Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements-Housing Occupancy Certificates Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, 13331-13332 [2014-04975]
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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.
Employee Benefits Security
Administration
170th Meeting of the Advisory Council
on Employee Welfare and Pension
Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting
[FR Doc. 2014–05033 Filed 3–7–14; 8:45 am]
Pursuant to the authority contained in
Section 512 of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29
U.S.C. 1142, the 170th open meeting of
the Advisory Council on Employee
Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans (also
known as the ERISA Advisory Council)
will be held on March 26, 2014.
The meeting will take place in Room
S–2508, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20210. The purpose of the open
meeting, which will run from 1:30 p.m.
to approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time, is to welcome the new
members, introduce the Council Chair
and Vice Chair, receive an update from
the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the
Employee Benefits Security
Administration, and determine the
topics to be addressed by the Council in
2014.
Organizations or members of the
public wishing to submit a written
statement may do so by submitting 30
copies on or before March 18, 2014 to
Larry Good, Executive Secretary, ERISA
Advisory Council, U.S. Department of
Labor, Suite N–5623, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210.
Statements also may be submitted as
email attachments in text or pdf format
transmitted to good.larry@dol.gov. It is
requested that statements not be
included in the body of the email.
Relevant statements received on or
before March 18, 2014 will be included
in the record of the meeting. No
deletions, modifications, or redactions
will be made to the statements received,
as they are public records.
Individuals or representatives of
organizations wishing to address the
Advisory Council should forward their
requests to the Executive Secretary or
telephone (202) 693–8668. Oral
presentations will be limited to ten
minutes, time permitting, but an
extended statement may be submitted
for the record. Individuals with
disabilities who need special
accommodations, or others who need
special accommodations, should contact
the Executive Secretary by March 18.
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Phyllis C. Borzi,
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Wage and Hour Division
RIN 1235–0006
Proposed Extension of the Approval of
Information Collection Requirements—
Housing Occupancy Certificates Under
the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural
Worker Protection Act
Wage and Hour Division,
Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
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. 3056(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 Wage
and Hour Division is soliciting
comments concerning its proposal to
extend Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval of the
Information Collection: Housing
Occupancy Certificate—Migrant and
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection
Act. A copy of the proposed information
request can be obtained by contacting
the office listed below in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before
May 9, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by Control Number 1235–
0006, by either one of the following
methods: Email: WHDPRAComments@
dol.gov; Mail, Hand Delivery, Courier:
Division of Regulations, Legislation, and
Interpretation, Wage and Hour, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room S–3502, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20210. Instructions: Please submit
SUMMARY:
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one copy of your comments by only one
method. All submissions received must
include the agency name and Control
Number identified above for this
information collection. Because we
continue to experience delays in
receiving mail in the Washington, DC
area, commenters are strongly
encouraged to transmit their comments
electronically via email or to submit
them by mail early. Comments,
including any personal information
provided, become a matter of public
record. They will also be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB
approval of the information collection
request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Ziegler, Director, Division of
Regulations, Legislation, and
Interpretation, Wage and Hour, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room S–3502, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–0406
(this is not a toll-free number). Copies
of this notice may be obtained in
alternative formats (Large Print, Braille,
Audio Tape, or Disc), upon request, by
calling (202) 693–0023 (not a toll-free
number). TTY/TTD callers may dial tollfree (877) 889–5627 to obtain
information or request materials in
alternative formats.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
of the Department of Labor (DOL)
administers the Migrant and Seasonal
Agricultural Worker Protection Act
(MSPA), 29 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The
MSPA protects migrant and seasonal
agricultural workers by establishing
employment standards related to wages,
housing, transportation, disclosures,
and recordkeeping. The MSPA also
requires farm labor contractors and farm
labor contractor employees to register
with the U.S. Department of Labor and
to obtain special authorization before
housing, transporting, or driving
covered workers. The MSPA requires
that any person owning or controlling
any facility or real property to be used
for housing migrant agricultural workers
shall not permit such housing to be
occupied by any worker unless copy of
a certificate of occupancy from the state,
local or federal agency that conducted
the housing safety and health inspection
is posted at the site of the facility or real
property. The certificate attests that the
facility or real property meets applicable
safety and health standards. Form WH–
520 is an information gathering form
and the certificate of occupancy that the
Wage and Hour Division issues when it
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is the federal agency conducting the
safety and health inspection.
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;
• 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 DOL seeks an approval for the
extension of this information collection
that requires any person owning or
controlling any facility or real property
to be occupied by migrant agricultural
workers to obtain a certificate of
occupancy.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Wage and Hour Division.
Title: Housing Occupancy
Certificate—Migrant and Seasonal
Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
OMB Number: 1235–0006
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, Farms.
