Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 13471-13473 [2023-04368]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2023 / Notices estimated for an average respondent to respond: Although the number of persons who may qualify for pardon under the terms of this Proclamation is currently unknowable, the Office of the Pardon Attorney estimate that a potential pool of at least 20,000 applicants may apply. The application for the certificate is simple, and will not take long to complete, between 10 and 30 minutes. The applicants must also provide proof of their prior convictions or charges, which we estimate would take anywhere between 10 minutes to two hours of effort, including research, phone calls, and conversations with necessary personnel to attain the appropriate documentation. Therefore, the Pardon Attorney estimates that it would take approximately 20 minutes, but likely no longer than 2.5 hours per individual to provide the information necessary for the collection. 5. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: Considering the above projected figures, the low-end estimate would be 20,000 × 20 minutes = 400,000 minutes, or approximately 6,667 hours of total burden on the public. The highend estimate is 20,000 × 2.5 hours = 50,000 hours of total burden on the public. If additional information is required contact: John R. Carlson, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W–218, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: February 3, 2023. John R. Carlson, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2023–03639 Filed 3–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Ventilation Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record Notice of availability; request for comments. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Mar 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before April 3, 2023. 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: Nora Hernandez by telephone at 202– 693–8633, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Accordingly, 30 CFR 57.8520 (Ventilation plan) requires the mine operator to prepare a written plan of the mine ventilation system. The plan is required to be updated at least annually. Upon written request of the District Manager, the plan or revisions must be submitted to MSHA for review and comment. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on September 30, 2022 (87 FR 59462). 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 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13471 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–MSHA. Title of Collection: Ventilation Plan and Main Fan Maintenance Record. OMB Control Number: 1219–0016. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 232. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 243. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 5,608 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Nora Hernandez, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–04367 Filed 3–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed revision of the ‘‘National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997.’’ A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 13472 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2023 / Notices listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the Addresses section of this notice on or before May 2, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room G225, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20212. Written comments also may be transmitted by email to BLS_PRA_Public@bls.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer, at 202–691–7628 (this is not a toll free number). (See ADDRESSES section.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97) is a nationally representative sample of persons who were born in the years 1980 to 1984. These respondents were ages 12–17 when the first round of annual interviews began in 1997; starting with round sixteen, the NLSY97 is conducted on a biennial basis. Round twenty-one interviews will occur from September 2023 to June 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) contracts with a vendor to conduct the NLSY97. The primary objective of the survey is to study the transition from schooling to the establishment of careers and families. The longitudinal focus of this survey requires information to be collected from the same individuals over many years in order to trace their education, training, work experience, fertility, income, and program participation. One of the goals of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to produce and disseminate timely, accurate, and relevant information about the U.S. labor force. The BLS contributes to this goal by gathering information about the labor force and labor market and disseminating it to policymakers and the public so that participants in those markets can make more informed, and thus more efficient, choices. Research based on the NLSY97 contributes to the formation of national policy in the areas of education, training, work experience, fertility, income, and program participation. In addition to the reports that the BLS produces based on data from the NLSY97, members of the academic community publish articles and reports based on NLSY97 data for the DOL and other funding agencies. To date, approximately 976 articles examining NLSY97 data have been published in scholarly journals. The survey design provides data gathered from the same respondents over time to form the only dataset that contains this type of information for this important population group. Without the collection of these data, an accurate longitudinal dataset could not be provided to researchers and policymakers, thus adversely affecting the DOL’s ability to perform its policyand report-making activities. II. Current Action The BLS seeks approval to conduct round 21 of biennial interviews of the NLSY97. Respondents of the NLSY97 will undergo an interview of approximately 74 minutes during which they will answer questions about schooling and labor market experiences, family relationships, and community background. During the fielding period for the main round 21 interviews, no more than 2 percent of respondents will be asked to participate in a brief validation interview a few weeks after the initial interview. The purpose of the validation interview is to verify that the initial interview took place as the interviewer reported and to assess the data quality of selected questionnaire items. Round 21 will be a predominantly telephone survey. Approximately 90 percent of interviews will be completed by telephone, with the remaining interviews being conducted in person. The round 21 questionnaire will resemble the round 20 questionnaire with few modifications. New questions Total respondents ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Form Frequency for the round 21 questionnaire include questions on the location of work and job search, whether an employer requires the signing of a non-disclosure agreement, chronic health conditions relating to heart conditions, blood sugar, and high blood pressure, coronavirus vaccine recipiency, the use of pain medications, and adverse childhood experiences. In addition, attempts to streamline the questionnaire have been made so that it will be shorter and less burdensome for respondents. To this end, fewer questions will be asked about impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and questions about the value of a job, sexual activity and birth control, criminal background checks, and internet access were removed. III. Desired Focus of Comments The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in comments that: • 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 methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • 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 submissions of responses. Title of Collection: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997. OMB Number: 1220–0157. Type of Review: Revision. