Notice of Meeting of the Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel, 37089-37091 [2012-15015]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 20, 2012 / Notices 2. Statutory Basis IV. Solicitation of Comments The statutory basis for the proposed rule change is Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,19 which requires the rules of an exchange to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The proposed rule change also is designed to support the principles of Section 11A(a)(1) 20 of the Act in that it seeks to assure fair competition among brokers and dealers and among exchange markets. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule meets these requirements in that it promotes transparency and uniformity across markets concerning minimum market maker quotation requirements and member obligations to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Market Access Rule and Regulation SHO. 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[FR Doc. 2012–14837 Filed 6–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2012–0036] Notice of Meeting of the Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of upcoming panel teleconference meeting and Request for Comment. ACTION: The Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel (Panel) is a discretionary Panel, established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended. The Panel provides independent advice and recommendations to us on the creation of an occupational information system for use in our disability programs and for our adjudicative needs. SUMMARY: 21 17 Jkt 226001 37089 E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 20JNN1 37090 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 20, 2012 / Notices Meeting Information Thursday, July 5, 2012. Call in number: 877–852–6575, Leader/Host: Leola S. Brooks. To be sure that your comments are considered, we must receive them no later than June 29, 2012. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Type of meeting: The teleconference meeting is open to the public. Agenda: The Panel will meet on Thursday, July 5, 2012, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (EDT). The tentative agenda for this meeting includes: Individual and organizational public comment; Panel discussion and deliberation, and an administrative business meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will post the meeting agenda on the Internet at https://www.ssa.gov/oidap/ meeting_information.html at least one week prior to the start date. You can also receive a copy electronically by email or by fax, upon request. We retain copies of all proceedings available for public inspection, by appointment at the Panel’s office. In addition to notice of this teleconference meeting, the Panel is requesting comment on its Recommendation #9 to us, as determined during deliberation at our June 4, 2012 teleconference meeting. Individuals or organizations may provide testimony during public comment period scheduled for the July 5, 2012 teleconference meeting or in writing. The Panel will hear public comment during the teleconference meeting from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (EDT). Individuals and organizational representatives must contact the Designated Federal Officer (by email to OIDAP@ssa.gov), to reserve a time slot assigned on a first come, first served basis, for a maximum of ten minutes. You must also submit your testimony in writing; no longer than five (5) pages; in Microsoft Word or other word processing formats (no PDF files accepted); by mail, fax or email to OIDAP@ssa.gov. In the event that scheduled public comment does not take the entire time allotted, the Panel may use any remaining time to deliberate or conduct other business. To be sure that we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than Friday, June 29, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by any one of three methods—Internet, fax or mail. Do not submit the same comments multiple times, or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jun 19, 2012 Jkt 226001 choose, please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA–2012–0036, so that we may associate your comments with the correct activity. Caution: You should be careful to include in your comments only information that you wish to make publicly available. We strongly urge you not to include in your comments any personal information, such as Social Security numbers or medical information. 1. Internet: We strongly recommend this method for submitting your comments. Visit the Federal eRulemaking portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. Use the Search function of the Web page to find docket number SSA–2012–0036, and then submit your comment. Once you submit your comment, the system will issue you a tracking number to confirm your submission. You will not be able to view your comment immediately as we must manually post each comment. It may take up to a week for your comment to be viewable. 2. Fax: Fax comments to (410) 597– 0825. 3. Mail: Address your comments to the Office of Program Development and Research, Office of Vocational Resources Development, Social Security Administration, 3–E–26 Robert M. Ball Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. Comments are available for public viewing on the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov or in person, during regular business hours, by appointment with the contact person identified below. The Panel is soliciting comments on Recommendation #9, as determined during deliberation at its June 4, 2012 teleconference meeting, which reads: Continued Transparency and Public Engagement The OIDAP brought transparency to SSA’s occupational information development process that will impact the lives of millions of Americans. We believe SSA must continue this transparency as it develops any occupational information that will affect decision-making in the disability programs. We offer the following advice: (1) Publicize reports from leadership of the Office of Vocational Resources Development (OVRD) on the project’s activities, including continued updates regarding the progress with this initiative and strategic goals on agency Web sites and in public forum webinars and informational sessions, advertised in the Federal Register and