53664 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 174 / Friday, September 9, 2005 / Notices 

NPDES Permit Unit, MA DEP, 627 Main 

Street, Worcester, MA 01608; e-mail: 

Paul.Hogan@state.ma.us or 

Kathleen.Keohane@state.ma.us; and (3) 

Mr. Jeff Andrews, NH DES, Wastewater 

Engineering Bureau, P.O. Box 95, 

Concord, NH 03302–0095; e-mail: 

jandrews@des.state.nh.us. Additionally, 

the Fact Sheet, response to comments, 

RGP, and other information, such as the 

suggested notice of intent (NOI) form 

can be accessed on the EPA–NE Web 

site at: http://www.epa.gov/region1/ 

npdes/mass.html#dgp and http:// 

www.epa.gov/region1/npdes/ 

newhampshire.html#dgp. 

Dated: August 31, 2005. 

Robert W. Varney, 

Regional Administrator, Region 1. 

[FR Doc. 05–17927 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention 

[60Day–05–0398X] 

Proposed Data Collections Submitted 

for Public Comment and 

Recommendations 

In compliance with the requirement 

of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for 

opportunity for public comment on 

proposed data collection projects, the 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic 

summaries of proposed projects. To 

request more information on the 

proposed projects or to obtain a copy of 

the data collection plans and 

instruments, call 404–371–5983 and 

send comments to Seleda Perryman, 

CDC Assistant Reports Clearance 

Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, 

Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to 

omb@cdc.gov. 

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 

the proposed collection of information 

is necessary for the proper performance 

of the functions of the agency, including 

whether the information shall have 

practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden of the 

proposed collection of information; (c) 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 

burden of the collection of information 

on respondents, including through the 

use of automated collection techniques 

or other forms of information 

technology. Written comments should 

be received within 60 days of this 

notice. 

Proposed Project 

Evaluation of an Intervention to 

Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in 

Primary Care Clinics—New—National 

Center for Chronic Disease Prevention 

and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention (CDC). 

Background and Brief Description: 

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third 

most frequent form of cancer and the 

second leading cause of cancer-related 

deaths among both men and women in 

the United States. Research shows that 

screening can reduce both the 

occurrence of colorectal cancer and 

colorectal cancer deaths. Screening is 

beneficial for: (1) Detection and removal 

of precancerous polyps, resulting in 

patients recovering without progression 

to a diagnosis of cancer, and (2) early 

detection of CRC for more effective 

treatment and improved survival. 

Regular CRC screening is recommended 

for people aged 50 years and older. 

Many screening tests are widely 

available and screening has been shown 

to be effective in reducing CRC 

mortality. Despite this demonstrated 

effectiveness, CRC screening remains 

low. Some reasons attributed to the low 

screening rates include limited public 

awareness of CRC and the benefits of 

screening, failure of health care 

providers to recommend screening to 

patients, and inefficient surveillance 

and support systems in many health 

care settings. 

The purpose of this study is to 

evaluate and understand the effect of a 

multi-component intervention on CRC 

screening rates in primary care clinics. 

The study will also examine the effects 

of the intervention conditions on 

behavioral outcomes (e.g., clinicianpatient discussions about CRC 

screening) and on attitudes, beliefs, 

opinions, and social influence 

surrounding CRC screening among 

patients, clinicians, and clinic support 

staff. The target population includes 

average-risk patients aged 50–80 years, 

clinicians, and clinic support staff 

within the primary care clinics in two 

managed care organizations (MCOs). 

There are three tasks in this study. In 

Task 1, 180 primary care clinicians will 

complete a survey assessing 

demographics; opinions about 

preventive services; CRC screening 

training and practices; satisfaction with 

CRC screening; and CRC screening 

beliefs, facilitators, and barriers. The 

survey will be administered to primary 

care clinicians pre- and postintervention. In Task 2, 180 clinic 

support staff will complete a survey 

assessing demographics; work-related 

responsibilities; opinions about 

preventive services; CRC training and 

practices; satisfaction with CRC 

screening; and CRC screening beliefs, 

facilitators, and barriers. The survey 

will be administered to clinic support 

staff pre- and post intervention. In Task 

3, clinic patients will complete a survey 

assessing demographics, health status; 

receipt of previous CRC screening and 

other preventive services; knowledge 

and opinions about CRC and CRC 

screening; and social support. The 

survey will be administered to 4,252 

patients pre-intervention baseline and 

4,252 patients post-intervention followup. We are requesting OMB clearance 

for one year. There are no costs to 

respondents other than their time. 

ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS TABLE

Respondents Number of 

respondents 

Number of 

responses per 

respondent 

Average 

burden per 

response 

(in hours) 

Total burden 

(in hours) 

Clinicians .......................................................................................................... 180 2 30/60 180 

Clinic Support Staff .......................................................................................... 180 2 25/60 150 

Patients surveyed only at baseline .................................................................. 3002 1 20/60 1,001 

Patients surveyed at baseline and follow-up ................................................... 1250 2 20/60 833 

Patients surveyed only at follow-up ................................................................. 3002 1 20/60 1,001 

Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 174 / Friday, September 9, 2005 / Notices 53665 

Dated: August 31, 2005. 

Joan F. Karr, 

Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention. 

[FR Doc. 05–17892 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4163–18–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services 

[Document Identifier: CMS–416 and CMS–

10156] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & 

Medicaid Services, HHS. 

In compliance with the requirement 

of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services (CMS) is publishing the 

following summary of proposed 

collections for public comment. 

Interested persons are invited to send 

comments regarding this 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. 

1. Type of Information Collection 

Request: Extension of a currently 

approved collection; Title of 

Information Collection: Annual Early 

and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and 

Treatment Services (EPSDT) 

Participation Report; Form No.: CMS–

416 (OMB #0938–0354); Use: States are 

required to submit an annual report on 

the provision of EPSDT services to CMS 

pursuant to section 1902(1)(43)(D) of the 

Social Security Act. These reports 

provide CMS with data necessary to 

assess the effectiveness of State EPSDT 

programs, to determine a state’s results 

in achieving its participation goal, and 

to respond to inquiries; Frequency: 

Annually; Affected Public: State, local 

or tribal Government; Number of 

Respondents: 56; Total Annual 

Responses: 56; Total Annual Hours: 

1,568. 

2. Type of Information Collection 

Request: Extension of a currently 

approved collection; Title of 

Information Collection: Retiree Drug 

Subsidy (RDS) Application and 

Instructions; Use: Under the Medicare 

Prescription Drug, Improvement, and 

Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 and 

implementing regulations at 42 CFR 

subpart R plan sponsors (employers, 

unions) who offer prescription drug 

coverage to their qualified covered 

retirees are eligible to receive a 28% taxfree subsidy for allowable drug costs. In 

order to qualify, plan sponsors must 

submit a complete application to CMS 

with a list of retirees for whom it 

intends to collect the subsidy; Form 

Number: CMS–10156 (OMB#: 0938–

0957); Frequency: Quarterly, Monthly, 

Annually; Affected Public: Business or 

other for-profit, Not-for-profit 

institutions, Federal, State, local and/or 

tribal Government; Number of 

Respondents: 50,000; Total Annual 

Responses: 50,000; Total Annual Hours: 

2,025,000. 

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. 

Written comments and 

recommendations for the proposed 

information collections must be mailed 

within 60 days of this notice to the 

address below: CMS, Office of Strategic 

Operations and Regulatory Affairs, 

Division of Regulations Development, 

Attention: Melissa Musotto, Room C4–

26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850. 

Dated: August 25, 2005. 

Michelle Shortt, 

Director, Regulations Development Group, 

Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory 

Affairs. 

[FR Doc. 05–17734 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4120–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services 

[Document Identifier: CMS–R–262] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Submission for OMB 

Review; Comment Request 

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & 

Medicaid Services, HHS. 

In compliance with the requirement 

of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 

Centers for Medicare & 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 

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 function; 

(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. 

1. Type of Information Collection 

Request: Extension of a currently 

approved collection; Title of 

Information Collection: Plan Benefit 

Package (PBP) and Formulary 

Submission for Medicare Advantage 

(MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans 

(PDPs); Form No.: CMS–R–262 (OMB # 

0938–0763); Use: Under the Medicare 

Modernization Act (MMA), Medicare 

Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug 

Plan (PDP) organizations are required to 

submit plan benefit package information 

to CMS for approval. Organizations will 

provide this information through the 

submission of the formulary and the 

PBP software; Frequency: On occasion, 

annually and other (as required by new 

legislation); Affected Public: Business or 

other for-profit and Not-for-profit 

institutions; Number of Respondents: 

470; Total Annual Responses: 2,092; 

Total Annual Hours: 5,546. 

To obtain copies of the supporting 

statement and any related forms for 

these 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. 

Written comments and 

recommendations for these information 

collections will be considered if they are 

mailed within 30 days of this notice 

directly to the OMB desk officer: OMB 

Human Resources and Housing Branch, 

Attention: Christopher Martin, New 

Executive Office Building, Room 10235, 

Washington, DC 20503.