Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Registration for EFAST-2 Credentials, 54247 [2021-21238]

Download as PDF LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 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 relates to ERISA Procedure 76–1, which provides specific guidance to the public on issues arising under ERISA, particularly when needed to guide specific transactions involving employee benefit plans and plan assets. The information required by ERISA Procedure 76–1 is used by EBSA to understand and analyze the issues and develop the response, as well as to determine whether EBSA’s response should be in the form of an advisory opinion or information letter. 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 submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–EBSA. Title of Collection: Employee Retirement Income Security Act Procedure 1976–1; Advisory Opinion Procedure. OMB Control Number: 1210–0066. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 18. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 18. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 182 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $477,089. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 Dated: September 22, 2021. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–21235 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Registration for EFAST–2 Credentials Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)-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 November 1, 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 DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ERISA section 104 requires administrators of pension and welfare plans and employers sponsoring certain fringe benefit plans and other plans of deferred SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 54247 compensation to file reports annually with the Secretary of Labor concerning the financial condition and operation of plans. Reporting requirements are satisfied by filing the Form 5500 in accordance with its instructions and the related regulations. This information collection relates to the ERISA Filing Acceptance System 2 (EFAST–2), which is designed to simplify and expedite the receipt and processing of the Form 5500 by relying on internet-based forms and electronic filing technologies. 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 submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–EBSA. Title of Collection: Registration for EFAST–2 Credentials. OMB Control Number: 1210–0117. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 248,985. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 248,985. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 82,995 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: September 22, 2021. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–21238 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 187 (Thursday, September 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Registration for EFAST-2 Credentials

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employee 
Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)-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 November 1, 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: ERISA section 104 requires administrators of 
pension and welfare plans and employers sponsoring certain fringe 
benefit plans and other plans of deferred compensation to file reports 
annually with the Secretary of Labor concerning the financial condition 
and operation of plans. Reporting requirements are satisfied by filing 
the Form 5500 in accordance with its instructions and the related 
regulations. This information collection relates to the ERISA Filing 
Acceptance System 2 (EFAST-2), which is designed to simplify and 
expedite the receipt and processing of the Form 5500 by relying on 
internet-based forms and electronic filing technologies. 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 submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive 
a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
    Agency: DOL-EBSA.
    Title of Collection: Registration for EFAST-2 Credentials.
    OMB Control Number: 1210-0117.
    Affected Public: Private Sector-- Businesses or other for-profits 
and not-for-profit institutions.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 248,985.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 248,985.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 82,995 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

     Dated: September 22, 2021.
Mara Blumenthal,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2021-21238 Filed 9-29-21; 8:45 am]
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