agency sources; PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (2) Announce all future strategic research and development plans, as well as findings from the project development and data collection efforts, to researchers for peer review; (3) Continue to promote a venue for public comment and a repository for such comment; and, (4) Engage and involve stakeholders and the scientific community in the review of research and development activities, as well as issues related to the analysis, usability, and integration of occupational data into the disability adjudication process. The Science The foundation upon which any occupational information database rests is its taxonomy of attributes to be measured and the scales that actually measure them. As with anything anyone builds, if the foundation is inadequate, the structure will fail. We reiterate the importance of developing a taxonomic content model that is strong enough to withstand legal challenge. We affirm our belief that: (1) The taxonomy must comprehensively measure the world of work and those attributes applicable to disability adjudication; (2) Internal staff trained and experienced in the scientific design and research, and also in disability adjudication application, must work together in this process; (3) The scales used to measure these attributes must be absolute, cross jobrelative, and psychometrically-sound; (4) The occupational data must link to other national occupational employment databases through the structure of the Standard Occupational Classification; (5) SSA adopts a carefully-designed sampling strategy that represents all jobs in the national economy (the Occupational Medical-Vocational study conducted by OVRD offers a good starting place); (6) The sampling frame must adequately represent all geographicallydiverse sectors of the economy, including emerging sectors, be periodically updated, and correspond to the data collection strategy; (7) Data collection modes, subject matter experts, and the training and experience of those involved in data collection is a vital step in the development of data; thus, SSA should pay special attention to this phase of the project, and particularly to the qualifications and training of field job analysts, an area that presents the greatest threat to the validity of the data; E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 20, 2012 / Notices (8) SSA should test the resulting data with users for comparability and decision-making effects; and, (9) SSA should periodically update the data to remain relevant and reflective of the world of work in the United States. Failure to fully ensure the scientific veracity of the occupational taxonomy, data collection instrument, sampling strategy, and sources of data or data collection methods, will make SSA vulnerable to legitimate litigation. The comment period is open through June 29, 2012. Contact Information: Anyone requiring further information should contact the Panel staff at: Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, 3–E–26 Robert M. Ball Building, Baltimore, MD 21235– 0001. Fax: 410–597–0825. Email to OIDAP@ssa.gov. For additional information, please visit the Panel Web site at www.ssa.gov/oidap. Leola S. Brooks, Designated Federal Officer, Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel. 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[FR Doc. 2012–15108 Filed 6–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jun 19, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2012–0053] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on March 28, 2012. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by July 20, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may send comments within 30 days to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer. You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. All comments should include the Docket number FHWA–2012–0053. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Ferroni, 202–366–9237, Office of Natural Environment, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FHWA Traffic Noise Model Version 3.0 Beta-Tester Information. Background: Prior to the release of the Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Model (FHWA TNM), the FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA–RD–77–108), or ‘‘108 model,’’ was in use for over 20 years. Although an effective model for its time, the ‘‘108 model’’ was comprised of acoustic SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37091 algorithms, computer architecture, and source code that dated to the 1970s. Since that time, significant advancements have been made in the methodology and technology for noise prediction, barrier analysis and design, and computer software design and coding. Given the fact that over $500 million were spent on barrier design and construction between 1970 and 1990, the FHWA identified the need to design, develop, test, and document a state-of-the-art highway traffic noise prediction model that utilized these advancements. This need for a new traffic noise prediction model resulted in the FHWA TNM. In March 1998, the FHWA released the FHWA TNM Version 1.0. It was developed as a means for aiding compliance with policies and procedures under FHWA regulations. Since its release in March 1998, Version 1.0a was released in March 1999, Version 1.0b in August 1999, Version 1.1 in September 2000, Version 2.0 in June 2002, Version 2.1 in March 2003 and the current version, Version 2.5 was released in April 2004. The FHWA is currently developing the TNM version 3.0, with anticipated beta-testing of this version towards the end of 2012. Version 3.0 is an entirely new, state-of-the-art computer program used for predicting noise impacts in the vicinity of highways. It uses advances in personal computer hardware and software to improve upon the accuracy and ease of modeling highway noise, including the design of effective, costefficient highway noise barriers. This information request is to gather information from the beta-testers on their computer configurations, their experiences using the FHWA TNM and the availability of TNM files. Respondents: Approximately 25 entities. Frequency: Once. Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 6.25 hours. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2012-0036]


