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the addresses section of this notice. The
Form EFAST–1 is also available for
viewing and downloading through the
Department of Labor’s Internet site
(https://www.efast.dol.gov).
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before
May 2, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties are
invited to submit written comments
regarding the collection of information.
Send comments to Mr. Gerald B.
Lindrew, Office of Policy and Research,
U.S. Department of Labor, Employee
Benefits Security Administration, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N–
5647, Washington, DC 20210.
Telephone: (202) 693–8410 Fax: (202)
693–4745 (These are not toll-free
numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under part 1 of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974 (ERISA), Title IV of ERISA,
and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, administrators of pension
and welfare benefit plans (collectively,
employee benefit plans) subject to those
provisions and employers sponsoring
certain fringe benefit plans and other
plans of deferred compensation are
required to file returns/reports annually
concerning the financial condition and
operations of the plans. These reporting
requirements are satisfied generally by
filing the Form 5500 Series in
accordance with its instructions and the
related regulations.
Beginning with the 1999 plan year,
the Agency announced the availability
of computer scannable forms and the
development of electronic filing
technologies. The computer scannable
formats were developed to facilitate the
implementation of a computerized
system designed to process the Form
5500 and the IRS Form 5500–EZ—the
ERISA Filing and Acceptance System,
or EFAST. The Form 5500 and Form
5500–EZ may also be filed electronically
via modem, magnetic tape, floppy
diskette, or CD–ROM.
In order to participate in the
electronic filing program, applicants are
required to submit an Application for
EFAST Electronic Signature and Codes
for EFAST Transmitters and Software
Developers (Form EFAST–1), the subject
of this ICR. Applicants who may file the
Form EFAST–1 include: (1) Individuals
applying for an electronic signature to
sign a Form 5500 or 5500–EZ as, or on
behalf of, plan administrators,
employers/plan sponsors, or Direct
Filing Entities (DFEs) using modem,
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magnetic tape, floppy diskette, or CD–
ROM to file electronically; (2)
transmitters (a company, trade,
business, or other person) applying for
codes to transmit Forms 5500 and/or
Forms 5500–EZ for electronic filing
using modem, magnetic tape, floppy
diskette, or CD–ROM; and, (3) software
developers (a company, trade, business,
or other person that creates, programs,
or otherwise modifies computer
software) applying for codes required to
develop EFAST-compliant computer
software for electronically preparing
and filing the Form 5500 and/or Form
5500–EZ. Applicants provide some or
all of the following information
depending on applicant type: Name and
title of applicant, mailing address,
Employer Identification Number (EIN),
telephone number, facsimile number
and e-mail address (optional), contact
person if different than applicant, and a
signed agreement concerning the terms
and conditions of the electronic filing
program. Applicants receive, depending
on applicant type, some or all of the
following codes: electronic signature;
filer identification number; personal
identification number; encryption key;
electronic filing identification number;
password; and software developer ID.
Applicants use these codes, as
applicable, in connection with
electronic filing, electronic
transmission, or the development of
EFAST software for the Form 5500 and
5500–EZ.
The information provided by the
applicants on EFAST–1, combined with
the codes supplied to the applicants by
the program, allow EFAST to verify a
filer, transmitter, or software
developer’s standing as a qualified
participant in the EFAST electronic
filing program for the Form 5500 and
5500–EZ. EFAST–1 information also
establishes a means of contact between
the EFAST program and filers,
transmitters, and software developers
for information exchange.
II. Review Focus
The Department of Labor
(Department) is particularly interested
in comments that:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
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• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
III. Current Actions
The Department is requesting an
extension of the currently approved ICR
pertaining to the Application for EFAST
Electronic Signature and Codes for
EFAST Transmitters and Software
Developers (Form EFAST–1). The
Department is not proposing or
implementing changes to the existing
ICR at this time.
Title: Application for EFAST
Electronic Signature and Codes for
EFAST Transmitters and Software
Developers.
Agency: Department of Labor,
Employee Benefits Security
Administration.
Type of Review: Extension of
currently approved collections.
OMB Numbers: 1210–0117.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households; Business or other for-profit;
Not-for-profit institutions.
Form Number: EFAST–1.
Total Respondents: 5,200.
Total Responses: 5,200.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Burden Hours: 1,200.
Estimated Burden Cost (Operating
and Maintenance): $1,976.
