Agency Information Collection Activities: Contractor Eligibility and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form, 45976-45977 [2018-19660]

Download as PDF 45976 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 11, 2018 / Notices 5. If necessary, the Board may file a complaint for forfeiture against any liquor seized pursuant to this Section in the Tribal Court. Upon the Board showing by clear and convincing evidence that seized liquor is contraband under this Title, the Tribal Court shall enter an order that such liquor is forfeited and that all title and ownership interest in such liquor is vested in the Tribe. 6. Any liquor seized pursuant to this Section to which title has vested in the Tribe that is no longer required for evidence may be sold for the benefit of the Tribe or destroyed under the supervision of the Board. Section 16–4–13. Sovereign Immunity in Enforcement. 1. Except for valid judicial review of a decision of the Board as provided in this Title, nothing in this Title shall be construed as limiting, waiving or abrogating the sovereignty or the sovereign immunity of the Board or any of its agents, officers, officials, personnel or employees. 2. An action brought or taken by the Board, including without limitation the bringing of suit for the collection of fines or enjoining a business, activity or function, shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity as to any counterclaim, regardless of whether the asserted counterclaim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence or in any other respect. 3. No economic enterprise of the Tribe may claim sovereign immunity as a defense to any action brought or taken by the Board, including a suit for the collection of fines or the enjoining of a business, activity or function of such economic enterprise and, to the extent necessary, the Tribe waives the sovereign immunity of its economic enterprises in any action brought or taken by the Board against such economic enterprise. [FR Doc. 2018–19733 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement [S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 189S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 18XS501520; OMB Control Number 1029–0119] Agency Information Collection Activities: Contractor Eligibility and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:49 Sep 10, 2018 Jkt 244001 Notice of information collection; request for comment. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing our intention to request renewed approval for the collection of information that provides a tool for OSMRE and the States/Indian tribes to help them prevent persons with outstanding violations from conducting further mining or AML reclamation activities in the State. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned control number 1029–0119. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 11, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send written comments on this information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget’s Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior by email at OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via facsimile to (202) 395–5806. Please provide a copy of your comments to John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 4559, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to jtrelease@ osmre.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1029–0119 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact John Trelease by email at jtrelease@osmre.gov, or by telephone at (202) 208–2783. You may also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provides the requested data in the desired format. A Federal Register notice with a 60day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on July 3, 2018 (83 FR 31173). No comments were received. We are again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper functions of OSMRE; (2) is the estimate of burden accurate; (3) how might OSMRE enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) how might OSMRE minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Title of Collection: 30 CFR 874.16— Contractor Eligibility and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form. OMB Control Number: 1029–0119. Abstract: 30 CFR 874.16 requires that every successful bidder for an AML contract must be eligible under 30 CFR 773.15(b)(1) at the time of contract award to receive a permit or conditional permit to conduct surface coal mining operations. Further, the regulation requires the eligibility to be confirmed by OSMRE’s automated Applicant/ Violator System (AVS) and the contractor must be eligible under the regulations implementing Section 510(c) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to receive permits to conduct mining operations. This form provides a tool for OSMRE and the States/Indian tribes to help them prevent persons with outstanding violations from conducting further mining or AML reclamation activities in the State. Form Number: AML Contractor Information Form (No form number). Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: AML contract applicants and State and Tribal regulatory authorities. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 160 contract applicants and 13 State and Tribal regulatory authorities. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 173 responses. Estimated Completion Time per Response: An average of 30 minutes per applicant, and 1 hour per regulatory authority. E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 11, 2018 / Notices Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 91 hours. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: Once. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Authority: The authorities for this action are the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). John A. Trelease, Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 2018–19660 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE–18–043] Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Agency Holding the Meeting: United States International Trade Commission. Time and Date: September 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Place: Room 101, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 205–2000. Status: Open to the public. Matters to be Considered: 1. Agendas for future meetings: None. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Vote on Inv. Nos. 701–TA–609 and 731–TA–1421 (Preliminary)(Steel Trailer Wheels from China). The Commission is currently scheduled to complete and file its determinations on September 24, 2018; views of the Commission are currently scheduled to be completed and filed on October 1, 2018. 5. Outstanding action jackets: None. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 7, 2018. William Bishop, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–19861 Filed 9–7–18; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:49 Sep 10, 2018 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Proposed Renewal of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce 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 and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The 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 Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the information collection that implements standard procedures for supply and service contractors seeking approval to develop affirmative action programs based on functional or business units. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice or by accessing it at www.regulations.gov. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before November 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments: The federal eRulemaking portal at www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions found on that website for submitting comments. Mail, Hand Delivery, Courier: Addressed to Debra A. Carr, Director, Division of Policy and Program Development, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room C–3325, Washington, DC 20210. Instructions: Please submit one copy of your comments by only one method. For faster submission, we encourage commenters to transmit their comment electronically via the www.regulations.gov website. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45977 Comments that are mailed to the address provided above must be postmarked before the close of the comment period. All submissions must include OFCCP’s name and the OMB Control number for identification. Comments, including any personal information provided, become a matter of public record and will be posted on www.regulations.gov. They will also be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra A. Carr, Director, Division of Policy and Program Development, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Room C–3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693–0103 (voice) or (202) 693–1337 (TTY) (these are not toll-free numbers). Copies of this notice may be obtained in alternative formats (large print, braille, audio recording) upon request by calling the numbers listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background: OFCCP administers and enforces the three nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity laws listed below. • Executive Order 11246, as amended (E.O. 11246) • Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503) • Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA) These authorities prohibit employment discrimination and require affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunities are available regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran by federal contractors. Additionally, federal contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from, discriminating against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers. E.O. 11246 applies to federal contractors and subcontractors and to federally assisted construction contractors holding a Government contract in excess of $10,000, or Government contracts which have, or can reasonably be expected to have, an aggregate total value exceeding $10,000 in a 12-month period. E.O. 11246 also applies to government bills of lading, depositories of federal funds in any amount, and to financial institutions that are issuing and paying agents for U.S. Savings Bonds. Section 503 prohibits employment discrimination against applicants and E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

