Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Cadmium in General Industry Standard, 18277-18278 [2020-06902]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Drug Enforcement Administration Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DEA–614] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Cadmium in General Industry Standard Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Shertech Laboratories, LLC ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: Notice of application. Registered bulk manufacturer of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before May 1, 2020. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before May 1, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for a hearing must be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Administrator, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for a hearing should also be sent to: (1) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Hearing Clerk/OALJ, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on February 21, 2020, Shertech Laboratories, LLC, 1185 Woods Chapel Road, Duncan, South Carolina 29334 applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of a controlled substance: DATES: Controlled substance jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Cocaine ........................ Drug code Schedule 9041 II The company plans to import synthetic derivatives of the listed controlled substance in bulk form to conduct clinical trials. Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant’s activity is consistent with what is authorized under to 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of FDA approved or nonapproved finished dosage forms for commercial sale. William T. McDermott, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–06762 Filed 3–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Mar 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-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 May 1, 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 DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act, or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (see 29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18277 Act also requires OSHA to obtain such information with a minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in obtaining said information (see 29 U.S.C. 657). The collection of information specified in the Cadmium in General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.1027) protects workers from the adverse health effects that may result from their exposure to cadmium. The major collection of information of the standard include: Conducting worker exposure monitoring; notifying workers of their cadmium exposures; implementing a written compliance program; implementing medical surveillance of workers; providing examining physicians with specific information; ensuring that workers receive a copy of their medical surveillance results; maintaining workers’ exposure monitoring and medical surveillance records for specific periods; and providing access to these records to the workers who are the subject of the records, the worker’s representative, and other designated parties. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2019 (84 FR 58747). 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–OSHA. Title of Collection: Cadmium in General Industry Standard. OMB Control Number: 1218–0185. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,679. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 234,036. E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 18278 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / Notices Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 73,396 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $5,493,656. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: March 23, 2020. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–06902 Filed 3–30–20; 1:30 pm] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Solicitation for Nominations to Serve on the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health (Board) of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). ACTION: The Secretary of Labor (Secretary) invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Board of the EEOICPA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is mandated by Section 3687 of EEOICPA. The Secretary established the Board under this authority and Executive Order 13699 (June 26, 2015) and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site Exposure Matrices of the Department of Labor (DOL); (2) medical guidance for claims examiners for claims with the EEOICPA program, with respect to the weighing of the medical evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary requirements for claims under Part B of EEOICPA related to lung disease; (4) the work of industrial hygienists and staff physicians and consulting physicians of the DOL and reports of such hygienists and physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, and consistency; (5) the claims adjudication process generally, including review of procedure manual changes prior to incorporation into the manual and claims for medical benefits; and (6) such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. In addition, the Board, when necessary, coordinates exchanges of data and findings with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, which advises the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on various aspects of causation in jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Mar 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 radiogenic cancer cases under Part B of the EEOICPA program. The Board will consist of 12–15 members to be appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary will appoint a Board Chair from among the members. Pursuant to Section 3687(a)(2), the Board will reflect a reasonable balance of scientific, medical, and claimant members, to address the tasks assigned to the Board. Members serve two-year terms. At the discretion of the Secretary, members may be appointed to successive terms or removed at any time. The Board will meet no less than twice per year. Pursuant to Section 3687(d), no Board member, employee, or contractor can have any financial interest, employment, or contractual relationship (other than a routine consumer transaction) with any person who has provided or sought to provide, within two years of their appointment or during their appointment, goods or services for medical benefits under EEOICPA. A certification that this is true will be required with each nomination. DOL is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks broad-based and diverse Board membership. Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more individuals for membership. Interested persons are also invited and encouraged to submit statements in support of nominees. Nomination Process: Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership. If you would like to nominate an individual or yourself for appointment to the Board, please submit the following information: • The nominee’s contact information (name, title, business address, business phone, fax number, and/or business email address) and current employment or position; • A copy of the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae; • Category of membership that the nominee is qualified to represent; • A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications that addresses the nominee’s suitability for the nominated membership category identified above; • Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the nominee’s knowledge, experience, and expertise in fields related to the EEOICPA program, particularly as pertains to industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, occupational medicine, lung conditions, or the nuclear facilities covered by the EEOICPA program; PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Documents or other supportive materials that demonstrate the nominee’s familiarity, experience, or history of participation with the EEOICPA program or with the administration of a technically complex compensation program such as EEOICPA; • A signed statement that the nominee does not have any financial interest, employment, or contractual relationship (other than a routine consumer transaction) with any person who has provided or sought to provide, within two years of their appointment or during their appointment, goods or services for medical benefits under EEOICPA; and • A signed statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in Board meetings, and has no conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on the Board. Nominees will be appointed based on their demonstrated qualifications, professional experience, and knowledge of issues the Board may be asked to consider. Nominees will also be selected in accordance with statutory obligations under FACA and Section 3687 of EEOICPA regarding a balanced membership. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a resigning Board member’s term shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. As specified in Section 3687(i), the Board shall terminate ten (10) years after the date of the enactment of the legislation, which was December 19, 2014. Thus, the Board shall terminate on December 19, 2024. Members are Special Government Employees (SGEs) and serve without compensation. However, members may each receive reimbursement for travel expenses for attending Board meetings, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by the federal travel regulations. Board activities may necessitate its members obtain security clearance. Pursuant to Section 3687(f), the Secretary of Energy will ensure that the Board members, Board staff, and any contractors performing work in support of the Board are afforded the opportunity to apply for a security clearance for any matter for which such a clearance is appropriate, and should provide a determination on eligibility for clearance within 180 days of receiving a completed application. ADDRESSES: Nominations may be submitted, including attachments, by any of the following methods: • Electronically: Send to: EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov (specify E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18277-18278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06902]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Cadmium in General Industry Standard

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-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 May 1, 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 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 
1970 (the OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information 
collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of 
the OSH Act, or for developing information regarding the causes and 
prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (see 29 
U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires OSHA to obtain such information 
with a minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small 
businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary 
duplication of effort in obtaining said information (see 29 U.S.C. 
657). The collection of information specified in the Cadmium in General 
Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.1027) protects workers from the adverse 
health effects that may result from their exposure to cadmium. The 
major collection of information of the standard include: Conducting 
worker exposure monitoring; notifying workers of their cadmium 
exposures; implementing a written compliance program; implementing 
medical surveillance of workers; providing examining physicians with 
specific information; ensuring that workers receive a copy of their 
medical surveillance results; maintaining workers' exposure monitoring 
and medical surveillance records for specific periods; and providing 
access to these records to the workers who are the subject of the 
records, the worker's representative, and other designated parties. For 
additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related 
notice published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2019 (84 FR 
58747).
    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-OSHA.
    Title of Collection: Cadmium in General Industry Standard.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0185.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,679.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 234,036.

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    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 73,396 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $5,493,656.

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

     Dated: March 23, 2020.
Frederick Licari,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-06902 Filed 3-30-20; 1:30 pm]
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