Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Climate Survey, 9913-9914 [2023-03153]

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Climate Survey National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. DATES: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292– 7556; or send email to splimpto@ nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal holidays). Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9913 information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, use, and clarity of the information on respondents; and (d) ways to 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 should be addressed to the points of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703–292–7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number, and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Climate Survey. OMB Control No.: 3145–0260. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate with revisions an information collection for three years. The primary purpose of this reinstatement is to identify and study the perceptions and perspectives of USAP participants located in Antarctica. The surveys address attitudes and concerns that will help NSF work with program participants and participating organizations to instill positive changes. Proposed Project: In accordance with presidential memo 6646 the NSF manages the U.S. Antarctic Program including occupation of three yearround stations located on the Antarctic continent. NSF is committed to a workplace and community that fosters a climate free from sexual assault and harassment. NSF has recently completed a Sexual Assault/Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHR) program which requires reinstatement of this information collection. Use of the Information: Disseminating a climate survey ensures accurate baseline data that will allow NSF to monitor SAHPR program progress, course correct efforts, and objectively demonstrate successes. Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 1,800 respondents are expected to complete the request per year for a total of 900 burden hours annually. E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 9914 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 15, 2023 / Notices Dated: February 9, 2023. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2023–03153 Filed 2–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Special Financial Assistance Information 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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act of a collection of information contained in PBGC’s regulation on special financial assistance. The purpose of the information collection is to gather information necessary for PBGC to operate this special financial assistance programs. This notice informs the public of PBGC’s intent and solicits public comment on the collection of information. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before April 17, 2023. 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 1212–0074 in the subject line. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024–2101. 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– 0074. All comments received will be posted without change to PBGC’s website, https://www.pbgc.gov, including ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:16 Feb 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 any personal information provided. Do not submit comments that include any personally identifiable information or confidential business information. Copies of the collection of information may be obtained by writing to Disclosure Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024–2101, or calling 202–229–4040 during normal business hours. If you are deaf or hard of hearing or have a speech disability, please dial 7–1–1 to access telecommunications relay services. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Rifkin (rifkin.melissa@ pbgc.gov), Attorney, Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024–2101; 202–229–6563. If you are deaf or hard of hearing or have a speech disability, please dial 7–1–1 to access telecommunications relay services. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4262 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) requires PBGC to provide special financial assistance (SFA) to certain financially troubled multiemployer plans upon application for assistance. Part 4262 of PBGC’s regulations, ‘‘Special Financial Assistance by PBGC,’’ provides guidance to multiemployer pension plan sponsors on eligibility, determining the amount of SFA, content of an application for SFA, the process of applying, PBGC’s review of applications, restrictions and conditions, and reporting and notice requirements. To apply for SFA, a plan sponsor must file an application with PBGC and include information about the plan, plan documentation, and actuarial information, as specified in sections 4262.6 through 4262.9. Also, if the plan is changing certain assumptions for purposes of demonstrating its eligibility for SFA or its requested amount of SFA, then the plan sponsor may use PBGC’s SFA assumptions guidance. PBGC needs the application information to review a plan’s eligibility for SFA and amount of requested SFA. PBGC estimates that over the next 3 years an annual average of 59 plan sponsors will file applications for SFA with an average annual hour burden of 590 hours and an average annual cost burden of $1,770,000. Under section 4262.10(g), a plan sponsor may, but is not required to, file a lock-in application as a plan’s initial application. The lock-in application contains basic information about the plan and a statement of intent to lock- PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in base data. PBGC needs the information in the lock-in application to ensure that a plan sponsor intends to lock-in the plan’s data. PBGC estimates that over the next 3 years an annual average of 23 plan sponsors will file lock-in applications for SFA with an average annual hour burden of 23 hours and an average annual cost burden of $18,400. Under section 4262.16(i), a plan sponsor of a plan that has received SFA must file an Annual Statement of Compliance with the restrictions and conditions under section 4262 of ERISA and part 4262 once every year through 2051. PBGC needs the information in the Annual Statement of Compliance to ensure that a plan is compliant with the imposed restrictions and conditions. PBGC estimates that over the next 3 years an annual average of 120 plan sponsors will file Annual Statements of Compliance with an average annual hour burden of 240 hours and an average annual cost burden of $288,000. Under section 4262.15(c), a plan sponsor of a plan with benefits that were suspended under sections 305(e)(9) or 4245(a) of ERISA must issue notices of reinstatement to participants and beneficiaries whose benefits were suspended and are being reinstated. Participants and beneficiaries need the notice of reinstatement to better understand the calculation and timing of their reinstated benefits and, if applicable, make-up payments. PBGC estimates that over the next 3 years an average of 5 plans per year will be required to send notices to participants with suspended benefits. PBGC estimates that these notices will impose an average annual hour burden of 10 hours and average annual cost burden of $10,000. Finally, under section 4262.16(d), (f), (g), and (h), a plan sponsor must file a request for a determination from PBGC for approval for an exception under certain circumstances for SFA conditions under section 4262.16 relating to reductions in contributions, transfers or mergers, and withdrawal liability. PBGC needs the information required for a request for determination to determine whether to approve an exception from the specified condition of receiving SFA. PBGC estimates that over the next 3 years, PBGC will receive an average of 3.2 requests per year for determinations. PBGC estimates an average annual hour burden of 15.6 hours and average annual cost burden of $44,000. The estimated aggregate average annual hour burden for the next 3 years for the information collection in part 4262 is 878.6 hours for employer and E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9913-9914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03153]


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Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; United 
States Antarctic Program (USAP) Climate Survey

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second 
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal 
Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed 
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance 
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

DATES: 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to 
[email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for 
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 
1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 
days a year (including Federal holidays).
    Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
use, and clarity of the information on respondents; and (d) ways to 
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 should be addressed to the points 
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. 
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the 
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control 
number, and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to 
the collection of information that such persons are not required to 
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Climate 
Survey.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0260.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate with 
revisions an information collection for three years. The primary 
purpose of this reinstatement is to identify and study the perceptions 
and perspectives of USAP participants located in Antarctica. The 
surveys address attitudes and concerns that will help NSF work with 
program participants and participating organizations to instill 
positive changes.
    Proposed Project: In accordance with presidential memo 6646 the NSF 
manages the U.S. Antarctic Program including occupation of three year-
round stations located on the Antarctic continent. NSF is committed to 
a workplace and community that fosters a climate free from sexual 
assault and harassment. NSF has recently completed a Sexual Assault/
Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHR) program which requires 
reinstatement of this information collection.
    Use of the Information: Disseminating a climate survey ensures 
accurate baseline data that will allow NSF to monitor SAHPR program 
progress, course correct efforts, and objectively demonstrate 
successes.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 
1,800 respondents are expected to complete the request per year for a 
total of 900 burden hours annually.


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    Dated: February 9, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-03153 Filed 2-14-23; 8:45 am]
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