192nd Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting, 33251-33252 [2018-15207]

Download as PDF daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Notices must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, by 45 days after publication of this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance following publication of the Commission’s notice of institution of the review need not file an additional notice of appearance. The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the review. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207). 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Authority: This review is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: July 12, 2018. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2018–15221 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration 192nd Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 512 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1142, the 192nd meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans (also known as the ERISA Advisory Council) will be held on August 14–16, 2018. The three-day meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210, in C5521 Room 4. The meeting will run from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 14 and from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 15, with a one hour break for lunch, and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on August 16. The purpose of the open meeting is for Advisory Council members to hear testimony from invited witnesses and to receive an update from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The EBSA update is scheduled for the morning of August 16, subject to change. The Advisory Council will study the following topics: (1) Evaluating the Department’s Regulations and Guidance on ERISA Bonding Requirements and Exploring Reform Considerations (on August 14); and, (2) Lifetime Income Products as a Qualified Default Investment Option (QDIA)—Focus on Decumulation and Rollovers (on August 15). It will continue with discussions of its topics on August 16. Descriptions of these topics are available on the Advisory Council page of the EBSA website, at https://www.dol.gov/ E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 33252 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Notices agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/about-us/ erisa-advisory-council. Organizations or members of the public wishing to submit a written statement may do so by submitting 40 copies on or before August 7, 2018, to Larry Good, Executive Secretary, ERISA Advisory Council, U.S. Department of Labor, Suite N–5623, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. Statements also may be submitted as email attachments in word processing or pdf format transmitted to good.larry@ dol.gov. It is requested that statements not be included in the body of the email. Statements deemed relevant by the Advisory Council and received on or before August 7 will be included in the record of the meeting and made available through the EBSA Public Disclosure Room, along with witness statements. Do not include any personally identifiable information (such as name, address, or other contact information) or confidential business information that you do not want publicly disclosed. Written statements submitted by invited witnesses will be posted on the Advisory Council page of the EBSA website, without change, and can be retrieved by most internet search engines. Individuals or representatives of organizations wishing to address the Advisory Council should forward their requests to the Executive Secretary or telephone (202) 693–8668. Oral presentations will be limited to 10 minutes, time permitting, but an extended statement may be submitted for the record. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact the Executive Secretary by August 7. Signed at Washington, DC, this 9th day of July 2018. Preston Rutledge, Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–15207 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES [OMB Control No. 1219–0088] Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examinations in Underground Coal Mines Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examinations in Underground Coal Mines. DATES: All comments must be received on or before September 17, 2018. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket number MSHA– 2018–0025. • Regular Mail: Send comments to USDOL–MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA 22202–5452. • Hand Delivery: USDOL-Mine Safety and Health Administration, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA 22202–5452. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 4th floor via the East elevator. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov (email); (202) 693–9440 (voice); or (202) 693–9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Under Section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) may by rule in accordance with procedures set forth in this section and in accordance with section 553 of Title 5, United States Code (without regard to any reference in such section to sections 556 and 557 of such title), develop, promulgate, and revise as may be PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal or other mines. In addition, section 303 requires that all underground coal mines be ventilated by mechanical ventilation equipment installed and operated in a manner approved by an authorized representative of the Secretary and such equipment be examined daily and a record be kept of such examination. Underground coal mines usually present harsh and hostile working environments. The ventilation system is the most vital life support system in underground mining and a properly operating ventilation system is essential for maintaining a safe and healthful working environment. Lack of adequate ventilation in underground mines has resulted in fatalities from asphyxiation and explosions. An underground mine is a maze of tunnels that must be adequately ventilated with fresh air to provide a safe environment for miners. Methane is liberated from the strata, and noxious gases and dusts from blasting and other mining activities may be present. The explosive and noxious gases and dusts must be diluted, rendered harmless, and carried to the surface by the ventilating currents. Sufficient air must be provided to maintain the level of respirable dust at or below specific exposure limits and air quality must be maintained in accordance with MSHA standards. Mechanical ventilation equipment of sufficient capacity must operate at all times while miners are in the mine. Ground conditions are subject to frequent changes, thus sufficient tests and examinations are necessary to ensure the integrity of the ventilation system and to detect any changes that may require adjustments in the system. Records of tests and examinations are necessary to ensure that the ventilation system is being maintained and that changes which could adversely affect the integrity of the system or the safety of the miners are not occurring. These examination, reporting and recordkeeping requirements of sections 75.310, 75.312, 75.342, 75.351, 75.360 through 75.364, 75.370, 75.371, and 75.382 also incorporate examinations of other critical aspects of the underground work environment such as roof conditions and electrical equipment which have historically caused numerous fatalities when not properly maintained and operated. Section 75.362, On-shift Examinations, was revised at subsection 75.362 (a)(2) and (g)(2)-(4) by MSHA’s rule titled ‘‘Lowering Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33251-33252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15207]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employee Benefits Security Administration


192nd Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and 
Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting

    Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 512 of the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1142, the 
192nd meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension 
Benefit Plans (also known as the ERISA Advisory Council) will be held 
on August 14-16, 2018.
    The three-day meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of 
Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210, in C5521 Room 
4. The meeting will run from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. on 
August 14 and from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 15, 
with a one hour break for lunch, and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on 
August 16. The purpose of the open meeting is for Advisory Council 
members to hear testimony from invited witnesses and to receive an 
update from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The 
EBSA update is scheduled for the morning of August 16, subject to 
change.
    The Advisory Council will study the following topics: (1) 
Evaluating the Department's Regulations and Guidance on ERISA Bonding 
Requirements and Exploring Reform Considerations (on August 14); and, 
(2) Lifetime Income Products as a Qualified Default Investment Option 
(QDIA)--Focus on Decumulation and Rollovers (on August 15). It will 
continue with discussions of its topics on August 16. Descriptions of 
these topics are available on the Advisory Council page of the EBSA 
website, at https://www.dol.gov/

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agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/about-us/erisa-advisory-council.
    Organizations or members of the public wishing to submit a written 
statement may do so by submitting 40 copies on or before August 7, 
2018, to Larry Good, Executive Secretary, ERISA Advisory Council, U.S. 
Department of Labor, Suite N-5623, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20210. Statements also may be submitted as email 
attachments in word processing or pdf format transmitted to 
[email protected]. It is requested that statements not be included in 
the body of the email. Statements deemed relevant by the Advisory 
Council and received on or before August 7 will be included in the 
record of the meeting and made available through the EBSA Public 
Disclosure Room, along with witness statements. Do not include any 
personally identifiable information (such as name, address, or other 
contact information) or confidential business information that you do 
not want publicly disclosed. Written statements submitted by invited 
witnesses will be posted on the Advisory Council page of the EBSA 
website, without change, and can be retrieved by most internet search 
engines.
    Individuals or representatives of organizations wishing to address 
the Advisory Council should forward their requests to the Executive 
Secretary or telephone (202) 693-8668. Oral presentations will be 
limited to 10 minutes, time permitting, but an extended statement may 
be submitted for the record. Individuals with disabilities who need 
special accommodations should contact the Executive Secretary by August 
7.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 9th day of July 2018.
Preston Rutledge,
Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-15207 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am]
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