[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71038-71039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29629]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10408]


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

AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS.
    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 1320.13. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative 
of the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal 
clearance procedures in that public harm is reasonably likely to result 
if normal clearance procedures are followed as stated in 5 CFR 
1320.13(a)(2)(i). CMS' use of the information collection request 
discussed in this notice is essential in order to comply with the 
requirements, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 
U.S.C. 18002) and implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 149, that the 
Secretary of HHS develop a mechanism to monitor the appropriate use of 
funds under the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Survey of 
Plan Sponsors; Use: Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care 
Act (42 U.S.C. 18002) and implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 149, 
employment-based plans that offer health coverage to early retirees and 
their spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents are eligible to 
receive tax-free reimbursement for a portion of the costs of health 
benefits provided to such individuals. The statute limits how the 
reimbursement funds can be used, and requires the Secretary of HHS to 
develop a mechanism to monitor the appropriate use of such funds. The 
survey that is the subject of this PRA package, is part of that 
mechanism. As part of the Secretary's monitoring efforts, the Secretary 
intends to direct plan sponsors that have received ERRP funds to 
respond to this survey in order to obtain information about the ERRP 
program, including how and when plan sponsors have used, or intend to 
use, ERRP funds. Form Number: CMS-10408 (OMB 0938-New); Frequency: 
Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profit 
and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 2,076; Total 
Annual Responses: 2,076; Total Annual Hours: 22,836. (For policy 
questions regarding this collection contact David Mlawsky at (410) 786-
6851. For all other issues call (410) 786-1326.)
    CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by 
November 18, 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 November 16, 2011.
    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.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAL/list.asp or Email 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

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received via one of the following methods by November 16, 2011.
    1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to 
http://www.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. 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.
    3. By Email to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Email: [email protected].

    Dated: November 10, 2011.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of 
Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2011-29629 Filed 11-10-11; 4:15 pm]
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