Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain Simplified Employee Pensions, 69530-69531 [2014-27567]

Download as PDF 69530 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 225 / Friday, November 21, 2014 / Notices Dated: November 17, 2014. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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. [FR Doc. 2014–27566 Filed 11–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FK–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain Simplified Employee Pensions ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain Simplified Employee Pensions,’’ 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. Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before December 22, 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=201411-1210-001 (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–EBSA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202– 395–5806 (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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Nov 20, 2014 Jkt 235001 This ICR seeks to extend PRA authority for the Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain Simplified Employee Pensions information collection. The alternative disclosure arrangement established through regulations 29 CFR 2520.104– 49 relieves a sponsor of a non-model Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) of most Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Title I reporting and disclosure requirements. In addition, disclosure requirements set forth in the regulation ensure an administrator of a non-model SEP provides participants with specific written information concerning the SEP. This information collection requirement generally requires timely written disclosure to employees eligible to participate in a non-model SEP, including specific information concerning: Participation requirements; allocation formulas for employer contributions; designated contact persons for further information; and, for employer recommended Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), specific IRA terms—such as rates of return and any restrictions on withdrawals. Moreover, general information is required that provides a clear explanation of the operation of the nonmodel SEP; participation requirements, and any withdrawal restrictions; and the tax treatment of the SEP-related IRA. Furthermore, statements must be provided to inform participants of: Any other IRAs under the non-model SEP other than that to which employer contributions are made; any options regarding rollovers and contributions to other IRAs; descriptions of U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service disclosure requirements to participants and information regarding social security integration (if applicable); and timely notification of any amendments to the terms of the non-model SEP. ERISA section 110 authorizes this information collection. See 29 U.S.C. 1030. 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 1210–0034. 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 December 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 May 21, 2014 (79 FR 29208). 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 thirty (30) days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1210–0034. 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: Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain Simplified Employee Pensions. OMB Control Number: 1210–0034. E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 225 / Friday, November 21, 2014 / Notices Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,000. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 68,000. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 21,000 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $25,000. Dated: November 17, 2014. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–27567 Filed 11–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P 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: 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). DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Respiratory Protection Standard ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Respiratory Protection Standard,’’ 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. Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives on or before December 22, 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=201405–1218–002 (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–OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202– 395–5806 (this is not a toll-free number); or by email: OIRA_ mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Nov 20, 2014 This ICR seeks to extend PRA authority for the Respiratory Protection Standard information collection requirements codified in regulations 29 CFR 1910.134 that assist an employer in protecting the health of workers exposed to airborne contaminants, physical hazards, and biological agents. The Standard contains requirements for program administration; a written respiratorprotection program with worksitespecific procedures; respirator selection; worker training; fit testing; medical evaluation; respirator use; respirator cleaning, maintenance, and repair; and other provisions. Occupational Safety and Health Act sections 2, 6, and 8 authorize this information collection. See 29 U.S.C. 651, 655, and 657. 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 1218–0099. 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 January 31, 2015. 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69531 additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2014 (79 FR 39412). 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 thirty (30) days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1218–0099. 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: Respiratory Protection Standard. OMB Control Number: 1218–0099. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 610,213. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 21,438,996. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 6,642,537 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $188,844,691. Dated: November 17, 2014. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–27544 Filed 11–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO): Meeting Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 225 (Friday, November 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69530-69531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27567]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain
Simplified Employee Pensions

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employee
Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information
collection request (ICR) titled, ``Alternative Method of Compliance for
Certain Simplified Employee Pensions,'' 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. Public comments on the ICR are invited.

DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency
receives on or before December 22, 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=201411-1210-001 (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-
EBSA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202-395-5806 (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: 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 authority for
the Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain Simplified Employee
Pensions information collection. The alternative disclosure arrangement
established through regulations 29 CFR 2520.104-49 relieves a sponsor
of a non-model Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) of most Employee
Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Title I reporting and disclosure
requirements. In addition, disclosure requirements set forth in the
regulation ensure an administrator of a non-model SEP provides
participants with specific written information concerning the SEP. This
information collection requirement generally requires timely written
disclosure to employees eligible to participate in a non-model SEP,
including specific information concerning: Participation requirements;
allocation formulas for employer contributions; designated contact
persons for further information; and, for employer recommended
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), specific IRA terms--such as
rates of return and any restrictions on withdrawals. Moreover, general
information is required that provides a clear explanation of the
operation of the non-model SEP; participation requirements, and any
withdrawal restrictions; and the tax treatment of the SEP-related IRA.
Furthermore, statements must be provided to inform participants of: Any
other IRAs under the non-model SEP other than that to which employer
contributions are made; any options regarding rollovers and
contributions to other IRAs; descriptions of U.S. Department of the
Treasury, Internal Revenue Service disclosure requirements to
participants and information regarding social security integration (if
applicable); and timely notification of any amendments to the terms of
the non-model SEP. ERISA section 110 authorizes this information
collection. See 29 U.S.C. 1030.
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 1210-0034.
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 December 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 May 21, 2014 (79 FR 29208).
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 thirty (30) days of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate
consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1210-0034.
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: Alternative Method of Compliance for Certain
Simplified Employee Pensions.
OMB Control Number: 1210-0034.

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Affected Public: Private Sector--Businesses or other for-profits.
Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,000.
Total Estimated Number of Responses: 68,000.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 21,000 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $25,000.

Dated: November 17, 2014.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-27567 Filed 11-20-14; 8:45 am]
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