Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Death Gratuity, 54852-54853 [2016-19614]

Download as PDF 54852 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 17, 2016 / Notices 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 Exemption for Certain Transactions Between Investment Companies and Employee Benefit Plans (PTE 1977–4). OMB Control Number: 1210–0049. Affected Public: Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 873. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 271,238. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 23,040 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $117,069. Dated: August 11, 2016. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–19613 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P numbers) or sending an email to 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– OWCP, 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 sending an email to 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; Death Gratuity ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ‘‘Death Gratuity,’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (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 September 16, 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=201603–1240–001 (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 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 16, 2016 This ICR seeks approval under the PRA for revisions to the Death Gratuity Forms. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110– 181, amended the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) by establishing a FECA death gratuity benefit of up to $100,000 for eligible beneficiaries of Federal employees and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality employees who die from injuries incurred in connection with service with an Armed Force in a contingency operation. The OWCP associates three forms with this ICR. Form CA–40 requests information necessary from an employee who chooses to name alternate beneficiaries from those otherwise established by law. Form CA– 41 provides the means for those named beneficiaries to file benefit claims. Information provided by such claimants allows the OWCP to determine payment eligibility. The statute and regulations also require Agencies to notify the OWCP immediately upon the death of a covered employee, and Form CA–42 provides the means to accomplish this notification. This latter form requests information necessary to administer any claim for benefits resulting from such a death. The Federal Employee Compensation Act authorizes this information collection. See 5 U.S.C. 8145, 8149. This information collection has been classified as a revision, because of changes to the forms. For example, each form has enhanced the statement SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 informing respondents with disabilities how they may obtain assistance in filing a claim. A certification on Form CA–41 has also been clarified and direct deposit information has been added. 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 1240–0017. The current approval is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2016; however, the DOL notes that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. New requirements would only take effect upon OMB approval. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2016 (81 FR 21905). 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 1240–0017. 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. E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 17, 2016 / Notices 54853 Dated: August 10, 2016. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–19614 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Notice of Centennial Challenges Space Robotics Challenge National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NOTICE: (16–056). ACTION: Notice of Centennial Challenges Space Robotics Challenge. AGENCY: This notice is issued in accordance with 51 U.S.C. 20144(c). The Space Robotics Challenge is open and teams that wish to compete may now register. Centennial Challenges is a program of prize competitions to stimulate innovation in technologies of interest and value to NASA and the nation. The Space Robotics Challenge is a prize competition with a $1,000,000 total prize purse to be divided among teams that develop software to increase the autonomy of dexterous humanoid robots. Teams will use software to control a simulated R5 to resolve problems in a virtual environment. NASA is providing the prize purse. Space Center Houston in partnership with Nine Sigma will manage the challenge. SUMMARY: Challenge registration opens August 16, 2016 and will remain open until September 16, 2016. Other important dates: September 19, 2016—Qualification Software version 1 November 15, 2016—Qualification Deadline December 1, 2016—Qualification Results Announced June 13–16, 2017—Virtual Competition ADDRESSES: The Space Robotics Challenge is a virtual competition. The qualification rounds will take place at participant labs and the final mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Aug 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 competition will take place at Space Center Houston/Johnson Space Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register for or get additional information regarding the Space Robotics Challenge, please visit: www.spaceroboticschallenge.com. For general information on the NASA Centennial Challenges Program please visit: https://www.nasa.gov/challenges. General questions and comments regarding the program should be addressed to Monsi Roman, Centennial Challenges Program, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL 35812. Email address: hq-stmdcentennialchallenges@mail.nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: II. Eligibility Summary Agency: DOL–OWCP. Title of Collection: Death Gratuity. OMB Control Number: 1240–0017. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 262. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 262. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 67 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. The complete rules for the Space Robotics Challenge can be found at: www.spaceroboticschallenge.com. The following virtual challenge scenario serves as a backdrop for developing coding advancements that enable the autonomy of humanoid robotics: In the not too distant future, R5 as arrived on Mars along with supplies ahead of a human mission. Overnight a dust storm damaged the habitat and solar array, and caused the primary communication antenna to become misaligned. R5 must now repair an air leak in the habitat, deploy a new solar panel, and align the communication antenna. Teams will use software to control a simulated R5 in order to resolve the problems caused by the dust storm. Each team will be evaluated according to a scoring metric that considers the number of tasks completed and the time required to complete the tasks. The competition arena will contain a rover, solar panels, communication dish, and a habitat on a Martian plain. Each component will be within eyesight and walking distance of each other. Practice environments, similar to those used in the final competition, will be provided to teams. I. Prize Amounts The total Space Robotics prize purse is $1,000,000 (one million U.S. dollars). $100,000 Engagement Challenge $300,000 Qualifying round (The top 20 qualifying teams will receive $15,000 each) $600,000 Virtual Competition with prizes as follows: First place: $125,000 Second place: $100,000 Third Place: $50,000 Fourth Place: $25,000 $50,000 bonus prizes awarded to as many as 6 teams PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To be eligible to win a prize, competitors must; (1) Register and comply with all requirements in the rules and Team Agreement; (2) In the case of a private entity, shall be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States, and in the case of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; and (3) Not be a Federal entity or Federal employee acting within the scope of their employment. III. Rules Cheryl Parker, NASA Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–19627 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts Arts Advisory Panel Meetings National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that one meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference. DATES: All meetings are Eastern time and ending times are approximate: International (review of applications): This meeting will be closed. Date and time: September 7, 2016; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ADDRESSES: National Endowment for the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, DC, 20506. 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Death Gratuity

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Office of 
Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) sponsored information collection 
request (ICR) revision titled, ``Death Gratuity,'' to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (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 September 16, 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=201603-1240-001 (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 sending an email to 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-
OWCP, 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 sending an 
email to DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR seeks approval under the PRA for 
revisions to the Death Gratuity Forms. The National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110-181, amended the 
Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) by establishing a FECA death 
gratuity benefit of up to $100,000 for eligible beneficiaries of 
Federal employees and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality employees 
who die from injuries incurred in connection with service with an Armed 
Force in a contingency operation. The OWCP associates three forms with 
this ICR. Form CA-40 requests information necessary from an employee 
who chooses to name alternate beneficiaries from those otherwise 
established by law. Form CA-41 provides the means for those named 
beneficiaries to file benefit claims. Information provided by such 
claimants allows the OWCP to determine payment eligibility. The statute 
and regulations also require Agencies to notify the OWCP immediately 
upon the death of a covered employee, and Form CA-42 provides the means 
to accomplish this notification. This latter form requests information 
necessary to administer any claim for benefits resulting from such a 
death. The Federal Employee Compensation Act authorizes this 
information collection. See 5 U.S.C. 8145, 8149.
    This information collection has been classified as a revision, 
because of changes to the forms. For example, each form has enhanced 
the statement informing respondents with disabilities how they may 
obtain assistance in filing a claim. A certification on Form CA-41 has 
also been clarified and direct deposit information has been added.
    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 1240-0017. The current approval is scheduled to 
expire on August 31, 2016; however, the DOL notes that existing 
information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a 
month-to-month extension while they undergo review. New requirements 
would only take effect upon OMB approval. For additional substantive 
information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the 
Federal Register on April 13, 2016 (81 FR 21905).
    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 1240-0017. 
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.

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    Agency: DOL-OWCP.
    Title of Collection: Death Gratuity.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0017.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 262.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 262.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 67 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

     Dated: August 10, 2016.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-19614 Filed 8-16-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4510-CH-P
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