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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Workers’ Compensation
Programs
[OMB Control No. 1240–0029]
Proposed Extension of Existing
Collection; Request for Examination
and/or Treatment (LS–1)
Division of Federal Employees’,
Longshore and Harbor Workers’
Compensation (DFELHWC), Office of
Workers’ Compensation Programs,
Department of Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden,
conducts a pre-clearance request for
comment to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
collections of information in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. This request 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. OWCP/DFELHWC is
soliciting comments on the information
collection for ‘‘Request for Examination
and/or Treatment (LS–1).’’
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
written comments received by
September 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comment
as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be
considered.
Written/Paper Submissions: Submit
written/paper submissions in the
following way:
• Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit
DOL–OWCP/DFELHWC, Office of
Workers’ Compensation Programs,
Division of Federal Employees’
Longshore and Harbor Workers’
Compensation, U.S. Department of
Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room
C–4319, Washington, DC 20210.
• OWCP/DFELHWC will post your
comment as well as any attachments,
except for information submitted and
marked as confidential, in the docket at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Anjanette Suggs, Office of
Workers’ Compensation Programs,
Division of Federal Employees’
Longshore and Harbor Workers’
Compensation, OWCP/DFELHWC at
suggs.anjanette@dol.gov (email); or
(202) 354–9660.
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I. Background
The Office of Workers’ Compensation
Programs administers the Longshore
and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
The Act provides benefits to workers’
injured in maritime employment on the
navigable waters of the United States or
in an adjoining area customarily used by
an employer in loading, unloading,
repairing, or building a vessel. In
addition, several acts extend the
Longshore Act’s coverage to certain
other employees. Section 33 U.S.C. 907
of the Longshore Act and 20 CFR
702.419, the employer/insurance carrier
is responsible for furnishing medical
care for the injured employee for such
period of time as the injury or recovery
period may require. Form LS–1 serves
two purposes: It authorizes the medical
care, and it provides a vehicle for the
treating. physician to report the
findings, treatment given, and
anticipated physical condition of the
employee. Legal authority for this
information collection is found at 33
U.S.C. 907. Regulatory authority is
found at 20 CFR 702.419.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
The OWCP/DFELHWC is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed
information collection request (ICR)
titled, ‘‘Request for Examination and/or
Treatment (LS–1).’’
OWCP/DFELHWC is particularly
interested in comments that:
• Evaluate whether the 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 OWCP/
DFELHWC’s estimate of the burden
related to the information collection,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used in
the estimate.
• Suggest methods to 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.
Background documents related to this
information collection request are
available at https://regulations.gov and
at DOL–OWCP/DFELHWC located at
200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room C–
4319, Washington, DC 20210. Questions
about the information collection
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requirements may be directed to the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
notice.
III. Current Actions
This information collection request
concerns the ‘‘Request for Examination
and/or Treatment (LS–1). OWCP/
DFELHWC has updated the data with
respect to the number of respondents,
responses, burden hours, and burden
costs supporting this information
collection request from the previous
information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension (with/
without) change of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: DOL-Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs, Division of
Federal Employees, Longshore and
Harbor Workers’ Compensation, OWCP/
DFELHWC.
OMB Control Number: 1240–0029.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Number of Respondents: 3,800.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 60,000.
Annual Burden Hours: 48,750 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $2,544,300.
OWCP Form: Form LS–1, Request for
Examination and/or Treatment.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized in the
request for Office of Management and
Budget approval of the proposed
information collection request; they will
become a matter of public record and
will be available at https://
www.reginfo.gov.
Anjanette Suggs,
Certifying Officer.
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Seeks Qualified Candidates for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Reactor Safeguards
Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Request for resumes.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) seeks qualified
candidates for appointment to the
Advisory Committee on Reactor
Safeguards (ACRS or Committee).
DATES: Resumes will be accepted until
October 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to Sandra
Walker, ACRS, Mail Stop: T2B50, U.S.
