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the instructions on the site. This website 

provides the ability to type short 

comments directly into the comment 

field or attach a file for lengthier 

comments. If there are difficulties 

submitting comments, contact the GSA 

Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202– 

501–4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov. 

Instructions: All items submitted 

must cite OMB Control No. 9000–0153, 

Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 11 

Requirements. Comments received 

generally will be posted without change 

to https://www.regulations.gov, 

including any personal and/or business 

confidential information provided. To 

confirm receipt of your comment(s), 

please check www.regulations.gov, 

approximately two-to-three days after 

submission to verify posting. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Zenaida Delgado, Procurement Analyst, 

at telephone 202–969–7207, or 

zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. OMB Control Number, Title, and 

Any Associated Form(s) 

OMB Control No. 9000–0153, Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Part 11 

Requirements. 

B. Need and Uses 

DoD, GSA, and NASA are combining 

OMB Control Nos. by FAR part. This 

consolidation is expected to improve 

industry’s ability to easily and 

efficiently identify burdens associated 

with a given FAR part. The review of 

the information collections by FAR part 

allows improved oversight to ensure 

there is no redundant or unaccounted 

for burden placed on industry. Lastly, 

combining information collections in a 

given FAR part is also expected to 

reduce the administrative burden 

associated with processing multiple 

information collections. 

This justification supports the 

extension of OMB Control No. 9000– 

0153 and combines it with the 

previously approved information 

collections under OMB Control No. 

9000–0043, with the new title ‘‘Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Part 11 

Requirements’’. Upon approval of this 

consolidated information collection, 

OMB Control No. 9000–0043 will be 

discontinued. The burden requirements 

previously approved under the 

discontinued number will be covered 

under OMB Control No. 9000–0153. 

This clearance covers the information 

that offerors or contractors must submit 

to comply with the following FAR 

requirements: 

• FAR 52.211–7, Alternatives to 

Government-Unique Standards. This 

solicitation provision permits offerors to 

propose alternatives to Governmentunique standards in response to 

Government solicitations. When an 

offeror proposes a voluntary consensus 

standard as an alternative to a 

Government-unique standard included 

in a solicitation, the offeror must furnish 

data and/or information regarding the 

alternative in sufficient detail for the 

Government to determine if it meets the 

Government’s requirements. This 

provision is prescribed in FAR 11.107 

for use when a solicitation uses 

Government-unique standards and the 

agency uses the transaction-based 

reporting method to report its use of 

voluntary consensus standards to the 

National Institutes of Standards and 

Technology (NIST). This provision is 

optional for use if an agency uses the 

categorical method to report to NIST. In 

accordance with OMB Circular A–119, 

Federal Participation in the 

Development and Use of Voluntary 

Consensus Standards and in Conformity 

Assessment Activities, and section 12(d) 

of the National Technology Transfer and 

Advancement Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104– 

113, 15 U.S.C. 272 note), agencies must 

use voluntary consensus standards, 

when they exist, in lieu of Governmentunique standards, except where 

inconsistent with law or otherwise 

impractical. The information collected 

from offerors will be used by Federal 

agencies to determine if voluntary 

consensus standards will satisfy the 

Government’s needs for a particular 

solicitation. 

• FAR 52.211–8, Time of Delivery; 

and 52.211–9, Desired and Required 

Time of Delivery. These time of delivery 

clauses may be used by contracting 

officers to set forth a required delivery 

schedule and to allow offerors to 

propose an alternative delivery 

schedule. Contracting officers use the 

collected information to ensure supplies 

or services are obtained in a timely 

manner. 

C. Annual Burden 

Respondents: 1,377. 

Total Annual Responses: 1,377. 

Total Burden Hours: 738.5. 

Obtaining Copies: Requesters may 

obtain a copy of the information 

collection documents from the GSA 

Regulatory Secretariat Division, by 

calling 202–501–4755 or emailing 

GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB 

Control No. 9000–0153, Federal 

Acquisition Regulation Part 11 

Requirements. 

Janet Fry, 

Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, 

Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, 

Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of 

Governmentwide Policy. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services 

[Document Identifier: CMS–855S] 

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 October 10, 2023. 

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. 


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To obtain copies of a supporting 

statement and any related forms for the 

proposed collection(s) summarized in 

this notice, please access the CMS PRA 

website by copying and pasting the 

following web address into your web 

browser: https://www.cms.gov/ 

Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ 

PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing. 

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 the currently 

approved collection; Title of 

Information Collection: Medicare 

Enrollment Application—Durable 

Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, 

Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) 

Suppliers; Use: The primary function of 

the Form CMS–855S Medicare 

enrollment application for suppliers of 

durable medical equipment, prosthetics, 

orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) is to 

gather information from the supplier 

that tells us who the supplier is, 

whether the supplier meets certain 

qualifications to be a Medicare DMEPOS 

supplier, where the supplier practices or 

renders services, and other information 

necessary to establish correct claims 

payments. Form Number: CMS–855S 

(OMB control number: 0938–1056); 

Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: 

Private Sector, Business or other forprofits and Not-for-profit institutions; 

Number of Respondents: 32,790; Total 

Annual Responses: 32,790; Total 

Annual Hours: 67,886. (For policy 

questions regarding this collection 

contact Frank Whelan at 410–786– 

1302.) 

Dated: September 5, 2023. 

William N. Parham, III, 

Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office 

of Strategic Operations and Regulatory 

Affairs. 

[FR Doc. 2023–19429 Filed 9–7–23; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services 

[Document Identifier: CMS–10137] 

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 October 10, 2023. 

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, please access the CMS PRA 

website by copying and pasting the 

following web address into your web 

browser: https://www.cms.gov/ 

Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ 

PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing. 

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 a currently 

approved collection; Title of 

Information Collection: Solicitation for 

Applications for Medicare prescription 

Drug Plan 2025 Contracts; Use: Coverage 

for the prescription drug benefit is 

provided through contracted 

prescription drug plans (PDPs) or 

through Medicare Advantage (MA) 

plans that offer integrated prescription 

drug and health care coverage (MA–PD 

plans). Cost Plans that are regulated 

under Section 1876 of the Social 

Security Act, and Employer Group 

Waiver Plans (EGWP) may also provide 

a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing 

to provide services under the 

Prescription Drug Benefit Program must 

complete an application, negotiate rates, 

and receive final approval from CMS. 

Existing Part D Sponsors may also 

expand their contracted service area by 

completing the Service Area Expansion 

(SAE) application. 

Collection of this information is 

mandated in Part D of the Medicare 

Prescription Drug, Improvement, and 

Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) in 

Subpart 3. The application requirements 

are codified in Subpart K of 42 CFR 423 


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