Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Claim for Continuance of Compensation, 32054-32055 [2020-11471]

Download as PDF 32054 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 103 / Thursday, May 28, 2020 / Notices (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile; or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA–2009–0022). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. 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Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available from the website, and for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES V. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 May 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 Signed at Washington, DC. Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2020–11413 Filed 5–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Workers’ Compensation Programs Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Claim for Continuance of Compensation Office of Workers’ Compensation, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Claim for Continuance of Compensation (CA– 12).’’ 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 July 27, 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, 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. DATES: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Background: The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs administers the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8133. Under the Act, eligible dependents of deceased employees receive compensation benefits on account of the employee’s death. OWCP has to monitor death benefits for current marital status, potential for dual benefits, and other criteria for qualifying as a dependent under the law. The CA– 12 form is sent annually to beneficiaries in death cases to ensure that their status has not changed and that they remain entitled to benefits. The information collected is used by OWCP claims examiners to ensure that death benefits being paid are correct, and that payments are not made to ineligible survivors. This information collection is currently approved for use through October 31, 2020. DOL authorizes 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 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. 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 OMB# 1240–0015. 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 E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 103 / Thursday, May 28, 2020 / Notices 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: Extension Without Changes. Title of Collection: Claim for Continuance of Compensation. Agency Form Number: CA–12. OMB Control Number: 1240–0015. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,866. Frequency: Annually. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2,866. Estimated Average Time per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 239 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $1,562. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) Anjanette Suggs, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–11471 Filed 5–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P (MCC) Advisory Council was established as a discretionary advisory committee on July 14, 2016. Its charter was renewed for a second term on July 11, 2018. The MCC Advisory Council serves MCC solely in an advisory capacity and provides insight regarding innovations in infrastructure, technology and sustainability; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; new financing mechanisms for developing country contexts; and shared value approaches. The MCC Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the private sector and other external stakeholders and contributes to MCC’s mission—to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth. DATES: Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ET. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via conference call. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Rimbach, 202.521.3932, MCCAdvisoryCouncil@mcc.gov or visit https://www.mcc.gov/about/org-unit/ advisory-council. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda. During the Spring 2020 meeting of the MCC Advisory Council, members will be provided an update from MCC leadership. MCC Advisory Council CoChairs will provide updates from the subcommittee meetings, and council members will provide advice on the threshold development process and MCC’s investment strategy in Ethiopia. Public Participation. The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public may file written statement(s) before or after the meeting. If you plan to attend, please submit your name and affiliation no later than Tuesday, June 9, 2020 to MCCAdvisoryCouncil@mcc.gov to receive dial-in instructions and to be placed on an attendee list. Dated: May 21, 2020. Thomas G. Hohenthaner, Acting VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–11408 Filed 5–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9211–03–P MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [MCC FR 20–02] Notice of Open Meeting Millennium Challenge Corporation. ACTION: Notice. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.—App., the Millennium Challenge Corporation SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 May 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 Solicitation of Written Comments by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence ACTION: Request for comments. AGENCY: The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32055 (the ‘‘Commission’’) was created by Congress in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 to ‘‘consider the methods and means necessary to advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies by the United States to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States.’’ In connection with this effort, the Commission seeks to learn more about the general public’s views on these topics. DATES: Comment Date: The Commission requests comments on or before September 30, 2020 to be considered by the Commission in the formation of its final report. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. 05–2020–01, by one of the following methods: • Email: inquiry@nscai.gov. Please include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Mail: National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, Attn: RFI COMMENT—Docket No. 05– 2020–01, 2530 Crystal Drive, Box 45, Arlington, VA 22202. • Fax: +1–571–778–5049. Please include the docket number on the cover page of the fax. Due to the ongoing COVID–19 coronavirus pandemic, email is the Commission’s primary method of receiving public comment. All submissions received must include the docket number. If the Commission cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, the Commission may not be able to consider your comment. Late comments will be considered as time permits. Please note, any comments received by the Commission may be published online or included with its reports and/or recommendations. Submitters should be aware that the Commission is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and will transfer official records, including comments received, to the National Archives and Records Administration upon termination of the Commission. Website: The most current information about the Commission and its activities and recommendations is available on the Commission’s website: https://www.nscai.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 103 (Thursday, May 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32054-32055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11471]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Workers' Compensation Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Claim 
for Continuance of Compensation

AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensation, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments 
concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the 
information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Claim for Continuance of 
Compensation (CA-12).'' 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 
July 27, 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.
    Background: The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs 
administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8133. 
Under the Act, eligible dependents of deceased employees receive 
compensation benefits on account of the employee's death. OWCP has to 
monitor death benefits for current marital status, potential for dual 
benefits, and other criteria for qualifying as a dependent under the 
law. The CA-12 form is sent annually to beneficiaries in death cases to 
ensure that their status has not changed and that they remain entitled 
to benefits. The information collected is used by OWCP claims examiners 
to ensure that death benefits being paid are correct, and that payments 
are not made to ineligible survivors. This information collection is 
currently approved for use through October 31, 2020.
    DOL authorizes 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 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.
    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 OMB# 1240-0015.
    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

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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: Extension Without Changes.
    Title of Collection: Claim for Continuance of Compensation.
    Agency Form Number: CA-12.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0015.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,866.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2,866.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 239 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $1,562.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

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

Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-11471 Filed 5-27-20; 8:45 am]
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