Notice on Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary Penalties, 65757 [2018-27659]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 245 / Friday, December 21, 2018 / Notices OMB Number: 3137–TBD. Frequency: One-time collection anticipated. Affected Public: Community stakeholders at the county level, museum and library staff, local government officials. Number of Respondents: 520. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 52.5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 484 hours. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a. Total Annual Costs: $13,421. Dated: December 18, 2018. Kim Miller, Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grants Policy and Management. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request National Science Foundation. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACTION: RIN 3145–AA58 Notice on Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary Penalties National Science Foundation. Notice announcing updated penalty inflation adjustments for civil monetary penalties for 2019. ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF or Foundation) is providing notice of its adjusted maximum civil monetary penalties, effective January 15, 2019. These adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (the 2015 Act). SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bijan Gilanshah, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703.292.5055. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 27, 2016, NSF published an interim final rule amending its regulations to adjust, for inflation, the maximum civil monetary penalties that may be imposed for violations of the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (ACA), as amended, 16 U.S.C. 2401 et seq., and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (PFCRA), 31 U.S.C. 3801, et seq. These adjustments are required by the 2015 Act (Sec. 701 of Pub. L. 114–74). The 2015 Act also requires agencies to make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. Pursuant to OMB guidance dated December 14, 2018, the cost-ofliving adjustment multiplier for 2019 is Jkt 247001 In accordance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing opportunity for public comment on the NSF Major Facilities Guide (MFG) and the accompanying NSF Financial Data Collection Tool for Major Facilities. The Major Facilities Guide was previously cleared under the title Large Facilities Manual. The primary purpose of this revision is to update the roles and responsibilities for NSF staff for oversight of Major Facilities, provide requirements for mid-scale projects, and provide content in previously reserved Sections as well as clarify existing content. 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ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports SUMMARY: AGENCY: amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 [FR Doc. 2018–27659 Filed 12–20–18; 8:45 am] NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BILLING CODE 7036–01–P 00:00 Dec 21, 2018 Dated: December 18, 2018. Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P [FR Doc. 2018–27625 Filed 12–20–18; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 1.02522. Accordingly, the 2019 annual inflation adjustments for the maximum penalties under the ACA are $17,278 ($16,853 × 1.02522) for violations and $29,239 ($28,520 × 1.02522) for knowing violations of the ACA. Finally, the 2019 annual inflation adjustment for the maximum penalty for violations under PFCRA is $11,463 ($11,181 × 1.02522). PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65757 Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments: In addition to the type of comments identified above, comments are also invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. Title of Collection: Major Facilities Guide. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 245 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-27659]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

RIN 3145-AA58


Notice on Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary 
Penalties

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice announcing updated penalty inflation adjustments for 
civil monetary penalties for 2019.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF or Foundation) is 
providing notice of its adjusted maximum civil monetary penalties, 
effective January 15, 2019. These adjustments are required by the 
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 
2015 (the 2015 Act).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bijan Gilanshah, Assistant General 
Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703.292.5055.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 27, 2016, NSF published an interim 
final rule amending its regulations to adjust, for inflation, the 
maximum civil monetary penalties that may be imposed for violations of 
the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (ACA), as amended, 16 U.S.C. 
2401 et seq., and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (PFCRA), 
31 U.S.C. 3801, et seq. These adjustments are required by the 2015 Act 
(Sec. 701 of Pub. L. 114-74). The 2015 Act also requires agencies to 
make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. Pursuant to OMB 
guidance dated December 14, 2018, the cost-of-living adjustment 
multiplier for 2019 is 1.02522. Accordingly, the 2019 annual inflation 
adjustments for the maximum penalties under the ACA are $17,278 
($16,853 x 1.02522) for violations and $29,239 ($28,520 x 1.02522) for 
knowing violations of the ACA. Finally, the 2019 annual inflation 
adjustment for the maximum penalty for violations under PFCRA is 
$11,463 ($11,181 x 1.02522).

    Dated: December 18, 2018.
Suzanne Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2018-27659 Filed 12-20-18; 8:45 am]
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