Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey; Activity; Comment Request; State Washington, DC 20201, (202) 795–7311.
Use: Approval for testing and Developmental Disabilities Council 5-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
developing the survey is vital to Year State Plan
adequately inform CMS decision compliance with the requirements of
making regarding Section 1115 Waivers, AGENCY: Administration on Intellectual Section 506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
in particular the State’s upcoming and Developmental Disabilities, Reduction Act of 1995, the
NEMT waiver due for renewal by Administration on Community Living, Administration on Community Living is
December 1, 2016. The NEMT benefit HHS. soliciting public comment on the
specific aspects of the information
provides transportation for Medicaid ACTION: Notice.
beneficiaries who otherwise have no collection described above. Copies of
means of transportation to get to and SUMMARY: A plan developed by the State the proposed collection of information
from medical services. The Healthy Council on Developmental Disabilities can be obtained and comments may be
Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 is required by federal statute. Each State forwarded by writing to: Valerie Bond,
demonstration provides authority for Council on Developmental Disabilities Administration on Community Living,
the State to not offer NEMT for the new must develop the plan, provide for Administration on Intellectual and
adult group during the first year of the public comments in the State, provide Developmental Disabilities, Office of
demonstration (except for pregnant for approval by the State’s Governor, Program Support, 330 C Street NW.,
women and individuals determined to and finally submit the plan on a five- Room 1139–C, Washington, DC 20201.
be medically frail). CMS may extend the year basis. On an annual basis, the The Department specifically requests
State’s authority, subject to evaluation Council must review the plan and make comments on: (a) Whether the proposed
of the impact of this policy on access to any amendments. The State Plan will be Collection of information is necessary
care. Form Number: CMS–10615 (OMB used (1) by any amendments. The State for the proper performance of the
control number: 0938–1300); Frequency: Plan will be used (2) by the Council as function of the agency, including
Once; Affected Public: Individuals and a planning document; (3) by the whether the information shall have
households; Number of Respondents: citizenry of the State as a mechanism for practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
36; Total Annual Responses: 36; Total commenting on the plans of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the
Annual Hours: 36. (For policy questions Council; (4) by the Department as a proposed collection of information; (c)
regarding this collection contact Teresa stewardship tool, for ensuring the quality, utility, and clarity of the
DeCaro at 202–384–6309). compliance with the Developmental information to be collected; (d) ways to
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights minimize the burden information to be
Written comments and collected; and (e) ways to minimize the
recommendations will be considered Act, as one basis for providing technical
assistance (e.g., during site visits), and burden of the collection of information
from the public if received by the date on respondents, including through the
and address noted above. as a support for management decision
making. use of automated collection technique
Dated: March 22, 2016. comments and or other forms of
William N. Parham, III, DATES: Submit written comments on the information technology. Consideration
collection of information by May 31, will be given to comments and
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory 2016. suggestions submitted within 60 days of
Affairs. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments this publication.
[FR Doc. 2016–06828 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] on the collection of information by Respondents: 56 State Developmental
BILLING CODE 4120–01–P email to: Valerie.Bond@acl.hhs.gov. Disabilities Councils.

ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of Average
Number of Total burden
Instrument responses per burden hours
respondents hours
respondent per response

State Developmental Disabilities Council 5-Year State Plan .......................... 56 1 367 20,552

Estimated Total Annual Burden DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Hours: 20,552. HUMAN SERVICES Administration (FDA) is establishing a
Dated: March 22, 2016.
public docket to make available to the
Food and Drug Administration public a report of the pediatric studies
Kathy Greenlee, of Lorazepam that were conducted in
[Docket No. FDA–2015–N–3037]
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Administrator and Assistant Secretary for accordance with the Public Health
Aging.
Pediatric Studies of Lorazepam; Service Act (PHS Act) and submitted to
[FR Doc. 2016–07065 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] Establishment of Public Docket the Director of the National Institutes of
BILLING CODE 4154–01–P Health (NIH) and the Commissioner of
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Food and Drugs.
HHS.
DATES: Submit either electronic or
ACTION: Notice; establishment of docket.
written comments by April 28, 2016.

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments must be received by April 8, 2016.
Contact		Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786- 1326.
FR Citation		81 FR 17460

81 FR 17460 - Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)

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