Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Procedure for Application for Exemption From the Prohibited Transaction Provisions of Section 408(a) of the Employee Retirement Security Act (ERISA), 18301-18302 [E8-6767]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree
Under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA)
Notice is hereby given that on March
28, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree in
United States v. Atlanta Gas Light
Company, et al., Civil Action No. 6:08–
cv–00442–ACC–GJK (M.D. Fla.), was
lodged with the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Florida.
The proposed Consent Decree resolves
the United States’ claims against:
Atlanta Gas Light Company; City of
Sanford; Florida Power & Light
Company; Florida Power Corporation;
and Florida Public Utilities Company
(collectively the ‘‘Settling Defendants’’),
for cost recovery and injunctive relief
under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA,
42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, relating to the
release or threatened release of
hazardous substances into the
environment at or from the Sanford
Gasification Plant Superfund
Alternative Site (‘‘Site’’) located in
Sanford, Seminole County, Florida.
The Consent Decree requires Settling
Defendants to undertake the remedial
action selected by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency for
the Site and to reimburse the United
States for all of the government’s past
cost and future oversight cost incurred
or to be incurred, plus interest, in
connection with the remedial action at
the Site. The estimated value of the cash
payments and work performed by the
Settling Defendants that the United
States will receive under the terms of
the Consent Decree is $12,703,224.58.
The Department of Justice will receive
for a period of thirty (30) days from the
date of this publication comments
relating to the proposed Consent Decree.
Comments should be addressed to the
Assistant Attorney General,
Environment and Natural Resources
Division, and either e-mailed to
pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or
mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S.
Department of Justice, Washington, DC
20044–7611, and should refer to United
States v. Atlanta Gas Light Company, et
al., D.J. Ref. 90–11–2–07157.
The proposed Consent Decree may be
examined at the United States
Attorney’s Office, 500 W. Church Street,
Suite 300, Orlando, FL 33805, and the
United States Environmental Protection
Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street,
Atlanta, GA 30303. During the public
comment period, the Consent Decree
may also be examined on the following
Department of Justice Web site, https://
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www.usdoj.gov/enrd/
Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the
proposed Consent Decree may also be
obtained by mail from the Consent
Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S.
Department of Justice, Washington, DC
20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a
request to Tonia Fleetwood
(tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no.
(202) 514–0097, phone confirmation no.
(202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy
from the Consent Decree Library, please
enclose a check in the amount of $13.75
(25 cents per page reproduction cost) for
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e-mail or fax, forward a check in that
amount to the Consent Decree Library at
the stated address.
Henry S. Friedman,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental
Enforcement Section, Environment and
Natural Resources Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employee Benefits Security
Administration
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection Request Submitted for
Public Comment; Procedure for
Application for Exemption From the
Prohibited Transaction Provisions of
Section 408(a) of the Employee
Retirement Security Act (ERISA)
Employee Benefits Security
Administration, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA
95). 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
Employee Benefits Security
Administration is soliciting comments
on the proposed extension of the
information collection provisions
included in the procedure for
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applications for exemption from the
prohibited transaction provisions of
section 408(a) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
(ERISA) (29 CFR 2570.30, et seq.). A
copy of the information collection
request (ICR) can be obtained by
contacting the individual shown in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice or at
https://www.RegInfo.gov.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office shown in the
ADDRESSES section on or before June 2,
2008.
