Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health, 80812-80813 [2015-32624]

Download as PDF 80812 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 248 / Monday, December 28, 2015 / Notices the U.S. Secretary of Labor for the administration of certain employmentbased immigration programs that require a labor certification, a labor condition application, or a labor attestation. In the case of a labor certification, these statutory responsibilities include, determining that there are not able, willing, qualified, and available U.S. workers for a position and location for which certification is being requested, and that the employment of the foreign worker(s) will not have an adverse impact on similarly employed U.S. workers. Employers seeking to hire foreign workers in the D–1, E–3, H–1B, H–1B1, H–2A, H–2B, or the permanent/‘‘green card’’ visa programs must first apply to the Secretary of Labor to obtain a labor certification or for the approval of a labor condition application, or a labor attestation. The Secretary has delegated the responsibilities for the administration of these programs to the Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). The OFLC National Office is responsible for overall program management, policy and operational coordination, as well as budget, performance, and all other administrative functions supporting the organization. The purpose of this Notice is to inform the public that the OFLC National Office has relocated within Washington, DC and to provide the new physical and mailing address for the OFLC National Office. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. OFLC National Office Address Mailing Address: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.; Box 12–200; Washington, DC 20210; Telephone: (202) 513–7350; Facsimile (202) 513–7395 Physical Address: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 375 3rd Street SW., Patriots Plaza II, Suite 12–200, Washington, DC 20024;. Telephone: (202) 513–7350; Facsimile (202) 513– 7395. Note: Mail will not be delivered to this physical address. All mail of any kind must be sent to the mailing address. These changes of address became effective November 23, 2015. Affected stakeholders should direct any mailed correspondence addressed to the OFLC National Office to the new mailing address beginning immediately. Any correspondence addressed to the old address has and will continue to be VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:31 Dec 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 forwarded to the proper location by the Department of Labor’s mailroom. Portia Wu, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–32595 Filed 12–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 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 Seleda Perryman by telephone at 202–693–4131, 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). Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) for Worker Safety and Health,’’ 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 January 27, 2016. 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=201512-1218-001 (this link will only become active on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting Seleda Perryman by telephone at 202–693–4131, 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_ 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: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This ICR seeks to extend PRA authority for the OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) for Worker Safety and Health information collection. Employers who voluntarily participate in the OSPP for Worker Safety and Health are required to monitor and to assess the impact of partnership. An OSHA strategic partnership aims to have a measurable positive impact on workplace safety and health that goes beyond what historically has been achievable through traditional enforcement method and focuses on individual work sites. Occupational Safety and Health Act section 2 authorizes this information collection. See 29 U.S.C. 651. 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 1218–0244. 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, 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 additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2015 (80 FR 35402). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 248 / Monday, December 28, 2015 / Notices 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 1218–0244. 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: OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health. OMB Control Number: 1218–0244. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,371. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 10,509. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 67,518 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.00 Dated: December 19, 2015. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–32624 Filed 12–24–15; 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the ACVETEO. The ACVETEO will discuss the DOL core programs and services that assist veterans seeking employment and raise SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:31 Dec 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 employer awareness as to the advantages of hiring veterans. There will be an opportunity for individuals or organizations to address the committee. Any individual or organization that wishes to do so should contact Mr. Gregory Green at 202–693–4734. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, and/or materials in alternative format) should notify the Advisory Committee no later than Friday, January 15, 2016 by contacting Mr. Gregory Green at 202– 693–4734. Requests made after this date will be reviewed, but availability of the requested accommodations cannot be guaranteed. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This Notice also describes the functions of the ACVETEO. Notice of this meeting is required under Section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This document is intended to notify the general public. Date And Time: Thursday January 21, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 4:00 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, C–5320 Conference Room Six. Members of the public are encouraged to arrive early to allow for security clearance into the Frances Perkins Building. SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS: Meeting participants should use the visitors’ entrance to access the Frances Perkins Building, one block north of Constitution Avenue at 3rd and C Streets, NW. For security purposes meeting participants must: 1. Present a valid photo ID to receive a visitor badge. 2. Know the name of the event being attended: the meeting event is the Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO). 3. Visitor badges are issued by the security officer at the Visitor Entrance located at 3rd and C Streets NW. When receiving a visitor badge, the security officer will retain the visitor’s photo ID until the visitor badge is returned to the security desk. 4. Laptops and other electronic devices may be inspected and logged for identification purposes. 5. Due to limited parking options, Metro’s Judiciary Square station is the easiest way to access the Frances Perkins Building. Notice of Intent To Attend the Meeting: All meeting participants are being asked to submit a notice of intent PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80813 to attend by Friday, January 15, 2016, via email to Mr. Gregory Green at green.gregory.b@dol.gov, subject line ‘‘January 2016 ACVETEO Meeting.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gregory Green, Assistant Designated Federal Official for the ACVETEO, (202) 693–4734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACVETEO is a Congressionally mandated advisory committee authorized under Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 4110 and subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, as amended. The ACVETEO is responsible for: assessing employment and training needs of veterans; determining the extent to which the programs and activities of the U.S. Department of Labor meet these needs; assisting to conduct outreach to employers seeking to hire veterans; making recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for VETS, with respect to outreach activities and employment and training needs of Veterans; and carrying out such other activities necessary to make required reports and recommendations. The ACVETEO meets at least quarterly. Agenda 9:00 a.m. Welcome and remarks, Mike Michaud, Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training Service 9:30 a.m. Administrative Business, Gregory Green, Assistant Designated Federal Official 9:35 a.m. Discussion and review of Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report, J. Michael Haynie, ACVETEO Chairman 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Continued discussion and review of Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report, J. Michael Haynie, ACVETEO Chairman 11:30 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Veterans Employment and Training Service FY 2016 Strategic Plan, Tim Green, Designated Federal Official 2:00 p.m. Break 2:15 p.m. Discussion on ACVETEO’s history and transition of new committee members. J. Michael Haynie ACVETEO Chairman 3:00 p.m. Introduction of Mika Cross, Director of Strategic Communications and Public Engagement, VETS 3:30 p.m. Public Forum, Gregory Green Assistant Designated Federal Official 4:00 p.m. Adjourn E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 248 (Monday, December 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-32624]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker 
Safety and Health

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information 
collection request (ICR) titled, ``OSHA Strategic Partnership Program 
(OSPP) for Worker Safety and Health,'' 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 January 27, 2016.

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=201512-1218-001 (this link will only become active 
on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting 
Seleda Perryman by telephone at 202-693-4131, 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_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 Seleda Perryman by telephone 
at 202-693-4131, 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 OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) for Worker Safety and 
Health information collection. Employers who voluntarily participate in 
the OSPP for Worker Safety and Health are required to monitor and to 
assess the impact of partnership. An OSHA strategic partnership aims to 
have a measurable positive impact on workplace safety and health that 
goes beyond what historically has been achievable through traditional 
enforcement method and focuses on individual work sites. Occupational 
Safety and Health Act section 2 authorizes this information collection. 
See 29 U.S.C. 651.
    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 1218-0244.
    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, 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 
additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related 
notice published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2015 (80 FR 
35402).
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in 
the ADDRESSES

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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 1218-0244. 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: OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker 
Safety and Health.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0244.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,371.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 10,509.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 67,518 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.00

    Dated: December 19, 2015.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-32624 Filed 12-24-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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