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Held, Policy Coordinator, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–01953 Filed 1–26–22; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Medical Exception Request Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. ACTION: Notice of intent to request extension of OMB approval of information collection. AGENCY: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval, without change, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of a collection of information for its employees to request a medical exception to the COVID–19 vaccination requirement. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 29, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: paperwork.comments@ pbgc.gov. Refer to OMB control number 1212–0075 in the subject line. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4667 Corporation, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005–4026. Commenters are strongly encouraged to submit public comments electronically. PBGC expects to have limited personnel available to process public comments that are submitted on paper through mail. Until further notice, any comments submitted on paper will be considered to the extent practicable. All submissions received must include the agency’s name (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or PBGC) and refer to OMB control number 1212– 0075. All comments received will be posted without change to PBGC’s website, https://www.pbgc.gov, including any personal information provided. Commenters should not include any information for which disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and commercial or financial information (‘‘confidential business information’’). Submission of confidential business information without a request for protected treatment constitutes a waiver of any claims of confidentiality. Copies of the collection of information may be obtained by writing to Disclosure Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005–4026, or calling 202–229–4040 during normal business hours. TTY users may call the Federal Relay Service toll-free at 800– 877–8339 and ask to be connected to 202–229–4040. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Rifkin (rifkin.melissa@ pbgc.gov), Attorney, Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005–4026; 202–229–6563. (TTY and TDD users may call the Federal relay service toll-free at 800–877–8339 and ask to be connected to 202–229–6563.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Executive Order 14043, every Federal agency must ‘‘implement, to the extent consistent with applicable law, a program to require COVID–19 vaccination for all of its Federal employees, with exceptions only as required by law.’’ In following this directive, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a requirement that its employees must receive and submit proof of a COVID–19 vaccination. As required by 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq. and 29 CFR part 1630, PBGC allows an exception from the vaccination requirement for employees who demonstrate medical reasons or disabilities that would make the COVID–19 vaccine unsafe for them. To E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1 4668 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 19 / Friday, January 28, 2022 / Notices obtain this exception, employees must complete the Request for Medical Exception to COVID–19 Vaccination Requirement form. PBGC uses the information on this form to verify employees’ assertions that they are entitled to an exception to the COVID– 19 vaccination requirement because of their medical or disability statuses. The medical exception request collection of information has been approved by OMB under control number 1212–0075 (expires May 31, 2022). PBGC intends to request that OMB extend its approval for 3 years. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. PBGC estimates that an average of 2 employees each year will submit Request for Medical Exception to COVID–19 Vaccination Requirement forms. The total estimated annual burden of the collection of information is 0.5 hours and $0. PBGC is soliciting public comments to— • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 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 methodologies 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. Issued in Washington, DC. Hilary Duke, Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. [FR Doc. 2022–01801 Filed 1–27–22; 8:45 am] jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 7709–02–P PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 Jan 27, 2022 Jkt 256001 ACTION: Notice of new systems of records. Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is proposing to establish two new systems of records: (1) PBGC–27: Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety in Response to a Public Health Emergency; and (2) PBGC–28: Physical Security and Facility Access. PBGC–27 will maintain information collected to assist PBGC with maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and to protect PBGC staff working on-site from risks associated with a public health emergency (as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and declared by its Secretary), such as a pandemic or epidemic. PBGC–28 will maintain information collected while providing visitor, employee, and government contractor access control; physical and operational security; and video surveillance for PBGC facilities. DATES: The new systems of records described herein will become effective February 28, 2022, without further notice, unless comments result in a contrary determination and a notice is published to that effect. Comments must be received on or before February 28, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments to PBGC by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the website instructions for submitting comments. • Email: reg.comments@pbgc.gov. Refer to SORN in the subject line. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Commenters are strongly encouraged to submit public comments electronically. PBGC expects to have limited personnel available to process public comments that are submitted on paper through mail. Until further notice, any comments submitted on paper will be considered to the extent practicable. All submissions must include the agency’s name (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or PBGC) and reference this notice. Comments received will be posted without change to PBGC’s website, https:// www.pbgc.gov, including any personal information provided. Do not submit comments that include any personally identifiable information or confidential business information. Copies of comments may also be obtained by writing to Disclosure Division, Office of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, or calling 202–326–4040 during normal business hours. (TTY users may call the Federal relay service toll-free at 1–800–877– 8339 and ask to be connected to 202– 326–4040.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shawn Hartley, Chief Privacy Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Office of the General Counsel, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202– 229–6321. For access to any of PBGC’s systems of records, contact D. Camilla Perry, Disclosure Officer, Office of the General Counsel, Disclosure Division, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, or by calling 202–229–4040, or go to https://www.pbgc.gov/about/ policies/pg/privacy-at-pbgc/system-ofrecords-notices. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC is proposing to establish two new Systems of Records: (1) PBGC–27: Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety in Response to a Public Health Emergency PBGC is proposing to establish a new system of records titled ‘‘Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety in Response to a Public Health Emergency.’’ The purpose of this system is to assist PBGC with maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and to protect PBGC staff working on-site from risks associated with a public health emergency (as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and declared by its Secretary), such as a pandemic or epidemic. This system maintains information collected about PBGC staff and visitors accessing PBGC facilities during a public health emergency, including a pandemic or epidemic. It maintains biographical information collected about PBGC staff and visitors. (2) PBGC–28: Physical Security and Facility Access PBGC is proposing to establish a new system of records titled ‘‘Physical Security and Facility Access.’’ The purpose of this system is to maintain information to allow PBGC to provide for its facilities: Control of access by visitors, employees, and government contractors; physical and operational security; and video surveillance. This system can also be used to maintain information from issuing temporary facility access for employees and contractors who are not in possession of their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card or office key. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(11), interested persons are invited to submit E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 19 (Friday, January 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4667-4668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01801]


