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**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Hillary Wicai Viers, Communications Director, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Avenue NW., Suite C–100, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone:
202–233–3960. Email: Hillary.Viers@bioethics.gov. Additional information may be obtained at www.bioethics.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, Public Law 92–463, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given of the eighteenth meeting of the Commission. The meeting will be open to the public with attendance limited to space available. The meeting will also be
webcast at www.bioethics.gov.

Under authority of Executive Order 13521, dated November 24, 2009, the
President established the Commission. The Commission is an expert panel of
not more than 13 members who are drawn from the fields of bioethics, science, medicine, technology, engineering, law, philosophy, theology,
or other areas of the humanities or
social sciences. The Commission
advises the President on bioethical issues arising from advances in
biomedicine and related areas of science and technology. The Commission seeks to identify and promote policies and practices that ensure scientific research, health care delivery, and technological innovation are conducted in a socially and ethically responsible manner.

The main agenda item for the Commission’s eighteenth meeting is to
discuss the BRAIN Initiative and ongoing work in neuroscience.

The draft meeting agenda and other information about the Commission, including information about access to the webcast, will be available at www.bioethics.gov.

The Commission welcomes input from anyone wishing to provide public comment on any issue before it. Respectful debate of opposing views and active participation by citizens in public exchange of ideas enhances overall public understanding of the
issues at hand and conclusions reached by the Commission. The Commission is particularly interested in receiving comments and questions during the meeting that are responsive to specific
sessions. Written comments will be accepted at the registration desk and comment forms will be provided to members of the public in order to write down questions and comments for the Commission as they arise. To accommodate as many individuals as possible, the time for each question or comment may be limited. If the number of individuals wishing to pose a question or make a comment is greater than can reasonably be accommodated during the scheduled meeting, the Commission may make a random
selection.

Written comments will also be accepted in advance of the meeting and are especially welcome. Please address written comments by email to info@bioethics.gov, or by mail to the following address: Public Commentary, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Avenue NW., Suite C–100, Washington DC 20005. Comments will be publicly available, including any personally
identifiable or confidential business information that they contain. Trade
secrets should not be submitted.

Anyone planning to attend the meeting who needs special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify Esther Yoo by telephone at (202) 233–3960, or email at Esther.Yoo@bioethics.gov in advance of the meeting. The Commission will make every effort to accommodate persons who need special assistance.

Dated: July 17, 2014.

Lisa M. Lee,
Executive Director, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.

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**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND**
**HUMAN SERVICES**

**Centers for Medicare & Medicaid**
**Services**

**[Document Identifier: CMS–10521 and CMS– 10463]** 

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

**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 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 August 25, 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:

OIRA

_submission@omb.eop.gov.

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 Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.

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 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


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the following proposed collection(s) of information for public comment:

1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Improving Quality of Care in Medicaid and CHIP through Increased Access to Preventive Services State Survey; Use: The survey will be used to gain a better understanding of state efforts to increase the utilization of preventive services and to develop resources (including educational and outreach resources) to help states increase the utilization of these services. The results will provide a baseline regarding the coverage of preventive services and will help us identify ways to assist states with materials focusing on prevention and technical assistance. The survey has been revised subsequent to the publication of the 60-day Federal Register notice (79 FR 20211).

Form Number: CMS–10521 (OMB control number: 0938—New); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 51; Total Annual Hours: 128. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Mary Beth Hance at 410–786–4299.)

2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision to a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated and State Partnership Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act requires Exchanges (Marketplaces) to establish a Navigator grant program as part of its function to provide consumers with assistance when they need it. Navigators will assist consumers by providing education about and facilitating selection of qualified health plans (QHPs) within Marketplaces, as well as other required duties. Section 1311(i) requires that a Marketplace operating as of January 1, 2014, must establish a Navigator Program under which it awards grants to eligible individuals or entities who satisfy the requirements to be Exchange Navigators. For Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) and State Partnership Marketplaces (SPMs), we will be awarding these grants. Navigator awardees must provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to us on the activities performedduring the grant period and any subawardees receiving funds. We have

modified the data collection requirements for the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that were provided in the 60-day Federal Register notice (79 FR 20211).

Form Number: CMS–10463 (OMB control number: 0938–1215); Frequency: Annually; Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly; Affected Public: Private sector; Number of Respondents: 99; Total Annual Responses: 5,148; Total Annual Hours: 49,512. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Julia Dreier at 301–492–4123.) Dated: July 22, 2014.
Martique Jones, Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

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**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND**
**HUMAN SERVICES**

**Centers for Medicare & Medicaid**
**Services**

**[CMS–9086–N]**

**Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program**  **Issuances—April Through June 2014**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  This quarterly notice lists CMS manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and other Federal Register notices that were published from April through June 2014, relating to the Medicare and Medicaid programs and other programs administered by CMS.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  It is possible that an interested party may need specific information and not be
able to determine from the listed
information whether the issuance or regulation would fulfill that need. Consequently, we are providing contact persons to answer general questions concerning each of the addenda published in this notice.

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I. Background

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs and coordination and oversight of private health insurance. Administration and oversight of these programs involves the following: (1) furnishing information to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, health care providers, and the public; and (2) maintaining effective communications with CMS regional offices, state governments, state