Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement, CA-1032, 18279-18280 [2020-06748]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / Notices in the email subject line, ‘‘Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Nomination’’). • Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger, or courier service: Submit one copy of the documents listed above to the following address: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Room S–3522, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210. Follow-up communications with nominees may occur as necessary through the process. DATES: Nominations for individuals to serve on the Board must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand delivered) within 30 days of the date of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Michael Chance, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at chance.michael@dol.gov, or Carrie Rhoads, Alternate DFO, at rhoads.carrie@dol.gov, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite S–3524, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 343–5580. This is not a toll-free number. Signed at Washington, DC. Julia K. Hearthway, Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. [FR Doc. 2020–06699 Filed 3–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Workers’ Compensation Programs Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement, CA–1032 Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, Office of the Workers’ Compensation Programs, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘[Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement, CA–1032].’’ This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Mar 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by June 1, 2020. 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, or requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Room S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: suggs.anjanette@ dol.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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 minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. The OWCP uses this collection to obtain information from a Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) claimant receiving workers’ compensation benefits over an extended period. The OWCP uses the response to determine whether the claimant is entitled to continue receiving benefits and whether the benefit amount should be adjusted. The collection is necessary to ensure the beneficiary receives correct compensation. Information requested on the CA–1032 is obtained from each claimant receiving continuing compensation on the periodic disability roll. The form requests information on the claimant’s earnings, dependents, third party settlements, and other Federal benefits received. The FECA authorizes this information collection. See 5 U.S.C. 8124 and 8149. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18279 of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB under the PRA approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The current approval is scheduled to expire August 31, 2020. 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. 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. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention [1240–0016]. 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, 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-Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Type of Review: [Revision]. Title of Collection: [Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement]. Form: [CA–1032]. OMB Control Number: [1240–0016]. Affected Public: [Individual or Household]. Estimated Number of Respondents: [37,056]. E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 18280 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / Notices detailed information about the purpose of each initiative, amount of funds available, funding priorities, permissible uses of funds, funding limits, deadlines and other pertinent details will be defined in the grant round guidelines. In addition, the NCUA may periodically publish information regarding the CDRLF in Letters to Credit Unions, press releases, and/or on the NCUA website. Frequency: [Annually]. Total Estimated Annual Responses: [37,056]. Estimated Average Time per Response: [20 minutes]. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: [12,352] hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $[294,472]. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Anjanette Suggs, Agency Clearance Officer. 1. Funding Initiatives [FR Doc. 2020–06748 Filed 3–31–20; 8:45 am] The list of potential funding initiatives available during 2020 includes the following: i. COVID–19 Emergency Support; ii. Digital Services and Cybersecurity; iii. Training; iv. Minority Depository Institution (MDI) Mentoring; and v. Underserved Outreach. BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Access for Credit Unions ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity. Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) Grants. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TITLE: CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER: 44.002. SUMMARY: The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce the availability of technical assistance grants (awards) for lowincome designated credit unions (LICUs) through the CDRLF. The CDRLF serves as a source of financial support in the form of loans and technical assistance grants that better enable LICUs to support the communities in which they operate. All grant awards made under this NOFO are subject to funds availability and are at the NCUA’s discretion. Table of Contents jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES A. Program Description B. Award Information C. Eligibility Information D. Application and Submission Information E. Application Review Information F. Federal Award Administration G. Federal Awarding Agency A. Program Description The purpose of the CDRLF is to assist LICUs in providing basic financial services to their members to stimulate economic activities in their communities. The CDRLF consists of Congressional appropriations that are administered by the NCUA. Through the CDRLF, the NCUA provides financial support in the form of awards to LICUs. These funds help improve and expand the availability of financial services to these members. The NCUA will consider requests for various funding initiatives. More VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Mar 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 2. Authority and Regulations i. Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1772c–1, 1756, 1757(5)(D), and (7)(I), 1766, 1782, 1784, 1785 and 1786; ii. Regulations: The regulation governing the CDRLF is found at 12 CFR part 705. In general, this regulation is used by the NCUA to govern the CDRLF and set forth the program requirements. Additional regulations related to the low-income designation are found at 12 CFR parts 701.34 and 741.204. For the purposes of this NOFO, an ‘‘Applicant’’ is a Participating Credit Union that submits a complete application to the NCUA under the CDRLF. The NCUA encourages Applicants to review the regulations, this NOFO, the grant round guidelines, and other program materials for a complete understanding of the program. B. Award Information Approximately $1.5 million in awards will be available through this NOFO. The NCUA reserves the right to: (i) Award more or less than the amounts cited above; (ii) fund, in whole or in part, any, all, or none of the applications submitted in response to this NOFO; and (iii) reallocate funds from the amount that is anticipated to be available under this NOFO to other programs, particularly if the NCUA determines that the number of awards made under this NOFO is fewer than projected. General information about the purpose of each funding initiative and the maximum award amount is provided below. 1. Purpose of Funding Initiatives i. COVID–19 Emergency Support: The COVID–19 Emergency Support initiative is intended to help credit unions assist members experiencing economic PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 hardships due to the coronavirus, particularly members that are most impacted by the situation. Funds may be used to address the financial needs of impacted members, to help credit unions respond to the unexpected and unforeseen challenges of COVID–19, and to alleviate the impact of the crisis on the credit union and its community. Due to the severity of the situation, the NCUA may relax some of the administrative and programmatic requirements for Applicants under this initiative. ii. Digital Services and Cybersecurity: The Digital Services and Cybersecurity initiative helps credit unions implement the infrastructure to build a digital relationship with their members and safeguard credit union information from cybersecurity threats. Access to digital financial services will improve the ability of credit unions to serve their communities. It is crucial for credit unions to expand financial products and services for members through digital channels. Ensuring that the appropriate processes are in place to continually safeguard the credit union’s digital assets and activities is equally important. The objective of this initiative is to help credit unions establish a new digital service or strengthen cybersecurity in order to benefit the members. This initiative is not intended to fund continuous projects or cover costs associated with normal maintenance of digital services or cybersecurity. iii. Training: The Training initiative focuses on helping credit unions develop the skills and talents of employees through specialized management programs and advanced training courses. The goal of this initiative is to enhance the operational knowledge of credit union employees and support staff professional development. iv. Underserved Outreach: The Underserved Outreach initiative is designed to help credit unions implement innovative outreach strategies that will improve the financial well-being of individuals living in underserved areas within a credit union’s field of membership. This initiative focuses on providing quality financial products and services to underserved population segments such as minority groups, youth & millennials, veterans, and immigrants. The NCUA’s priority areas for 2020 Underserved Outreach grants will allow credit unions to fund projects that benefit individuals returning to the community following incarceration, promote first-time homeownership, and improve the access of financial products and services E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18279-18280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06748]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Workers' Compensation Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and 
Third Party Settlement, CA-1032