Comments submitted in response to
this request will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: February 24, 2005.
Gerald B. Lindrew,
Deputy Director, Office of Policy and
Research, Employee Benefits Security
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment Standards Administration
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
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paperwork and respondent burden,
conducts a preclearance consultation
program to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This
program helps to ensure that requested
data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and
financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed. Currently, the
Employment Standards Administration
is soliciting comments concerning the
proposed collection: Request for
Examination and/or Treatment (LS–1).
A copy of the proposed information
collection request can be obtained by
contacting the office listed below in the
addresses section of this Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
addresses section below on or before
May 2, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington,
DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0418,
fax (202) 693–1451, e-mail
bell.hazel@dol.gov. Please use only one
method of transmission for comments
(mail, fax, or e-mail).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background: The Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs (OWCP)
administers the Longshore and Harbor
Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
The Act provides benefits to workers
injured in maritime employment on the
navigable waters of the United States or
in an adjoining area customarily used by
an employee in loading, unloading,
repairing or building a vessel. Under
Section 7 (33 U.S.C., Chapter 18,
Section 907) of the Longshore Act the
employer/insurance carrier is
responsible for furnishing medical care
for the injured employee for such period
of time as the injury or recovery period
may require. Form LS–1 serves two
purposes: (1) It authorizes the medical
care and (2) provides a vehicle for the
treating physician to report the findings,
treatment given and anticipated
physical condition of the employee.
This information collection is currently
approved for use through November 30,
2005.
II. Review Focus: The Department of
Labor is particularly interested in
comments which:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
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for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• Enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
III. Current Actions: The Department
of Labor seeks the approval of the
extension of this information collection
in order to carry out its responsibility to
verify that proper medical treatment has
been authorized and to determine the
severity of a claimant’s injuries for
purposes of compensation benefits.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Employment Standards
Administration.
Titles: Requests for Examination and/
or Treatment.
OMB Number: 1215–0066.
Agency Numbers: LS–1.
Affected Public: Individual or
households; Business or other for-profit.
Total Respondents: 16,200.
Total Annual responses: 101,250.
Estimated Total Burden Hours:
109,350.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1.08
Hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $43,740.00.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: February 25, 2005.
Sue Blumenthal,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review
and Internal Control, Division of Financial
Management, Office of Management,
Administration and Planning, Employment
Standards Administration.
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This meeting will be open to the
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opening remarks by Chairman Gioia,
there will be an update on National
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Congressional/White House activities. A
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by swearing-in of new Council
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review and voting on applications and
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with general discussion.
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Any interested persons may attend, as
observers, Council discussions and
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment Standards Administration
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce
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paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation
program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of
information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that
requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden
(time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are
clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on
respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment
Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed
collection: Request for Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1). A copy of
the proposed information collection request can be obtained by
contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this
Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
addresses section below on or before May 2, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202) 693-0418, fax (202) 693-1451, e-mail bell.hazel@dol.gov. Please
use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-
mail).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background: The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
administers the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA).
The Act provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on
the navigable waters of the United States or in an adjoining area
customarily used by an employee in loading, unloading, repairing or
building a vessel. Under Section 7 (33 U.S.C., Chapter 18, Section 907)
of the Longshore Act the employer/insurance carrier is responsible for
furnishing medical care for the injured employee for such period of
time as the injury or recovery period may require. Form LS-1 serves two
purposes: (1) It authorizes the medical care and (2) provides a vehicle
for the treating physician to report the findings, treatment given and
anticipated physical condition of the employee. This information
collection is currently approved for use through November 30, 2005.
II. Review Focus: The Department of Labor is particularly
interested in comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submissions of responses.
III. Current Actions: The Department of Labor seeks the approval of
the extension of this information collection in order to carry out its
responsibility to verify that proper medical treatment has been
authorized and to determine the severity of a claimant's injuries for
purposes of compensation benefits.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
Titles: Requests for Examination and/or Treatment.
OMB Number: 1215-0066.
Agency Numbers: LS-1.
Affected Public: Individual or households; Business or other for-
profit.
Total Respondents: 16,200.
Total Annual responses: 101,250.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 109,350.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1.08 Hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $43,740.00.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.
Dated: February 25, 2005.
Sue Blumenthal,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control,
Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration
and Planning, Employment Standards Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-4081 Filed 3-2-05; 8:45 am]
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