Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Transit Worker Protections Under Federal Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program, 9480-9481 [2014-03499]

Download as PDF EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 9480 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 33 / Wednesday, February 19, 2014 / Notices Submit comments about this request by mail or courier 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; by Fax: 202– 395–6881 (this is not a toll-free number); or by email: OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters are encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Attn: Departmental Information Compliance Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides rules regarding rescissions of health coverage for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage. Under the statute and interim final regulations issued by the EBSA, a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage generally must not rescind coverage except in the case of fraud or an intentional misrepresentation of a material fact. Furthermore, coverage may not be cancelled unless prior notice is provided. Specifically, interim final regulations that the EBSA has promulgated provide that a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage must provide at least 30 days advance notice to an individual before coverage may be rescinded. The notice must be provided regardless of whether the rescission is of group or individual coverage; or whether, in the case of group coverage, the coverage is insured or self-insured, or the rescission applies to an entire group or only to an individual within the group. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Feb 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 1210–0141. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal, and the current approval for this collection is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2014. The DOL seeks to extend PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) more years, without any change to existing requirements. The DOL notes that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2013 (78 FR 71669). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1210– 0141. 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–EBSA. Title of Collection: Affordable Care Act Advance Notice of Rescission. OMB Control Number: 1210–0141. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 1,600. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 26 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $400. Dated: February 10, 2014. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–03541 Filed 2–18–14; 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; Transit Worker Protections Under Federal Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Office of Labor Management Standards (OLMS) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Transit Worker Protections under Federal Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program,’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use, without change, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 21, 2014. 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 free of charge from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201309-1245-002 (this link will only become active on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202– 693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. Submit comments about this request by mail or courier to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–OLMS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202– 395–6881 (this is not a toll-free number); or by email: OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters are encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 33 / Wednesday, February 19, 2014 / Notices the Chief Information Officer, Attn: Departmental Information Compliance Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). This ICR seeks to extend PRA authorization for the information collection requirements needed for the OLMS to administer Federal Transit Act section 5333(b) Urban Program worker protections. See 49 U.S.C. 5333(b). Section 5333(b) provides that the DOL must ensure that a recipient of Federal funds used to acquire, improve, or operate a transit system establishes arrangements to protect the rights of affected transit employees. Federal law requires such an arrangement to be fair and equitable, and the DOL must certify the arrangement before the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) can award certain funds to grantees. An employee protective arrangement must include provisions that may be necessary for the preservation of rights, privileges, and benefits under existing collective bargaining agreements or otherwise; the continuation of collective bargaining rights; the protection of individual employees against a worsening of their positions related to employment; assurances of employment to employees of acquired transportation systems; assurances of priority of reemployment of employees whose employment is ended or who are laid off; and paid training or retraining programs. See 49 U.S.C. 5333(b)(2). Pursuant to regulations 29 CFR part 215, upon receipt of copies of applications for Federal assistance subject to 49 U.S.C. 5333(b) from the FTA, together with a request for DOL certification of employee protective arrangements, the DOL will process those applications, which must be in final form. The FTA will provide the DOL with information necessary to enable the DOL to process employee protections for certification of the project. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Feb 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 1245–0006. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal, and the current approval for this collection is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2014. The DOL seeks to extend PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) more years, without any change to existing requirements. The DOL notes that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on November 26, 2014 (78 FR 70584). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1245– 0006. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9481 technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL–OLMS. Title of Collection: Transit Worker Protections under Federal Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program. OMB Control Number: 1245–0006. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,294. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 2,294. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 18,352 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Dated: February 11, 2014. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–03499 Filed 2–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CP–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements; Correction; OMB Number: 1250–0002 Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Labor. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, published a document in the Federal Register on February 5, 2014 seeking comments on its information collection and revised complaint form. This form, ‘‘Complaint Form CC–4, Complaint of Employment Discrimination by Federal Government Contractors or Subcontractors,’’ is OMB control number 1250–0002. Under the heading ‘‘Improved Information Technology’’ in column 3 on page 6926 the incorrect statement ‘‘The CC–4 is available on the Internet for downloading or electronic submission at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/pdf/English.pdf.’’ is corrected to read ‘‘The current OMB approved CC–4 is available on the Internet for downloading or electronic submission at https://www.dol.gov/ ofccp/regs/compliance/pdf/ English.pdf.’’ SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9480-9481]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03499]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Transit Worker Protections Under Federal
Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Office of
Labor Management Standards (OLMS) sponsored information collection
request (ICR) titled, ``Transit Worker Protections under Federal
Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program,'' to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use,
without change, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

DATES: Submit comments on or before March 21, 2014.

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 free of charge
from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201309-1245-002 (this link will only become active
on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting
Michel Smyth by telephone at 202-693-4129, TTY 202-693-8064, (these are
not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
Submit comments about this request by mail or courier to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-
OLMS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202-395-6881 (this is not a toll-free
number); or by email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters are
encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments
by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of

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the Chief Information Officer, Attn: Departmental Information
Compliance Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at
202-693-4129, TTY 202-693-8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by
email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR seeks to extend PRA authorization
for the information collection requirements needed for the OLMS to
administer Federal Transit Act section 5333(b) Urban Program worker
protections. See 49 U.S.C. 5333(b). Section 5333(b) provides that the
DOL must ensure that a recipient of Federal funds used to acquire,
improve, or operate a transit system establishes arrangements to
protect the rights of affected transit employees. Federal law requires
such an arrangement to be fair and equitable, and the DOL must certify
the arrangement before the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) can award certain funds to grantees. An
employee protective arrangement must include provisions that may be
necessary for the preservation of rights, privileges, and benefits
under existing collective bargaining agreements or otherwise; the
continuation of collective bargaining rights; the protection of
individual employees against a worsening of their positions related to
employment; assurances of employment to employees of acquired
transportation systems; assurances of priority of reemployment of
employees whose employment is ended or who are laid off; and paid
training or retraining programs. See 49 U.S.C. 5333(b)(2).
Pursuant to regulations 29 CFR part 215, upon receipt of copies of
applications for Federal assistance subject to 49 U.S.C. 5333(b) from
the FTA, together with a request for DOL certification of employee
protective arrangements, the DOL will process those applications, which
must be in final form. The FTA will provide the DOL with information
necessary to enable the DOL to process employee protections for
certification of the project.
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 1245-0006.
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3)
years without renewal, and the current approval for this collection is
scheduled to expire on March 31, 2014. The DOL seeks to extend PRA
authorization for this information collection for three (3) more years,
without any change to existing requirements. The DOL notes that
existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB
receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. For
additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related
notice published in the Federal Register on November 26, 2014 (78 FR
70584).
Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in
the ADDRESSES section within 30 days of publication of this notice in
the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate
consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1245-0006.
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-OLMS.
Title of Collection: Transit Worker Protections under Federal
Transit Act Section 5333(b) Urban Program.
OMB Control Number: 1245-0006.
Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,294.
Total Estimated Number of Responses: 2,294.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 18,352 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

Dated: February 11, 2014.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-03499 Filed 2-18-14; 8:45 am]
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