Trust Annual Reports, 63335-63336 [E9-28780]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 231 / Thursday, December 3, 2009 / Proposed Rules paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (1) Make sure that the electrical connectors, MPE23P1 and MPE23P2, are connected to the OFV. (2) Repeat the inspection of the OFV for proper operation of the manual mode motor and altitude limitation functions, in accordance with Part A of the service bulletin. If the OFV manual mode motor or altitude limitation functions do not operate properly, before further flight, replace the OFV with a new or serviceable valve in accordance with Tasks 21–32–01–000–801 and 21–32–01–400–801 of the Bombardier CRJ Regional Jet Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, CSP B–001, Part 2, Volume 1, Revision 28, dated January 20, 2009, and do the inspection of the OFV specified in paragraph (f) of this AD. New Requirements of This AD Actions and Compliance (g) Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Prior to accomplishing paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Install modified or new CPC units, part number GG670–98002–7, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA–21–022, dated August 3, 2006. (2) Within 4,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Install modified or new CPCPs, part number GG670–98001–11, in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA–21–022, dated August 3, 2006. Doing the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2009–08, dated March 9, 2009; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA– 21–022, dated August 3, 2006; and Tasks 21– 32–01–000–801 and 21–32–01–400–801 of the Bombardier CRJ Regional Jet Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, CSP B–001, Part 2, Volume 1, Revision 28, dated January 20, 2009; for related information. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 19, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–28856 Filed 12–2–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Labor-Management Standards WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The MCAI and Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA–21–022, dated August 3, 2006, do not describe corrective actions for findings of improper OFV manual mode motor and altitude limitation functions. This AD requires the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, which include replacing the valve if the OFV manual mode motor or altitude limitation functions do not operate properly. AGENCY: Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of proposed extension of filing due date. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7300; fax (516) 794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District SUMMARY: This proposed rule seeks public comment on a proposal to delay the filing due date of the Form T–1, Trust Annual Report. The Form T–1 is an annual financial disclosure report to be filed, pursuant to the LaborManagement Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), by labor unions with total annual receipts of $250,000 or more about certain trusts in which they are interested. Labor unions would use the Form T–1 to disclose financial information about the trusts, such as assets, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements. The Department established the Form T–1 with a final rule published on October 2, 2008, 73 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:13 Dec 02, 2009 Jkt 220001 29 CFR Parts 403 and 408 RIN 1215–AB75 Trust Annual Reports PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 63335 FR 57412 (Oct. 2, 2008), with an effective date of January 1, 2009. Subsequently, the Department announced its intention to propose withdrawal of the Form T–1 (Spring 2009 Regulatory Agenda). The Department held a public meeting on July 21, 2009, and received comments from interested parties concerning provisions of the Form T–1 and its proposed rescission. The Department now seeks comments on a proposal to delay the filing due date of the initial Form T–1 reports, pending the outcome of the Department’s proposal to withdraw the October 2, 2008 rule. DATES: This proposed rule proposes to delay for one calendar year the filing due dates for Form T–1 reports required to be filed during calendar year 2010. The comment period on this proposal will close on December 14, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by RIN 1215–AB75, only by the following methods: Internet—Federal eRulemaking Portal. Electronic comments may be submitted through https://www.regulations.gov. To locate the proposed rule, use key words such as ‘‘Labor-Management Standards’’ or ‘‘Trust Annual Reports’’ to search documents accepting comments. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Please be advised that comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Delivery: Comments should be sent to: Denise M. Boucher, Director of the Office of Policy, Reports and Disclosure, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N– 5609, Washington, DC 20210. Because of security precautions the Department continues to experience delays in U.S. mail delivery. You should take this into consideration when preparing to meet the deadline for submitting comments. The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) recommends that you confirm receipt of your delivered comments by contacting (202) 693–0123 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with hearing impairments may call (800) 877–8339 (TTY/TDD). Only those comments submitted through https://www.regulations.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed will be accepted. Comments will be available for public inspection at https:// www.regulations.gov and during normal business hours at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise M. Boucher, Director, Office of Policy, Reports and Disclosure, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. E:\FR\FM\03DEP1.SGM 03DEP1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS 63336 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 231 / Thursday, December 3, 2009 / Proposed Rules Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N–5609, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693–0123 (this is not a toll-free number), (800) 877–8339 (TTY/TDD). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 2, 2008, the Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS), published a Final Rule establishing the Form T–1, Trust Annual Report. 