# Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
*Agency:* Centers for Medicare and 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 and 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 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.
We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency review because the collection of this information is needed before the expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR Part 1320(a)(2)(ii). This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because of an unanticipated event, as stated in 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(ii). The agency cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the application and user account registration form must have OMB clearance by September 2008 to meet the time necessary to begin CAS security administrator training and user account registration for new CROWNWeb alpha testers and CROWNWeb production users.
1. *Type of Information Collection Request:* New collection; *Title of Information Collection:* CROWNWeb Authentication Service (CAS) Account Form; *Form Number:* CMS-10210 (OMB#: 0938-NEW); *Use:* The CROWNWeb Authentication Service (CAS) application must be completed by any person needing access to the CROWNWeb system which include includes CMS employees, ESRD Network Organization staff and dialysis facilities staff. The CROWNWeb system is the system used as the collection point of data necessary for entitlement of ESRD patients to Medicare benefits and Federal Government monitoring and assessing of quality and type of care provided to renal patients. The data collected in CAS will provide the necessary security measures for creating and maintaining active CROWNWeb user accounts and collection of audit trail information required by the CMS Information Security Officers (ISSO). *Frequency:* Reporting—One-time; *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit; *Number of Respondents:* 15,600; *Total Annual Responses:* 15,600; *Total Annual Hours:* 7,800.
CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by *August 29, 2008* , with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and recommendations will be considered from the public if received by the individuals designated below by *August 5, 2008.*
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 *[email protected]* , or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
In commenting on the proposed information collections please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of the following ways by *August 5, 2008:*
1. *Electronically.* You may submit your comments electronically to *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for “Comment or Submission” or “More Search Options” to find the information collection document(s) accepting comments.
2. *By regular mail.* You may mail written comments to the following address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, *Attention:* Document Identifier/OMB Control Number ____, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
and,
OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, *Attention:* CMS Desk Officer, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, *Fax Number:* (202) 395-6974.
Dated: June 2, 2008.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.