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Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 / Notices Paper’’). This report is required under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA–DR Implementation Act). The reporting function and the responsibility for soliciting public comments required under this Act were assigned to the Secretary of Labor in consultation with the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The upcoming report will consolidate reporting periods to cover February 29, 2020, through October 31, 2023. As this is the final iteration of this report, DOL is also accepting comments on the implementation of labor obligations in all six countries under the Labor Chapter of CAFTA–DR since the White Paper was initially published in April 2005. DATES: Written comments may be provided in English or Spanish and are due no later than 5 p.m. (ET) November 16, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments with the subject line ‘CAFTA–DR Labor Report’ to Sarah Casson at the Division of Monitoring and Enforcement, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, DOL by email to ILAB-Outreach@DOL.gov. 508 Compliance: Pursuant to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended. Section 508 became enforceable on June 21, 2001, and the Revised 508 standards issued by the United States Access Board (36 CFR part 1194), January 2018 require that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) procured, developed, maintained, and used by Federal departments and agencies is accessible to and usable by Federal employees and members of the public including people with disabilities. All documents received in electronic format must be accessible using assistive technologies such as a screen reader, e.g., Job Aid with Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA), ZoomText, to name a few. The product should also be navigable using other means such as a keyboard or voice commands. Accessible document formats are either Microsoft Word or equivalent and Portable Document Format with OCR. The Department of Labor requests that your submissions through the portal comply with our DOL Policies as well as the 508 Standards as referenced above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Casson, Advisor, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S–5006, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 Oct 16, 2023 Jkt 262001 Washington, DC 20210. Email: ILABOutreach@DOL.gov, Telephone: 202– 693–2960. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Background Information During the legislative approval process for the CAFTA–DR, the Administration and the Congress reached an understanding on the need to support labor capacity-building efforts linked to recommendations identified in the ‘‘White Paper’’ of the Working Group of the Vice Ministers Responsible for Trade and Labor in the countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic. CAFTA–DRspecific trade capacity-building funds were appropriated through fiscal year 2010, and subsequently the Bureau of International Labor Affairs used its own appropriation to support technical assistance projects in CAFTA–DR partner countries through fiscal year 2023. For more information, see the full text of the CAFTA–DR at https:// ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-tradeagreements/cafta-dr-dominicanrepublic-central-america-fta/final-text and the ‘‘White Paper’’ at https:// www.sice.oas.org/labor/ white%20paper_e.pdf. Under section 403(a) of the CAFTA– DR Implementation Act, 19 U.S.C. 4111(a), the President must report biennially to the Congress on the progress made by the CAFTA–DR countries in implementing the labor obligations and the labor capacitybuilding provisions found in the Labor Chapter and in Annex 16.5, and in implementing the recommendations contained in the ‘‘White Paper.’’ Section 403(a)(4) requires that the President establish a mechanism to solicit public comments on the matters described in section 403(a)(3)(D) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act, 19 U.S.C. 4111(a)(4) (listed below in 2). By Proclamation, the President delegated the reporting function and the responsibility for soliciting public comments under section 403(a) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act, 19 U.S.C. 4111(a), to the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the USTR (Proclamation No. 8272, 73 FR 38,297 (June 30, 2008)). This notice serves to request public comments as required by this section. 2. The Department of Labor Is Seeking Comments on the Following Topics as Required Under Section 403(a)(3)(D) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act a. Capacity-building efforts by the United States government envisaged by Article 16.5 of the CAFTA–DR Labor Chapter and Annex 16.5; PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71607 b. Efforts by the United States government to facilitate full implementation of the ‘‘White Paper’’ recommendations and other matters related to the CAFTA–DR Labor Chapter; and c. Efforts made by the CAFTA–DR countries to comply with Article 16.5 of the Labor Chapter and Annex 16.5 and to fully implement the ‘‘White Paper’’ recommendations, including progress made by the CAFTA–DR countries in affording to workers internationally recognized worker rights through improved capacity. Authority: 22 U.S.C. 7112(b)(2)(C) & (D) and 19 U.S.C. 2464; Executive Order 13126. Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of October, 2023. Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–22899 Filed 10–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Certification of Funeral Expenses Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP)-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 November 16, 2023. SUMMARY: 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 ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 71608 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 / Notices 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: Michelle Neary by telephone at 202– 693–6312, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 Oct 16, 2023 Jkt 262001 Michelle Neary, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–22831 Filed 10–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CF–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN) Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: Form LS– 265 is used to report funeral expenses payable under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2023 (88 FR 30346). 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–OWCP. Title of Collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. OMB Control Number: 1240–0040. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 75. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 75. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 19 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $26. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) 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 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before November 16, 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: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MSHA issues certifications, qualifications and approvals to the nation’s miners to conduct specific work within the mines. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Miners requiring qualification or certification from MSHA will register for an ‘‘MSHA Individual Identification Number’’ (MIIN). MSHA uses this unique number in place of individual SSNs for all MSHA collections. The MIIN identifier fulfills Executive Order 13402, Strengthening Federal Efforts Against Identity Theft, which requires Federal agencies to better secure government held data. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2023 (88 FR 34896). 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. Agency: DOL–MSHA. Title of Collection: Qualification/ Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN). OMB Control Number: 1219–0143. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 6,000. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 6,000. Annual Burden Hours: 500 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $72. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–22834 Filed 10–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Registration Requirements To Serve as a Pooled Plan Provider to Pooled Employer Plans Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBS)sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71607-71608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Certification of Funeral Expenses Under the 
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of 
Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)-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 November 16, 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

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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: Michelle Neary by telephone at 202-
693-6312, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Form LS-265 is used to report funeral 
expenses payable under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation 
Act. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the 
related notice published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2023 (88 FR 
30346).
    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-OWCP.
    Title of Collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses under the 
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0040.
    Affected Public: Private Sector--Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 75.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 19 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $26.

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

Michelle Neary,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-22831 Filed 10-16-23; 8:45 am]
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