Notice of Meeting of the Occupational Information Development 
Advisory Panel

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of upcoming panel teleconference meeting and Request for 
Comment.

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SUMMARY: The Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel 
(Panel) is a discretionary Panel, established under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended. The Panel provides 
independent advice and recommendations to us on the creation of an 
occupational information system for use in our disability programs and 
for our adjudicative needs.

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Meeting Information

DATES: Thursday, July 5, 2012. Call in number: 877-852-6575, Leader/
Host: Leola S. Brooks.
    To be sure that your comments are considered, we must receive them 
no later than June 29, 2012.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Type of meeting: The teleconference meeting is open to the public.
    Agenda: The Panel will meet on Thursday, July 5, 2012, from 2 p.m. 
until 4 p.m. (EDT).
    The tentative agenda for this meeting includes: Individual and 
organizational public comment; Panel discussion and deliberation, and 
an administrative business meeting.
    The Designated Federal Officer will post the meeting agenda on the 
Internet at https://www.ssa.gov/oidap/meeting_information.html at least 
one week prior to the start date. You can also receive a copy 
electronically by email or by fax, upon request. We retain copies of 
all proceedings available for public inspection, by appointment at the 
Panel's office.
    In addition to notice of this teleconference meeting, the Panel is 
requesting comment on its Recommendation 9 to us, as 
determined during deliberation at our June 4, 2012 teleconference 
meeting. Individuals or organizations may provide testimony during 
public comment period scheduled for the July 5, 2012 teleconference 
meeting or in writing.
    The Panel will hear public comment during the teleconference 
meeting from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (EDT). Individuals and 
organizational representatives must contact the Designated Federal 
Officer (by email to OIDAP@ssa.gov), to reserve a time slot assigned on 
a first come, first served basis, for a maximum of ten minutes. You 
must also submit your testimony in writing; no longer than five (5) 
pages; in Microsoft Word or other word processing formats (no PDF files 
accepted); by mail, fax or email to OIDAP@ssa.gov.
    In the event that scheduled public comment does not take the entire 
time allotted, the Panel may use any remaining time to deliberate or 
conduct other business.
    To be sure that we consider your comments, we must receive them no 
later than Friday, June 29, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by any one of three 
methods--Internet, fax or mail. Do not submit the same comments 
multiple times, or by more than one method. Regardless of which method 
you choose, please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA-
2012-0036, so that we may associate your comments with the correct 
activity.
    Caution: You should be careful to include in your comments only 
information that you wish to make publicly available. We strongly urge 
you not to include in your comments any personal information, such as 
Social Security numbers or medical information.
    1. Internet: We strongly recommend this method for submitting your 
comments. Visit the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Use the Search function of the Web page to find 
docket number SSA-2012-0036, and then submit your comment. Once you 
submit your comment, the system will issue you a tracking number to 
confirm your submission. You will not be able to view your comment 
immediately as we must manually post each comment. It may take up to a 
week for your comment to be viewable.
    2. Fax: Fax comments to (410) 597-0825.
    3. Mail: Address your comments to the Office of Program Development 
and Research, Office of Vocational Resources Development, Social 
Security Administration, 3-E-26 Robert M. Ball Building, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401.
    Comments are available for public viewing on the Federal 
eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov or in person, during 
regular business hours, by appointment with the contact person 
identified below.
    The Panel is soliciting comments on Recommendation 9, as 
determined during deliberation at its June 4, 2012 teleconference 
meeting, which reads:

Continued Transparency and Public Engagement

    The OIDAP brought transparency to SSA's occupational information 
development process that will impact the lives of millions of 
Americans. We believe SSA must continue this transparency as it 
develops any occupational information that will affect decision-making 
in the disability programs. We offer the following advice:
    (1) Publicize reports from leadership of the Office of Vocational 
Resources Development (OVRD) on the project's activities, including 
continued updates regarding the progress with this initiative and 
strategic goals on agency Web sites and in public forum webinars and 
informational sessions, advertised in the Federal Register and agency 
sources;
    (2) Announce all future strategic research and development plans, 
as well as findings from the project development and data collection 
efforts, to researchers for peer review;
    (3) Continue to promote a venue for public comment and a repository 
for such comment; and,
    (4) Engage and involve stakeholders and the scientific community in 
the review of research and development activities, as well as issues 
related to the analysis, usability, and integration of occupational 
data into the disability adjudication process.

The Science

    The foundation upon which any occupational information database 
rests is its taxonomy of attributes to be measured and the scales that 
actually measure them. As with anything anyone builds, if the 
foundation is inadequate, the structure will fail. We reiterate the 
importance of developing a taxonomic content model that is strong 
enough to withstand legal challenge. We affirm our belief that:
    (1) The taxonomy must comprehensively measure the world of work and 
those attributes applicable to disability adjudication;
    (2) Internal staff trained and experienced in the scientific design 
and research, and also in disability adjudication application, must 
work together in this process;
    (3) The scales used to measure these attributes must be absolute, 
cross job-relative, and psychometrically-sound;
    (4) The occupational data must link to other national occupational 
employment databases through the structure of the Standard Occupational 
Classification;
    (5) SSA adopts a carefully-designed sampling strategy that 
represents all jobs in the national economy (the Occupational Medical-
Vocational study conducted by OVRD offers a good starting place);
    (6) The sampling frame must adequately represent all 
geographically-diverse sectors of the economy, including emerging 
sectors, be periodically updated, and correspond to the data collection 
strategy;
    (7) Data collection modes, subject matter experts, and the training 
and experience of those involved in data collection is a vital step in 
the development of data; thus, SSA should pay special attention to this 
phase of the project, and particularly to the qualifications and 
training of field job analysts, an area that presents the greatest 
threat to the validity of the data;

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    (8) SSA should test the resulting data with users for comparability 
and decision-making effects; and,
    (9) SSA should periodically update the data to remain relevant and 
reflective of the world of work in the United States.
    Failure to fully ensure the scientific veracity of the occupational 
taxonomy, data collection instrument, sampling strategy, and sources of 
data or data collection methods, will make SSA vulnerable to legitimate 
litigation.
    The comment period is open through June 29, 2012.
    Contact Information: Anyone requiring further information should 
contact the Panel staff at: Occupational Information Development 
Advisory Panel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, 3-E-26 Robert M. Ball Building, Baltimore, MD 21235-0001. 
Fax: 410-597-0825. Email to OIDAP@ssa.gov. For additional information, 
please visit the Panel Web site at www.ssa.gov/oidap.

Leola S. Brooks,
Designated Federal Officer, Occupational Information Development 
Advisory Panel.
[FR Doc. 2012-15015 Filed 6-19-12; 8:45 am]
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