Total Respondents: 100
Total Annual Responses: 100
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7
Estimated Time per Response: 3–4
minutes
Frequency: Annual.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0
Total Burden Costs (operation/
maintenance): $0
Dated: March 4, 2014.
Mary Ziegler,
Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation,
and Interpretation.
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AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS:
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9:00 a.m., April 7, 2014.
On board MISSISSIPPI V at
Riverfront Park, Tiptonville, Tennessee
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1)
Summary report by President of the
Commission on national and regional
issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and Commission programs
and projects on the Mississippi River
and its tributaries; (2) District
Commander’s overview of current
project issues within the Memphis
District; and (3) Presentations by local
organizations and members of the
public giving views or comments on any
issue affecting the programs or projects
of the Commission and the Corps of
Engineers.
TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., April 8, 2014.
PLACE: On board MISSISSIPPI V at
Helena Harbor Boat Ramp, Helena,
Arkansas.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1)
Summary report by President of the
Commission on national and regional
issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and Commission programs
and projects on the Mississippi River
and its tributaries; (2) District
Commander’s overview of current
project issues within the Memphis
District; and (3) Presentations by local
organizations and members of the
public giving views or comments on any
issue affecting the programs or projects
of the Commission and the Corps of
Engineers.
TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., April 9, 2014.
PLACE: On board MISSISSIPPI V at City
Front, Greenville, Mississippi.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1)
Summary report by President of the
Commission on national and regional
issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and Commission programs
and projects on the Mississippi River
and its tributaries; (2) District
Commander’s overview of current
project issues within the Vicksburg
District; and (3) Presentations by local
organizations and members of the
public giving views or comments on any
issue affecting the programs or projects
of the Commission and the Corps of
Engineers.
TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., April 11,
2014.
PLACE: On board MISSISSIPPI V at
Thalia Street Wharf, Port of New
Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1)
Summary report by President of the
TIME AND DATE:
PLACE:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Wage and Hour Division
RIN 1235-0006
Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection
Requirements--Housing Occupancy Certificates Under the Migrant and
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
AGENCY: Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce 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. 3056(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 Wage and Hour Division is soliciting comments concerning
its proposal to extend Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval
of the Information Collection: Housing Occupancy Certificate--Migrant
and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. A copy of the proposed
information request can be obtained by contacting the office listed
below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before May 9, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Control Number 1235-
0006, by either one of the following methods: Email:
WHDPRAComments@dol.gov; Mail, Hand Delivery, Courier: Division of
Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation, Wage and Hour, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room S-3502, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210. Instructions: Please submit
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one copy of your comments by only one method. All submissions received
must include the agency name and Control Number identified above for
this information collection. Because we continue to experience delays
in receiving mail in the Washington, DC area, commenters are strongly
encouraged to transmit their comments electronically via email or to
submit them by mail early. Comments, including any personal information
provided, become a matter of public record. They will also be
summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the
information collection request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Ziegler, Director, Division of
Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation, Wage and Hour, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room S-3502, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-0406 (this is not a toll-
free number). Copies of this notice may be obtained in alternative
formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio Tape, or Disc), upon request, by
calling (202) 693-0023 (not a toll-free number). TTY/TTD callers may
dial toll-free (877) 889-5627 to obtain information or request
materials in alternative formats.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor (DOL)
administers the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
(MSPA), 29 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The MSPA protects migrant and seasonal
agricultural workers by establishing employment standards related to
wages, housing, transportation, disclosures, and recordkeeping. The
MSPA also requires farm labor contractors and farm labor contractor
employees to register with the U.S. Department of Labor and to obtain
special authorization before housing, transporting, or driving covered
workers. The MSPA requires that any person owning or controlling any
facility or real property to be used for housing migrant agricultural
workers shall not permit such housing to be occupied by any worker
unless copy of a certificate of occupancy from the state, local or
federal agency that conducted the housing safety and health inspection
is posted at the site of the facility or real property. The certificate
attests that the facility or real property meets applicable safety and
health standards. Form WH-520 is an information gathering form and the
certificate of occupancy that the Wage and Hour Division issues when it
is the federal agency conducting the safety and health inspection.
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;
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 DOL seeks an approval for the extension of this information
collection that requires any person owning or controlling any facility
or real property to be occupied by migrant agricultural workers to
obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Wage and Hour Division.
Title: Housing Occupancy Certificate--Migrant and Seasonal
Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
OMB Number: 1235-0006
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit
institutions, Farms.
Total Respondents: 100
Total Annual Responses: 100
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7
Estimated Time per Response: 3-4 minutes
Frequency: Annual.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0
Total Burden Costs (operation/maintenance): $0
Dated: March 4, 2014.
Mary Ziegler,
Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation.
[FR Doc. 2014-04975 Filed 3-7-14; 8:45 am]
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