Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation; Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request, 13669-13670 [2011-5826]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2011 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Standard’’) contains information collection requirements that require employers to: Develop a written respirator program; conduct worker medical evaluations and provide followup medical evaluations to determine the worker’s ability to use a respirator; provide the physician or other licensed healthcare professional with information about the worker’s respirator and the conditions under which the worker will use the respirator; and administer fit tests for workers who will use negative- or positive-pressure, tight-fitting facepieces. In addition, employers must ensure that workers store emergency-use respirators in compartments clearly marked as containing emergency-use respirators. For respirators maintained for emergency use, employers must label or tag the respirator with a certificate stating the date of the inspection, the name of the individual who made the inspection, the findings of the inspection, required remedial action, and the identity of the respirator. The Standard also requires employers to ensure that cylinders used to supply breathing air to respirators have a certificate of analysis from the supplier stating that the breathing air meets the requirements for Type 1—Grade D breathing air; such certification assures employers that the purchased breathing air is safe. Compressors used to supply breathing air to respirators must have a tag containing the most recent change date and the signature of the individual authorized by the employer to perform the change. Employers must maintain this tag at the compressor. These tags provide assurance that the compressors are functioning properly. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency’s functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend its approval of the information VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:20 Mar 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 collection requirements contained in the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The Agency is requesting an increase in burden hours from 7,159,601 to 7,422,346 (a total increase of 262,745 hours). The Agency will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). OMB Number: 1218–0099. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal government; State, local, or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 618,804. Frequency of Response: Annually; monthly; on occasion. Total Responses: 23,579,085. Average Time per Response: Varies from 5 minutes (.08 hour) to mark a storage compartment or protective cover to 8 hours for large employers to gather and prepare information to develop a written plan. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,422,346. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $204,136,769. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on This Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA–2011–0027). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889– 5627). PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13669 Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 4–2010 (75 FR 55355). Signed at Washington, DC, on March 9, 2011. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2011–5668 Filed 3–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation; Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 13670 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2011 / Notices understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits (CM–929 and CM–929P). 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 May 13, 2011. ADDRESSES: Mr. Vincent Alvarez, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0372, fax (202) 693–1447, Email Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or Email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 936, 30 U.S.C. 941 and 20 CFR 725.533(e) authorizes the Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC) to pay compensation to coal miner beneficiaries. Once a miner or survivor is found eligible for benefits, the primary beneficiary is requested to report certain changes that may affect benefits. To ensure that there is a review and update of all claims paid from the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, and from Social Security cases transferred to the Department of Labor under the Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibilities Act of 2002, and to help the beneficiary comply with the need to report certain changes, the CM–929 is sent to all appropriate primary beneficiaries. The CM–929 is printed by the DCMWC computer system with information specific to each beneficiary, such as name, address, number of dependents on record, state workers’ compensation information, and amount of current benefits. The beneficiary reviews the information and certifies that the information is current, or provides updated information. The form includes a warning about potential consequences of failure to report changes. DCMWC uses Information Collection OMB 1240– 0020, Forms CM–623 and CM–623S, to monitor a representative payee’s use of funds paid on a beneficiary’s behalf. This is an annual reporting requirement and, while the information collected on OMB 1240–0028 and 1240–0020 is different, the same payees complete both forms and the same DCMWC claims examiner reviews them. Therefore, DCMWC incorporated the CM–929 into the CM–623 and CM–623S in those cases that appropriately had been sent both forms. This composite form is entitled CM–929P, and allows respondents to verify information to DCMWC once annually instead of twice, as is now required. This information collection is currently approved for use through June 30, 2011. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary Hours burden Annually ................................ Annually ................................ 55,000 7,150 55,000 7,150 4,858 7,769 ............................................... 62,150 62,150 12,627 CM–929 ................................. CM–929P ............................... 5–8 min ................................. 6–80 min ............................... Totals .............................. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Frequency of response 13 min ................................... 16:20 Mar 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: March 7, 2011. Vincent Alvarez, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, US Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2011–5826 Filed 3–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P PO 00000 Frm 00074 The Department of Labor seeks the approval for the extension of this currently-approved information collection in order to verify the accuracy of information in the beneficiary’s claims file, to identify changes in the beneficiary’s status, and to ensure that the amount of compensation being paid the beneficiary is accurate. Agency: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits. OMB Number: 1240–0028. Agency Number: CM–929 and CM– 929P. Affected Public: Individuals and notfor-profit institutions. Number of responses Time to complete VerDate Mar<15>2010 III. Current Actions Number of respondents Form Total Respondents: 62,150. Total Annual Responses: 62,150. Average Time per Response: 13 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,627. Frequency: Annually. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $439,212. 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 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. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Mississippi River Commission. 9 a.m., April 11, 2011. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 49 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13669-13670]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5826]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation; Proposed Extension
of Existing Collection; Comment Request

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 pre-clearance
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

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understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents
can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers'
Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed
collection: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits
(CM-929 and CM-929P). 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 May 13, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Mr. Vincent Alvarez, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202) 693-0372, fax (202) 693-1447, Email Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov.
Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or
Email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended, 30
U.S.C. 936, 30 U.S.C. 941 and 20 CFR 725.533(e) authorizes the Division
of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC) to pay compensation to coal
miner beneficiaries. Once a miner or survivor is found eligible for
benefits, the primary beneficiary is requested to report certain
changes that may affect benefits. To ensure that there is a review and
update of all claims paid from the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund,
and from Social Security cases transferred to the Department of Labor
under the Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibilities
Act of 2002, and to help the beneficiary comply with the need to report
certain changes, the CM-929 is sent to all appropriate primary
beneficiaries. The CM-929 is printed by the DCMWC computer system with
information specific to each beneficiary, such as name, address, number
of dependents on record, state workers' compensation information, and
amount of current benefits. The beneficiary reviews the information and
certifies that the information is current, or provides updated
information. The form includes a warning about potential consequences
of failure to report changes. DCMWC uses Information Collection OMB
1240-0020, Forms CM-623 and CM-623S, to monitor a representative
payee's use of funds paid on a beneficiary's behalf. This is an annual
reporting requirement and, while the information collected on OMB 1240-
0028 and 1240-0020 is different, the same payees complete both forms
and the same DCMWC claims examiner reviews them. Therefore, DCMWC
incorporated the CM-929 into the CM-623 and CM-623S in those cases that
appropriately had been sent both forms. This composite form is entitled
CM-929P, and allows respondents to verify information to DCMWC once
annually instead of twice, as is now required. This information
collection is currently approved for use through June 30, 2011.

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 verify the
accuracy of information in the beneficiary's claims file, to identify
changes in the beneficiary's status, and to ensure that the amount of
compensation being paid the beneficiary is accurate.
Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits.
OMB Number: 1240-0028.
Agency Number: CM-929 and CM-929P.
Affected Public: Individuals and not-for-profit institutions.

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Frequency of Number of Number of
Form Time to complete response respondents responses Hours burden
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CM-929....................... 5-8 min......... Annually....... 55,000 55,000 4,858
CM-929P...................... 6-80 min........ Annually....... 7,150 7,150 7,769
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Totals................... 13 min.......... ............... 62,150 62,150 12,627
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Total Respondents: 62,150.
Total Annual Responses: 62,150.
Average Time per Response: 13 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,627.
Frequency: Annually.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $439,212.
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: March 7, 2011.
Vincent Alvarez,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, US
Department of Labor.
[FR Doc. 2011-5826 Filed 3-11-11; 8:45 am]
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