Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Asbestos in General Industry Standard, 43147 [2023-14218]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 128 / Thursday, July 6, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Acting Secretary All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers; United States City Average Pursuant to section 33105(c) of title 49, United States Code, and the delegation of the Secretary of Transportation’s responsibilities under that Act to the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (49 CFR 1.95(a)), the Secretary of Labor has certified to the Administrator and published this notice in the Federal Register that the United States City Average All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (1967=100) increased 181.8 percent from its 1984 annual average of 311.1 to its 2022 annual average of 876.664. Signed at Washington, DC. Julie A. Su, Acting Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. 2023–14213 Filed 7–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Asbestos in General Industry Standard 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 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before August 7, 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Jul 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 43147 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. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– 693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. This standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure, provide medical surveillance, and to maintain accurate records of employee exposure to asbestos. These records will be used by employers, employees, and the Government to ensure that employees are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023 (88 FR 19682). 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: Asbestos in General Industry Standard. OMB Control Number: 1218–0133. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 121. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 30,269. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 10,124 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $877,203. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nicole Bouchet, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–14218 Filed 7–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the party listed below. DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA’s Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before August 7, 2023 . ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MSHA–2023– 0027 by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments for MSHA–2023–0027. 2. Fax: 202–693–9441. 3. Email: petitioncomments@dol.gov 4. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202–5452. Attention: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering documents are required to check in at the receptionist’s desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of Labor’s COVID–19 policy. Special health precautions may be required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Aromie Noe, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 9440 (voice), Petitionsformodification@ dol.gov (email), or 202–693–9441 (fax). [These are not toll-free numbers.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 128 (Thursday, July 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14218]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Asbestos in General Industry Standard

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

DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency 
receives on or before August 7, 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: This standard requires employers to monitor 
employee exposure, provide medical surveillance, and to maintain 
accurate records of employee exposure to asbestos. These records will 
be used by employers, employees, and the Government to ensure that 
employees are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace. For 
additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related 
notice published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023 (88 FR 
19682).
    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: Asbestos in General Industry Standard.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0133.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 121.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 30,269.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 10,124 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $877,203.

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

Nicole Bouchet,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-14218 Filed 7-5-23; 8:45 am]
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