Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Labor Condition Application for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Nonimmigrants and the Nonimmigrant Worker Information Form, 53688-53689 [2021-21005]

Download as PDF 53688 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 28, 2021 / Notices and incorporated this provision into ERISA and the Code. The related regulations contain the following collections of information: (1) Each organization seeking to be treated as an eligible organization to use the optional accommodation process offered under the regulation must either notify an issuer or third party administrator using the EBSA Form 700 method of selfcertification or provide notice to HHS of its religious or moral objection to coverage of all or a subset of contraceptive services. (2) A health insurance issuer or third party administrator providing or arranging separate payments for contraceptive services for participants and beneficiaries in insured plans (or student enrollees and covered dependents in student health insurance coverage) of eligible organizations is required to provide a written notice to plan participants and beneficiaries (or student enrollees and covered dependents) informing them of the availability of such payments. The notice must be separate from but, contemporaneous with (to the extent possible) any application materials distributed in connection with enrollment (or re-enrollment) in group or student coverage of the eligible organization in any plan year to which the accommodation is to apply and will be provided annually. To satisfy the notice requirement, issuers may, but are not required to, use the model language set forth previously or substantially similar language. (3) An eligible organization may also revoke its use of the accommodation process and must provide participants and beneficiaries written notice of such revocation as soon as possible. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2021 (86 FR 16787). 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Sep 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–EBSA. Title of Collection: Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act—Private Sector. OMB Control Number: 1210–0150. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 114. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 777,362. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 181 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $194,963. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: September 21, 2021. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–20971 Filed 9–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Labor Condition Application for H–1B, H– 1B1, and E–3 Nonimmigrants and the Nonimmigrant Worker Information Form Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)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 October 28, 2021. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Mara Blumenthal by telephone at 202– 693–8538, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection is required under sections 212(n) and (t) and 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and 8 U.S.C. 1182(n) and (t), and 8 U.S.C.1184(c). DOL and the Department of Homeland Security have promulgated regulations to implement the INA’s requirements at 20 CFR 655 Subparts H and I, and 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4), respectively. The INA mandates that no H–1B, H–1B1 or E–3 temporary nonimmigrant worker may enter the United States (U.S.) to perform work in a specialty occupation or as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability unless the U.S. employer makes certain attestations to the Secretary of Labor. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2021 (86 FR 22457). 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–ETA. Title of Collection: Labor Condition Application for H–1B, H–1B1, and E–3 Nonimmigrants and the Nonimmigrant Worker Information Form. E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 28, 2021 / Notices OMB Control Number: 1205–0310. Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits and not-forprofit institutions; State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 135,511. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 635,520. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 834,305 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $94,880. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: September 21, 2021. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–21005 Filed 9–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Experience Rating Report Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)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 October 28, 2021. 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Sep 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 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: Mara Blumenthal by telephone at 202– 693–8538, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The data submitted annually on the ETA 204 report enables ETA to project revenues for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program on a state-by state basis and to measure the variations in assigned contribution rates that result from different experience rating systems. Section 303 of the Social Security Act (SSA 303(a)(6)) authorizes ETA to collect this information. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2021 (86 FR 15721). 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–ETA. Title of Collection: Experience Rating Report. OMB Control Number: 1205–0164. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 53. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 53. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 27 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: September 21, 2021. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–20952 Filed 9–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53689 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Asbestos in Construction Standard Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: 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 October 28, 2021. 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: Crystal Rennie by telephone at 202– 693–0456 or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This standard requires employers to train workers about the hazards of asbestos, monitor worker exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to asbestos. These records are used by employers, workers, and the Government to ensure that workers are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace. For additional substantive information about this ICR, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53688-53689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21005]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Labor Condition Application for H-1B, H-1B1, 
and E-3 Nonimmigrants and the Nonimmigrant Worker Information Form

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment 
and Training Administration (ETA)-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 October 28, 2021.

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: Mara Blumenthal by telephone at 202-
693-8538, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection is required 
under sections 212(n) and (t) and 214(c) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (INA) and 8 U.S.C. 1182(n) and (t), and 8 
U.S.C.1184(c). DOL and the Department of Homeland Security have 
promulgated regulations to implement the INA's requirements at 20 CFR 
655 Subparts H and I, and 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4), respectively. The INA 
mandates that no H-1B, H-1B1 or E-3 temporary nonimmigrant worker may 
enter the United States (U.S.) to perform work in a specialty 
occupation or as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability 
unless the U.S. employer makes certain attestations to the Secretary of 
Labor. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the 
related notice published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2021 (86 
FR 22457).
    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-ETA.
    Title of Collection: Labor Condition Application for H-1B, H-1B1, 
and E-3 Nonimmigrants and the Nonimmigrant Worker Information Form.

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    OMB Control Number: 1205-0310.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits and 
not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, and Tribal Governments; 
Individuals or Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 135,511.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 635,520.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 834,305 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $94,880.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

    Dated: September 21, 2021.
Mara Blumenthal,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2021-21005 Filed 9-27-21; 8:45 am]
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