Notice2021-12807
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
June 17, 2021
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Abstract
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 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 115 (Thursday, June 17, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 32270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12807]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-417 and CMS-209]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 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 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 on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by July 19, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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' website address at website address at: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
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: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Hospice Request for Certification and Supporting
Regulations; Use: The Hospice Request for Certification Form is the
identification and screening form used to initiate the certification
process and to determine if the provider has sufficient personnel to
participate in the Medicare program. The CMS-417 form is completed by
existing hospices at the time of their recertification surveys, to
update their certification information. Form Number: CMS-417 (OMB
Control number: 0938-0313); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private Sector--Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents:
2,059; Total Annual Responses: 2,059; Total Annual Hours: 1,544. (For
policy questions regarding this collection contact Caroline Gallaher at
410-786-8705.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Laboratory
Personnel Report (CLIA) and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collected on this survey form is used in the administrative
pursuit of the Congressionally-mandated program with regard to
regulation of laboratories participating in CLIA. The surveyor will
provide the laboratory with the CMS-209 form. While the surveyor
performs other aspects of the survey, the laboratory will complete the
CMS-209 by recording the personnel data needed to support their
compliance with the personnel requirements of CLIA. The surveyor will
then use this information in choosing a sample of personnel to verify
compliance with the personnel requirements. Information on personnel
qualifications of all technical personnel is needed to ensure the
sample is representative of the entire laboratory. Form Number: CMS-209
(OMB control number 0938-0151); Frequency: Biennially; Affected Public:
Private Sector--State, Local, or Tribal Governments; and Federal
Government; Number of Respondents: 19,163; Total Annual Responses:
9,582; Total Annual Hours: 4,791. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Kathleen Todd at 410-786-3385.)
Dated: June 14, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-12807 Filed 6-16-21; 8:45 am]
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