Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Survivor's Form for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act, 17367-17368 [2020-06419]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 60 / Friday, March 27, 2020 / Notices within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Licari by telephone at 202– 693–8073, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CA– 721 and CA–722 are used for filing claims for compensation for injury and death to non-Federal law enforcement officers under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8191 et seq. The forms provide the basic information needed to process the claims made for injury or death. The program requests clearance by the expiration date of March 31, 2020. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2020 (85 FR 4341). 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 the OMB approves it 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 OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Mar 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 Agency: DOL–OWCP. Title of Collection: Notice of Law enforcement Officer’s Injury or Occupational Disease and Notice of Law Enforcement Officer’s Death. OMB Control Number: 1240–0022. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 6. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 6 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $87.00. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: March 23, 2020. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–06405 Filed 3–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Survivor’s Form for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives on or before April 27, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17367 the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Licari by telephone at 202– 693–8073, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. The CM– 912 is used to gather information from a beneficiary’s survivor to determine if the survivor is entitled to benefits or the continuation of benefits. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2019 (84 FR 66219). 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 the OMB approves it 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 OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–OWCP. Title of Collection: Survivor’s Form for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act. OMB Control Number: 1240–0027. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 850. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 850. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 113 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $377. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1 17368 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 60 / Friday, March 27, 2020 / Notices Dated: March 23, 2020. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–06419 Filed 3–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation Proposed Extension; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Description of Coal Mine Work and Other Employment’’ (Form CM–913). This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). SUMMARY: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by May 26, 2020. 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 by contacting Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202– 354–9660 or by email at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. Submit written comments about this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Program, Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation, Room S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202–354–9660 or by email at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, as part of continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information before submitting them to the OMB for final approval. This program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Mar 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. The Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., provides for the payment of benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled by black lung disease arising out of coal mine employment, and certain dependents and survivors. The employment information collected on the Form CM– 913 is used along with medical information to establish whether the miner is totally disabled due to black lung disease caused by coal mine employment. The Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and implementing regulations 20 CFR 718.204(b)(1) and 725.405(d) authorize this information collection. 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 the OMB under the PRA approves it and the collection 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. This information collection is currently approved for use through August 31, 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Written comments will receive consideration, and summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of the final ICR. To help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention 1240–0035. Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. The DOL encourages commenters not to include personally identifiable information, confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information in any comments. The DOL 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, PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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–OWCP–DCMWC. Type of Review: Extension. Title of Collection: Description of Coal Mine Work and Other Employment. Form: Description of Coal Mine Work and Other Employment, CM–913. OMB Control Number: 1240–0035. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,100. Frequency: One time. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 6,100. Estimated Average Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,050 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $3,515. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Dated: March 23, 2020. Anjanette Suggs, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–06420 Filed 3–26–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (20–038)] NASA Advisory Council; Human Explorations and Operations Committee; Meeting National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Human Explorations and Operations Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC. DATES: Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All times listed are Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: Meeting will be virtual only. See dial-in and WebEx SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 60 (Friday, March 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17367-17368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06419]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Survivor's Form for Benefits Under the Black 
Lung Benefits Act

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of 
Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)-sponsored information collection 
request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review 
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives 
on or before April 27, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely 
manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and 
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Licari by telephone at 202-
693-8073, TTY 202-693-8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by 
email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CM-912 is used to gather information 
from a beneficiary's survivor to determine if the survivor is entitled 
to benefits or the continuation of benefits. For additional substantive 
information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the 
Federal Register on December 3, 2019 (84 FR 66219).
    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 the OMB approves it 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 
OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
    DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for 
three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than 
three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information 
collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive 
a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
    Agency: DOL-OWCP.
    Title of Collection: Survivor's Form for Benefits Under the Black 
Lung Benefits Act.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0027.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 850.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 850.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 113 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $377.

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


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    Dated: March 23, 2020.
Frederick Licari,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-06419 Filed 3-26-20; 8:45 am]
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