Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Miner's Claim for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act CM-911 and Employment History CM-911a, 38544-38545 [2023-12595]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 38544 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 13, 2023 / Notices 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: Erin Good, BLS Clearance Officer, at 202– 691–7628 (this is not a toll free number). (See ADDRESSES section.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: about workers’ access to and use of paid and unpaid leave, job flexibility, and their work schedules. This includes questions about shift work, advance notice of work schedules, workers’ control over their schedules, flexible start and stop times, and work at home arrangements. These questions will provide an additional dimension to analyses of workers’ job flexibility data. I. Background The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) is the Nation’s first federally administered, continuous survey on time use in the United States. It measures, for example, time spent with children, working, sleeping, or doing leisure activities. In the United States, several existing Federal surveys collect income and wage data for individuals and families, and analysts often use such measures of material prosperity as proxies for quality of life. Time-use data substantially augment these quality-oflife measures. The data also can be used in conjunction with wage data to evaluate the contribution of non-market work to national economies. This enables comparisons of production between nations that have different mixes of market and non-market activities. The ATUS is used to develop nationally representative estimates of how people spend their time. This is done by collecting a time diary about the activities survey respondents did over a 24-hour period ‘‘yesterday,’’ from 4 a.m. on the day before the interview until 4 a.m. on the day of the interview. In the one-time interview, respondents also report who was with them during the activities, where they were, how long each activity lasted, and if they were paid. All of this information has numerous practical applications for sociologists, economists, educators, government policymakers, businesspersons, health researchers, and others. The Leave and Job Flexibilities Module supports the mission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics by providing relevant information on economic and social issues. The data from the proposed module can be used for research on the relationships between work schedules, job flexibilities, access to leave, and time use. These data enhance the understanding of people’s overall well-being. The module surveys employed wage and salary workers, except those who are self-employed, aged 15 and up from a nationally representative sample. The proposed Leave and Job Flexibilities Module will collect data Office of Management and Budget clearance is being sought for a 2024 Leave and Job Flexibilities Module of questions to follow the American Time Use Survey (ATUS). The proposed 2024 module will be included in the ATUS through December 2024. The data from the proposed Leave and Job Flexibilities Module will support the BLS mission of providing relevant information on economic and social issues. The data will add to the ATUS by providing a richer description of work, specifically workers’ access to paid leave, the reasons for which workers are able to take leave, and information about the availability and use of flexible and alternative work schedules. The module will also provide more information on the relationships between work schedules, job flexibilities, and time use. The collection of the Leave and Job Flexibilities Module in 2024 is another effort to gather data on workers’ access to paid and unpaid leave. A Leave Module similar to the one being proposed was attached to the ATUS in 2011 (OMB Number 1220–0175) and in 2017–18 (OMB Number 1220–0191). The 2024 ATUS Leave and Job Flexibilities Module will accomplish similar objectives as the 2011 and 2017– 18 modules. Although many questions remain the same, some have been dropped and some have been added to obtain better information about the availability and use of flexible and alternative work schedules. The information in the proposed Leave and Job Flexibilities Module is important for understanding the current nature of work and how people balance work and personal needs. The proposed Leave and Job Flexibilities questions can also be tied to previous modules to show any changes over time. Changes in workers’ job flexibility and work schedules before and after the COVID– 19 pandemic are of particular interest to many researchers and policy makers. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Jun 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 II. Current Action III. Desired Focus of Comments The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in comments that: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • 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: ATUS Leave and Job Flexibilities Module. OMB Number: 1220–0191. Type of Review: Reinstatement, with change. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Respondents: 4,761. Frequency: Annually. Total Responses: 4,761. Average Time per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 397 hours. 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 June 7, 2023. Leslie A. Bennett, Chief, Division of Management Systems. [FR Doc. 2023–12596 Filed 6–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Miner’s Claim for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act CM–911 and Employment History CM–911a ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision to the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Miner’s Claim for Benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act CM–911 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 13, 2023 / Notices and Employment History CM–911a’’. This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by August 14, 2023. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free by contacting Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202– 354–9660 or by email at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Program, Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation, Room S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202–354–9660 or by email at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, as part of continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information before submitting them to the OMB for final approval. This program helps to ensure 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 can be properly assessed. The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), (30 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) provides benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) and to certain survivors of miners. Miners entitled to benefits also receive medical benefits for treatment related to their pneumoconiosis and resulting disability. A miner who applies for black lung benefits must complete the CM 911 (application form). The completed form gives basic identifying information about the applicant and is the beginning of the development of the black lung claim. 20 CFR 725.304(a) authorizes this information collection. The CM–911a, when completed, provides a complete history of the miner’s employment and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Jun 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 helps to establish whether the individual currently or formerly worked in the nation’s coal mines and how long that employment lasted. 20 CFR 725.404(a) authorizes this information collection. This information collection is currently approved for use through April 30, 2025. In addition, the proposed CM–911a combines the current CM–911a and the current CM– 913 (Description of Coal Mine Work and Other Employment). When a miner has been identified as having performed non-coal mine work subsequent to coal mine employment, the miner or the miner’s survivor is asked to complete a CM–913 to compare coal mine work to non-coal mine work. This employment information, along with medical information, is used to establish whether the miner is totally disabled due to black lung disease caused by coal mine employment. The Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and 20 CFR 718.204(b)(1) authorize this information collection. If proposed CM– 911a is approved, DOL plans to discontinue the current CM–913. This change would eliminate the burden on the respondents from having to complete two separate employment forms and allow them to complete just one form instead. 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 under the PRA 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 Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Written comments will receive consideration, and summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention 1240–0038. Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. The DOL encourages commenters not to include personally identifiable information, confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information in any comments. The DOL is particularly interested in comments that: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38545 • 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; 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. Agency: DOL–OWCP–DCMWC. Type of Review: Revision. Title of Collection: Miner’s Claim for Benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act and Employment History. Form: CM–911 and CM–911a. OMB Control Number: 1240–0038. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,020. Frequency: As needed. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 10,020. Estimated Average Time per Response: 45 minutes–CM–911 and 60 minutes–CM–911a. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,768 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $2,315. Authority: 30 U.S.C. 901 Black Lung Benefits Act. Dated: June 7, 2023. Anjanette Suggs, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–12595 Filed 6–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: 23–063] Name of Information Collection: Electronic Medical Record for Implementation of TREAT Astronaut Act National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. AGENCY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38544-38545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12595]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Miner's Claim for Benefits Under the Black Lung Benefits Act CM-911 and 
Employment History CM-911a

