[Federal Register: May 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 102)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10158]
Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing
the following summary of proposed collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden
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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.
We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following
requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency
review because the collection of this information is needed before the
expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR
part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of
the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal
clearance procedures. The use of normal clearance procedures is
reasonably likely to cause a statutory deadline to be missed.
This survey will support the required evaluation of the Medicare
Home Health Independence Demonstration mandated under Section 702 of
the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of
2003 (MMA). Section 702 of the MMA requires the Secretary to collect
data on effects of the demonstration on quality of care, patient
outcomes, and any additional costs to Medicare. One year after the
project's termination (currently projected to be October, 2006), the
Secretary is to submit a report including recommendations to exempt
permanently and severely disabled homebound beneficiaries from the
traditional homebound restrictions. The purpose of this survey is to
develop the information Congress seeks, and to provide CMS with a sound
basis for making the mandated recommendations. This survey is designed
to study the health and quality of life impacts of changing the
eligibility requirement, and to provide descriptive information about
the demonstration's target population.
CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by
June 27, 2005, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and
recommendation will be accepted from the public if received by the
individuals designated below by June 27, 2005.
To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS'
Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/pra or e-mail
your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS
document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports
Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed
to the designees referenced below by June 27, 2005:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Room C5-13-27, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850. Fax Number: (410) 786-0262, Attn:
William N. Parham, III, CMS-10158; and,
OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Christopher Martin,
New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
Dated: May 23, 2005.
Michelle Shortt,
Acting Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 05-10706 Filed 5-25-05; 9:15 am]
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