Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request for Information Collection; Information Collection Plan for Benefits.gov Online; Extension Without Change, 61739-61740 [2011-25606]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 5, 2011 / Notices violations include unauthorized discharges of storm and process water at three concrete ready-mix plants in Vermont, one concrete ready-mix plant in New Hampshire, and one pre-cast concrete block plant in New Hampshire. The Consent Decree requires the Defendants to, among other things, pay a $200,000 penalty and implement employee training, facilities inspections, and other practices to prevent unauthorized storm water discharges. 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. Newport Sand & Gravel Company, Inc., and Carroll Concrete Company, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:11– cv–228, D.J. Ref. 90–5–1–1–09769. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree, may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, to https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the 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 number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $13.50 (25 cents per page reproduction costs of Consent Decree and Appendices) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by email or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2011–25637 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Oct 04, 2011 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request for Information Collection; Information Collection Plan for Benefits.gov Online; Extension Without Change Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, U.S. Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for public comment. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (DOL), 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 (PRA) [44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)(A)]. The 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 the collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. DATES: Written comments must be submitted by December 5, 2011. ADDRESSES: A copy of the ICR and supporting documentation as submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) can be obtained by contacting the Department of Labor. To obtain copies, contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or e-mail to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Send comments regarding this proposed collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N– 1301, Washington, DC 20210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background The Federal Government developed a strategy to simplify the delivery of services to citizens, which included the Department of Labor (DOL) serving as the managing partner of the Benefits.gov Web site. The Benefits.gov Web site assists citizens by providing information and eligibility prescreening services for more than 1,000 Federally funded benefit and assistance programs. This Web site reduces the burden on citizens attempting to locate services available from many different government agencies by providing one- PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61739 stop access to information on obtaining those services. Respondents answer a series of questions to the extent necessary for locating relevant information on Federal benefits. Responses are used by the respondent to expedite the identification and retrieval of sought after information and resources pertaining to the benefits sponsored by the Federal government. II. Current Action Pursuant to the PRA implementing regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), this notice requests comments on the proposed information collection request discussed above in the Background section of this notice. OMB approval for this collection of information is currently scheduled to expire on January 31, 2012. The DOL will request a three-year extension of the approval from OMB for the collection of information required for locating information on the Benefits.gov Web site. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the individual listed in the ADDRESSES section above. III. Desired Focus of Comments 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 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: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Information Collection Plan for Benefits.gov Online. OMB Control Number: 1290–0003. Affected Public: Individuals or households, not for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,345,715. Frequency: On occasion. E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 61740 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 5, 2011 / Notices Total Estimated Annual Responses: 6,345,715. Estimated Average Time per Response: 5.5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 581,691 hours. Total Estimated Annual Cost Burden: $0. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. [FR Doc. 2011–25606 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] Signed at Washington, DC, this 28th day of September 2011. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. BILLING CODE 4510–23–P [FR Doc. 2011–25722 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] Dated: September 29, 2011. Linda Watts-Thomas, Agency Clearance Officer. BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–80,160] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Pension Systems Corporation, Sherman Oaks, CA; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated August 2, 2011, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers’ eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of Pension Systems Corporation, Sherman Oaks, California (Pension Systems). The negative determination was issued on July 20, 2011. The Department’s Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on August 12, 2011 (76 FR 50270). The workers are engaged in activities related to the supply of pension administration and recordkeeping services. The negative determination was based on the findings that, with respect to Section 222(a) or Section 222(b) of the Act, was not been met because the firm did not produce an article. With respect to Section 222(c) of the Act, the investigation revealed that the firm is not a Supplier or Downstream Producer to a firm with a TAA-certified worker group. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner stated that the subject firm produces software that administers and tracks 401k plans, and alleges that the worker separations at the subject firm are due to increased customer imports from India. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and the existing record, and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the petitioning workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Oct 04, 2011 Jkt 226001 [TA–W–80,014] Geneon Entertainment (USA) Including On-Site Leased Workers From Interplace, Inc., Apple One and Robert Half Legal Santa Monica, CA; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 14, 2011, applicable to workers of Geneon Entertainment (USA), including on-site leased workers from Interplace, Inc., and Apple One, Santa Monica, California. The workers are engaged in activities related to the production of DVD masters. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2011 (76 FR 40401). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that workers leased from Robert Half Legal were employed on-site at the Santa Monica, California location of Geneon Entertainment (USA). The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of Geneon Entertainment (USA) to be considered leased workers. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Geneon Entertainment (USA) who were adversely affected by increased imports following a shift in the production of DVD masters to a foreign country. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 certification to include workers leased from Robert Half Legal working on-site at the Santa Monica, California location of the subject firm. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–80,014 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc., including on-site leased workers from Interplace, Inc., Apple One and Robert Half Legal, Santa Monica, California, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after March 1, 2010 through June 14, 2013, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC, this 20th day of September 2011. Michael W. Jaffe, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2011–25720 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–80,174; TA–W–80,174A] Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Delphi Corporation, Powertrain Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Bartech Workforce Management, Auburn Hills, MI; Delphi Corporation, Powertrain Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Bartech Workforce Management, Henrietta, NY In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on August 17, 2011, applicable to workers of Delphi Corporation Powertrain Division, including on-site leased workers from Bartech Workforce Management, Auburn Hills, Michigan (TA–W–80,174) and Delphi Corporation Powertrain Division, including on-site leased workers from Bartech Workforce Management, Henrietta, New York (TA– W–80,174A). The workers are engaged in activities related to design and production of automotive electronics. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2011 (76 FR E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61739-61740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25606]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request for 
Information Collection; Information Collection Plan for Benefits.gov 
Online; Extension Without Change

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and 
Management, U.S. Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL), 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 (PRA) [44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)(A)]. The 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 the 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted by December 5, 2011.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the ICR and supporting documentation as submitted 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) can be obtained by 
contacting the Department of Labor. To obtain copies, contact Michel 
Smyth by telephone at 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or 
e-mail to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Send comments regarding this 
proposed collection of information, including suggestions for reducing 
the burden to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-1301, 
Washington, DC 20210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The Federal Government developed a strategy to simplify the 
delivery of services to citizens, which included the Department of 
Labor (DOL) serving as the managing partner of the Benefits.gov Web 
site. The Benefits.gov Web site assists citizens by providing 
information and eligibility prescreening services for more than 1,000 
Federally funded benefit and assistance programs.
    This Web site reduces the burden on citizens attempting to locate 
services available from many different government agencies by providing 
one-stop access to information on obtaining those services.
    Respondents answer a series of questions to the extent necessary 
for locating relevant information on Federal benefits. Responses are 
used by the respondent to expedite the identification and retrieval of 
sought after information and resources pertaining to the benefits 
sponsored by the Federal government.

II. Current Action

    Pursuant to the PRA implementing regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 
this notice requests comments on the proposed information collection 
request discussed above in the Background section of this notice. OMB 
approval for this collection of information is currently scheduled to 
expire on January 31, 2012. The DOL will request a three-year extension 
of the approval from OMB for the collection of information required for 
locating information on the Benefits.gov Web site. Interested parties 
are encouraged to provide comments to the individual listed in the 
ADDRESSES section above.

III. Desired Focus of Comments

    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 
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: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and 
Management.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Information Collection Plan for Benefits.gov 
Online.
    OMB Control Number: 1290-0003.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, not for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,345,715.
    Frequency: On occasion.

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    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 6,345,715.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 5.5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 581,691 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Cost Burden: $0.

    Dated: September 29, 2011.
Linda Watts-Thomas,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-25606 Filed 10-4-11; 8:45 am]
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