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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 174 / Wednesday, September 9, 2015 / Notices 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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. RI 20–7 is used by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to collect information from persons applying to be fiduciaries for annuitants or survivor annuitants who appear to be incapable of handling their own funds or for minor children. RI 30– 3 collects medical information regarding the annuitant’s competency for OPM’s use in evaluating the annuitant’s condition. Analysis Agency: Retirement Operations, Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. Title: Representative Payee Application. OMB Number: 3206–0140. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 12,480 (RI 20–7); 250 (RI 30–3). Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes (RI 20–7); 60 minutes (RI 30–3). Total Burden Hours: 6,490. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Beth F. Cobert, Acting Director. [FR Doc. 2015–22710 Filed 9–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for Review: 3206–0172, Application for Death Benefits Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (SF 3104); and Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits When Deceased Was an Employee at the Time of Death (SF 3104B) U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments. Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a revised information SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:19 Sep 08, 2015 Jkt 235001 collection request (ICR) 3206–0172, Application for Death Benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System and Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits When Deceased Was an Employee at the Time of Death. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2014 at Volume 79 FR 72711 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 9, 2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of Personnel Management or sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of Personnel Management or sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54329 electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. SF 3104, Application for Death Benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System, is needed to collect information so that OPM can pay death benefits to the survivor of Federal employees and annuitants. SF 3104B, Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits When Deceased Was an Employee at the Time of Death, is needed for deaths in service so that survivors can make the needed elections regarding health benefits, military service and payment of the death benefit. Analysis Agency: Retirement Operations, Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. Title: Application for Death Benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System and Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits When Deceased Was an Employee at the Time of Death. OMB: 3206–0172. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: SF 3104 = 12,734 and SF 3104B = 4,017. Estimated Time per Respondent: 60 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 16,751. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Beth F. Cobert, Acting Director. [FR Doc. 2015–22704 Filed 9–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Notice of Computer Matching Program (Railroad Retirement Board and Commercial Employment Verification Providers) AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Notice of creating a new computer-matching program with commercial employment verification providers. ACTION: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the RRB is issuing public notice of its intent to create a new computer-matching program with commercial employment verification providers. The purpose of this notice is to advise individuals SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09SEN1.SGM 09SEN1 54330 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 174 / Wednesday, September 9, 2015 / Notices applying for or receiving benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act and/or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to use information obtained from these providers to verify eligibility for benefits. This matching program becomes effective as proposed without further notice on October 19, 2015. We will file a report of this computer-matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this publication by writing to Ms. Martha P. Rico, Secretary to the Board, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Timothy Grant, Chief Privacy Officer, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611– 2092, telephone 312–751–4869 or email at tim.grant@rrb.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES A. General The Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a) as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, (Pub. L. 100–503), requires a Federal agency participating in a computer matching program to publish a notice in the Federal Register for all matching programs. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records contained in a Privacy Act System of Records are matched with other Federal or non-Federal agency records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity Boards (DIB) of the participating Federal agencies; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:19 Sep 08, 2015 Jkt 235001 denying a person’s benefits or payments. B. RRB Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken appropriate action to ensure that this computer matching program complies with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Notice of Computer Matching Program: RRB and Commercial Employment Verification Providers A. Name of Participating Agencies Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and Commercial Employment Verification Providers. B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of the RRB conducting matches with commercial employment verification providers is to ensure beneficiaries applying for and/or receiving benefits are entitled to them. We will conduct two types of matches. The first match will be daily online queries submitted when individuals apply for benefits under either the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA). The second match will be batch processing (frequency to be determined) of those individuals who have applied for, or are receiving RRA or RUIA benefits. C. Authority for Conducting the Match The Railroad Retirement Board is authorized by the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) of 1974, 45 U.S.C. 231(f), et. seq. and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), 45 U.S.C. 362, et. seq. to administer these benefit programs by paying benefits only to qualified beneficiaries. D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered The RRB will provide a list of beneficiary social security numbers to the commercial employment verification provider to conduct the match. If there is a match, the commercial employment verification provider will notify the RRB with earnings and employment related information, specifically: Matched employees name, employer information (name, address, and identification number), and employer reported earnings. The applicable RRB Privacy Act Systems of Records and their Federal Register citation used in the matching program are: 1. RRB–21, Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Insurance Benefit Systems; 80 FR 28016 (May 15, 2015), and PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2. RRB–22, Railroad Retirement, Survivor, Pensioner Benefit System; 80 FR 28018 (May 15, 2015). E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program This matching program will become effective October 19, 2015. or 40 days after approval of the agreement, by the RRB DIB, is sent to Congress and the OMB, whichever date is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months after the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months, if the conditions specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met. Dated: September 3, 2015. By authority of the Board. Martha P. Rico, Secretary to the Board. [FR Doc. 2015–22640 Filed 9–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7905–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–75813; SR–NYSEArca– 2015–02] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change, As Modified by Amendment No. 1 Thereto, To Amend NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600 To Adopt Generic Listing Standards for Managed Fund Shares September 2, 2015. On February 17, 2015, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to amend NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600 to adopt generic listing standards for Managed Fund Shares.3 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on March 10, 2015.4 The Commission initially received three comment letters on the proposal.5 On April 17, 2015, pursuant 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 The term ‘‘Managed Fund Share’’ is defined in NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600(c)(1). 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74433 (Mar. 4, 2015), 80 FR 12690. 5 See letter dated March 31, 2015 from Anonymous; letter dated March 31, 2015 from Dorothy Donohue, Deputy General Counsel, Securities Regulation, Investment Company Institute, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission; and letter dated March 31, 2015 from Thomas E. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 174 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54329-54330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22640]


