[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80503-80504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32265]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier CMS-10321]


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

AGENCY: Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, HHS.
    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Consumer Information and 
Insurance Oversight (OCIIO), the U.S. 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 requested 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. In 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13, we are requesting an emergency review to 
ensure compliance with an initiative of the Administration.
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Early Retiree 
Reinsurance Program; Use: Under the Section 1102 of the Affordable Care 
Act and implementing regulations at 45 CFR Part 149, employment-based 
plans that offer health benefits to early retirees and their spouses, 
surviving spouses and dependents are eligible under a temporary program 
to receive a tax-free reimbursement for the costs of certain health 
benefits for such individuals. In order to qualify, plan sponsors must 
submit a complete application to the HHS. In order to receive 
reimbursement under the program, they must also submit documentation of 
actual costs for health care benefits, which consists of documentation 
of actual costs for the items and services involved, and a list of 
individuals to whom the documentation applies. Once HHS reviews and 
analyzes the information on the application, notification will be sent 
to the plan sponsor about its eligibility to participate in the 
program. Once HHS reviews and analyzes each reimbursement request, 
reimbursement under the program will be made to the sponsor, as 
appropriate. Form Number: CMS-10321 (OMB-0938-1087); Frequency: 
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-
profits and Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal 
Governments; Number of Respondents: 13,200; Number of Responses: 
71,330; Total Annual Hours: 1,927,575. (For policy questions regarding 
this collection, contact Dave Mlawsky at (410) 786-6851. For all other 
issues call (410) 786-1326.)
    OCIIO is requesting OMB approval by January 3, 2011, with a 180-day 
approval period. Written comments and recommendations will be 
considered from the public if received by the individuals designated 
below by January 3, 2011.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed paperwork collections references above, access CMS' 
Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995 
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 parties are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information 
requirements. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations 
must be submitted in one of the following ways by January 3, 2011:
    1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to 
http://Regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or 
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information 
collection document(s) accepting comments.
    2. By regular mail. Office of Consumer Information and Insurance 
Oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: 
Paperwork Reduction Act, Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Please allow sufficient 
time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment 
period. (Because access to the interior of the Hubert H. Humphrey 
Building is not readily available to persons without Federal government 
identification, commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in 
the OCIIO drop slots located in the

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main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is available for persons 
wishing to retain a proof of filing by stamping in and retaining an 
extra copy of the comments being filed.)
    3. By facsimile or E-mail to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number (202) 395-
6974, E-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: December 20, 2010.
Kenneth Cohen,
Director, Executive Secretariat & Regulatory Affairs, Office of 
Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2010-32265 Filed 12-20-10; 4:15 pm]
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