73 FR 57411. The Form T–1 is an annual financial disclosure report to be filed by labor unions about certain trusts in which they are interested. For an organization or fund to be a labor union’s trust subject to Form T–1 reporting, it must be established by the labor union or have a governing body that includes at least one member appointed or selected by the labor union, and a primary purpose of the trust must be to provide benefits to the members of the labor union or their beneficiaries. Examples of such trusts include building and redevelopment corporations, educational institutes, credit unions, labor union and employer joint funds, and job targeting funds. Labor unions currently are required to disclose financial information about the trust, such as assets, liabilities, receipts and disbursements through use of Form T–1. Labor unions with total annual receipts of $250,000 or more (those required to file Form LM–2, Labor Organization Annual Report) are required to file the Form T–1 report. A labor union must file a Form T–1 report for each trust where the labor union, alone or in combination with other labor unions, appoints or selects a majority of the members of the trust’s governing board or the labor union’s contribution to the trust, alone or in combination with other labor unions, represents more than 50% of the trust’s receipts. Contributions by an employer under a collective bargaining agreement are considered contributions by the labor union. The Form T–1 rule also provides that unions will not be required to file a Form T–1 under certain circumstances, such as when the trust is a political action committee, if publicly available reports on the committee are filed with appropriate Federal or State agencies; an independent audit has been conducted for the trust, in accordance with standards set forth in the final rule; or the trust is required to file a Form 5500 with the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The Form T–1 final rule took effect on January 1, 2009. Filing due dates depend on the fiscal year ending dates VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:13 Dec 02, 2009 Jkt 220001 of both the reporting union and the trust being reported. The fiscal year of both the labor union and its trust must begin on or after January 1, 2009, for a Form T–1 report to be owed, and the labor union must file any owed Form T–1 report within 90 days of the close of its own fiscal year. The earliest Form T–1 reports are required of unions that have, and whose trusts have, a fiscal year start date of January 1, 2009. These first Form T–1 reports are therefore due on or after January 1, 2010, but no later than March 31, 2010. In the Spring 2009 Regulatory Agenda, the Department notified the public of its intent to initiate rulemaking proposing to rescind the Form T–1 and to require reporting of wholly owned, wholly controlled, and wholly financed (‘‘subsidiary’’) organizations on their Form LM–2 or LM–3 reports. See https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ eAgendaViewRule?pubId=200904&RIN= 1215-AB75. Additionally, the Department held a public meeting on July 21, 2009, which allowed interested parties to comment on any aspect of the Form T–1. A draft proposed rule to withdraw the October 2, 2008 Form T–1 rule is currently under review by the Administration. In view of its plan to propose rescission of the Form T–1 Trust Annual Report, the Department now proposes to extend the filing due dates of Form T– 1 reports that would otherwise be due in 2010, pending review and consideration of comments on the proposal to rescind. Extension of the filing due dates will delay or eliminate the first year recurring and nonrecurring burdens on labor organizations associated with the reporting requirements of the Form T–1 rule, pending the outcome of the proposed withdrawal. Without this proposal to delay the filing date of the initial Form T–1 reports, many affected labor organizations likely will incur the reporting costs and burdens associated with filing the form, including the nonrecurring first year costs and burdens associated with implementing the reporting system for the Form T–1. In particular, the October 2, 2008 rule estimated that unions would incur 41.20 hours in reporting burden per Form T– 1 filed during the first year of the rule’s implementation, for a total first year reporting burden of 128,978.11 hours. The estimated reporting cost per form filed in the first year is $1,632.41, and the estimated reporting cost in the first year for all projected Form T–1 filings is $5,110,324.80. The Department notes that the first year burden is higher than PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 that in later years, which is estimated to be 28.28 hours per form filed and 88,542.01 hours total. 73 FR 57444–5. If the proposal to rescind the rule ultimately is effectuated, these expenses, including upfront costs, will have been incurred unnecessarily. This proposal to delay the filing dates for Form T–1 reports due in 2010 would not affect the filing due date of Form T–1 reports that would be owed in any subsequent year. The Department’s proposal would not extend the filing due date of any Form T–1 report that normally would be due during calendar year 2011 or beyond. Further, in the event that the Department determines to retain the Form T–1 rule, the initial Form T–1 reports that would have been due during 2010 must be filed in 2011, in addition to those Form T–1 reports normally due in 2011. For the foregoing reasons, the Department has determined to propose delay of the filing dates of Form T–1 reports due during calendar year 2010 and seeks comment on this proposal. John Lund, Director, Office of Labor-Management Standards. [FR Doc. E9–28780 Filed 12–2–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CP–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 09–2480; MB Docket No. 09–210; RM– 11583] Television Broadcasting Services; Anchorage, AK AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Commission has before it a petition for rulemaking filed Ketchikan TV, LLC (‘‘Ketchikan’’), the permittee of KDMD(TV), channel 32, Anchorage, Alaska. Ketchikan requests the substitution of channel 33 for channel 32 at Anchorage. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before December 18, 2009, and reply comments on or before December 28, 2009. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Secretary, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve counsel for petitioner as follows: James M. Talens, Esq., 6017 Woodley Road, McLean, VA 22101. E:\FR\FM\03DEP1.SGM 03DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 231 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63335-63336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-28780]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Labor-Management Standards

