Notice2026-09167
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
May 8, 2026
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 91, Number 89 (Friday, May 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 25361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09167]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10943]
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 June 8, 2026.
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, please access
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address
into your web browser: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing</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.
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: CMS
Meeting Request Public Portal; Use: CMS is seeking approval to
streamline the process for entities requesting external meetings. The
proposed CMS Meeting Request Portal will gather only necessary
information for representatives of the organization to meet with a
representative of the federal government. This simplified approach aims
to reduce administrative burden while enhancing transparency and
accountability in meeting requests. By focusing on essential
information, CMS ensures that the evaluation and screening process for
private requests remains efficient and centered on logistics,
scheduling, and conflict of interest. The proposed information
collection aligns with CMS's commitment to stakeholder engagement while
ensuring compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and
security protocols.
The information will be collected solely from organizations and
third-party requestors, such as law firms or other entities acting on
behalf of organizations, that seek a meeting with the Administrator.
The implementation of an online portal will facilitate the ease and
efficiency of submitting requests. Requestors will have the capability
to securely enter their requests electronically through this portal.
Information collection is voluntary, whether or not it is provided
through the portal or via a letter, but no matter how it is submitted
to CMS, failure to provide the requested information will result in
CMS's inability to review, process, and/or act on the request.
Subsequent to submitting the 60-day notice, we decided to add the
organization's mailing address to the list of data elements. Similarly,
we also updated the projected number of respondents from 427 to 465
based on updated data. These changes will not have an effect on the
original burden estimate of 20 minutes per request; however, we
adjusted the total annual burden from 142 hours to 155 hours. Form
Number: CMS-10943 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: Individuals, Private Sector--Business or
other for-profits, Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents:
465; Total Annual Responses: 465; Total Annual Hours: 155 hours. (For
policy questions regarding this collection contact Erin Palmer at (202)
690-5943.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-09167 Filed 5-7-26; 8:45 am]
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