Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements, 54463-54464 [E7-18854]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 25, 2007 / Notices without use of grant dollars, such as those who pay tuition. In place of the above deletion, add to Section V.A.4.b.: the number of individuals participating in training activities under the grant regardless of the source of the funds paying for the training activities. b. On page 44586, in the middle column, Part V. 4. Outcomes, Benefits, and Impact, there is confusion as to the total number of points this section is worth because of formatting issues in the Solicitation. This amendment provides clarification that the total points available for this section are 30. The Solicitation is hereby amended to reflect that: Part V.4. Outcomes, Benefits, and Impact is worth a total of 30 points. Part V. 4. a. Description of Outcomes is worth a total of 20 points. 4.a.1. (formerly 4.b.) Training: 10 points. 4.a.2. (formerly 4.c) Capacity Building: 10 points. Part V 4. b (formerly 4.d). Appropriateness of Outcomes is worth 10 points. c. On page 44586, in the right hand column, Part V. A. 4. c. Capacity Building, add the following sentence: Please note, in their projected impact numbers, applicants must include a projection of the impact that the capacity building activities will have in the long-term (beyond the life of the grant) on the number of individuals trained by the college in the program areas enhanced by the grant. 6. On page 44581, in the right hand column, Section III.C.2. Required Capacity Building and Training Activities, and on page 44586, in the left hand column, Section V.A.3 Training and Capacity building Plan, the first bullet: Effective, Innovative Training and Capacity Building Strategies, add the following text: 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 its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses (LS–265). 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 November 26, 2007. 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: Applicants should also describe how their capacity building activities will ensure there will be demand for the program developed under the grant. This description should include outreach and recruitment strategies for new students and trainees and include roles of the industry, workforce system, and education partners in the outreach and recruitment strategies. I. Background DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs administers the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. 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 employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel. The Act provides that reasonable funeral expenses not to exceed $3,000 shall be paid in all compensable death cases. The LS–265 has been provided for use in submitting the funeral expenses for payment. This information collection is currently approved for use through April 30, 2008. Employment Standards Administration II. Review Focus Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of September 2007. Eric Luetkenhaus, Grant Officer, Employment & Training Administration. [FR Doc. E7–18826 Filed 9–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:20 Sep 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 • 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 currently approved information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to certify the amount of funeral expenses incurred in the case. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection of information. Agency: Employment Standards Administration. Title: Certification of Funeral Expenses. OMB Number: 1215–0027. Agency Number: LS–265. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Total Respondents: 195. Total Annual Responses: 195. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 49. Time per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $80.00. 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: September 20, 2007. Hazel M. Bell, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E7–18853 Filed 9–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CF–P 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; PO 00000 54463 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements ACTION: E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM Notice. 25SEN1 54464 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 25, 2007 / Notices SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce 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 its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection: Comparability of Current Work to Coal Mine Employment (CM–913). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. 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). ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES I. Background The Black Lung Benefits Act of 1977, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., provides for the payment of benefits to coal miners who have contracted black lung disease as a result of coal mine employment, and their dependents and survivors. Once a miner has been identified as having performed non-coal mine work subsequent to coal mine employment, the miner or the miner’s survivor is asked to complete a CM–913 to compare coal mine work to non-coal mine work. This employment information along with medical information is used to establish whether the miner is totally disabled due to black lung disease caused by coal mine employment. The CM–918 and the CM– 1093 are obsolete due to limited use. This information collection is currently approved for use through April 30, 2008. 15:20 Sep 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before November 26, 2007. DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 II. Review Focus The Department of Labor seeks the approval for the extension of this currently approved information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to determine eligibility for black lung benefits. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection of information. Agency: Employment Standards Administration. Titles: Comparability of Current Work to Coal Mine Employment. OMB Number: 1215–0056. Agency Numbers: CM–913. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Average Time per Response: 30 minutes. Total Respondents: 1,350. Total Annual Responses: 1,350. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 675. Frequency: On occasion. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $594.00. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 20, 2007. Hazel M. Bell, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E7–18854 Filed 9–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (07–067)] Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Meeting National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel. DATES: Friday, October 12, 2007, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: Ohio Aerospace Institute, NASA Safety Center, Presidents Room, 22800 Cedar Point Road, Brook Park, OH 44142. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kathy Dakon, AerospaceSafety Advisory Panel Executive Director, National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–0732. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel will hold its Quarterly Meeting. This discussion is pursuant to carrying out its statutory duties for which the Panel reviews, identifies, evaluates, and advises on those program activities, systems, procedures, and management activities that can contribute to program risk. Priority is given to those programs that involve the safety of human flight. The agenda will include Safety Organization and Management, Human Capital, Safety Culture, Orbital Debris Policy, Constellation Program Safety, Columbia Accident Investigation Board and Return to Flight Progress, Human Rating Requirements, and Astronaut Assessment. The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity of the room. Visitors will be required to sign-in with the receptionist at the front desk. During the first 30 minutes of the meeting, members of the public may make a 5-minute verbal presentation to the Panel on the subject of safety in NASA. To do so, please contact Ms. Susan Burch on (202) 358–0914 at least E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54463-54464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18854]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 Employment Standards Administration


Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection 
Requirements

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce 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 its proposal to extend OMB approval of the 
information collection: Comparability of Current Work to Coal Mine 
Employment (CM-913). 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 November 26, 2007.

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 Black Lung Benefits Act of 1977, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 901 et 
seq., provides for the payment of benefits to coal miners who have 
contracted black lung disease as a result of coal mine employment, and 
their dependents and survivors. Once a miner has been identified as 
having performed non-coal mine work subsequent to coal mine employment, 
the miner or the miner's survivor is asked to complete a CM-913 to 
compare coal mine work to non-coal mine work. This employment 
information along with medical information is used to establish whether 
the miner is totally disabled due to black lung disease caused by coal 
mine employment. The CM-918 and the CM-1093 are obsolete due to limited 
use. This information collection is currently approved for use through 
April 30, 2008.

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 for the extension of 
this currently approved information collection in order to carry out 
its responsibility to determine eligibility for black lung benefits.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection of 
information.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Titles: Comparability of Current Work to Coal Mine Employment.
    OMB Number: 1215-0056.
    Agency Numbers: CM-913.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Total Respondents: 1,350.
    Total Annual Responses: 1,350.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 675.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $594.00.
    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: September 20, 2007.
Hazel M. Bell,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, 
Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration 
and Planning, Employment Standards Administration.
[FR Doc. E7-18854 Filed 9-24-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-CK-P

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