Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation; Proposed Renewal of Existing Collection; Comment Request, 67481-67482 [2011-28233]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 211 / Tuesday, November 1, 2011 / Notices srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES T, ‘‘the Standard’’). The notice was part of a preclearance consultation program intended to provide those interested parties the opportunity to comment on OSHA’s request for an extension by OMB of a previous approval of the information collection requirements in the Standard. The Agency received nine comments in response to its notice. However, as a result of the Standards Improvement Project—Phase III (SIP–III) final rule published on June 8, 2011 (76 FR 33590), the provision that required employers to ‘‘transfer records’’ to NIOSH when they ceased to do business (formerly 29 CFR 1910.440(b)(5)) was revoked. In accordance with the PRA– 95, prior to issuance of the final rule, on May 27, 2011, OSHA submitted a revised Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB requesting approval to remove this requirement and the associated burden hours and costs. On August 11, 2011, OMB issued a Notice of Action (NOA) indicating approval of the request. In addition, the NOA instructed the Department of Labor to publish a second notice in the Federal Register to solicit comments on its proposal to extend OMB’s approval of the information collection requirements. In response, this notice fulfills the NOA instructions. The Agency will respond to any comments submitted in response to this notice and submit the final ICR to OMB. The Standard applies to diving and related support operations conducted by employers involved in general industry, construction, ship repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, and longshoring, and specifies equipment and procedures that prevent injury and death among workers exposed to hazards associated with diving and diving support operations. The Standard contains a number of paperwork requirements. Following is a list of provisions containing these requirements. Section 1910.401(b), Sections 1910.410(a)(3) and (a)(4), Section 1910.420(a), Section 1910.421(b), Section 1910.421(f), Section 1910.421(h), Section 1910.422(e), Sections 1910.423(b)(1)(ii) through (b)(2), Section 1910.423(d), Section 1910.423(e), Sections 1910.430(a), (b)(4), (c)(1)(iii), (c)(3)(i), (f)(3)(ii), and (g)(2), and Sections 1910.440(a)(2) and (b). 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 to protect workers, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:04 Oct 31, 2011 Jkt 226001 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 it retain OMB approval of its current burden hour estimate of 205,096 hours. The Agency will summarize any 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: Commercial Diving Operations (29 CFR part 1910, subpart T). OMB Number: 1218–0069. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 3,000. Frequency: On occasion; Annually. Total Responses: 4,002,965. Average Time per Response: Varies from 3 minutes (.05 hour) to replace the safe practices manual to 1 hour to develop a new manual. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 205,096. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $0. 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 this Information Collection Request (ICR) (Docket No. OSHA–2011–0008). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or a fax 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 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67481 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). 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 dates 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, Ph.D., 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 October 27, 2011. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2011–28267 Filed 10–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation; Proposed Renewal of Existing Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 67482 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 211 / Tuesday, November 1, 2011 / Notices srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Benefits (LS–208). 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 January 3, 2012. 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) 693–2447, Email Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or Email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). The Act provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States or in an adjoining area customarily used by an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel. In addition, several acts extend the Longshore Act’s coverage to certain other employees. Under Section 914(g) of the Longshore Act, the employer or its insurance carrier must file a report of the compensation paid to a claimant at the time final payment is made. The Act requires that the form must be filed within sixteen days of the final payment of compensation with the District Director in the compensation district in which the injury occurred. The form requests information regarding the beginning and ending dates of compensation payments, compensation rates, reason payments were terminated VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:04 Oct 31, 2011 Jkt 226001 and types and amount of compensation payments. Filing of the report is mandatory, and failure to do so is subject to a civil penalty. This information collection is currently approved for use through January 31, 2012. Dated: October 26, 2011. Vincent Alvarez, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2011–28233 Filed 10–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CF–P 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 extension of approval of this information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to meet the statutory requirements to provide compensation or death benefits under the Act to workers covered by the Act. Agency: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Benefits. OMB Number: 1240–0041. Agency Number: LS–208. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Total Respondents: 600. Total Annual Responses: 21,000. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,250. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $16,590. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (11–108)] NASA Advisory Council; Charter Renewal National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). AGENCY: Notice of renewal and amendment of the charter of the NASA Advisory Council. ACTION: Pursuant to sections 14(b)(1) and 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), and after consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, the NASA Administrator has determined that renewal and amendment of the charter of the NASA Advisory Council is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on NASA by law. The renewed charter is for a two-year period ending October 25, 2013. It is identical to the previous charter in all respects except it removes references that are no longer applicable, and updates the listing of committees to reflect the recent merger of the Exploration Committee and Space Operations Committee to become the Human Exploration and Operations Committee. SUMMARY: Ms. Marla King, NASA Advisory Council Administrative Officer, Advisory Committee Management Division, Office of International and Interagency Relations, (202) 358–1148, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546– 0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: October 26, 2011. P. Diane Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–28275 Filed 10–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 211 (Tuesday, November 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67481-67482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28233]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs


Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation; Proposed 
Renewal of Existing Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce

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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 properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Workers' 
Compensation Programs (OWCP) is soliciting comments concerning the 
proposed collection: Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of 
Compensation Benefits (LS-208). 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 January 3, 2012.

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) 693-2447, Email Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov. 
Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or 
Email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the 
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). The Act 
provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the 
navigable waters of the United States or in an adjoining area 
customarily used by an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or 
building a vessel. In addition, several acts extend the Longshore Act's 
coverage to certain other employees.
    Under Section 914(g) of the Longshore Act, the employer or its 
insurance carrier must file a report of the compensation paid to a 
claimant at the time final payment is made. The Act requires that the 
form must be filed within sixteen days of the final payment of 
compensation with the District Director in the compensation district in 
which the injury occurred. The form requests information regarding the 
beginning and ending dates of compensation payments, compensation 
rates, reason payments were terminated and types and amount of 
compensation payments. Filing of the report is mandatory, and failure 
to do so is subject to a civil penalty. This information collection is 
currently approved for use through January 31, 2012.

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 extension of approval of this 
information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to meet 
the statutory requirements to provide compensation or death benefits 
under the Act to workers covered by the Act.
    Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Title: Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation 
Benefits.
    OMB Number: 1240-0041.
    Agency Number: LS-208.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Total Respondents: 600.
    Total Annual Responses: 21,000.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,250.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $16,590.
    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: October 26, 2011.
Vincent Alvarez,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, 
U.S. Department of Labor.
[FR Doc. 2011-28233 Filed 10-31-11; 8:45 am]
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