[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10160-10161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03877]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-116]
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 March 26, 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
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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 a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Application Form and
Supporting Regulations; Use: The application must be completed by
entities performing laboratory's testing specimens for diagnostic or
treatment purposes. This information is vital to the certification
process. Form Number: CMS-116 (OCN: 0938-0581); Frequency: Biennially
and Occasionally; Affected Public: Private sector- Business or other
for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents:
242,000; Total Annual Responses: 34,200; Total Annual Hours: 25,650.
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sheila Ward at
410-786-3115.)
Dated: February 19, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-03877 Filed 2-21-14; 8:45 am]
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