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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD


Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Notice of Computer Matching 
Program (Railroad Retirement Board and Commercial Employment 
Verification Providers)

AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board (RRB).

ACTION: Notice of creating a new computer-matching program with 
commercial employment verification providers.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the RRB is 
issuing public notice of its intent to create a new computer-matching 
program with commercial employment verification providers. The purpose 
of this notice is to advise individuals

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applying for or receiving benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act 
and/or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to use information 
obtained from these providers to verify eligibility for benefits.

DATES: This matching program becomes effective as proposed without 
further notice on October 19, 2015. We will file a report of this 
computer-matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this publication by 
writing to Ms. Martha P. Rico, Secretary to the Board, Railroad 
Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Timothy Grant, Chief Privacy 
Officer, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, 
Illinois 60611-2092, telephone 312-751-4869 or email at 
tim.grant@rrb.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. General

    The Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a) as amended by the Computer 
Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, (Pub. L. 100-503), 
requires a Federal agency participating in a computer matching program 
to publish a notice in the Federal Register for all matching programs.
    The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching 
by Federal agencies when records contained in a Privacy Act System of 
Records are matched with other Federal or non-Federal agency records. 
It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to:
    (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies 
participating in the matching programs;
    (2) Obtain the approval of the matching agreement by the Data 
Integrity Boards (DIB) of the participating Federal agencies;
    (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal 
Register;
    (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress 
and OMB;
    (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are 
subject to matching; and
    (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, 
or denying a person's benefits or payments.

B. RRB Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act

    We have taken appropriate action to ensure that this computer 
matching program complies with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as 
amended.

Notice of Computer Matching Program: RRB and Commercial Employment 
Verification Providers

A. Name of Participating Agencies

    Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and Commercial Employment 
Verification Providers.

B. Purpose of the Matching Program

    The purpose of the RRB conducting matches with commercial 
employment verification providers is to ensure beneficiaries applying 
for and/or receiving benefits are entitled to them. We will conduct two 
types of matches. The first match will be daily online queries 
submitted when individuals apply for benefits under either the Railroad 
Retirement Act (RRA) or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA). 
The second match will be batch processing (frequency to be determined) 
of those individuals who have applied for, or are receiving RRA or RUIA 
benefits.

C. Authority for Conducting the Match

    The Railroad Retirement Board is authorized by the Railroad 
Retirement Act (RRA) of 1974, 45 U.S.C. 231(f), et. seq. and the 
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), 45 U.S.C. 362, et. seq. to 
administer these benefit programs by paying benefits only to qualified 
beneficiaries.

D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered

    The RRB will provide a list of beneficiary social security numbers 
to the commercial employment verification provider to conduct the 
match. If there is a match, the commercial employment verification 
provider will notify the RRB with earnings and employment related 
information, specifically: Matched employees name, employer information 
(name, address, and identification number), and employer reported 
earnings.
    The applicable RRB Privacy Act Systems of Records and their Federal 
Register citation used in the matching program are:
    1. RRB-21, Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Insurance Benefit 
Systems; 80 FR 28016 (May 15, 2015), and
    2. RRB-22, Railroad Retirement, Survivor, Pensioner Benefit System; 
80 FR 28018 (May 15, 2015).

E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    This matching program will become effective October 19, 2015. or 40 
days after approval of the agreement, by the RRB DIB, is sent to 
Congress and the OMB, whichever date is later. The matching program 
will continue for 18 months after the effective date and may be 
extended for an additional 12 months, if the conditions specified in 5 
U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met.

    Dated: September 3, 2015.

By authority of the Board.
Martha P. Rico,
Secretary to the Board.
[FR Doc. 2015-22640 Filed 9-8-15; 8:45 am]
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