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brokering, or servicing of loans, and for acting as trustee on the deeds of trust of FFNW’s subsidiary savings bank, First Savings Bank Northwest, Renton, Washington, pursuant to sections 225.28(b)(1) and 225.28(b)(2)(viii).

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, November 28, 2014. Margaret McCloskey Shanks, Deputy Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2014–28434 Filed 12–2–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6210–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES** 

**Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** 

**Notice of Hearing: Reconsideration of Disapproval Ohio Medicaid State Plan**  **Amendment (SPA) 14–002**

**AGENCY :**  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Hearing: Reconsideration of Disapproval.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces an administrative hearing to be held on January 7, 2015, at the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Medicaid & Children’s Health, Chicago Regional Office, 233 N. Michigan, Avenue Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 60601–5519, to reconsider CMS’ decision to disapprove Ohio’s Medicaid SPA 14–002.

**CLOSING DATE :**  Requests to participate in the hearing as a party must be received by the presiding officer by December 18,
2014.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Benjamin R. Cohen, Presiding Officer, CMS, 2520 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite L, Baltimore, Maryland 21244, Telephone: (410) 786–3169.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This notice announces an administrative hearing to reconsider CMS’ decision to disapprove Ohio’s Medicaid SPA 14– 002 which was submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 28, 2014 and disapproved on August 29, 2014. In part, this SPA requested CMS approval of the state’s proposal to exclude from the definition of an inmate any individual under age 19 who is residing in a juvenile detention facility and has not yet been adjudicated.

The issues to be considered at the hearing are:

• Whether Ohio Medicaid SPA 14– 002 complied with the statutory requirement in section 1902(a)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act (the Act), which provides that the state plan must provide for making ‘‘medical assistance’’ available to eligible individuals. This section incorporates by reference the definition of medical assistance in section 1905(a) of the Act, which specifically provides, in the text following paragraph (29), that ‘‘. . . such term does not include—(A) any such payments with respect to care and services for any individual who is an inmate of a public institution (except as a patient in a medical institution). . . .’’ This exclusion is not limited based on the age of the inmate.

• Whether the individuals specified in Ohio 14–002 are not inmates because they are individuals ‘‘in a public institution for a temporary period, pending other living arrangements appropriate to his needs,’’ as specified in 42 CFR 435.1010 when they are involuntarily incarcerated in a public institution who have not yet been adjudicated.

Section 1116 of the Act and federal regulations at 42 CFR part 430, establish Department procedures that provide an administrative hearing for reconsideration of a disapproval of a state plan or plan amendment. CMS is required to publish a copy of the notice to a state Medicaid agency that informs the agency of the time and place of the hearing, and the issues to be considered. If we subsequently notify the agency of additional issues that will be considered at the hearing, we will also publish that notice.

Any individual or group that wants to participate in the hearing as a party must petition the presiding officer within 15 days after publication of this notice, in accordance with the requirements contained at 42 CFR 430.76(b)(2). Any interested person or organization that wants to participate as amicus curiae must petition the presiding officer before the hearing begins in accordance with the requirements contained at 42 CFR 430.76(c). If the hearing is later rescheduled, the presiding officer will notify all participants.

The notice to Ohio announcing an administrative hearing to reconsider the disapproval of its SPA reads as follows: Mr. John McCarthy Director Ohio Department of Medicaid 50 West Town Street, Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43215 Dear Mr. McCarthy:

I am responding to your request for reconsideration of the decision to disapprove Ohio’s Medicaid state plan amendment (SPA) 14–002, which was submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 28, 2014 and disapproved on August 29, 2014. I am scheduling a hearing on your request for reconsideration to be held on January 07, 2015, at the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Medicaid & Children’s Health, Chicago Regional Office, 233 N. Michigan, Avenue Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 60601–5519.

In part, this SPA requested CMS approval of the state’s proposal to exclude from the definition of an inmate any individual under age 19 who is residing in a juvenile detention facility and has not yet been adjudicated. In its submission the state included the proposed change in the eligibility section of the state plan. However, this is not an eligibility issue, but is related to availability of federal financial participation (FFP) for services.

In the event that CMS and the state come to agreement on resolution of the issues, which formed the basis for disapproval, these SPAs may be moved to approval prior to the scheduled hearing. During the reconsideration process, no federal financial participation (FFP) is available for services provided to individuals under age 19 residing in juvenile detention centers or other correctional institutions; except for inpatient care in a medical institution.