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Average time per response Total responses Estimated total burden (hours) Main NLSY97: September 2023–June 2024 ...................... Validation interview: October 2023–June 2024 .................. 6570 100 One-time ........ One-time ........ 6570 100 74 minutes ..... 6 minutes ....... 8103 10 Totals * .......................................................................... 6570 ........................ 6670 ........................ 8113 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Mar 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2023 / Notices Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they also will become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, DC, on this 27th day of February 2023. Eric Molina, Acting Chief, Division of Management Systems. [FR Doc. 2023–04368 Filed 3–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), Department of Labor (DOL). ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the ACVETEO. The ACVETEO will discuss the DOL core programs and services that assist veterans seeking employment and raise employer awareness as to the advantages of hiring veterans. There will be an opportunity for individuals or organizations to address the committee. Any individual or organization that wishes to do so should contact Mr. Gregory Green at ACVETEO@dol.gov. Additional information regarding the Committee, including its charter, current membership list, annual reports, meeting minutes, and meeting updates may be found at https://www.dol.gov/ agencies/vets/about/advisorycommittee. This notice also describes the functions of the ACVETEO. Notice of this meeting is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This document is intended to notify the general public. DATES: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at approximately 12 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: This ACVETEO meeting will be held via TEAMS and teleconference. Meeting information will be posted at the link below under the Meeting Updates tab. https:// www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/about/ advisorycommittee. Notice of Intent to Attend the Meeting: All meeting participants should submit a notice of intent to attend by Friday, March 10, 2023, via email to Mr. Gregory Green at ACVETEO@dol.gov, ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 19:33 Mar 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 The ACVETEO is a Congressionally mandated advisory committee authorized under Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 4110 and subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 10. The ACVETEO is responsible for: assessing employment and training needs of veterans; determining the extent to which the programs and activities of the U.S. Department of Labor meet these needs; assisting to conduct outreach to employers seeking to hire veterans; making recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, with respect to outreach activities and employment and training needs of veterans; and carrying out such other activities necessary to make required reports and recommendations. The ACVETEO meets at least quarterly. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO); Meeting SUMMARY: Mr. Gregory Green, Designated Federal Official for the ACVETEO, ACVETEO@ dol.gov, (202) 693–4734. Veterans’ Employment and Training Service VerDate Sep<11>2014 subject line ‘‘March 2023 ACVETEO Meeting.’’ Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, and/or materials in alternative format) should notify the Advisory Committee no later than Friday, March 10, 2023, by contacting Mr. Gregory Green at ACVETEO@dol.gov. Requests made after this date will be reviewed, but availability of the requested accommodations cannot be guaranteed. Agenda 9 a.m. Welcome and remarks, James D. Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service 9:10 a.m. Administrative Business, Gregory Green, Designated Federal Official 9:15 a.m. Briefing on DOD SkillBridge 10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Briefing on Registered Apprenticeship 11:30 p.m. Public Forum, Gregory Green, Designated Federal Official 12 p.m. Adjourn Signed in Washington, DC, this 27th day of February 2023. James D. Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. [FR Doc. 2023–04407 Filed 3–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13473 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice 23–012] Name of Information Collection: NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection (ASCAN) Qualifications Inquiry National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection—renewal of existing information collection. AGENCY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections. DATES: Comments are due by May 2, 2023. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be sent within 60 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 60-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Bill Edwards-Bodmer, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JF0000, Washington, DC 20546, 757–864–3292, or b.edwards-bodmer@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection of information supports the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended, to create opportunities to improve processes associated with the evaluation and selection of individuals to participate in the NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection Program. The NASA Astronaut Selection Office (ASO) located at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas is responsible for selecting astronauts for the various United States Space Exploration programs. In evaluating an applicant for the Astronaut Candidate Program, it is important that the ASO have the benefit of qualitative and quantitative information and recommendations from persons who have been directly associated with the applicant over the course of their career. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 42 (Friday, March 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13471-13473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04368]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Bureau of Labor Statistics


Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be 
provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial 
resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, 
and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be 
properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed revision of the ``National 
Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997.'' A copy of the proposed information 
collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual

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listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
Addresses section of this notice on or before May 2, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer, 
Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room G225, 
2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20212. Written comments also 
may be transmitted by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer, 
at 202-691-7628 (this is not a toll free number). (See ADDRESSES 
section.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97) is a 
nationally representative sample of persons who were born in the years 
1980 to 1984. These respondents were ages 12-17 when the first round of 
annual interviews began in 1997; starting with round sixteen, the 
NLSY97 is conducted on a biennial basis. Round twenty-one interviews 
will occur from September 2023 to June 2024. The Bureau of Labor 
Statistics (BLS) contracts with a vendor to conduct the NLSY97. The 
primary objective of the survey is to study the transition from 
schooling to the establishment of careers and families. The 
longitudinal focus of this survey requires information to be collected 
from the same individuals over many years in order to trace their 
education, training, work experience, fertility, income, and program 
participation.
    One of the goals of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to produce and 
disseminate timely, accurate, and relevant information about the U.S. 
labor force. The BLS contributes to this goal by gathering information 
about the labor force and labor market and disseminating it to 
policymakers and the public so that participants in those markets can 
make more informed, and thus more efficient, choices.
    Research based on the NLSY97 contributes to the formation of 
national policy in the areas of education, training, work experience, 
fertility, income, and program participation. In addition to the 
reports that the BLS produces based on data from the NLSY97, members of 
the academic community publish articles and reports based on NLSY97 
data for the DOL and other funding agencies. To date, approximately 976 
articles examining NLSY97 data have been published in scholarly 
journals.
    The survey design provides data gathered from the same respondents 
over time to form the only dataset that contains this type of 
information for this important population group. Without the collection 
of these data, an accurate longitudinal dataset could not be provided 
to researchers and policymakers, thus adversely affecting the DOL's 
ability to perform its policy- and report-making activities.

II. Current Action

    The BLS seeks approval to conduct round 21 of biennial interviews 
of the NLSY97. Respondents of the NLSY97 will undergo an interview of 
approximately 74 minutes during which they will answer questions about 
schooling and labor market experiences, family relationships, and 
community background.
    During the fielding period for the main round 21 interviews, no 
more than 2 percent of respondents will be asked to participate in a 
brief validation interview a few weeks after the initial interview. The 
purpose of the validation interview is to verify that the initial 
interview took place as the interviewer reported and to assess the data 
quality of selected questionnaire items.
    Round 21 will be a predominantly telephone survey. Approximately 90 
percent of interviews will be completed by telephone, with the 
remaining interviews being conducted in person.
    The round 21 questionnaire will resemble the round 20 questionnaire 
with few modifications. New questions for the round 21 questionnaire 
include questions on the location of work and job search, whether an 
employer requires the signing of a non-disclosure agreement, chronic 
health conditions relating to heart conditions, blood sugar, and high 
blood pressure, coronavirus vaccine recipiency, the use of pain 
medications, and adverse childhood experiences. In addition, attempts 
to streamline the questionnaire have been made so that it will be 
shorter and less burdensome for respondents. To this end, fewer 
questions will be asked about impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and 
questions about the value of a job, sexual activity and birth control, 
criminal background checks, and internet access were removed.

III. Desired Focus of Comments

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in 
comments that:
     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 methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     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 submissions of responses.
    Title of Collection: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997.
    OMB Number: 1220-0157.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

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                  Form                         Total                 Frequency                 Total         Average time per response     total burden
                                            respondents                                      responses                                        (hours)
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Main NLSY97: September 2023-June 2024...            6570  One-time......................            6570  74 minutes....................            8103
Validation interview: October 2023-June              100  One-time......................             100  6 minutes.....................              10
 2024.
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    Totals *............................            6570  ..............................            6670  ..............................            8113
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    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they also will become a 
matter of public record.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on this 27th day of February 2023.
Eric Molina,
Acting Chief, Division of Management Systems.
[FR Doc. 2023-04368 Filed 3-2-23; 8:45 am]
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