Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Request, 67126-67127 [E6-19606]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 67126 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 223 / Monday, November 20, 2006 / Notices of the existing recordkeeping requirements under 29 CFR part 1602 et seq., Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements under Title VII and the ADA. The Commission is seeking public comments on the proposed extension. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be submitted on or before January 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to Stephen Llewellyn, Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 10th Floor, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507. As a convenience to commentators, the Executive Secretariat will accept comments totaling six or fewer pages by facsimile (‘‘FAX’’) machine. This limitation is necessary to assure access to the equipment. The telephone number of the FAX receiver is (202) 663–4114. (This is not a toll free number.) Receipt of FAX transmittals will not be acknowledged, except that the sender may request confirmation of receipt by calling the Executive Secretariat staff at (202) 663–4070 (voice) or (202) 663–4074 (TDD). (These are not toll-free telephone numbers.) Copies of comments submitted by the public will be available for review at the Commission’s library, Room 6502, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Schlageter, Assistant Legal Counsel or Mona Papillon, General Attorney, at (202) 663–4660 or TDD (202) 663–4074. This notice is also available in the following formats: large print, braille, audio tape and electronic file on computer disk. Requests for this notice in an alternative format should be made to the Publications Center at 1– 800–669–3362. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Sections 709(c) of Title VII and section 107(a) of the ADA authorize the EEOC to issue recordkeeping and reporting regulations that are deemed reasonable, necessary or appropriate. EEOC has promulgated recordkeeping regulations under those authorities that are contained in 29 CFR part 1602 et seq. Those regulations do not require the creation of any particular records but generally require employers to preserve any personnel and employment records they make or keep for a period of one year. The EEOC seeks VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:10 Nov 17, 2006 Jkt 211001 extension of these regulations without change. information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection Collection title: Recordkeeping under Title VII and the ADA. OMB number: 3046–0040. Description of affected public: Employers with 15 or more employees are subject to Title VII and the ADA. Number of responses: 627,000. Reporting hours: One. Number of forms: None. Federal cost: None. Abstract: Section 709(c) of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e–8(c) and section 107(a) of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12117(a) require the Commission to establish regulations pursuant to which employers subject to those Acts shall make and preserve certain records to assist the EEOC in assuring compliance with the Acts’ nondiscrimination in employment requirements. This is a recordkeeping requirement. Any of the records maintained which are subsequently disclosed to the EEOC during an investigation are protected from public disclosure by the confidentiality provisions of section 706(b) and 709(e) of Title VII which are also incorporated by reference into the ADA at section 107(a). Burden statement: The estimated number of respondents is approximately 627,000 employers. The recordkeeping requirement does not require reports or the creation of new documents; it merely requires retention of documents that the employer has made or kept. Thus, the burden imposed by these regulations is minimal. The burden is estimated to be less than one hour per employer. Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and OMB regulation 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the Commission solicits public comment to enable it to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the Commission’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of For the Commission. Dated: November 9, 2006. Naomi Churchill Earp, Chair. [FR Doc. E6–19605 Filed 11–17–06; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6570–01–P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Request Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ACTION: Notice of information collection under review: ADEA waivers. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Commission or EEOC) announces that it intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for an extension without change to existing collection requirements under 29 CFR 1625.22, Waivers of rights and claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The Commission is seeking public comments on the proposed extension. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be submitted on or before January 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to Stephen Llewellyn, Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 10th Floor, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507. As a convenience to commentators, the Executive Secretariat will accept comments totaling six or fewer pages by facsimile (‘‘FAX’’) machine. This limitation is necessary to assure access to the equipment. The telephone number for the FAX receiver is (202) 663–4114. (This is not a toll-free number.) Receipt of FAX transmittals will not be acknowledged, except that the sender may request confirmation of receipt by calling the Executive Secretariat staff at (202) 663–4070 (voice) or (202) 663–4074 (TDD). (These are not toll-free telephone numbers.) Copies of comments submitted by the public will be available for review at the Commission’s library, Room 6502, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Schlageter, Assistant Legal E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 223 / Monday, November 20, 2006 / Notices Counsel or Mona Papillon, General Attorney, Office of Legal Counsel, at (202) 663–4640 or TTY (202) 663–7026. This notice is also available in the following formats: large print, braille, audio tape and electronic file on computer disk. Requests for this notice in an alternative format should be made to the Publications Center at 1–800– 669–3362. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EEOC enforces the ADEA of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq., which prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment who are age 40 or older. Congress amended the ADEA by enacting the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990 (OWBPA), Pub. L. 101–433, 104 Stat. 983(1990), to clarify the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age. In Title II of OWBPA, Congress addressed waivers of rights and claims under the ADEA. The provisions of Title II of OWBPA require employers to provide certain information to employees (but not to EEOC) in writing when asking those employees to waive or release ADEA claims. The regulation at 29 CFR 1625.22 reiterates those requirements. The EEOC seeks extension without change of the information collection requirements contained in this record keeping regulation. waivers to a group or class of employees in connection with an Exit Program. Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, and OMB regulations 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the Commission solicits public comment to enable it to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the Commission’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. For the Commission. Dated: November 9, 2006. Naomi Churchill Earp, Chair. [FR Doc. E6–19606 Filed 11–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6570–01–P sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Overview of This Information Collection Collection title: Disclosure requirements under Title II of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990 (OWBPA), 29 CFR Part 1625. OMB number: 3046–0042 Type of respondents: Business, state or local governments, not for profit institutions. Description of affected public: Any employer with 20 or more employees that seeks waiver agreements in connection with exit incentive or other employment termination programs (hereinafter, ‘‘Exit Program’’). Number of responses: 13,713. Reporting hours: 41,139. Number of forms: None. Federal cost: None. Abstract: This requirement involves providing adequate information in waiver agreements offered to a group or class of persons in connection with an Exit Program, to satisfy the requirements of the OWBPA. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 223 (Monday, November 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67126-67127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19606]


