Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Blackout Period Notice, 54248 [2021-21239]

Download as PDF 54248 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Blackout Period Notice 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: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA), enacted on July 30, 2002, amended ERISA to include a blackout period disclosure requirement in subsection 101(i). This information collection requires administrators of individual account pension plans (e.g., a profit sharing plan, 401(k) type plan or money purchase pension plan) to provide at least 30 days advance written notice to the affected participants and LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 beneficiaries in advance of any ‘‘blackout period’’ during which their existing rights to direct or diversify their investments under the plan, or obtain a loan or distribution from the plan will be temporarily suspended. 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 Blackout Period Notice. OMB Control Number: 1210–0122. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 47,250. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 7,409,220. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 88,905 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $324,524. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: September 22, 2021. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–21239 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: (21–062)] NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee; Meeting National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Astrophysics Advisory Committee. This Committee reports to the Director, Astrophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the scientific community and other persons, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning. SUMMARY: Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. DATES: Ms. KarShelia Henderson, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–2355, or khenderson@nasa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting will be available to the public by WebEx. On Wednesday, October 13, the event address for attendees is: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/ nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID= md4791048eb7dd22d2f90af9f433f189a, the meeting number is 2762 173 8590, and meeting password is xX3YwJCC@ 58. On Friday, October 15, the event address for attendees is: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/ nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID= m73f37b368141c16886cc53c24addca86, the meeting number is 2761 353 3834, and meeting password is ayBVNPv23$2. To join by telephone, the numbers are: 1–929–251–9612 or 1–415–527– 5035, for each day. The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: —Astrophysics Division Update —Updates on Specific Astrophysics Missions —Reports from the Program Analysis Groups —Report on Science Activation Program The agenda will be posted on the Astrophysics Advisory Committee web page: https://science.nasa.gov/ researchers/nac/science-advisorycommittees/apac. The public may submit and upvote comments/questions ahead of the meeting through the website https:// arc.cnf.io/sessions/m8xp/#!/dashboard that will be opened for input on September 30, 2021. It is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to accommodate the E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Blackout Period Notice

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: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA), enacted on 
July 30, 2002, amended ERISA to include a blackout period disclosure 
requirement in subsection 101(i). This information collection requires 
administrators of individual account pension plans (e.g., a profit 
sharing plan, 401(k) type plan or money purchase pension plan) to 
provide at least 30 days advance written notice to the affected 
participants and beneficiaries in advance of any ``blackout period'' 
during which their existing rights to direct or diversify their 
investments under the plan, or obtain a loan or distribution from the 
plan will be temporarily suspended. 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 
Blackout Period Notice.
    OMB Control Number: 1210-0122.
    Affected Public: Private Sector-- Businesses or other for-profits 
and not-for-profit institutions.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 47,250.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 7,409,220.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 88,905 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $324,524.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).

     Dated: September 22, 2021.
Mara Blumenthal,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2021-21239 Filed 9-29-21; 8:45 am]
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