[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 42778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17149]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10494]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

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 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.

DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by 
the OMB desk officer by August 14, 2013:

ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections, 
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be 
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by 
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974 or Email: [email protected].
    To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make 
your request using one of following:
    1. Access CMS' Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
    2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB 
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
    3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-
1326.

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:
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
Exchange Functions: Standards for Navigators and Non-Navigator 
Assistance Personnel; Consumer Assistance Tools and Programs of an 
Exchange and Certified Application Counselors; Use: Section 1413 of the 
Affordable Care Act directs the Secretary of HHS to establish, subject 
to minimum requirements, a streamlined enrollment system for qualified 
health plans offered through the Exchange and insurance affordability 
programs. In addition, section 1321(a)(1) of the Affordable Care Act 
directs and authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations setting 
standards for meeting the requirements under title I of the Affordable 
Care Act, with respect to, among other things, the establishment and 
operation of Exchanges. Pursuant to this authority, regulations 
establishing the certified application counselor program are being 
finalized at 45 CFR 155.225. Specifically, 45 CFR 155.225(a) requires 
an Exchange to establish a certified application counselor program that 
complies with the requirements of the rule. Section 155.225(b)(1) 
allows each Exchange to designate certain organizations, including 
organizations designated by state Medicaid or CHIP agencies, which will 
certify their staff and volunteers to act as certified application 
counselors. In accordance with 45 CFR 155.225(b)(2), Exchanges may 
choose to certify directly individuals who seek to act as certified 
application counselors, designate certain organizations which will 
certify staff or volunteers to perform application services, or do 
both. Form Number: CMS-10494 (OCN: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Yearly, 
annually; Affected Public: Private sector (not-for-profit 
institutions), individuals or households, State, Local, or Tribal 
Governments; Number of Respondents: 8,720; Total Annual Responses: 
8,720; Total Annual Hours: 5,536. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Tricia Beckmann at 301-492-4328.)

Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-17149 Filed 7-15-13; 11:15 am]
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