[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 92 (Monday, May 13, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32053-32054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11963]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10057]


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

AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS.

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    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing 
the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. 
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this 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.
    We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information 
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of 
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following 
requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency 
review because the collection of this information is needed before the 
expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR 
part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of 
the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal 
clearance procedures because of an unanticipated event and possible 
public harm.
    This document involves CMS initiatives pertaining to family or 
individual directed community services. To obtain CMS approval, two 
application methods are offered to enable States to implement the self-
directed model. (1) Under section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act, 
states are allowed to submit a request to the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services to waive Medicaid requirements to allow provision of 
home and community-based services as an alternative to Medicaid funded 
institutional care. (2) Under section 1115 of the Social Security Act, 
states are allowed to submit a request to the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services to waive Medicaid requirements for the purpose of an 
experimental, pilot, or demonstration project which promotes the 
objective of the Medicaid program. States may select whichever method 
will be appropriate to the unique design of their specific program.
    Independence Plus: A Demonstration Program for Family or Individual 
Directed Community Services Template Applications facilitate States' 
provision of self-directed supports and services and promotes DHHS' 
goals of increasing access to medically necessary services. By using a 
template, a State will potentially save a great deal of time in 
applying and be able to provide the services earlier.
    CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by May 
22, 2002, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and 
recommendation will be accepted from the public if received by the 
individuals designated below by May 20, 2002.
    Type of Information Collection Request: New collection.
    Title of Information Collection: Independence Plus: A Demonstration 
Program for Family or Individual Directed Community Services Template 
Applications.
    Form No.: CMS-10057 (OMB# XXXX).
    Use: The Family or Individual Directed Community Services Template 
Applications will enable states to apply, via a standard format, to 
provide assistance for families with a member who requires long term 
supports and services, or individuals who require long term supports 
and services, so that the individual may remain in the family residence 
or in their own home.
    Frequency: Other: 3 years after initial submission for the 1915 (c) 
waiver; 5 years after initial submission for the 1115 demonstration.
    Affected Public: State Government.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Total Annual Responses: 20.
    Total Annual Hours: 100.
    We have submitted a copy of this notice to OMB for its review of 
these information collections. A notice will be published in the 
Federal Register when approval is obtained.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS' 
Web Site address at http://www.hcfa.gov/regs/prdact95.htm, or e-mail 
your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS 
document identifier, to [email protected], or call the Reports 
Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
    Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information 
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information 
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed 
to the designees referenced below by May 20, 2002:
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Information 
Services, Security and Standards Group, Division of CMS Enterprise 
Standards, Room N2-14-26, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-
1850, Fax Number: (410) 786-0262, Attn: Julie Brown, CMS-10057,
and,

    Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 
20503, Attn.: Brenda Aguilar, CMS Desk Officer.

    Dated: May 7, 2002.
John P. Burke, III,
Paperwork Reduction Act Team Leader, CMS Reports Clearance Officer, CMS 
Office of Information Services, Security and Standards Group, Division 
of CMS Enterprise Standards.
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