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PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION


Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; 
Comment Request; Medical Exception Request

AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

ACTION: Notice of intent to request extension of OMB approval of 
information collection.

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SUMMARY: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) intends to 
request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval, 
without change, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of a collection of 
information for its employees to request a medical exception to the 
COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 29, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Refer to OMB control 
number 1212-0075 in the subject line.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office 
of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20005-4026.
    Commenters are strongly encouraged to submit public comments 
electronically. PBGC expects to have limited personnel available to 
process public comments that are submitted on paper through mail. Until 
further notice, any comments submitted on paper will be considered to 
the extent practicable.
    All submissions received must include the agency's name (Pension 
Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or PBGC) and refer to OMB control number 
1212-0075. All comments received will be posted without change to 
PBGC's website, https://www.pbgc.gov, including any personal information 
provided. Commenters should not include any information for which 
disclosure is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and 
commercial or financial information (``confidential business 
information''). Submission of confidential business information without 
a request for protected treatment constitutes a waiver of any claims of 
confidentiality.
    Copies of the collection of information may be obtained by writing 
to Disclosure Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit 
Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005-4026, or 
calling 202-229-4040 during normal business hours. TTY users may call 
the Federal Relay Service toll-free at 800-877-8339 and ask to be 
connected to 202-229-4040.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Rifkin 
([email protected]), Attorney, Regulatory Affairs Division, 
Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 
1200 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005-4026; 202-229-6563. (TTY and TDD 
users may call the Federal relay service toll-free at 800-877-8339 and 
ask to be connected to 202-229-6563.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Executive Order 14043, every Federal 
agency must ``implement, to the extent consistent with applicable law, 
a program to require COVID-19 vaccination for all of its Federal 
employees, with exceptions only as required by law.'' In following this 
directive, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a 
requirement that its employees must receive and submit proof of a 
COVID-19 vaccination. As required by 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq. and 29 CFR 
part 1630, PBGC allows an exception from the vaccination requirement 
for employees who demonstrate medical reasons or disabilities that 
would make the COVID-19 vaccine unsafe for them. To

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obtain this exception, employees must complete the Request for Medical 
Exception to COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement form. PBGC uses the 
information on this form to verify employees' assertions that they are 
entitled to an exception to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement 
because of their medical or disability statuses.
    The medical exception request collection of information has been 
approved by OMB under control number 1212-0075 (expires May 31, 2022). 
PBGC intends to request that OMB extend its approval for 3 years. An 
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.
    PBGC estimates that an average of 2 employees each year will submit 
Request for Medical Exception to COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement 
forms. The total estimated annual burden of the collection of 
information is 0.5 hours and $0.
    PBGC is soliciting public comments to--
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including 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 methodologies 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.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Hilary Duke,
Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit 
Guaranty Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2022-01801 Filed 1-27-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7709-02-P
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