Comment Request for Information Collection on Administrative Procedures Including Form MA 8-7, Extension Without Revisions, 73053-73054 [2012-29592]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 236 / Friday, December 7, 2012 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Cathy A. Gallagher, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152, Telephone (202) 307–7297. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: • 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 agencies 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. Overview of Information Collection 1117–0033 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Report of Mail Order Transaction. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: none; Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: Not-for-Profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Abstract: The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–237) (MCA) amended the Controlled Substances Act to require that each regulated person who engages in a transaction with a non-regulated person which involves ephedrine, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Dec 06, 2012 Jkt 229001 pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine (including drug products containing these chemicals) and uses or attempts to use the Postal Service or any private or commercial carrier shall, on a monthly basis, submit a report of each such transaction conducted during the previous month to the Attorney General. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that there are 11 total respondents at 12 responses annually for this information collection; 3 for paper form at 1 hour for each response (3 respondents × 12 annual responses × 1 hour = 36 hours total); and 8 via electronic mail at 15 minutes per form (8 respondents × 12 annual responses × 15 minutes = 24 hours total). The total annual burden is 60 hours (36 hours for paper forms and 24 hours for electronic forms). (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: It is estimated that there are 60 annual burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3W– 1407B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 3, 2012. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2012–29599 Filed 12–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Comment Request for Information Collection on Administrative Procedures Including Form MA 8–7, Extension Without Revisions Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the 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 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73053 helps 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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data consistent with 20 CFR 601, including Form MA 8–7, which expires June 30, 2013. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before February 5, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Scott Gibbons, Office of Unemployment Insurance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone number: 202–693–3008 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may access the telephone number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1–877– 889–5627 (TTY/TDD). Email: gibbons.scott@dol.gov. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting Mr. Gibbons. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration regulations, 20 CFR 601, Administrative Procedures, contains collection of information requirements at Sections 601.2 and 601.3. Section 601.2 requires states to submit copies of their unemployment compensation laws for approval by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) so that the Secretary may determine the status of state laws and plans of operation. Section 601.3 requires states to ‘‘submit all relevant state materials such as statutes, executive and administrative orders, legal opinions, rules, regulations, interpretations, court decisions, etc.’’ These materials are used by the Secretary to determine whether the state law contains provisions required by Section 3304(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Grants of funds are made to states for the administration of their employment security laws if their unemployment compensation laws and their plans of operation for public employment offices meet required conditions of Federal laws. The information transmitted by Form MA 8–7 is used by the Secretary to make findings (as specified in the above cited Federal laws) required for certification E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1 73054 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 236 / Friday, December 7, 2012 / Notices to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment to states or for certification of the state law for purposes of additional tax credit. If this information is not available, the Secretary cannot make such certifications. To facilitate transmittal of required material, the Department prescribes the use of Form MA 8–7, Transmittal for Unemployment Insurance Materials. This simple check off form is used by the states to identify material being transmitted to the National Office and allows the material to be routed to appropriate staff for prompt action. II. Review Focus 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 Instruments technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. III. Current Actions Type of Review: Extension without changes. Title: Transmittal for Unemployment Insurance Materials. Number: 1205–0222. Affected Public: State Workforce Agencies. Total Annual Burden Cost for Respondents: There is no burden cost for respondents. Hours per response Respondents Annualized responses Annualized hours Review of State Legislation ............................................................................. Review of State STC policies .......................................................................... Review of State SEA Policies ......................................................................... 53 26 10 0.25h 0.25h 0.25h 5 1 1 66.25h 6.50h 2.50h Unduplicated Totals .................................................................................. 53 ........................ 7 75.25h Signed in Washington, DC, this 1st day of November, 2012. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor. [FR Doc. 2012–29592 Filed 12–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P (Permissible electric face equipment; maintenance). Dated: December 4, 2012. George F. Triebsch, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances. [FR Doc. 2012–29585 Filed 12–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petition for Modification Application for a License To Export Radioactive Waste Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: This notice amends a petition for modification published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2012, for the Mountain Coal Company, LLC, P.O. Box 591, 5174 Highway 133, Somerset, Colorado 81434. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George F. Triebsch, 202–693–9440. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with SUMMARY: Correction This notice corrects the mandatory safety standard cited in the notice. The safety standard referenced in the May 23, 2012 Federal Register notice on page 30556 in the 2nd column, Docket Number M–2012–075–C, was listed as 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment). The correct mandatory safety standard is 30 CFR 75.503 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Dec 06, 2012 Jkt 229001 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Pursuant to 10 CFR 110.70(b) ‘‘Public Notice of Receipt of an Application,’’ please take notice that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received the following request for an export license. Copies of the request are available electronically through ADAMS and can be accessed through the Public Electronic Reading Room (PERR) link https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html at the NRC Homepage. A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene may be filed within thirty days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Any request for hearing or petition for leave to intervene shall be served by the requestor or petitioner upon the applicant, the office of the General Counsel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission, Washington, DC 20555; the Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555; and the Executive Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520. A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene may be filed with the NRC electronically in accordance with NRC’s E-Filing rule promulgated in August 2007, 72 Fed. Reg 49139 (Aug. 28, 2007). Information about filing electronically is available on the NRC’s public Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/ site-help/e-submittals.html. To ensure timely electronic filing, at least 5 (five) days prior to the filing deadline, the petitioner/requestor should contact the Office of the Secretary by email at HEARINGDOCKET@NRC.GOV, or by calling (301) 415–1677, to request a digital ID certificate and allow for the creation of an electronic docket. In addition to a request for hearing or petition for leave to intervene, written comments, in accordance with 10 CFR 110.81, should be submitted within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register to Office of the Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, Attention: Rulemaking and Adjudications. The information concerning this application for an export license follows. E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 236 (Friday, December 7, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73053-73054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29592]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Comment Request for Information Collection on Administrative 
Procedures Including Form MA 8-7, Extension Without Revisions

