[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39642-39643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14409]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10598 and CMS-10605]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.

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 (the 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 60 days for public 
comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this 
collection of information, including

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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 must be received by August 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or 
OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and 
recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
    1. Electronically. You may send 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) that are 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.
    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: 

Contents

    This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated 
with the following information collections. More detailed information 
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated 
materials (see ADDRESSES).

CMS-10598 Clearance for Evaluation of Stakeholder Training--Health 
Insurance Marketplace and Market Stabilization Programs

CMS-10605 The Health Insurance Enforcement and Consumer Protections 
Grant Program Cycle I

    Under the 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 requires federal agencies 
to publish a 60-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.

Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: 
Clearance for Evaluation of Stakeholder Training--Health Insurance 
Marketplace and Market Stabilization Programs; Use: CMS is strongly 
committed to providing appropriate education and technical outreach to 
States, issuers, self-insured group health plans and third-party 
administrators (TPA) participating in the Marketplace and/or market 
stabilization programs mandated by the ACA. CMS continues to engage 
with stakeholders in the Marketplace to obtain input through 
Satisfaction Surveys following Stakeholder Training events. The survey 
results will help to determine stakeholders' level of satisfaction with 
trainings, identify any issues with training and technical assistance 
delivery, clarify stakeholders' needs and preferences, and define best 
practices for training and technical assistance. Forms being utilized 
for the 2017 Stakeholder Events have already been developed. CMS will 
continue to modify, enhance and develop forms for future years based on 
feedback from Stakeholders. Form Number: CMS-10598 (OMB Control No. 
0938-NEW); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector; 
Number of Respondents: 32,912; Number of Responses: 32,912; Total 
Annual Hours: 8,228. (For questions regarding this collection contact 
Sonia Henderson at 301-492-4320).
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: The 
Health Insurance Enforcement and Consumer Protections Grant Program; 
Use: Section 1003 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) adds a new section 
2794 to the PHS Act entitled, ``Ensuring That Consumers Get Value for 
Their Dollars.'' Specifically, section 2794(a) requires the Secretary 
of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) (HHS), 
in conjunction with the States, to establish a process for the annual 
review of health insurance premiums to protect consumers from 
unreasonable rate increases. Section 2794(c) directs the Secretary to 
carry out a program to award grants to States. Section 2794(c)(2)(B) 
specifies that any appropriated Rate Review Grant funds that are not 
fully obligated by the end of FY 2014 shall remain available to the 
Secretary for grants to States for planning and implementing the 
insurance market reforms and consumer protections under Part A of title 
XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act). States that apply for 
funds are required to complete the grant application. States that are 
awarded funds under this funding opportunity are required to provide 
the CMS with four quarterly reports, and one annual report per year 
(except for the last year of the grant) until the end of the grant 
period detailing the state's progression towards planning and/or 
implementing the market reforms under Part A of Title XXVII of the PHS 
Act. A final report is due at the end of the grant period. Form Number: 
CMS-10605 (OMB control number: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Annually and 
Quarterly; Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Governments; Number 
of Respondents: 20; Total Annual Responses: 100; Total Annual Hours: 
3,120. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Jim 
Taing at (301) 492-4182).

    Dated: June 14, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-14409 Filed 6-16-16; 8:45 am]
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