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments 
concerning a proposed revision to the information collection request 
(ICR) titled, ``Miner's Claim for Benefits under the Black Lung 
Benefits Act CM-911

[[Page 38545]]

and Employment History CM-911a''. This comment request is part of 
continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).

DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by 
August 14, 2023.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; 
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency 
of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free by 
contacting Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202-354-9660 or by email at 
[email protected].
    Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR 
by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' 
Compensation Program, Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation, Room 
S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs by telephone 
at 202-354-9660 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, as part of continuing efforts to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of 
information before submitting them to the OMB for final approval. This 
program helps to ensure 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 can be properly assessed.
    The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), (30 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) 
provides benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled due to 
pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) and to certain survivors of miners. 
Miners entitled to benefits also receive medical benefits for treatment 
related to their pneumoconiosis and resulting disability. A miner who 
applies for black lung benefits must complete the CM 911 (application 
form). The completed form gives basic identifying information about the 
applicant and is the beginning of the development of the black lung 
claim. 20 CFR 725.304(a) authorizes this information collection. The 
CM-911a, when completed, provides a complete history of the miner's 
employment and helps to establish whether the individual currently or 
formerly worked in the nation's coal mines and how long that employment 
lasted. 20 CFR 725.404(a) authorizes this information collection. This 
information collection is currently approved for use through April 30, 
2025. In addition, the proposed CM-911a combines the current CM-911a 
and the current CM-913 (Description of Coal Mine Work and Other 
Employment). When a miner has been identified as having performed non-
coal mine work subsequent to coal mine employment, the miner or the 
miner's survivor is asked to complete a CM-913 to compare coal mine 
work to non-coal mine work. This employment information, along with 
medical information, is used to establish whether the miner is totally 
disabled due to black lung disease caused by coal mine employment. The 
Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and 20 CFR 
718.204(b)(1) authorize this information collection. If proposed CM-
911a is approved, DOL plans to discontinue the current CM-913. This 
change would eliminate the burden on the respondents from having to 
complete two separate employment forms and allow them to complete just 
one form instead. 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 under the PRA 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 Control Number. See 5 CFR 
1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
    Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the 
contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Written comments will receive 
consideration, and summarized and included in the request for OMB 
approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure appropriate 
consideration, comments should mention 1240-0038.
    Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this 
ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. The DOL encourages 
commenters not to include personally identifiable information, 
confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information 
in any comments.
    The DOL 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; 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.
    Agency: DOL-OWCP-DCMWC.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title of Collection: Miner's Claim for Benefits under the Black 
Lung Benefits Act and Employment History.
    Form: CM-911 and CM-911a.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0038.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,020.
    Frequency: As needed.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 10,020.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 45 minutes-CM-911 and 60 
minutes-CM-911a.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,768 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $2,315.
    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 901 Black Lung Benefits Act.

    Dated: June 7, 2023.
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-12595 Filed 6-12-23; 8:45 am]
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