Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments, 21278-21279 [2020-08068]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 21278 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 74 / Thursday, April 16, 2020 / Notices POSTAL SERVICE POSTAL SERVICE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments Postal ServiceTM. Notice. Postal ServiceTM. Notice. AGENCY: AGENCY: ACTION: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Date of required notice: April 16, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on April 10, 2020, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Contract 604 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2020–114, CP2020–121. The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Date of required notice: April 16, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on March 31, 2020, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Contract 603 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2020–112, CP2020–118. Sean Robinson, Attorney, Corporate and Postal Business Law. Sean Robinson, Attorney, Corporate and Postal Business Law. [FR Doc. 2020–07991 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2020–07989 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—First-Class Package Service Negotiated Service Agreement Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. Notice. SUMMARY: Postal ServiceTM. Notice. AGENCY: AGENCY: ACTION: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Date of required notice: April 16, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on April 3, 2020, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add First-Class Package Service Contract 108 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2020–113, CP2020–119. The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Date of required notice: April 16, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Robinson, 202–268–8405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on March 31, 2020, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Contract 602 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2020–111, CP2020–117. Sean Robinson, Attorney, Corporate and Postal Business Law. Sean Robinson, Attorney, Corporate and Postal Business Law. [FR Doc. 2020–07990 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2020–07988 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P BILLING CODE 7710–12–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Apr 15, 2020 Jkt 250001 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens. The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information to determine (1) the practical utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of the publication date. Title and purpose of information collection: Vocational Report; OMB 3220–0141. Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) provides for payment of disability annuities to qualified employees and widow(ers). The establishment of permanent disability for work in the applicant’s ‘‘regular occupation’’ or for work in any regular employment is prescribed in 20 CFR 220.12 and 220.13 respectively. The RRB utilizes Form G–251, Vocational Report, to obtain an applicant’s work history. This information is used by the RRB to determine the effect of a disability on an applicant’s ability to work. Form G–251 is designed for use with the RRB’s disability benefit application forms and is provided to all applicants for employee disability annuities and to those applicants for a widow(er)’s disability annuity who indicate that they have been employed at some time. Completion is required to obtain or retain a benefit. One response is requested of each respondent. Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (81 FR 6587 on February 5, 2020) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 21279 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 74 / Thursday, April 16, 2020 / Notices Information Collection Request (ICR) Affected public: Individuals or Households. Abstract: Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act provides for the payment of disability annuities to qualified employees and widow(er)s. In order to determine the effect of a disability on an annuitant’s ability to Title: Vocational Report. OMB Control Number: 3220–0141. Form(s) submitted: G–251. Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Annual responses Form number Time (minutes) Burden (hours) G–251 (with assistance) .............................................................................................................. G–251 (without assistance) ......................................................................................................... 5,730 270 40 50 3,820 225 Total ...................................................................................................................................... 6,000 ........................ 4,045 Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and supporting documents can be obtained from Kennisha Tucker at (312) 469–2591 or Kennisha.Tucker@rrb.gov. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Brian Foster, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611– 1275 or Brian.Foster@rrb.gov. 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. ADDRESSES: Brian Foster, Clearance Officer. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) [FR Doc. 2020–08068 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] Cynthia Pitts, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. BILLING CODE 7905–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President’s major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of PUERTO RICO, dated 01/16/2020, is hereby amended to extend the deadline for filing applications for physical damages as a result of this disaster to 05/15/2020. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. [FR Doc. 2020–07962 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P [Disaster Declaration #16253 and #16254; PUERTO RICO Disaster Number PR–00034] Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36391] U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 6. Portland & Western Railroad, Inc.— Amended Lease and Operation Exemption Containing Interchange Commitment—BNSF Railway Company This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA–4473–DR), dated 01/16/2020. Incident: Earthquakes. Incident Period: 12/28/2019 through 02/04/2020. DATES: Issued on 04/10/2020. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/15/2020. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/16/2020. Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. (PNWR), a Class III railroad, has filed a verified notice of exemption pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.41 to continue to lease from BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and operate a BNSF rail line between milepost 64.70 (located on main track between Quinaby and Salem, Ore.) and milepost 141.45, at the end of track, near Eugene, Ore., a total distance of approximately 76.75 miles (the Line). PNWR states that it has entered into a lease agreement (New Lease) with BNSF AGENCY: SUMMARY: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES work, the RRB needs the applicant’s work history. The collection obtains the information needed to determine their ability to work. Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to Form G–251. The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Apr 15, 2020 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that supersedes and replaces a previous lease (Original Lease) that took effect in 2003.1 PNWR states that it is currently the operator of the Line under the Original Lease. PNWR states that the New Lease extends the term for an additional 10 years, with an automatic renewal date for an additional 10-year term, and makes other commercial changes. PNWR certifies that the New Lease contains an interchange commitment that is similar to the interchange commitment that was included in the Original Lease.2 Accordingly, PNWR has provided additional information regarding the interchange commitment, as required by 49 CFR 1150.43(h). PNWR certifies that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier. PNWR also certifies that its revenues currently exceed $5 million. Pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.42(e), if a carrier’s projected annual revenues will exceed $5 million, it must, at least 60 days before the exemption becomes effective, post a notice of its intent to undertake the proposed transaction at the workplace of the employees on the affected lines, serve a copy of the notice on the national offices of the labor unions with employees on the affected lines, and certify to the Board that it has done so. However, PNWR’s verified notice includes a request for waiver of the 60day advance labor notice requirements. PNWR’s waiver request will be 1 See Portland & W. R.R.—Lease & Operation Exemption—The Burlington N. & Santa Fe Ry., Docket No. FD 34255 (STB served Jan. 3, 2003). PNWR states that the Original Lease ended on February 29, 2020, and that PNWR and BNSF executed the New Lease effective March 1, 2020. PNWR also states that it will continue to operate under the terms of the Original Lease until the New Lease is authorized. 2 A copy of the New Lease with the interchange commitment was submitted under seal. See 49 CFR 1150.43(h)(1). E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 74 (Thursday, April 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21278-21279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08068]