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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Request

AGENCY: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review: ADEA waivers.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Commission or EEOC) announces 
that it intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
a request for an extension without change to existing collection 
requirements under 29 CFR 1625.22, Waivers of rights and claims under 
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The Commission is 
seeking public comments on the proposed extension.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be submitted on or before 
January 19, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to Stephen Llewellyn, Executive 
Officer, Executive Secretariat, Equal Employment Opportunity 
Commission, 10th Floor, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507. As a 
convenience to commentators, the Executive Secretariat will accept 
comments totaling six or fewer pages by facsimile (``FAX'') machine. 
This limitation is necessary to assure access to the equipment. The 
telephone number for the FAX receiver is (202) 663-4114. (This is not a 
toll-free number.) Receipt of FAX transmittals will not be 
acknowledged, except that the sender may request confirmation of 
receipt by calling the Executive Secretariat staff at (202) 663-4070 
(voice) or (202) 663-4074 (TDD). (These are not toll-free telephone 
numbers.) Copies of comments submitted by the public will be available 
for review at the Commission's library, Room 6502, 1801 L Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20507 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Schlageter, Assistant Legal

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Counsel or Mona Papillon, General Attorney, Office of Legal Counsel, at 
(202) 663-4640 or TTY (202) 663-7026. This notice is also available in 
the following formats: large print, braille, audio tape and electronic 
file on computer disk. Requests for this notice in an alternative 
format should be made to the Publications Center at 1-800-669-3362.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EEOC enforces the ADEA of 1967, as 
amended, 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq., which prohibits discrimination against 
employees and applicants for employment who are age 40 or older. 
Congress amended the ADEA by enacting the Older Workers Benefit 
Protection Act of 1990 (OWBPA), Pub. L. 101-433, 104 Stat. 983(1990), 
to clarify the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age. 
In Title II of OWBPA, Congress addressed waivers of rights and claims 
under the ADEA. The provisions of Title II of OWBPA require employers 
to provide certain information to employees (but not to EEOC) in 
writing when asking those employees to waive or release ADEA claims. 
The regulation at 29 CFR 1625.22 reiterates those requirements. The 
EEOC seeks extension without change of the information collection 
requirements contained in this record keeping regulation.

Overview of This Information Collection

    Collection title: Disclosure requirements under Title II of the 
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990 (OWBPA), 29 CFR Part 1625.
    OMB number: 3046-0042
    Type of respondents: Business, state or local governments, not for 
profit institutions.
    Description of affected public: Any employer with 20 or more 
employees that seeks waiver agreements in connection with exit 
incentive or other employment termination programs (hereinafter, ``Exit 
Program'').
    Number of responses: 13,713.
    Reporting hours: 41,139.
    Number of forms: None.
    Federal cost: None.
    Abstract: This requirement involves providing adequate information 
in waiver agreements offered to a group or class of persons in 
connection with an Exit Program, to satisfy the requirements of the 
OWBPA.
    Burden statement: The only paperwork burden involved is the 
inclusion of the relevant data in waiver agreements under the OWBPA. 
The rule applies to those employers who have 20 or more employees and 
who offer waivers to a group or class of employees in connection with 
an Exit Program.
    Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35, and OMB regulations 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the Commission solicits 
public comment to enable it to:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the Commission's functions, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

    For the Commission.

    Dated: November 9, 2006.
Naomi Churchill Earp,
Chair.
[FR Doc. E6-19606 Filed 11-17-06; 8:45 am]
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