[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43474-43475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-17555]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10521 and CMS-10463]


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 25, 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

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the following proposed collection(s) of information for public comment:
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: 
Improving Quality of Care in Medicaid and CHIP through Increased Access 
to Preventive Services State Survey; Use: The survey will be used to 
gain a better understanding of state efforts to increase the 
utilization of preventive services and to develop resources (including 
educational and outreach resources) to help states increase the 
utilization of these services. The results will provide a baseline 
regarding the coverage of preventive services and will help us identify 
ways to assist states with materials focusing on prevention and 
technical assistance. The survey has been revised subsequent to the 
publication of the 60-day Federal Register notice (79 FR 20211).
    Form Number: CMS-10521 (OMB control number: 0938--New); Frequency: 
Once; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of 
Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 51; Total Annual Hours: 128. 
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact Mary Beth Hance 
at 410-786-4299.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision to a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative 
Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated and State 
Partnership Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act 
requires Exchanges (Marketplaces) to establish a Navigator grant 
program as part of its function to provide consumers with assistance 
when they need it. Navigators will assist consumers by providing 
education about and facilitating selection of qualified health plans 
(QHPs) within Marketplaces, as well as other required duties. Section 
1311(i) requires that a Marketplace operating as of January 1, 2014, 
must establish a Navigator Program under which it awards grants to 
eligible individuals or entities who satisfy the requirements to be 
Exchange Navigators. For Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) and 
State Partnership Marketplaces (SPMs), we will be awarding these 
grants. Navigator awardees must provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and 
annual progress reports to us on the activities performed during the 
grant period and any sub-awardees receiving funds. We have modified the 
data collection requirements for the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and 
annual reports that were provided in the 60-day Federal Register notice 
(79 FR 20211).
    Form Number: CMS-10463 (OMB control number: 0938-1215); Frequency: 
Annually; Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly; Affected Public: Private sector; 
Number of Respondents: 99; Total Annual Responses: 5,148; Total Annual 
Hours: 49,512. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Julia Dreier at 301-492-4123.)

    Dated: July 22, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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