[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 170 (Friday, September 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 52397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17524]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10041]


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

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & 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.
    The mandate for the collection of information for the Long-Term 
Care Awareness Project originates with a presidential initiative in the 
FY 2000 budget for CMS. The overall goal of this initiative is to help 
Americans and their families with long-term health needs through a 
``national campaign to educate Medicare beneficiaries about coverage 
available under the new program and how to evaluate long-term care 
options.'' Current and future beneficiaries now have the opportunity to 
receive information from a wide variety of printed material, telephone 
information, and other electronic resources. This collection of 
information is necessary to design and test evidence-based 
communication strategies for a national campaign to address the long-
term health care planning needs of all Americans.
    CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by 
October 3, 2005, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and 
recommendations will be accepted from the public if received by the 
individuals designated below by October 1, 2005.
    Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement, with change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired; 
Title of Information Collection: Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign 
Demonstration Project; Use: Data will be collected to pilot test a 
national campaign to educate current and future Medicare beneficiaries 
and their families about long-term care needs. Project findings will be 
used to design and implement a nationwide campaign. Respondents will be 
from ages 50-70; Form Number: CMS-10041 (OMB: 0938-0847); 
Frequency: One-time; Affected Public: Individuals or Households; Number 
of Respondents: 4,500; Total Annual Responses: 4,500; Total Annual 
Hours: 1,350.
    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.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/pra 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 received by the 
designees referenced below by October 1, 2005:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, Attn: Melissa Musotto, CMS-10041, 
and,
OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Christopher Martin, 
New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.

    Dated: August 25, 2005.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations 
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 05-17524 Filed 9-1-05; 8:45 am]
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