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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD


Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments

SUMMARY:  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection 
Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs 
(OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Our ICR describes the 
information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by 
OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens.
    The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information 
to determine (1) the practical utility of the collections; (2) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is 
the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the 
RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper 
consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive 
them within 30 days of the publication date.
    Title and purpose of information collection: Vocational Report; OMB 
3220-0141. Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) provides for 
payment of disability annuities to qualified employees and widow(ers). 
The establishment of permanent disability for work in the applicant's 
``regular occupation'' or for work in any regular employment is 
prescribed in 20 CFR 220.12 and 220.13 respectively.
    The RRB utilizes Form G-251, Vocational Report, to obtain an 
applicant's work history. This information is used by the RRB to 
determine the effect of a disability on an applicant's ability to work. 
Form G-251 is designed for use with the RRB's disability benefit 
application forms and is provided to all applicants for employee 
disability annuities and to those applicants for a widow(er)'s 
disability annuity who indicate that they have been employed at some 
time.
    Completion is required to obtain or retain a benefit. One response 
is requested of each respondent.
    Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the 
initial 60-day notice (81 FR 6587 on February 5, 2020) required by 44 
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.

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Information Collection Request (ICR)

    Title: Vocational Report.
    OMB Control Number: 3220-0141.
    Form(s) submitted: G-251.
    Type of request: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Affected public: Individuals or Households.
    Abstract: Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act provides for the 
payment of disability annuities to qualified employees and widow(er)s. 
In order to determine the effect of a disability on an annuitant's 
ability to work, the RRB needs the applicant's work history. The 
collection obtains the information needed to determine their ability to 
work.
    Changes proposed: The RRB proposes no changes to Form G-251.
    The burden estimate for the ICR is as follows:

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                                                                      Annual           Time           Burden
                           Form number                               responses       (minutes)        (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
G-251 (with assistance).........................................           5,730              40           3,820
G-251 (without assistance)......................................             270              50             225
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Total.......................................................           6,000  ..............           4,045
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    Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and 
supporting documents can be obtained from Kennisha Tucker at (312) 469-
2591 or [email protected]. Comments regarding the information 
collection should be addressed to Brian Foster, Railroad Retirement 
Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611-1275 or 
[email protected].
    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.

Brian Foster,
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-08068 Filed 4-15-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7905-01-P


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