Professional standards review; Professional Standards Review Organization (PSRO)--Health Care Financing Administration. Interim final regulation with a comment period.

This interim final rule is required to conform current regulations to certain provisions of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-499) and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Pub. L. 97-35). To conform with current statutory authority, this rule makes technical changes to Parts 431, 432, 433, 456, 462, 463, 466, 473, 478, and 480 of Chapter 42 of the Code of Federal REgulations. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-499) made several adjustments to the PSRO program. In conformance with that Act, this rule changes PSRO membership and advisory group requirements. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Pub. L. 97-35) has further modified the PSRO program. In conformance with that Act, this rule changes the agreement requirements between HCFA and each PSRO. Accordingly, such agreements may be for any period not to exceed 12 months (42 CFR 462.11(a)(2)), and the procedures for termination or non-renewal of the agreement are modified.