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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Proposed Rules
Department received no comments on
the rulemaking. Accordingly, the
Department is not proceeding with the
proposed rule and is withdrawing it
from the rulemaking process. The DFR
became effective on February 25, 2021.
Additionally, the Department notes that
it plans to hold listening sessions during
the coming weeks for users to provide
feedback on the electronic filing and
service system. Information about those
sessions will be announced at https://
efile.dol.gov.
Milton A. Stewart,
Acting Secretary of Labor.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
20 CFR Parts 641, 655, 658, 667, and
683
The Department of Labor is
withdrawing the proposed rule that
accompanied its direct final rule (DFR)
that requires electronic filing (e-filing)
and makes acceptance of electronic
service (e-service) automatic for
attorneys and non-attorney
representatives representing parties in
proceedings before the Administrative
Review Board (Board), unless the Board
authorizes non-electronic filing and
service for good cause; establishes a new
part containing rules of practice and
procedure for the Board; and amends
existing regulations concerning filing
and service that apply where a
governing statute or executive order
does not establish contrary rules of
filing and service.
SUMMARY:
Mr.
Thomas Shepherd, Clerk of the
Appellate Boards, at 202–693–6319 or
Shepherd.Thomas@dol.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of the Secretary of Labor
29 CFR Parts 7, 8, 22, 24, 26, 29, 37,
38, and 96
29 CFR Parts 417 and 458
Wage and Hour Division
29 CFR Parts 500, 525, 530, and 580
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
29 CFR Parts 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981,
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and
1988
Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs
41 CFR Part 60–30
RIN 1290–AA28
Rules of Practice and Procedure
Concerning Filing and Service and
Amended Rules Concerning Filing and
Service
Employment and Training
Administration, Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Labor-Management
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In the
concurrent direct final rule (DFR)
published at 86 FR 1772, the
Department stated that if a significant
adverse comment was submitted by
February 10, 2021, the Department
would publish a timely withdrawal in
the Federal Register informing the
public that the DFR will not take effect.
The Department issued an identical
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
on the same day (86 FR 1834). The
Department also issued a technical
correction on February 9, 2021 (86 FR
8687). The Department received no
comments on the rulemaking.
Accordingly, the Department is not
proceeding with the proposed rule and
is withdrawing it from the rulemaking
process. The DFR became effective on
February 25, 2021. Additionally, the
Department notes that it plans to hold
listening sessions during the coming
weeks for users to provide feedback on
the electronic filing and service system.
Information about those sessions will be
announced at https://efile.dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Acting Secretary of Labor.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Benefits Review Board
20 CFR Part 802
RIN 1290–AA35
Rules of Practice and Procedure
Benefits Review Board,
Department of Labor.
ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of
comment period.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor is
reopening for 15 days the comment
period on the January 11, 2021, notice
of proposed rulemaking that would have
required electronic filing (e-filing) and
acceptance of electronic service (eservice) for persons represented by
attorneys or non-attorney
representatives unless good cause is
shown justifying a different form of
filing.
SUMMARY:
The comment period for the
proposed rule published at 86 FR 1857
on January 11, 2021, is reopened for 15
days and closes on April 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Regulatory Identification
Number (RIN) 1290–AA35, only by the
following method: Electronic
Comments. Submit comments through
the Federal eRulemaking Portal https://
www.regulations.gov. To locate the rule,
use docket number DOL–2020–0013 or
key words such as ‘‘Administrative
practice and procedure,’’ ‘‘Black lung
benefits,’’ ‘‘Longshore and harbor
workers,’’ or ‘‘Workers’ compensation.’’
Follow the instructions for submitting
comments. All comments must be
received by 11:59 p.m. on the date
indicated for consideration in this
rulemaking.
Instructions: All comments received
generally will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided.
Therefore, the Department recommends
that commenters safeguard their
personal information by not including
social security numbers, personal
addresses, telephone numbers, or email
addresses in comments. It is the
responsibility of the commenter to
safeguard personal information.
If you need assistance to review the
comments or the proposed rule, the
Department will consider providing the
comments and the direct final rule in
other formats upon request. For
assistance to review the comments or
obtain the direct final rule in an
alternate format, contact Mr. Thomas
Shepherd, Clerk of the Appellate
Boards, at (202) 693–6319.
DATES:
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[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-05405]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
20 CFR Parts 641, 655, 658, 667, and 683
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
20 CFR Part 726
Office of the Secretary of Labor
29 CFR Parts 7, 8, 22, 24, 26, 29, 37, 38, and 96
Office of Labor-Management Standards
29 CFR Parts 417 and 458
Wage and Hour Division
29 CFR Parts 500, 525, 530, and 580
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Parts 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986,
1987, and 1988
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
41 CFR Part 60-30
RIN 1290-AA28
Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and
Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service
AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workers'
Compensation Programs, Office of the Secretary, Office of Labor-
Management Standards, Wage and Hour Division, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor is withdrawing the proposed rule that
accompanied its direct final rule (DFR) that requires electronic filing
(e-filing) and makes acceptance of electronic service (e-service)
automatic for attorneys and non-attorney representatives representing
parties in proceedings before the Administrative Review Board (Board),
unless the Board authorizes non-electronic filing and service for good
cause; establishes a new part containing rules of practice and
procedure for the Board; and amends existing regulations concerning
filing and service that apply where a governing statute or executive
order does not establish contrary rules of filing and service.
DATES: As of March 17, 2021, the proposed rule published January 11,
2021 (86 FR 1834), is withdrawn.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Shepherd, Clerk of the
Appellate Boards, at 202-693-6319 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the concurrent direct final rule (DFR)
published at 86 FR 1772, the Department stated that if a significant
adverse comment was submitted by February 10, 2021, the Department
would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the
public that the DFR will not take effect. The Department issued an
identical Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the same day (86 FR
1834). The Department also issued a technical correction on February 9,
2021 (86 FR 8687). The Department received no comments on the
rulemaking. Accordingly, the Department is not proceeding with the
proposed rule and is withdrawing it from the rulemaking process. The
DFR became effective on February 25, 2021. Additionally, the Department
notes that it plans to hold listening sessions during the coming weeks
for users to provide feedback on the electronic filing and service
system. Information about those sessions will be announced at https://efile.dol.gov.
Milton A. Stewart,
Acting Secretary of Labor.
[FR Doc. 2021-05405 Filed 3-16-21; 8:45 am]
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