SUMMARY:
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555–0001, or email
Sandra.Walker@nrc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS
is a part-time advisory group, which is
statutorily mandated by the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The
ACRS provides independent expert
advice on matters related to the safety
of existing and proposed nuclear reactor
facilities and on the adequacy of
proposed reactor safety standards. Of
primary importance are the safety issues
associated with the operation of
commercial nuclear power plants in the
United States and regulatory initiatives,
including risk-informed and
performance-based regulation, license
renewal, new licensing applications for
non-light water reactors, and the use of
mixed oxide and high burnup fuels. In
addition, the ACRS may be requested to
provide advice on radiation protection,
radioactive waste management, and
earth sciences in the agency’s licensing
reviews for fuel fabrication and
enrichment facilities, and for waste
disposal facilities. The ACRS also has
some involvement in security matters
related to the integration of safety and
security of commercial reactors. See the
NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/
about-nrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html
for additional information about the
ACRS.
An increased emphasis is being given
to engineering and safety issues
associated with new light water and
non-light water reactor designs and
technologies, including topics related
to: neutronics and reactor kinetics
analyses; reactor physics and fuel
management, integrated reactor systems
analysis and performance; nuclear fuels,
chemistry, and engineering materials
(including application of probabilistic
methods and non-destructive
examination techniques); and structural
and seismic design.
Criteria used to evaluate candidates
include education and experience,
demonstrated skills in nuclear reactor
safety matters, the ability to solve
complex technical problems, and the
ability to work collegially on a board,
panel, or committee. The Commission,
in selecting its Committee members,
also considers the need for specific
expertise to accomplish the work
expected to be before the ACRS. ACRS
members are appointed for four-year
terms with no term limits. The
Commission looks to appoint two
members to the Committee as a result of
this request. Candidates are desired that
have broad, extensive experience in
nuclear safety, such as multiple areas of
current emphasis (listed in the second
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paragraph under SUPPLEMENTARY
or similar fields of nuclear
reactor and nuclear fuel cycle safety.
Candidates with broad nuclear safety
experience in industry, academia,
laboratory, or regulatory backgrounds,
or work between those environments,
are encouraged to apply. The candidates
should also have at least 20 years of
education and broad experience and a
distinguished record of achievement in
one or more areas of nuclear science and
technology or related engineering
disciplines. Candidates with pertinent
graduate level experience will be given
additional consideration, and
candidates with relevant experience and
a distinguished record who do not quite
meet the 20-year threshold are also
encouraged to apply.
Consistent with the requirements of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
the Commission seeks candidates with
diverse backgrounds, so that the
membership on the Committee is fairly
balanced in terms of the points of view
represented and functions to be
performed by the Committee.
Candidates will undergo a thorough
security background check to obtain the
security clearance that is mandatory for
all ACRS members. The security
background check will involve the
completion and submission of
paperwork to the NRC. Candidates for
ACRS appointment may be involved in
or have financial interests related to
NRC-regulated aspects of the nuclear
industry. However, because conflict-ofinterest considerations may restrict the
participation of a candidate in ACRS
activities, the degree and nature of any
such restriction on an individual’s
activities as a member will be
considered in the selection process.
Each qualified candidate’s financial
interests must be reconciled with
applicable Federal and NRC rules and
regulations prior to final appointment.
This might require divestiture of
securities or discontinuance of certain
contracts or grants. Information
regarding these restrictions will be
provided upon request. As a part of the
Stop Trading on Congressional
Knowledge Act of 2012, which bans
insider trading by members of Congress,
their staff, and other high-level federal
employees, candidates for appointment
will be required to disclose additional
financial transactions.
A resume describing the educational
and professional background of each
candidate, including any special
accomplishments, publications, and
professional references should be
provided. Candidates should provide
their current address, telephone
number, and email address. All
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candidates will receive careful
consideration. The NRC does not
discriminate in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender
identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, genetic information,
age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status,
military service, or other non-merit
factor. Candidates must be citizens of
the United States and be able to devote
approximately 100 days per year to
Committee business, but may not be
compensated for more than 130
calendar days. Appointees may be able
to attend some Committee meetings
virtually.
