Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction, 7456-7457 [2013-02134]

Download as PDF 7456 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 22 / Friday, February 1, 2013 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Antitrust Division Office of the Secretary Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction Notice is hereby given that, on December 28, 2012, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. (‘‘IMS Global’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Indian River School District, Selbyville, DE; learning.com, Portland, OR; State of Michigan Dept. of Education, Bureau of Assessment and Accountability, Lansing, MI; State of Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison, WI; and World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment WIDA, Madison, WI, have been added as parties to this venture. Also, Wisconsin Virtual School, Tomahawk, WI; Hanyang Cyber University (HYCU), Seoul, REPUBLIC OF KOREA; Touro University Worldwide, Westlake Village, CA; and Ubion Co., Ltd., Seoul, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, have withdrawn as parties to this venture. No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and IMS Global intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership. On April 7, 2000, IMS Global filed its original notification pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on September 13, 2000 (65 FR 55283). The last notification was filed with the Department on October 9, 2012. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on November 6, 2012 (77 FR 66635). Patricia A. Brink, Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 2013–02202 Filed 1–31–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:26 Jan 31, 2013 Jkt 229001 ACTION: Notice. On January 31, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction,’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). DATES: Submit comments on or before March 4, 2013. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site, https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, on February 1, 2013, or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or sending an email to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Submit comments about this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Fax: 202–395–6881 (this is not a toll-free number), email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693– 4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). The Hexavalent Chromium standards for general industry, shipyard employment, and construction require employers to monitor employee exposure to hexavalent chromium, to provide medical surveillance, and to establish and maintain accurate records of employee exposure to hexavalent chromium and employee medical records. Employers, employees, physicians, and the Government use SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 these records to ensure that exposure to chromium does not harm employees. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless it is approved by the OMB under the PRA and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1218–0252. The current approval is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2013; however, it should be noted that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional information, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2012. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by March 4, 2013. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1218–0252. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • 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: DOL–OSHA. Title of Collection: Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction. OMB Control Number: 1218–0252. E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 22 / Friday, February 1, 2013 / Notices Affected Public: Private Sectorbusinesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 77,770. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 1,086,560. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 541,582. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $46,589,912. Dated: January 25, 2013. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–02134 Filed 1–31–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notice of Medical Necessity Criteria Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 ACTION: Notice. On January 31, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Notice of Medical Necessity Criteria under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008,’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). DATES: Submit comments on or before March 4, 2013. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site, https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, on February 1, 2013, or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or sending an email to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Submit comments about this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–EBSA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Fax: 202–395–6881 (this is not a toll-free number), email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693– VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:26 Jan 31, 2013 Jkt 229001 4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), Public Law 110– 343 Division C, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code). In 1996, Congress enacted the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996, which required parity in aggregate lifetime and annual dollar limits for mental health benefits and medical and surgical benefits. Those mental health parity provisions and the changes the MHPAEA made are codified in ERISA section 712, PHS Act section 2705, and Code section 9812. The MHPAEA and regulations 29 CFR 2590.712(d) require a covered plan administrator to disclose the criteria for medical necessity determinations with respect to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. These third-party disclosures are information collections subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless it is approved by the OMB under the PRA and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1210–0138. The current approval is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2013; however, it should be noted that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional information, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2013 (77 FR 70828). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by March 4, 2013. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1210–0138. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7457 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: DOL–EBSA. Title of Collection: Notice of Medical Necessity Criteria under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. OMB Control Number: 1210–0138. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 420,400. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 420,400. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 900. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $569,614. Dated: January 25, 2013. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–02142 Filed 1–31–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; International Training Application ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘International Training Application,’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). DATES: Submit comments on or before March 4, 2013. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 22 (Friday, February 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7456-7457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-02134]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General 
Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On January 31, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit 
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored 
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Hexavalent Chromium 
Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and 
Construction,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review 
and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

DATES: Submit comments on or before March 4, 2013.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; 
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency 
of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the 
RegInfo.gov Web site, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, on 
February 1, 2013, or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202-
693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or sending an email to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
    Submit comments about this request to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 
20503, Fax: 202-395-6881 (this is not a toll-free number), email: 
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Smyth by telephone at 202-693-
4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hexavalent Chromium standards for 
general industry, shipyard employment, and construction require 
employers to monitor employee exposure to hexavalent chromium, to 
provide medical surveillance, and to establish and maintain accurate 
records of employee exposure to hexavalent chromium and employee 
medical records. Employers, employees, physicians, and the Government 
use these records to ensure that exposure to chromium does not harm 
employees.
    This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency 
generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and 
the public is generally not required to respond to an information 
collection, unless it is approved by the OMB under the PRA and displays 
a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any 
other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to 
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that 
does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 
1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection 
under Control Number 1218-0252. The current approval is scheduled to 
expire on January 31, 2013; however, it should be noted that existing 
information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a 
month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional 
information, see the related notice published in the Federal Register 
on October 9, 2012.
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in 
the ADDRESSES section by March 4, 2013. In order to help ensure 
appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 
1218-0252. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that:
     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: DOL-OSHA.
    Title of Collection: Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General 
Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0252.

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    Affected Public: Private Sector-businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 77,770.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 1,086,560.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 541,582.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $46,589,912.

    Dated: January 25, 2013.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-02134 Filed 1-31-13; 8:45 am]
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