Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Complaint Involving Employment Discrimination by a Federal Contractor or Subcontractor, 19960-19961 [2020-07467]

Download as PDF 19960 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 69 / Thursday, April 9, 2020 / Notices 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–MSHA. Title of Collection: Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure (Underground Coal Mines). OMB Control Number: 1219–0124. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 164. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 55,980. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 710 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $24. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Dated: April 3, 2020. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–07466 Filed 4–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Complaint Involving Employment Discrimination by a Federal Contractor or Subcontractor Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)-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 11, 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Apr 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 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: OFCCP administers and enforces the three equal employment opportunity laws listed below: • Executive Order 11246, as amended (E.O. 11246); • Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 793 (Section 503); and • Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212. These authorities prohibit employment discrimination by Federal contractors and subcontractors and require them to take affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunities are available regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Additionally, Federal contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Federal contractors and subcontractors are further prohibited from harassing, intimidating, threatening, coercing, or discriminating against individuals who file a complaint, assist or participate in any OFCCP investigation, oppose any discriminatory act or practice, or otherwise exercise their rights protected by OFCCP’s laws. No private right of action exists under the authorities that are enforced by OFCCP, i.e., a private individual may not bring a lawsuit against an employer (or prospective employer) for noncompliance with its contractual PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 obligations enforced by OFCCP. However, any employee of, or applicant for employment with, a federal contractor or subcontractor may file a complaint with OFCCP alleging discrimination or failure to comply with affirmative action obligations. OFCCP encourages such employees and applicants to file their complaints by completing its complaint form (‘‘Form CC–4’’). OFCCP investigates the complaint but retains the discretion whether to pursue administrative or judicial enforcement. If a complaint is filed under E.O. 11246 or Section 503, OFCCP may refer it to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).1 OFCCP investigates all complaints filed under VEVRAA. Under E.O. 11246, the authority for collection of complaint information is Section 206(b). The implementing regulations which specify the content of this information collection are found at 41 CFR 60–1.23. Under VEVRAA, the authority for collecting complaints information is at 38 U.S.C. 4212(b) and the implementing regulations which specify the content of VEVRAA complaints are found at 41 CFR 60– 300.61(b). The statutory authority for collecting complaint information under Section 503 is at 29 U.S.C. 793(b), and the implementing regulations which specify the content of Section 503 complaints are found at 41 CFR 60– 741.61(c). This information collection request covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for Form CC–4. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on October 21, 2019 (84 FR 56205). 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–OFCCP. E:\FR\FM\09APN1.SGM 09APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 69 / Thursday, April 9, 2020 / Notices Title of Collection: Complaint Involving Employment Discrimination by a Federal Contractor or Subcontractor. OMB Control Number: 1250–0002. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 897. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 897. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 897 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $169. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Dated: April 3, 2020. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–07467 Filed 4–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CM–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2010–0009] The Standard on Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Collections of Information (Paperwork) Requirements Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Standard on Presence Sensing Device Initiation. DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by June 8, 2020. ADDRESSES: Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting comments. Facsimile: If your comments, including attachments, are not longer than 10 pages you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger, or courier service: When using this method, you must submit your comments and attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2010–0009, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Apr 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 Department of Labor, Room N–3653, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service) are accepted during the Docket Office’s normal business hours, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., ET. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the OSHA docket number (OSHA–2010–0009) for the Information Collection Request (ICR). All comments, including any personal information you provide, such as social security numbers and dates of birth, are placed in the public docket without change, and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. For further information on submitting comments see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading in the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at the above address. All documents in the docket (including this Federal Register notice) are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download from the website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. You also may contact Theda Kenney at the below phone number to obtain a copy of the ICR. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theda Kenney or Seleda Perryman, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, telephone (202) 693–2222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of the continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA’s estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19961 appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of efforts in obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657). Paragraph 1910.217(h) regulates the use of presence sensing devices (‘‘PSDs’’) used to initiate the operation of mechanical power presses; a PSD (e.g., a photoelectric field or curtain) automatically stops the stroke of a mechanical power press when the device detects an operator entering a danger zone near the press. A mechanical power press using presence sensing device initiation (PSDI) automatically starts (initiates) the stroke when the device detects no operator within the danger zone near the press. The certification/validation of safety systems for PSDI shall consider the press, controls, safeguards, operator, and environment as an integrated system which shall comply with 29 CFR 1910.217(a) through (h). Accordingly, the Standard protects employees from serious crush injuries, amputations, and death. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions The agency reports no program changes or adjustments associated with this ICR. The agency is, therefore, retaining the previous estimate of one hour (1 hour). Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI) (29 CFR 1910.217 (h)). OMB Control Number: 1218–0143. E:\FR\FM\09APN1.SGM 09APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 69 (Thursday, April 9, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19960-19961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07467]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Complaint Involving Employment Discrimination 
by a Federal Contractor or Subcontractor

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of 
Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)-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 11, 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: OFCCP administers and enforces the three 
equal employment opportunity laws listed below:
     Executive Order 11246, as amended (E.O. 11246);
     Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 
29 U.S.C. 793 (Section 503); and
     Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 
(VEVRAA), as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212.
    These authorities prohibit employment discrimination by Federal 
contractors and subcontractors and require them to take affirmative 
action to ensure that equal employment opportunities are available 
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected 
veteran. Additionally, Federal contractors and subcontractors are 
prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees for 
asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or, in 
certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Federal contractors 
and subcontractors are further prohibited from harassing, intimidating, 
threatening, coercing, or discriminating against individuals who file a 
complaint, assist or participate in any OFCCP investigation, oppose any 
discriminatory act or practice, or otherwise exercise their rights 
protected by OFCCP's laws.
    No private right of action exists under the authorities that are 
enforced by OFCCP, i.e., a private individual may not bring a lawsuit 
against an employer (or prospective employer) for noncompliance with 
its contractual obligations enforced by OFCCP. However, any employee 
of, or applicant for employment with, a federal contractor or 
subcontractor may file a complaint with OFCCP alleging discrimination 
or failure to comply with affirmative action obligations. OFCCP 
encourages such employees and applicants to file their complaints by 
completing its complaint form (``Form CC-4''). OFCCP investigates the 
complaint but retains the discretion whether to pursue administrative 
or judicial enforcement. If a complaint is filed under E.O. 11246 or 
Section 503, OFCCP may refer it to the U.S. Equal Employment 
Opportunity Commission (EEOC).1 OFCCP investigates all complaints filed 
under VEVRAA. Under E.O. 11246, the authority for collection of 
complaint information is Section 206(b). The implementing regulations 
which specify the content of this information collection are found at 
41 CFR 60-1.23. Under VEVRAA, the authority for collecting complaints 
information is at 38 U.S.C. 4212(b) and the implementing regulations 
which specify the content of VEVRAA complaints are found at 41 CFR 60- 
300.61(b). The statutory authority for collecting complaint information 
under Section 503 is at 29 U.S.C. 793(b), and the implementing 
regulations which specify the content of Section 503 complaints are 
found at 41 CFR 60- 741.61(c). This information collection request 
covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for Form CC-4.
    For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the 
related notice published in the Federal Register on October 21, 2019 
(84 FR 56205).
    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-OFCCP.

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    Title of Collection: Complaint Involving Employment Discrimination 
by a Federal Contractor or Subcontractor.
    OMB Control Number: 1250-0002.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 897.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 897.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 897 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $169.

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

    Dated: April 3, 2020.
Frederick Licari,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-07467 Filed 4-8-20; 8:45 am]
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