29 CFR Parts 403 and 408

RIN 1215-AB75


Trust Annual Reports

AGENCY: Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice of proposed extension of filing due date.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule seeks public comment on a proposal to delay 
the filing due date of the Form T-1, Trust Annual Report. The Form T-1 
is an annual financial disclosure report to be filed, pursuant to the 
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), by labor unions 
with total annual receipts of $250,000 or more about certain trusts in 
which they are interested. Labor unions would use the Form T-1 to 
disclose financial information about the trusts, such as assets, 
liabilities, receipts, and disbursements. The Department established 
the Form T-1 with a final rule published on October 2, 2008, 73 FR 
57412 (Oct. 2, 2008), with an effective date of January 1, 2009. 
Subsequently, the Department announced its intention to propose 
withdrawal of the Form T-1 (Spring 2009 Regulatory Agenda). The 
Department held a public meeting on July 21, 2009, and received 
comments from interested parties concerning provisions of the Form T-1 
and its proposed rescission. The Department now seeks comments on a 
proposal to delay the filing due date of the initial Form T-1 reports, 
pending the outcome of the Department's proposal to withdraw the 
October 2, 2008 rule.

DATES: This proposed rule proposes to delay for one calendar year the 
filing due dates for Form T-1 reports required to be filed during 
calendar year 2010. The comment period on this proposal will close on 
December 14, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by RIN 1215-AB75, only 
by the following methods:
    Internet--Federal eRulemaking Portal. Electronic comments may be 
submitted through https://www.regulations.gov. To locate the proposed 
rule, use key words such as ``Labor-Management Standards'' or ``Trust 
Annual Reports'' to search documents accepting comments. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments. Please be advised that comments 
received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, 
including any personal information provided.
    Delivery: Comments should be sent to: Denise M. Boucher, Director 
of the Office of Policy, Reports and Disclosure, Office of Labor-
Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Room N-5609, Washington, DC 20210. Because of security 
precautions the Department continues to experience delays in U.S. mail 
delivery. You should take this into consideration when preparing to 
meet the deadline for submitting comments.
    The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) recommends that you 
confirm receipt of your delivered comments by contacting (202) 693-0123 
(this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with hearing impairments 
may call (800) 877-8339 (TTY/TDD). Only those comments submitted 
through https://www.regulations.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed will be 
accepted. Comments will be available for public inspection at https://www.regulations.gov and during normal business hours at the above 
address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise M. Boucher, Director, Office of 
Policy, Reports and Disclosure, Office of Labor-Management Standards, 
U.S.

[[Page 63336]]

Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5609, 
Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-0123 (this is not a toll-free number), 
(800) 877-8339 (TTY/TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 2, 2008, the Department of Labor, 
Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS), published a Final Rule 
establishing the Form T-1, Trust Annual Report. 73 FR 57411. The Form 
T-1 is an annual financial disclosure report to be filed by labor 
unions about certain trusts in which they are interested. For an 
organization or fund to be a labor union's trust subject to Form T-1 
reporting, it must be established by the labor union or have a 
governing body that includes at least one member appointed or selected 
by the labor union, and a primary purpose of the trust must be to 
provide benefits to the members of the labor union or their 
beneficiaries. Examples of such trusts include building and 
redevelopment corporations, educational institutes, credit unions, 
labor union and employer joint funds, and job targeting funds. Labor 
unions currently are required to disclose financial information about 
the trust, such as assets, liabilities, receipts and disbursements 
through use of Form T-1.
    Labor unions with total annual receipts of $250,000 or more (those 
required to file Form LM-2, Labor Organization Annual Report) are 
required to file the Form T-1 report. A labor union must file a Form T-
1 report for each trust where the labor union, alone or in combination 
with other labor unions, appoints or selects a majority of the members 
of the trust's governing board or the labor union's contribution to the 
trust, alone or in combination with other labor unions, represents more 
than 50% of the trust's receipts. Contributions by an employer under a 
collective bargaining agreement are considered contributions by the 
labor union.
    The Form T-1 rule also provides that unions will not be required to 
file a Form T-1 under certain circumstances, such as when the trust is 
a political action committee, if publicly available reports on the 
committee are filed with appropriate Federal or State agencies; an 
independent audit has been conducted for the trust, in accordance with 
standards set forth in the final rule; or the trust is required to file 
a Form 5500 with the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA).
    The Form T-1 final rule took effect on January 1, 2009. Filing due 
dates depend on the fiscal year ending dates of both the reporting 
union and the trust being reported. The fiscal year of both the labor 
union and its trust must begin on or after January 1, 2009, for a Form 
T-1 report to be owed, and the labor union must file any owed Form T-1 
report within 90 days of the close of its own fiscal year. The earliest 
Form T-1 reports are required of unions that have, and whose trusts 
have, a fiscal year start date of January 1, 2009. These first Form T-1 
reports are therefore due on or after January 1, 2010, but no later 
than March 31, 2010.
    In the Spring 2009 Regulatory Agenda, the Department notified the 
public of its intent to initiate rulemaking proposing to rescind the 
Form T-1 and to require reporting of wholly owned, wholly controlled, 
and wholly financed (``subsidiary'') organizations on their Form LM-2 
or LM-3 reports. See https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=200904&RIN=1215-AB75. Additionally, the 
Department held a public meeting on July 21, 2009, which allowed 
interested parties to comment on any aspect of the Form T-1. A draft 
proposed rule to withdraw the October 2, 2008 Form T-1 rule is 
currently under review by the Administration.
    In view of its plan to propose rescission of the Form T-1 Trust 
Annual Report, the Department now proposes to extend the filing due 
dates of Form T-1 reports that would otherwise be due in 2010, pending 
review and consideration of comments on the proposal to rescind. 
Extension of the filing due dates will delay or eliminate the first 
year recurring and nonrecurring burdens on labor organizations 
associated with the reporting requirements of the Form T-1 rule, 
pending the outcome of the proposed withdrawal. Without this proposal 
to delay the filing date of the initial Form T-1 reports, many affected 
labor organizations likely will incur the reporting costs and burdens 
associated with filing the form, including the nonrecurring first year 
costs and burdens associated with implementing the reporting system for 
the Form T-1. In particular, the October 2, 2008 rule estimated that 
unions would incur 41.20 hours in reporting burden per Form T-1 filed 
during the first year of the rule's implementation, for a total first 
year reporting burden of 128,978.11 hours. The estimated reporting cost 
per form filed in the first year is $1,632.41, and the estimated 
reporting cost in the first year for all projected Form T-1 filings is 
$5,110,324.80. The Department notes that the first year burden is 
higher than that in later years, which is estimated to be 28.28 hours 
per form filed and 88,542.01 hours total. 73 FR 57444-5. If the 
proposal to rescind the rule ultimately is effectuated, these expenses, 
including upfront costs, will have been incurred unnecessarily.
    This proposal to delay the filing dates for Form T-1 reports due in 
2010 would not affect the filing due date of Form T-1 reports that 
would be owed in any subsequent year. The Department's proposal would 
not extend the filing due date of any Form T-1 report that normally 
would be due during calendar year 2011 or beyond. Further, in the event 
that the Department determines to retain the Form T-1 rule, the initial 
Form T-1 reports that would have been due during 2010 must be filed in 
2011, in addition to those Form T-1 reports normally due in 2011.
    For the foregoing reasons, the Department has determined to propose 
delay of the filing dates of Form T-1 reports due during calendar year 
2010 and seeks comment on this proposal.

John Lund,
Director, Office of Labor-Management Standards.
[FR Doc. E9-28780 Filed 12-2-09; 8:45 am]
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