[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 57 (Thursday, March 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16740-16741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06213]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10371]


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

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human 
Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 the necessity and utility of the 
proposed information collection for the proper performance of the 
agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected, and 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 April 25, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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' website address at website address at: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.

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 an existing 
information collection request; Title of Information Collection: 
Cooperative Agreements to Support Establishment of State-Operated 
Health Insurance Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(b) of the Affordable Care 
Act provides the opportunity for each State to establish an Exchange 
(now referred to as an Exchange). Section 1311 of the Affordable Care 
Act provides for grants to States for the planning and establishment of 
these Exchanges. Given the innovative nature of Exchanges and the 
statutorily-prescribed relationship between the Secretary and States in 
their development and operation, it is critical that the Secretary work 
closely with States to provide necessary guidance and technical 
assistance to ensure that States can meet the prescribed timelines, 
federal

[[Page 16741]]

requirements, and goals of the statute. Additionally, under 42 CFR 
155.1200(b) State Exchanges are required to provide performance 
monitoring data to CMS. State Exchanges must provide this data at least 
annually and, in the manner, format, and deadlines specified by HHS. 
The information collection requirements associated with these ICRs will 
primarily involve programmatic narrative, accompanying budget narrative 
and appropriate supporting documentation, and provision of performance 
outcome and operational data by grantees operating their Exchanges. The 
SBEs are not required to track or submit any personally identifiable 
data. It is expected that States will create data with readily 
available word processing and spreadsheet programs relying on source 
data from information systems developed from grant funding, ACA section 
1332 pass-through funding, or state funding sources and submit such 
information electronically. Form Number: CMS-10371 (OMB control number: 
0938-1119); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: State Government 
agencies, non-profit entities; Number of Respondents: 75; Number of 
Responses: 273; Total Annual Hours: 2,451. For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Jenny Chen at (301) 492-5156 or 
Shilpa Gogna at (301) 492-4257.

    Dated: March 21, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-06213 Filed 3-23-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4120-01-P