AGENCY: Division of Federal Employees' Compensation, Office of the 
Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments 
concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the 
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``[Request for Information 
on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement, CA-
1032].'' 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).

DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by 
June 1, 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 
[email protected].
    Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR 
by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' 
Compensation Programs, Room S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20210; by email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202-
354-9660 or by email at [email protected].

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 minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements can be properly assessed.
    The OWCP uses this collection to obtain information from a Federal 
Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) claimant receiving workers' 
compensation benefits over an extended period. The OWCP uses the 
response to determine whether the claimant is entitled to continue 
receiving benefits and whether the benefit amount should be adjusted. 
The collection is necessary to ensure the beneficiary receives correct 
compensation. Information requested on the CA-1032 is obtained from 
each claimant receiving continuing compensation on the periodic 
disability roll. The form requests information on the claimant's 
earnings, dependents, third party settlements, and other Federal 
benefits received. The FECA authorizes this information collection. See 
5 U.S.C. 8124 and 8149.
    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 displays a 
currently valid OMB Control Number. The current approval is scheduled 
to expire August 31, 2020. 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.
    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. In order to help ensure appropriate 
consideration, comments should mention [1240-0016].
    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, 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-Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
    Type of Review: [Revision].
    Title of Collection: [Request for Information on Earnings, Dual 
Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement].
    Form: [CA-1032].
    OMB Control Number: [1240-0016].
    Affected Public: [Individual or Household].
    Estimated Number of Respondents: [37,056].

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    Frequency: [Annually].
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: [37,056].
    Estimated Average Time per Response: [20 minutes].
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: [12,352] hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $[294,472].

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).

Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-06748 Filed 3-31-20; 8:45 am]
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