Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;, 65191-65192 [2019-25603]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2019 / Notices otherwise granted H–2B status in FY 2016, 2017, or 2018. The need to quickly issue regulations enacting the provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, caused the Department to seek approval of this information collection through an expedited process. The initial clearance for this information collection was sought using PRA emergency procedures outlined in regulations at 5 CFR 1320.13. Subsequently, the Department has sought public comment to revise this information collection through the notice-and-comment process. The Department proposes: (1) To revise this collection to eliminate the burden associated with completing and submitting the attestations to DHS and the accompanying business harm assessment, as DHS stopped accepting the form once the supplemental H–2B cap was reached and (2) to continue requiring employers to retain the required supporting documentation for three years from the date the certification was issued. 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 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. 5 CFR 1320.6(a). The Department obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1205–0535. The current approval is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2019. However, DOL notes that outstanding information collection requirements submitted to 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 May 8, 2019, 84 FR 20005. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice in the Federal Register by December 26, 2019. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1205– 0535. OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Nov 25, 2019 Jkt 250001 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–ETA. Title of the Collection: Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H–2B Nonimmigrant Workers Under Section 105 of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, Public Law 116–6 (Feb. 15, 2019). OMB Number: 1205–0535 Affected Public: Private Sector (businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions) and State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Annual Respondents: 3,776. Annual Frequency: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 3,776. Total Estimated Average Time per Response: 0.50 hour. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,888 hours. Total Estimated Annual Cost for Respondents: $87,773. 65191 DATES: See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for individual meeting times and dates. All meetings are Eastern time and ending times are approximate: National Endowment for the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information with reference to these meetings can be obtained from Ms. Sherry Hale, Office of Guidelines & Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506; hales@arts.gov, or call 202/682–5696. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of September 10, 2019, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of title 5, United States Code. The upcoming meeting is: Sound Health Network (review of applications): This meeting will be closed. Date and time: December 13, 2019; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Dated: November 21, 2019. Sherry Hale, Staff Assistant, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2019–25633 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: November 20, 2019. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION [FR Doc. 2019–25614 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; BILLING CODE 4510–FP–P National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that 1 meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by January 27, 2020 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date will be SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 65192 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2019 / Notices considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (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: Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for Community Facility Support awards made by the Division of Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities Program under NSF 16–609 and for Support of National or Regional Multi-User Facilities awards under NSF 15–516. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection. Proposed Project: Use of the Information: The NSF Division of Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities (EAR/IF) Program has long supported Community Facilities or National or Regional MultiUser Facilities (hereafter Facilities or Facility) to make complex and expensive instruments, systems of instruments or services broadly available to the Earth science research and education communities. In proposals requesting renewal of Facility support and/or in submitted Annual and Final Progress Reports, investigators have typically reported a number of performance metrics and details of facility operating budgets and expenses. A review of this information across the portfolio of currently supported EAR/IF Facilities reveals considerable variation in the reporting of performance metrics and financial information. More consistent reporting of information on support for specific research projects and related level of personnel effort, and sources of Facility income, for example, will enable NSF to more accurately assess the Facility’s value to the scientific community. Performance metrics and financial reporting standards have not been specified within previous EAR/IF solicitations or via specific reporting requirements as part of Grant or Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:22 Nov 25, 2019 Jkt 250001 The intent of this data collection is to understand facility performance, services and finances in a uniform manner. This will help NSF assess whether standard reporting for performance metrics, financials and specific research project support will be required for future awardees through proposals, annual and final reports. This Information is for internal oversight use by the Division of Earth Sciences and will not be made publicly available. Burden on the Public: Estimated at 80 hours per award for 14 awards for a total of 1,120 hours. Dated: November 20, 2019. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2019–25603 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Week of December 16, 2019—Tentative Tuesday, December 17, 2019 10:00 a.m.—Briefing on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Employment, and Small Business (Public Meeting) (Contact: Larniece McKoy Moore: 301–415– 1942) This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— https://www.nrc.gov/. Week of December 23, 2019—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of December 23, 2019. Week of December 30, 2019—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of December 30, 2019. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2019–0001] Sunshine Act Meetings Weeks of November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and Closed. TIME AND DATE: Week of November 25, 2019 There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 25, 2019. Week of December 2, 2019—Tentative Wednesday, December 4, 2019 9:00 a.m.—Strategic Programmatic Overview of the Fuel Facilities and the Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Business Lines (Public Meeting) (Contact: Damaris Marcano: 301–415–7328) This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— https://www.nrc.gov/. Friday, December 6, 2019 10:00 a.m.—Meeting with Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (Public Meeting) (Contact: Larry Burkhart: 301–287–3775) This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address— https://www.nrc.gov/. Week of December 9, 2019—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of December 9, 2019. PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 For more information or to verify the status of meetings, contact Denise McGovern at 301–415–0681 or via email at Denise.McGovern@nrc.gov. The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the internet at: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ public-meetings/schedule.html. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (e.g., braille, large print), please notify Anne Silk, NRC Disability Program Specialist, at 301–287–0745, by videophone at 240–428–3217, or by email at Anne.Silk@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Members of the public may request to receive this information electronically. If you would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301– 415–1969), or by email at Tyesha.Bush@ nrc.gov. The NRC is holding the meetings under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 21st day of November 2019. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Denise L. McGovern, Policy Coordinator, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–25718 Filed 11–22–19; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25603]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for 
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public 
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by January 27, 
2020 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be

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considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send 
email to [email protected]. 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:
    Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for Community 
Facility Support awards made by the Division of Earth Sciences 
Instrumentation and Facilities Program under NSF 16-609 and for Support 
of National or Regional Multi-User Facilities awards under NSF 15-516.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Proposed Project: Use of the Information:
    The NSF Division of Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities 
(EAR/IF) Program has long supported Community Facilities or National or 
Regional Multi-User Facilities (hereafter Facilities or Facility) to 
make complex and expensive instruments, systems of instruments or 
services broadly available to the Earth science research and education 
communities. In proposals requesting renewal of Facility support and/or 
in submitted Annual and Final Progress Reports, investigators have 
typically reported a number of performance metrics and details of 
facility operating budgets and expenses. A review of this information 
across the portfolio of currently supported EAR/IF Facilities reveals 
considerable variation in the reporting of performance metrics and 
financial information. More consistent reporting of information on 
support for specific research projects and related level of personnel 
effort, and sources of Facility income, for example, will enable NSF to 
more accurately assess the Facility's value to the scientific 
community. Performance metrics and financial reporting standards have 
not been specified within previous EAR/IF solicitations or via specific 
reporting requirements as part of Grant or Cooperative Agreement Terms 
and Conditions.
    The intent of this data collection is to understand facility 
performance, services and finances in a uniform manner. This will help 
NSF assess whether standard reporting for performance metrics, 
financials and specific research project support will be required for 
future awardees through proposals, annual and final reports. This 
Information is for internal oversight use by the Division of Earth 
Sciences and will not be made publicly available.
    Burden on the Public: Estimated at 80 hours per award for 14 awards 
for a total of 1,120 hours.

    Dated: November 20, 2019.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2019-25603 Filed 11-25-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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