Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination, 24503-24504 [2011-10319]

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[FR Doc. 2011–10438 Filed 4–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination Department of Homeland Security, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without Change, 1610–0001. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES6 AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, DHS, will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:48 Apr 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 1, 2011. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Written comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to DHS, Attn.: Denise Moore, denise.moore@dhs.gov, 202–254–8230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The recordkeeping provisions are designed to ensure that a current employee, former employee, or applicant for employment claiming to be aggrieved or that person’s attorney provide a signed statement that is sufficiently precise to identify the aggrieved individual and the agency and to describe generally the action(s) or practice(s) that form the basis of the complaint. The complaint must also contain a telephone number and address where the complainant or the representative can be contacted. The complaint form is used for original allegations of discrimination but also for amendments to underlying complaints of discrimination. The form also determines whether the person is willing to participate in mediation or other available types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve their complaint; Congress has enacted legislation to encourage the use of ADR in the federal sector and the form ensures that such an option is considered at this preliminary stage of the EEO complaint process. It is the policy of the Government of the United States to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected genetic information, sexual orientation, or status as a parent, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity (EEO) through a continuing affirmative program in each agency. Persons who claim to have been subjected to these types of discrimination, or to retaliation for opposing these types of discrimination or for participating in any stage of administrative or judicial proceedings relating to them, can seek a remedy under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) (race, color, religion, sex, national origin), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) (age), the Equal Pay Act (29 U.S.C. 206(d)) (sex), the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 791 et seq.) (disability), the Genetic PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24503 Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.) (genetic information), and Executive Order 11478 (as amended by Executive Orders 13087 and 13152) (sexual orientation or status as a parent). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) adjudicates discrimination complaints filed by current and former DHS employees, as well as applicants for employment to DHS. The complaint adjudication process for statutory rights is outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations found at Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1614 and EEO Management Directive 110. For complaints regarding sexual orientation or status as a parent, DHS follows the same procedures as for statutory rights, to the extent permitted by law. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, DHS. Title: DHS Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination. OMB Number: 1610–0001. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 1200. Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.5 hours (30 minutes). Total Burden Hours: 600 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $30,246.00. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 24504 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 84 / Monday, May 2, 2011 / Notices Dated: April 21, 2011. Richard Spires, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–10319 Filed 4–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: BioWatch Filter Holder Log Department of Homeland Security, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension with change, 1601–0006. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, DHS, will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 1, 2011. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Written comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to DHS, DHS Attn.: Daniel Yereb, djy1@dhs.gov, 703–647–8052. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Health Affairs/OCMO Early Detection Division will collect information from BioWatch jurisdictions. The BioWatch Program operates aerosol collector equipment in approximately 30 U.S. jurisdictions to monitor for the presence of organisms that may be related to the deliberate release of a select subset of biological threat agents. Information is collected in writing by a representative of a BioWatch jurisdiction (either an employee, or a contractor) assigned responsibility for installing and removing filters from aerosol collection devices and transportation to local laboratories for sample analysis. A standard filter log form is completed for each sample and is archived by the BioWatch jurisdiction for a period of one year. The BioWatch Program reimburses participating jurisdictions for the cost of collection and laboratory analysis activities, including the preparation of the filter log form and other documentation. The creation of a written record for each sample is required to support law enforcement activities, including criminal mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES6 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:48 Apr 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 prosecution in the case of a deliberate release of a biological agent. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, DHS. Title: BioWatch Filter Holder Log. OMB Number: 1601–0006. Frequency: Daily. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 522. Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.0167 hours (1 minute). Total Burden Hours: 3,173 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $144,770.00. Dated: April 21, 2011. Richard Spires, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–10302 Filed 4–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. USCG–2011–0183] National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, DHS. Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. ACTION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) will meet on May 19, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting will be open to the public. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NOSAC will meet Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, Bacchus room, 701 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mr. Kevin Pekarek as soon as possible. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than May 4, 2011 and must be identified by USCG–2011–0183 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: Kevin.Y.Pekarek2@uscg.mil. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 372–1926. • Mail: Commander P.W. Clark, Designated Federal Officer of NOSAC, Commandant (CG–5222), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–0001 or Mr. Kevin Pekarek, Assistant Designated Federal Officer of NOSAC, Commandant (CG–5222), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–0001. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments related to this Notice, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. A public comment period will be held during the meeting on May 19, 2011 from 2:40 p.m. to 2:55 p.m., and speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact the individual listed below to register as a speaker. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander P.W. Clark, Designated Federal Officer of NOSAC, Commandant (CG–5222), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 DATES: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2011-10319]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Individual 
Complaint of Employment Discrimination

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension without 
Change, 1610-0001.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, DHS, will submit the 
following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35).

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 1, 2011. 
This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and questions about this Information 
Collection Request should be forwarded to DHS, Attn.: Denise Moore, 
denise.moore@dhs.gov, 202-254-8230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The recordkeeping provisions are designed to 
ensure that a current employee, former employee, or applicant for 
employment claiming to be aggrieved or that person's attorney provide a 
signed statement that is sufficiently precise to identify the aggrieved 
individual and the agency and to describe generally the action(s) or 
practice(s) that form the basis of the complaint. The complaint must 
also contain a telephone number and address where the complainant or 
the representative can be contacted. The complaint form is used for 
original allegations of discrimination but also for amendments to 
underlying complaints of discrimination. The form also determines 
whether the person is willing to participate in mediation or other 
available types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve 
their complaint; Congress has enacted legislation to encourage the use 
of ADR in the federal sector and the form ensures that such an option 
is considered at this preliminary stage of the EEO complaint process.
    It is the policy of the Government of the United States to provide 
equal opportunity in employment for all persons, to prohibit 
discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, 
national origin, age, disability, protected genetic information, sexual 
orientation, or status as a parent, and to promote the full realization 
of equal employment opportunity (EEO) through a continuing affirmative 
program in each agency.
    Persons who claim to have been subjected to these types of 
discrimination, or to retaliation for opposing these types of 
discrimination or for participating in any stage of administrative or 
judicial proceedings relating to them, can seek a remedy under Title 
VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) 
(race, color, religion, sex, national origin), the Age Discrimination 
in Employment Act (ADEA) (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) (age), the Equal Pay 
Act (29 U.S.C. 206(d)) (sex), the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 791 et 
seq.) (disability), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act 
(GINA) (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.) (genetic information), and Executive 
Order 11478 (as amended by Executive Orders 13087 and 13152) (sexual 
orientation or status as a parent).
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights 
and Civil Liberties (CRCL) adjudicates discrimination complaints filed 
by current and former DHS employees, as well as applicants for 
employment to DHS. The complaint adjudication process for statutory 
rights is outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
(EEOC) regulations found at Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 
1614 and EEO Management Directive 110. For complaints regarding sexual 
orientation or status as a parent, DHS follows the same procedures as 
for statutory rights, to the extent permitted by law.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. 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;
    2. 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;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. 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.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, DHS.
    Title: DHS Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination.
    OMB Number: 1610-0001.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1200.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.5 hours (30 minutes).
    Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $30,246.00.


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    Dated: April 21, 2011.
Richard Spires,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-10319 Filed 4-29-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P
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