Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95), 16461-16462 [2023-05422]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 52 / Friday, March 17, 2023 / Notices the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on August 23, 2021 (86 FR 47155). The last notification was filed with the Department on October 11, 2022. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on November 23, 2022 (87 FR 71679). Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director, Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—America’s DataHub Consortium Notice is hereby given that, on January 11, 2023, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. 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(‘‘UHD Alliance’’) filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Roku, Inc., San Jose, CA has been added as a party to this venture. No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and UHD Alliance intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership. On June 17, 2015, UHD Alliance filed its original notification pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on July 17, 2015 (80 FR 42537). The last notification was filed with the Department on November 9, 2022. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on January 24, 2023(88 FR 4211). Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director, Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 2023–05519 Filed 3–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95) Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)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: E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 16462 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 52 / Friday, March 17, 2023 / Notices (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before April 17, 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) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) 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: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– 693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Occupational Noise Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide protection to workers from adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to establish and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to noise and audiometric testing performed in compliance with this standard. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2022 (87 FR 78127). 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Mar 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 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–OSHA. Title of Collection: Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95). OMB Control Number: 1218–0048. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,3524. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 32,081,096. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 2,368,281 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $39,771,368. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Nicole Bouchet, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–05422 Filed 3–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Geosciences; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Geosciences (1755). Date and Time: April 13, 2023; 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EDT; April 14, 2023; 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EDT. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; In-person and Virtual via Zoom. Registration for the meeting will be available prior to the meeting date. Both the agenda and the registration link will be located on the GEO AC website at https://www.nsf.gov/geo/advisory.jsp. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Melissa Lane, National Science Foundation, Room C 8000, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone 703– 292–8500. Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight on support for geoscience research and education including atmospheric, geospace, earth, ocean, and polar sciences. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agenda April 13, 2023 • Joint Session with Advisory Committee for the Office of Polar Programs (AC OPP) Æ Geosciences Directorate Update from Assistant Director for Geosciences Æ Discussion of the Pending AC GEO–AC OPP Merger and Future Directions Æ Update on Sexual Assault/ Harassment Prevention and Response Æ Briefing from Director of the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs Æ Meeting with the NSF Director and Chief Operating Officer April 14, 2023 • Discussion of NSF Advisory Committee on Environmental Research and Education (AC ERE) white paper on minimizing the impacts for research on the environment • Update on the International Ocean Drilling Program • Presentation on GEO Facilities • Presentation by Sharon Mosher, UTexas Austin, on Graduate Geoscience Education • Action Items/Planning for Fall 2023 Meeting Dated: March 13, 2023. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–05440 Filed 3–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Sunshine Act Meetings The National Science Board’s Committee on Strategy’s Subcommittee on Technology, Innovation and Partnerships hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a teleconference for the transaction of National Science Board business pursuant to the NSF Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. EDT. PLACE: This meeting will be via videoconference through the National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The agenda is: Subcommittee Chair’s Opening Remarks; Goals for the inaugural Type 2 competition portfolio and discussion of portfolio construction strategy, process, and risk. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Point of contact for this meeting is: E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 52 (Friday, March 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16461-16462]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05422]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure 
to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95)

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational 
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-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

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(PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency 
receives on or before April 17, 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) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) 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: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202-
693-0213, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Occupational Noise 
Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide 
protection to workers from adverse health effects associated with 
occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to 
establish and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to noise and 
audiometric testing performed in compliance with this standard. For 
additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related 
notice published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2022 (87 FR 
78127).
    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-OSHA.
    Title of Collection: Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29 
CFR 1910.95).
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0048.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,3524.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 32,081,096.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 2,368,281 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $39,771,368.

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

Nicole Bouchet,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-05422 Filed 3-16-23; 8:45 am]
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