Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans-PTE 1976-1, PTE 1977-10, PTE 1978-6, 10913-10914 [2016-04585]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 41 / Wednesday, March 2, 2016 / Notices e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL–OS. Title of Collection: Solicitation of Nominations for the Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor. OMB Control Number: 1290–0007. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 50. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 500 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Dated: February 25, 2016. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–04584 Filed 3–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans—PTE 1976–1, PTE 1977–10, PTE 1978–6 ACTION: Notice. On February 29, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans—PTE 1976–1, PTE 1977–10, PTE 1978–6,’’ 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 April 1, 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=201512-1210-001 or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693– mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:10 Mar 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 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). This ICR seeks to extend PRA authority for the information collection requirements contained in the Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions (PTE) for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans: PTE 1976–1, PTE 1977–10, and PTE 1978–6. PTE 1976–1 permits a multi-employer employee benefit plan, under specific conditions, to negotiate with a contributing employer to accept a delinquent contribution and to settle a delinquency; to make a construction loan to a contributing employer; and to lease property and purchase services and goods from a party in interest, including a contributing employer and an employee association. PTE 1977–10 expands the scope of relief provided under PTE 1976–1 part C for leasing property and purchasing goods and services. PTE 1978–6 provides an exemption to a multi-employer apprenticeship plan for purchasing personal property or leasing real property from a contributing employer. All three exemptions impose recordkeeping requirements on plans as a condition to availability of the relief. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 sections 407 and 408(a) authorize this information collection. See 29 U.S.C. 1107 and 1108(a). 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10913 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 1210–0058. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal, and 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 23, 2015 (80 FR 72990). 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 1210–0058. 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: Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans—PTE 1976–1, PTE 1977–10, PTE 1978–6. OMB Control Number: 1210–0058. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 10914 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 41 / Wednesday, March 2, 2016 / Notices Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,625. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 3,625. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 906 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Dated: February 26, 2016. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–04585 Filed 3–1–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2013–0017] Quality Auditing Institute, Ltd.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this notice, OSHA announces its final decision to expand the scope of recognition for Quality Auditing Institute, Ltd. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on March 2, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is available from the following sources: Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–3647, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency SUMMARY: Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–3655, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–2110; email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov. OSHA’s Web page includes information about the NRTL Program (see https:// www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ index.html). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of Final Decision OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of Quality Auditing Institute, Ltd. (QAI) as an NRTL. QAI’s expansion covers the addition of sixteen test standards to its scope of recognition. Additionally, OSHA announces a modification to its list of Appropriate NRTL Test Standards to include one additional test standard. OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified by 29 CFR 1910.7. Recognition is an acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety testing and certification of the specific products covered within its scope of recognition and is not a delegation or grant of government authority. As a result of recognition, employers may use products properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require testing and certification of the products. The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial recognition, or for expansion or renewal of this recognition, following requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires that the Agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the application and provides its preliminary finding and, in the second notice, the Agency provides its final decision on the application. These notices set forth the NRTL’s scope of recognition or modifications of that scope. OSHA maintains an informational Web page for each NRTL that details its scope of recognition. These pages are available from the Agency’s Web site at https:// www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ index.html. QAI submitted an application, dated November 18, 2014, (OSHA–2013– 0017–0006) to expand its recognition to include sixteen additional test standards, including one test standard to be added to the List of Appropriate NRTL Test Standards. OSHA staff performed a comparability analysis and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in relation to this application. OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing QAI’s expansion application and modification to the list of appropriate test standards in the Federal Register on December 7, 2015 (80 FR 76047). The Agency requested comments by December 22, 2015, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of QAI’s scope of recognition and modification to the list of Appropriate NRTL Test Standards. To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to the QAI’s application, go to www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210. Docket No. OSHA–2013–0017 contains all materials in the record concerning QAI’s recognition. II. Final Decision and Order OSHA staff examined QAI’s expansion application, its capability to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that QAI meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition, subject to the limitation and conditions listed below. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant QAI’s scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of QAI’s recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the test standards listed in Table 1 below. TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN QAI’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Test standard UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL 48 ......................... 153 ....................... 234 ....................... 355 ....................... 507 ....................... 508 ....................... 508A .................... 514C .................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 Test standard title Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard 19:10 Mar 01, 2016 for for for for for for for for Electric Signs. Portable Electric Luminaires. Low Voltage Lighting Fixtures for Use in Recreational Vehicles. Cord Reels. Electric Fans. Industrial Control Equipment. Industrial Control Panels. Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes and Covers. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10913-10914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04585]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for
Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans--PTE
1976-1, PTE 1977-10, PTE 1978-6

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On February 29, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) will
submit the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Prohibited Transaction
Class Exemptions for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer
Apprenticeship Plans--PTE 1976-1, PTE 1977-10, PTE 1978-6,'' 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 April 1, 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=201512-1210-001 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 information collection requirements contained in the Prohibited
Transaction Class Exemptions (PTE) for Multiple Employer Plans and
Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans: PTE 1976-1, PTE 1977-10, and
PTE 1978-6. PTE 1976-1 permits a multi-employer employee benefit plan,
under specific conditions, to negotiate with a contributing employer to
accept a delinquent contribution and to settle a delinquency; to make a
construction loan to a contributing employer; and to lease property and
purchase services and goods from a party in interest, including a
contributing employer and an employee association. PTE 1977-10 expands
the scope of relief provided under PTE 1976-1 part C for leasing
property and purchasing goods and services. PTE 1978-6 provides an
exemption to a multi-employer apprenticeship plan for purchasing
personal property or leasing real property from a contributing
employer. All three exemptions impose recordkeeping requirements on
plans as a condition to availability of the relief. Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 sections 407 and 408(a) authorize this
information collection. See 29 U.S.C. 1107 and 1108(a).
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 1210-0058.
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3)
years without renewal, and 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 23, 2015 (80 FR 72990).
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 1210-0058.
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: Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for
Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans--PTE
1976-1, PTE 1977-10, PTE 1978-6.
OMB Control Number: 1210-0058.

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Affected Public: Private Sector--businesses or other for-profits
and not-for-profit institutions.
Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,625.
Total Estimated Number of Responses: 3,625.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 906 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

Dated: February 26, 2016.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-04585 Filed 3-1-16; 8:45 am]
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