ADDRESSES: G. Christopher Cosby,
Department of Labor, Employee Benefits
Security Administration, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20210, (202) 693–8410, Fax (202)
693–4745 (these are not toll-free
numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 408(a) of ERISA provides that
the Secretary may grant exemptions
from the prohibited transaction
provisions of sections 406 and 407(a) of
ERISA and directs the Secretary to
establish an exemption procedure with
respect to such provisions. In this
regard, the Department previously
issued a regulation which describes the
procedures that must be followed in
filing for such exemptions (29 CFR
2570.30 et seq.). Under section 408(a) of
ERISA, in order for the Secretary to
grant an exemption, it must be
determined that such exemption is ‘‘(1)
Administratively feasible; (2) in the
interests of the plan and its participants
and beneficiaries; and (3) protective of
the rights of participants and
beneficiaries.’’ In order to make such
determination, the Department requires
full information regarding all aspects of
the transaction, including the specific
circumstances surrounding the
transaction, and the parties and assets
involved. Thus, sections 2570.34 and
2570.35 of the exemption procedures
regulation lists the information that
must be supplied by the applicant. This
information includes: Identifying
information (name, type of plan, EIN
number, etc.); an estimate of the number
of plan participants; a detailed
description of the transaction and the
parties for which an exemption is
requested; statements regarding what
section of ERISA is thought to be in
violation and whether the transaction(s)
involved have already been entered
into; a statement of whether the
transaction is customary in the industry;
a statement of the hardship or economic
loss, if any, which would result if the
exemption were denied; a statement
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explaining why the proposed exemption
would be administratively feasible, in
the interests of the plan and protective
of the rights of plan participants and
beneficiaries; and several other
statements. In addition, the applicant
must certify that the information
supplied is accurate and complete.
Section 408(a) of ERISA requires that
before granting an exemption from
406(a) the Secretary ‘‘shall require that
adequate notice be given to interested
parties, and shall afford interested
persons opportunity to present views.’’
Thus, section 2570.43 of the exemption
procedures regulation requires that the
applicant for an exemption provide
interested persons with a copy of the
Federal Register notice containing the
proposed exemption and a statement
which informs them of their right to
comment on the proposed exemption.
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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;
• 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 Office of Management and
Budget’s (OMB) approval of this ICR
will expire on July 31, 2008. After
considering comments received in
response to this notice, the Department
intends to submit the ICR to OMB for
continuing approval. No change to the
existing ICR is proposed or made at this
time.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of the information collection
request; they will also become a matter
of public record.
Agency: Employee Benefits Security
Administration, Department of Labor.
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Title: Procedure for Application for
Prohibited Transaction Exemption
Regulation pursuant to 29 CFR 2570.30,
et seq.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection of
information.
OMB Number: 1210–0060.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households; business or other for-profit;
not-for-profit institutions.
Respondents: 84.
Responses: 143.
Average Response time: 25 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 0.
Estimated Total Burden Dollars:
$373,000.
Joseph S. Piacentini,
Director, Office of Policy and Research,
Employee Benefits Security Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
Proposed Information Collection
Request for the Unemployment
Insurance (UI) State Quality Service
Plan (SQSP); Comment Request
Employment and Training
Administration, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 a
provision of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 at 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 and Training
Administration (ETA) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed
extension of the State Quality Service
Plan (SQSP).
Guidelines for completion and
submittal of the SQSP are contained in
ETA Handbook 336, 18th Edition. Fiscal
year-specific information such as DOL’s
strategic goals and program areas that
warrant special attention will be
provided in an advisory that will
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initiate the planning process each year.
The requirements of the reporting and
data collection process itself remain
unchanged from year to year.
Copies of the SQSP Handbook may be
obtained by contacting the addressee
below. The Handbook is also available
electronically at https://
www.workforcesecurity.doleta.gov.
A copy of the proposed information
collection request (ICR) can be obtained
by contacting the office listed below in
the addressee section of this notice or by
accessing: https://www.doleta.gov/
OMBCN/OMBControlNumber.cfm.
DATES: Submit comments to the office
listed in the addressee section below on
or before June 2, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to
Delores A. Mackall, Office of Workforce
Security, Employment and Training
Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, Room S–4231, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210;
telephone: 202–693–3183 (this is not a
toll-free number), fax: 202–693–3975 or
by e-mail: mackall.delores@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background: As part of UI Performs,
a comprehensive performance
management system implemented in
1995 for the UI program, SQSP is the
principal vehicle that state UI agencies
use to plan, record and manage program
improvement efforts as they strive for
excellence in service. The SQSP which
serves as the State Plan for the UI
program is also the grant agreement. The
statutory basis for the SQSP is Title III,
section 302 of the Social Security Act,
which authorizes the Secretary of Labor
to provide funds to administer the UI
programs, and sections 303(a)(8) and (9)
which govern the expenditures of those
funds. The SQSP represents an
approach to tie program performance
with the budget and planning process.
