Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation; Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements, 47275-47276 [E9-22134]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 177 / Tuesday, September 15, 2009 / Notices • 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 submission of responses. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Type of Review: Extension with change of a currently approved collection. Title of Collection: WIA Management Information and Reporting System. OMB Control Number: 1205–0420. Agency Form Number: ETA–9090 and ETA–9091. Affected Public: State Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 53. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 680,459. Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden (does not include hour costs): $0. Description: Respondents are State governments. Selected standardized information pertaining to participants in Workforce Investment Act Title 1B programs are collected and reported for the purposes of general program oversight, evaluation and performance assessment. For additional information, see related notice published at Volume 73 FR 45077 on August 1, 2008. Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–22149 Filed 9–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES September 9, 2009. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:12 Sep 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on 202–693– 4223 (this is not a toll-free number)/email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax: 202–395–5806 (these are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB 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 submission of responses. Agency: Bureau of International Labor Affairs. Type of Review: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number). Title of Collection: Solicitation of Nominations for the Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor. OMB Control Number: 1290–XXXX. Affected Public: Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 30. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 300. Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden (does not include hourly wage costs): $0. Description: The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (DOL/ILAB) seeks to collect information from the public as part of a process for nominating candidates for PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47275 The United States Department of Labor’s Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor. The Iqbal Masih Award is a non-monetary award in recognition of exceptional efforts to reduce the worst forms of child labor. The award is in response to Senate Committee (Significant Report 110–107 DM/ILAB) language in fiscal year 2008, directing the Secretary of Labor to establish an annual non-monetary award recognizing the extraordinary efforts by an individual, company, organization or national government toward the reduction of the worst forms of child labor. The award shall be named, ‘‘The United States Department of Labor’s Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor.’’ The award’s two major goals are to: (a) Honor and give public recognition to a recipient demonstrating extraordinary efforts to combat the worst forms of child labor internationally; and (b) identify those who share qualities demonstrated by Iqbal Masih, including leadership, courage, integrity, and a search to end the labor exploitation of children and raise awareness about the worst forms of child labor internationally. For additional information, see related notice published at Volume 74 FR 25774 on May 29, 2009. Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–22113 Filed 9–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–23–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation; 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 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 E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1 47276 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 177 / Tuesday, September 15, 2009 / Notices properly assessed. Currently, the Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the Information Collection: Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM–921). 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 16, 2009. ADDRESSES: Mr. Steven D. Lawrence, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0292, fax (202) 693–1451, e-mail Lawrence.Steven@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 as amended, and codified at 30 U.S.C. 933, requires that a responsible coal mine operator be insured and outlines the items each contract of insurance must contain. It also enumerates the civil penalties to which a responsible coal mine operator is subject, should these procedures not be followed. In addition, 20 CFR Part V, Subpart C, 726.208–.213 requires that each insurance carrier shall report to Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC) each policy and endorsement issued, cancelled, or renewed with respect to responsible operators. It states that this report will be made in such a manner and on such a form as DCMWC may require. It is also required that if a policy is issued or renewed for more than one operator, a separate report for each operator shall be submitted. This information collection is currently approved for use through April 30, 2010. * 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 approval for the extension of this information collection in order to insure the responsible coal mine operator be insured and outlines the items each contract of insurance must contain. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation Title: Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM–921) OMB Number: 1215–0059 Affected Public: Private Sector; Survivor Compensation. Total Respondents: 3,800. Total Annual responses: 3,800. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 635. Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes. Frequency: Annually. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $1,976.0 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 10, 2009. Steven D. Lawrence, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning. [FR Doc. E9–22134 Filed 9–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES II. Review Focus The Department of Labor 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; VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:12 Sep 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Sunshine Act Notice; Meeting of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors Date and Time: The Finance Committee of the Legal Services Corporation’s Board of Directors will meet on September 21, 2009, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Public Observation: Members of the public who wish to observe the public portion of the meeting may do so in person at the offices of the Legal PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Services Corporation or by listening to it live by following the telephone callin directions given below. Anyone who calls in should to keep his/her telephone muted to eliminate background noises. Comments from the public may from time to time be solicited by the Chairman of the Committee. Call-in Directions for Open Session • Call toll-free number: 1-(800) 247– 9979; • When prompted, enter the following Conference Identification number: 25515684; • When connected to the call, please ‘‘MUTE’’ your telephone immediately. Location: Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20007. Status of Meeting: Open, except that a portion of the meeting of the Finance Committee may be closed to the public pursuant to a September 8, 2009 vote of the Board of Directors to consider and act on staff report on the classification of LSC consultants. A verbatim written transcript of the session will be made. The transcript of any portions of the closed session falling within the relevant provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) & (10), and the corresponding provisions of the Legal Services Corporation’s implementing regulation, 45 CFR 1622.5(g) & (h), will not be available for public inspection. A copy of the General Counsel’s Certification that the closing is authorized by law will be available upon request. Matters To Be Considered Open Session 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes of the Committee’s meeting of July 24, 2009. 3. Presentation on Management’s Recommendation for LSC’s FY 2011 Budget Request to Congress. ——Presentation by Charles Jeffress. ——Comments by John Constance. ——Comments by Jeffrey Schanz. 4. Public Comment. ——Robert Stein, on behalf of SCLAID. ——Don Saunders, on behalf of NLADA. ——Other. 5. Consider and act on recommending to the Board Resolution # 2009–008, A Resolution Adopting LSC’s FY 2011 Budget Request to Congress. 6. Consider and act on whether to conduct a closed session of the Committee to address items listed below under Closed Session. E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47275-47276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22134]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs


Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation; 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

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properly assessed. Currently, the Division of Coal Mine Workers' 
Compensation is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to extend 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the Information 
Collection: Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM-921). 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 16, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Mr. Steven D. Lawrence, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone 
(202) 693-0292, fax (202) 693-1451, e-mail Lawrence.Steven@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 as amended, and codified at 30 U.S.C. 
933, requires that a responsible coal mine operator be insured and 
outlines the items each contract of insurance must contain. It also 
enumerates the civil penalties to which a responsible coal mine 
operator is subject, should these procedures not be followed. In 
addition, 20 CFR Part V, Subpart C, 726.208-.213 requires that each 
insurance carrier shall report to Division of Coal Mine Workers' 
Compensation (DCMWC) each policy and endorsement issued, cancelled, or 
renewed with respect to responsible operators. It states that this 
report will be made in such a manner and on such a form as DCMWC may 
require. It is also required that if a policy is issued or renewed for 
more than one operator, a separate report for each operator shall be 
submitted.
    This information collection is currently approved for use through 
April 30, 2010.

II. Review Focus

    The Department of Labor 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 Department of Labor seeks approval for the extension of this 
information collection in order to insure the responsible coal mine 
operator be insured and outlines the items each contract of insurance 
must contain.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation
    Title: Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM-921)
    OMB Number: 1215-0059
    Affected Public: Private Sector; Survivor Compensation.
    Total Respondents: 3,800.
    Total Annual responses: 3,800.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 635.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $1,976.0
    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 10, 2009.
Steven D. Lawrence,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, 
Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration 
and Planning.
[FR Doc. E9-22134 Filed 9-14-09; 8:45 am]
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