[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 85 (Friday, May 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 25133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10146]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10328]


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 June 2, 2014:

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) 395-5806 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: Revision of currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Self-
Referral Disclosure Protocol; Use: The Self-Referral Disclosure 
Protocol (SRDP) is a voluntary self-disclosure instrument that allows 
providers of services and suppliers to disclose actual or potential 
violations of section 1877 of the Act. We analyze the disclosed conduct 
to determine compliance with section 1877 of the Act and the 
application of the exceptions to the physician self-referral 
prohibition. In addition, the authority granted to the Secretary under 
section 6409(b) of the ACA, and subsequently delegated to CMS, may be 
used to reduce the amount due and owing for violations.
    We are now seeking to further revise the currently approved 
collection. Specifically, we are: (1) Creating an optional expedited 
SRDP review process (the ``Expedited SRDP Review Process'') for 
disclosures that meet certain eligibility requirements; (2) continuing 
the established SRDP review process (the ``Standard SRDP Review 
Process'') for other disclosures; and (3) revising the estimated burden 
hours based on our experience administering the SRDP over the past 
three years.
    Form Number: CMS-10328 (OCN: 0938-1106); Frequency: Once; Affected 
Public: Private sector--Business and other for-profit and Not-for-
profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 100; Total Annual 
Responses: 100; Total Annual Hours: 5,000. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Matthew Edgar at (410)-786-0698. For 
all other issues call 410-786-1326.)

    Dated: April 29, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-10146 Filed 5-1-14; 8:45 am]
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