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a 
preclearance consultation program to provide the 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 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps 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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of 
data consistent with 20 CFR 601, including Form MA 8-7, which expires 
June 30, 2013.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addresses section below on or before February 5, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Scott Gibbons, Office of 
Unemployment Insurance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. 
Telephone number: 202-693-3008 (this is not a toll-free number). 
Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may access the telephone 
number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay 
Service at 1-877-889-5627 (TTY/TDD). Email: gibbons.scott@dol.gov. A 
copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be 
obtained by contacting Mr. Gibbons.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration 
regulations, 20 CFR 601, Administrative Procedures, contains collection 
of information requirements at Sections 601.2 and 601.3. Section 601.2 
requires states to submit copies of their unemployment compensation 
laws for approval by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) so that the 
Secretary may determine the status of state laws and plans of 
operation. Section 601.3 requires states to ``submit all relevant state 
materials such as statutes, executive and administrative orders, legal 
opinions, rules, regulations, interpretations, court decisions, etc.'' 
These materials are used by the Secretary to determine whether the 
state law contains provisions required by Section 3304(a) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Grants of funds are made to states for 
the administration of their employment security laws if their 
unemployment compensation laws and their plans of operation for public 
employment offices meet required conditions of Federal laws. The 
information transmitted by Form MA 8-7 is used by the Secretary to make 
findings (as specified in the above cited Federal laws) required for 
certification

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to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment to states or for 
certification of the state law for purposes of additional tax credit. 
If this information is not available, the Secretary cannot make such 
certifications. To facilitate transmittal of required material, the 
Department prescribes the use of Form MA 8-7, Transmittal for 
Unemployment Insurance Materials. This simple check off form is used by 
the states to identify material being transmitted to the National 
Office and allows the material to be routed to appropriate staff for 
prompt action.

II. Review Focus

    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 submissions of responses.

III. Current Actions

    Type of Review: Extension without changes.
    Title: Transmittal for Unemployment Insurance Materials.
    Number: 1205-0222.
    Affected Public: State Workforce Agencies.
    Total Annual Burden Cost for Respondents: There is no burden cost 
for respondents.

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                                                                     Hours per      Annualized      Annualized
                   Instruments                      Respondents      response        responses         hours
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Review of State Legislation.....................              53           0.25h               5          66.25h
Review of State STC policies....................              26           0.25h               1           6.50h
Review of State SEA Policies....................              10           0.25h               1           2.50h
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    Unduplicated Totals.........................              53  ..............               7          75.25h
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    Signed in Washington, DC, this 1st day of November, 2012.
Jane Oates,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.
[FR Doc. 2012-29592 Filed 12-6-12; 8:45 am]
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