Notice2021-15532
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
July 21, 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 (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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38485-38486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15532]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10141 and CMS-R-43]
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 (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.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 20, 2021.
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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
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. 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, 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 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-10141 Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program
CMS-R-43 Conditions of Coverage for Portable X-ray Suppliers and
Supporting Regulations
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. 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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare
Prescription Drug Benefit Program; Use: Plan sponsor and State
information is used by CMS to approve contract applications, monitor
compliance with contract requirements, make proper payment to plans,
and ensure that correct information is disclosed to potential and
current enrollees. Form Number: CMS-10141 (OMB control number: 0938-
0964); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Private sector (Business or
other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions); Number of
Respondents: 11,771,497; Total Annual Responses: 675,231,213; Total
Annual Hours: 9,312,314. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Maureen Connors at 410-786-4132.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a previously
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Conditions of
Coverage for Portable X-ray Suppliers and Supporting Regulations; Use:
The requirements contained in this information collection request are
classified as conditions of participation or conditions for coverage.
Portable X-rays are basic radiology studies (predominately chest and
extremity X-rays) performed on patients in skilled nursing facilities,
residents of long-term care facilities and homebound patients. The CoPs
are based on criteria described in the law, and are designed to ensure
that each portable X-ray supplier has properly trained staff and
provides the appropriate type and level of care for patients. The
information collection requirements described below are necessary to
certify portable X-ray suppliers wishing to participate in the Medicare
program. There are currently 506 portable X-ray suppliers participating
in the Medicare program.
On September 30, 2019 (84 FR 51732), CMS updated the personnel
requirements for portable X-ray technicians at 42 CFR 486.104(a), to
focus on the qualifications of the individual performing services
removing school accreditation requirements and simplifying the
structure of the requirements. Additionally, CMS also revised the
requirements for referral of service at 42 CFR 486.106(a) for portable
X-ray requirements for orders. This change removed the requirement that
physician or non-physician practitioner's orders for portable X-ray
services must be written and signed and replacing the specific
requirements related to the content of each portable X-ray order with a
cross-reference to the requirements at 42 CFR 410.32, which also apply
to portable X-ray services. Form Number: CMS-R-43 (OMB Control number:
0938-0338); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-
profit and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 506;
Total Annual Responses: 1,012; Total Annual Hours: 324. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact James Cowher at 410-786-
1948.)
Dated: July 16, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-15532 Filed 7-20-21; 8:45 am]
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