Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Attestation for Employers Seeking To Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers, 57519-57520 [2022-20262]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)). For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207). Please note the Secretary’s Office will accept only electronic filings at this time. Filings must be made through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, https:// edis.usitc.gov). No in-person paperbased filings or paper copies of any electronic filings will be accepted until further notice. Staff report.—A staff report containing information concerning the subject matter of the reviews has been placed in the nonpublic record, and was made available to persons on the Administrative Protective Order service list for these reviews on September 13, 2022. A public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to section 207.62(d)(4) of the Commission’s rules. Written submissions.—As provided in section 207.62(d) of the Commission’s rules, interested parties that are parties to the reviews and that have provided individually adequate responses to the notice of institution,2 and any party other than an interested party to the reviews may file written comments with the Secretary on what determinations the Commission should reach in the reviews. Comments are due on or before September 19, 2022 and may not contain new factual information. Any person that is neither a party to the fiveyear reviews nor an interested party may submit a brief written statement (which shall not contain any new factual information) pertinent to the reviews by September 19, 2022. However, should the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) extend the time limit for its completion of the final results of its reviews, the deadline for comments (which may not contain new factual information) on Commerce’s final results is three business days after the issuance of Commerce’s results. If comments contain business proprietary information (BPI), they must conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s 2 The Commission has found the joint response to its notice of institution filed on behalf of the Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee and the Aluminum Extruders Council, trade or business associations, a majority of whose members are U.S. producers of aluminum extrusions, to be individually adequate. Comments from other interested parties will not be accepted (see 19 CFR 207.62(d)(2)). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Sep 19, 2022 Jkt 256001 rules. The Commission’s Handbook on Filing Procedures, available on the Commission’s website at https:// www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_ on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates upon the Commission’s procedures with respect to filings. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the reviews must be served on all other parties to the reviews (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Determination.—The Commission has determined these reviews are extraordinarily complicated and therefore has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). Authority: These reviews are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 14, 2022. Katherine Hiner, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–20253 Filed 9–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Attestation for Employers Seeking To Employ H–2B Nonimmigrant Workers Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: 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 the agency receives on or before October 20, 2022. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57519 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: This ICR supports the Temporary Final Rule (TFR), Exercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Numerical Limitation for Second Half of FY2022 for H–2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H–2B Workers Seeking to Change Employers, which is being promulgated by the Department of Labor (DOL or Department) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The regulatory requirements are codified at 8 CFR part 214 and 20 CFR part 655 and the information collection activities covered under Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H–2B Nonimmigrant Workers under Section 204 of Division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117–103, Form ETA–9142–B–CAA–6 (Form ETA–9142–B–CAA–6), along with other requirements (e.g., recruitment efforts; recordkeeping requirements), covered under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1205–0550 (OMB 1205–0550). DOL seeks to revise the ICR to eliminate the requirement that employers complete and submit the Form ETA– 9142–B–CAA–6 to DHS, but extend the recordkeeping requirements for an additional three years. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2022 (87 FR 30334). 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 E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 57520 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 / Notices 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: Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H–2B Nonimmigrant Workers. OMB Control Number: 1205–0550. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits, not-forprofit institutions, and farms. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,304. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 6,304. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 1,576 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. [Docket No. OSHA–2018–0005] Electronically: You may submit materials, including attachments, electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking portal. Follow the on-line instructions for submissions. All comments should be identified with Docket No. OSHA–2018–0005. Registration to Attend and/or to Participate in the Meeting: If you wish to attend the public meeting, make an oral presentation at the meeting, or participate in the meeting, you must register using this link: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/whistleblowerstakeholder-meeting-tickets-41487 6204897 or this link for registration in Spanish https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ reunion-para-partes-interesadas-sobrelos-denunciantes-que-son-trabajadorestickets-414895803517 by close of business on October 12, 2022. Each participant will be allowed to speak for up to 5 minutes. If there is extra time at the end of the meeting, participants may be given extra time to speak. There is no fee to register for the public meeting. After reviewing the requests to present, OSHA will contact each participant prior to the meeting to inform them of the speaking order. We will provide Spanish-language translation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693–1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. For general information: Mr. Lee Martin, Director, OSHA Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693–2199; email: osha.dwpp@ dol.gov. Whistleblower Stakeholder Meeting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Dated: September 14, 2022. Mara Blumenthal, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–20262 Filed 9–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 B. Request for Comments ADDRESSES: SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing a public meeting to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders on issues facing the agency in the administration of the whistleblower laws it enforces. DATES: The public meeting will be held on October 19, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., ET via telephone and virtually via Teams. Persons interested in attending the meeting must register by October 12, 2022. In addition, comments relating to the ‘‘Scope of Meeting’’ section of this document must be submitted by November 2, 2022. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Sep 19, 2022 Jkt 256001 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 C. Access to the Public Record Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at: https:// www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and other relevant information, is also available on the Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs’ web page at: https:// www.whistleblowers.gov. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 660(c)); Secretary’s Order 08–2020 (May 15, 2020). Signed at Washington, DC. James. S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2022–20260 Filed 9–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [Docket No. OSHA–2013–0020] A. Scope of Meeting OSHA is interested in obtaining information from the public on key issues facing the agency’s whistleblower program. This meeting is the tenth in a series of meetings requesting public input on this program. The agency is seeking suggestions on how it can improve the program. Please note that the agency does not have the authority to change the statutory language and requirements of the laws it enforces. In particular, the agency invites input on the following: 1. How can OSHA deliver better whistleblower customer service? 2. What kind of assistance can OSHA provide to help explain the Agency’s whistleblower laws to employees and employers? PO 00000 Regardless of attendance at the public meeting, interested persons may submit written or electronic comments (see ADDRESSES above). Electronic comments include recorded oral comments. Comments may be submitted in any language. To permit time for interested persons to submit data, information, or views on the issues in the ‘‘Scope of Meeting’’ section of this notice, please submit comments by November 2, 2022, and include Docket No. OSHA–2018– 0005. If you have questions regarding how to submit comments, please contact osha.dwpp@dol.gov or 202–693–2199. Process Safety Management (PSM); Stakeholder Meeting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of stakeholder meeting; updated date after postponement. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On August 30, 2022, OSHA announced an informal stakeholder meeting regarding the rulemaking project for the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, to be held on September 28, 2022. With this notice, OSHA is postponing the informal stakeholder meeting until October 12, 2022. OSHA is also reissuing the invitation to interested parties to participate in the informal stakeholder meeting. Additionally, E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57519-57520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20262]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Attestation for Employers Seeking To Employ H-
2B Nonimmigrant Workers