Dated: July 3, 2023.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Brooke P. Clark,
Secretary of the Commission.
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Seeks Qualified Candidates for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Reactor Safeguards
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Request for resumes.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified
candidates for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor
Safeguards (ACRS or Committee).
DATES: Resumes will be accepted until October 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to Sandra Walker, ACRS, Mail Stop: T2B50,
U.S.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS is a part-time advisory group,
which is statutorily mandated by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended. The ACRS provides independent expert advice on matters related
to the safety of existing and proposed nuclear reactor facilities and
on the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. Of primary
importance are the safety issues associated with the operation of
commercial nuclear power plants in the United States and regulatory
initiatives, including risk-informed and performance-based regulation,
license renewal, new licensing applications for non-light water
reactors, and the use of mixed oxide and high burnup fuels. In
addition, the ACRS may be requested to provide advice on radiation
protection, radioactive waste management, and earth sciences in the
agency's licensing reviews for fuel fabrication and enrichment
facilities, and for waste disposal facilities. The ACRS also has some
involvement in security matters related to the integration of safety
and security of commercial reactors. See the NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html for additional
information about the ACRS.
An increased emphasis is being given to engineering and safety
issues associated with new light water and non-light water reactor
designs and technologies, including topics related to: neutronics and
reactor kinetics analyses; reactor physics and fuel management,
integrated reactor systems analysis and performance; nuclear fuels,
chemistry, and engineering materials (including application of
probabilistic methods and non-destructive examination techniques); and
structural and seismic design.
Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and
experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear reactor safety matters, the
ability to solve complex technical problems, and the ability to work
collegially on a board, panel, or committee. The Commission, in
selecting its Committee members, also considers the need for specific
expertise to accomplish the work expected to be before the ACRS. ACRS
members are appointed for four-year terms with no term limits. The
Commission looks to appoint two members to the Committee as a result of
this request. Candidates are desired that have broad, extensive
experience in nuclear safety, such as multiple areas of current
emphasis (listed in the second paragraph under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION) or similar fields of nuclear reactor and nuclear fuel
cycle safety. Candidates with broad nuclear safety experience in
industry, academia, laboratory, or regulatory backgrounds, or work
between those environments, are encouraged to apply. The candidates
should also have at least 20 years of education and broad experience
and a distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of
nuclear science and technology or related engineering disciplines.
Candidates with pertinent graduate level experience will be given
additional consideration, and candidates with relevant experience and a
distinguished record who do not quite meet the 20-year threshold are
also encouraged to apply.
Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, the Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, so that
the membership on the Committee is fairly balanced in terms of the
points of view represented and functions to be performed by the
Committee. Candidates will undergo a thorough security background check
to obtain the security clearance that is mandatory for all ACRS
members. The security background check will involve the completion and
submission of paperwork to the NRC. Candidates for ACRS appointment may
be involved in or have financial interests related to NRC-regulated
aspects of the nuclear industry. However, because conflict-of-interest
considerations may restrict the participation of a candidate in ACRS
activities, the degree and nature of any such restriction on an
individual's activities as a member will be considered in the selection
process. Each qualified candidate's financial interests must be
reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and regulations prior
to final appointment. This might require divestiture of securities or
discontinuance of certain contracts or grants. Information regarding
these restrictions will be provided upon request. As a part of the Stop
Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012, which bans insider
trading by members of Congress, their staff, and other high-level
federal employees, candidates for appointment will be required to
disclose additional financial transactions.
A resume describing the educational and professional background of
each candidate, including any special accomplishments, publications,
and professional references should be provided. Candidates should
provide their current address, telephone number, and email address. All
candidates will receive careful consideration. The NRC does not
discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation,
parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States and be able to devote
approximately 100 days per year to Committee business, but may not be
compensated for more than 130 calendar days. Appointees may be able to
attend some Committee meetings virtually.
Dated: July 3, 2023.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Brooke P. Clark,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-14419 Filed 7-6-23; 8:45 am]
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