[S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 189S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 
18XS501520; OMB Control Number 1029-0119]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Contractor Eligibility 
and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are 
announcing our intention to request renewed approval for the collection 
of information that provides a tool for OSMRE and the States/Indian 
tribes to help them prevent persons with outstanding violations from 
conducting further mining or AML reclamation activities in the State. 
This information collection activity was previously approved by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned control number 
1029-0119.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 11, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget's Desk Officer for the 
Department of the Interior by email at [email protected]; or 
via facsimile to (202) 395-5806. Please provide a copy of your comments 
to John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 4559, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to 
[email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 1029-0119 in 
the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact John Trelease by email at [email protected], 
or by telephone at (202) 208-2783. You may also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provides the requested data in the desired 
format.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
July 3, 2018 (83 FR 31173). No comments were received.
    We are again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is 
described below. We are especially interested in public comment 
addressing the following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the 
proper functions of OSMRE; (2) is the estimate of burden accurate; (3) 
how might OSMRE enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (4) how might OSMRE minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email 
address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you 
should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal 
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. 
While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal 
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we 
will be able to do so.
    Title of Collection: 30 CFR 874.16--Contractor Eligibility and the 
Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0119.
    Abstract: 30 CFR 874.16 requires that every successful bidder for 
an AML contract must be eligible under 30 CFR 773.15(b)(1) at the time 
of contract award to receive a permit or conditional permit to conduct 
surface coal mining operations. Further, the regulation requires the 
eligibility to be confirmed by OSMRE's automated Applicant/Violator 
System (AVS) and the contractor must be eligible under the regulations 
implementing Section 510(c) of the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act to receive permits to conduct mining operations. This 
form provides a tool for OSMRE and the States/Indian tribes to help 
them prevent persons with outstanding violations from conducting 
further mining or AML reclamation activities in the State.
    Form Number: AML Contractor Information Form (No form number).
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: AML contract applicants and State and 
Tribal regulatory authorities.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 160 contract 
applicants and 13 State and Tribal regulatory authorities.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 173 responses.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: An average of 30 minutes 
per applicant, and 1 hour per regulatory authority.

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    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 91 hours.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    Authority: The authorities for this action are the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended (30 U.S.C. 1201 et 
seq.), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.).

John A. Trelease,
Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 2018-19660 Filed 9-10-18; 8:45 am]
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