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 the agency 
receives on or before October 20, 2022.

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 ICR supports the Temporary Final Rule 
(TFR), Exercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Numerical 
Limitation for Second Half of FY2022 for H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural 
Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking to 
Change Employers, which is being promulgated by the Department of Labor 
(DOL or Department) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The 
regulatory requirements are codified at 8 CFR part 214 and 20 CFR part 
655 and the information collection activities covered under Attestation 
for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers under Section 
204 of Division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public 
Law 117-103, Form ETA-9142-B-CAA-6 (Form ETA-9142-B-CAA-6), along with 
other requirements (e.g., recruitment efforts; recordkeeping 
requirements), covered under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Control Number 1205-0550 (OMB 1205-0550). DOL seeks to revise the ICR 
to eliminate the requirement that employers complete and submit the 
Form ETA-9142-B-CAA-6 to DHS, but extend the recordkeeping requirements 
for an additional three years. For additional substantive information 
about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal 
Register on May 18, 2022 (87 FR 30334).
    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

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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: Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-
2B Nonimmigrant Workers.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0550.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--Businesses or other for-profits, 
not-for-profit institutions, and farms.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,304.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 6,304.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 1,576 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))

     Dated: September 14, 2022.
Mara Blumenthal,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2022-20262 Filed 9-19-22; 8:45 am]
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