The issues to be considered at the hearing are:

• Whether Ohio Medicaid SPA 14– 002 complied with the statutory requirement in section 1902(a)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act (the Act), which provides that the state plan must provide for making ‘‘medical assistance’’ available to eligible individuals. This section incorporates by reference the definition of medical assistance in section 1905(a) of the Act, which specifically provides, in the text following paragraph (29), that ‘‘. . . such term does not include—(A) any such payments with respect to care and services for any individual who is an inmate of a public institution (except as a patient in a medical institution) . . .’’ This exclusion is not limited based on the age of the inmate.

• Whether the individuals specified in Ohio 14–002 are not inmates because they are individuals ‘‘in a public institution for a temporary period, pending other living arrangements appropriate to his needs,’’ as specified in 42 CFR 435.1010 when they are involuntarily incarcerated in a public institution who have not yet been adjudicated.


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If the hearing date is not acceptable, I would be glad to set another date that is mutually agreeable to the parties. The hearing will be governed by the procedures prescribed by federal regulations at 42 CFR part 430.

I am designating Mr. Benjamin R. Cohen as the presiding officer. If these arrangements present any problems, please contact the Mr. Cohen at (410) 786–3169. In order to facilitate any communication that may be necessary between the parties prior to the hearing, please notify the presiding officer to indicate acceptability of the hearing date that has been scheduled and provide names of the individuals who will represent the state at the hearing. Sincerely, Marilyn Tavenner

Section 1116 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1316; 42 CFR 430.18)
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program No. 13.714, Medicaid Assistance Program.)

Dated: November 26, 2014. Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. 2014–28427 Filed 12–2–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4120–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

**Fish and Wildlife Service**

**[FWS–HQ–EA–2014–N246; FF09F42300– FVWF97920900000–XXX]** 

**Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council** 

**AGENCY :**  Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. **ACTION :**  Notice of teleconference.

**SUMMARY :**  We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a public teleconference of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (Council).

**DATES :**  Teleconference: Friday, December 19, 2014, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern daylight time). For deadlines and directions on registering to listen to the teleconference, submitting written material, and giving an oral presentation, please see ‘‘Public Input’’ under **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION**

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Brian Bohnsack, Council Coordinator, via U.S. mail at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Mailstop FAC, Falls Church, VA 22041; via telephone at (703) 358–2435; via fax at (703) 358–2487; or via email at brian

_ bohnsack@fws.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., we announce that the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council will hold a teleconference. Background

The Council was formed in January 1993 to advise the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Service, on nationally significant recreational fishing, boating, and aquatic resource conservation issues. The Council represents the interests of the public and private sectors of the sport fishing, boating, and conservation communities and is organized to enhance partnerships among industry, constituency groups, and government. The 18-member Council, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, includes the Service Director and the president of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, who both serve in ex officio capacities. Other Council members are directors from State agencies responsible for managing recreational fish and wildlife resources and individuals who represent the interests of saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, recreational boating, the recreational fishing and boating industries, recreational fisheries resource conservation, Native American tribes, aquatic resource outreach and education, and tourism. Background information on the Council is available

at http://www.fws.gov/sfbpc.
Meeting Agenda

The Council will hold a teleconference to:

• Consider and approve the Council’s Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Review Committee’s funding recommendations for fiscal year 2015 proposals;

• Discuss a proposed pilot project associated with permitting recreational projects;

• Schedule an upcoming winter meeting; and

• Consider other Council business.
The final agenda will be posted on the
Internet at http://www.fws.gov/sfbpc.
Public Input

If you wish to You must contact the Council Coordinator (see **FOR FUR THER INFORMATION CON**  **TACT**) no later than

Listen to the teleconference ....................................................................................................................................... Monday, December 15, 2014.Submit written information or questions before the teleconference for the council to consider during the teleconference. Monday, December 15, 2014.

Give an oral presentation during the teleconference ................................................................................................ Monday, December 15, 2014.

Submitting Written Information or Questions

Interested members of the public may submit relevant information or questions for the Council to consider during the teleconference. Written statements must be received by the date listed in ‘‘Public Input’’ under

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** , so that the information may be made available to the Council for their consideration prior to this teleconference. Written statements must be supplied to the Council Coordinator in one of the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, or one electronic copy via email (acceptable file formats are Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or rich text file). Giving an Oral Presentation

Individuals or groups requesting to make an oral presentation during the teleconference will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 15 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact the Council Coordinator, in writing (preferably via email; see **FOR FURTHER**
**INFORMATION CONTACT** ), to be placed on the public speaker list for this teleconference. To ensure an opportunity to speak during the public comment period of the teleconference, members of the public must register with the Council Coordinator. Registered speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, or those who had wished to speak but could not be