II. Desired Focus of Comments:
Currently, the Department of Labor is
soliciting comments concerning the
proposed extension collection of the UI
SQSP. The Department 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
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[FR Doc No: E8-6767]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted
for Public Comment; Procedure for Application for Exemption From the
Prohibited Transaction Provisions of Section 408(a) of the Employee
Retirement Security Act (ERISA)
AGENCY: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor.
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 continuing collections
of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA 95). 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 Employee Benefits Security
Administration is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of the
information collection provisions included in the procedure for
applications for exemption from the prohibited transaction provisions
of section 408(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA) (29 CFR 2570.30, et seq.). A copy of the information
collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual
shown in the ADDRESSES section of this notice or at https://
www.RegInfo.gov.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office shown in the
ADDRESSES section on or before June 2, 2008.
ADDRESSES: G. Christopher Cosby, Department of Labor, Employee Benefits
Security Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20210, (202) 693-8410, Fax (202) 693-4745 (these are not toll-free
numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 408(a) of ERISA provides that the Secretary may grant
exemptions from the prohibited transaction provisions of sections 406
and 407(a) of ERISA and directs the Secretary to establish an exemption
procedure with respect to such provisions. In this regard, the
Department previously issued a regulation which describes the
procedures that must be followed in filing for such exemptions (29 CFR
2570.30 et seq.). Under section 408(a) of ERISA, in order for the
Secretary to grant an exemption, it must be determined that such
exemption is ``(1) Administratively feasible; (2) in the interests of
the plan and its participants and beneficiaries; and (3) protective of
the rights of participants and beneficiaries.'' In order to make such
determination, the Department requires full information regarding all
aspects of the transaction, including the specific circumstances
surrounding the transaction, and the parties and assets involved. Thus,
sections 2570.34 and 2570.35 of the exemption procedures regulation
lists the information that must be supplied by the applicant. This
information includes: Identifying information (name, type of plan, EIN
number, etc.); an estimate of the number of plan participants; a
detailed description of the transaction and the parties for which an
exemption is requested; statements regarding what section of ERISA is
thought to be in violation and whether the transaction(s) involved have
already been entered into; a statement of whether the transaction is
customary in the industry; a statement of the hardship or economic
loss, if any, which would result if the exemption were denied; a
statement
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explaining why the proposed exemption would be administratively
feasible, in the interests of the plan and protective of the rights of
plan participants and beneficiaries; and several other statements. In
addition, the applicant must certify that the information supplied is
accurate and complete.
Section 408(a) of ERISA requires that before granting an exemption
from 406(a) the Secretary ``shall require that adequate notice be given
to interested parties, and shall afford interested persons opportunity
to present views.'' Thus, section 2570.43 of the exemption procedures
regulation requires that the applicant for an exemption provide
interested persons with a copy of the Federal Register notice
containing the proposed exemption and a statement which informs them of
their right to comment on the proposed exemption.
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;
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 Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of this ICR
will expire on July 31, 2008. After considering comments received in
response to this notice, the Department intends to submit the ICR to
OMB for continuing approval. No change to the existing ICR is proposed
or made at this time.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information
collection request; they will also become a matter of public record.
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of
Labor.
Title: Procedure for Application for Prohibited Transaction
Exemption Regulation pursuant to 29 CFR 2570.30, et seq.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection of
information.
OMB Number: 1210-0060.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit; not-for-profit institutions.
Respondents: 84.
Responses: 143.
Average Response time: 25 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 0.
Estimated Total Burden Dollars: $373,000.
Joseph S. Piacentini,
Director, Office of Policy and Research, Employee Benefits Security
Administration.
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