Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching, 78066-78067 [2023-25000]

Download as PDF 78066 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 14, 2023 / Notices OSHA handled the nominations consistent with the process identified in the FRN. The Acting Secretary of Labor proceeded with the appointment of individuals to two positions on November 1, 2023. II. Appointment of Committee Members OSHA received nominations of highly qualified individuals in response to the agency’s request for nominations (88 FR 49504, July 31, 2023). The Acting Secretary appointed NACOSH members on the basis of their experience and competence in the field of occupational safety and health (29 CFR 1912a.2). The NACOSH members that the Acting Secretary appointed on November 1, 2023 with terms expiring on November 15, 2025 are: HHS Designated Public Representative • Cynthia Lewis, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Health Policy & Management HHS Designated Occupational Health Representative • Bobbi Jo Hurst, Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, PA. Authority and Signature: James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 655(b)(1) and 656(b), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and 29 CFR parts 1912 and 1912a. Signed at Washington, DC. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2023–24917 Filed 11–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching.’’ This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Nov 13, 2023 Jkt 262001 the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). DATES: Comments must be submitted by January 2, 2024. 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 at no cost by contacting Serge King by telephone at 202.693.2982 (this is not a toll-free number), or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@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, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Transition Assistance Program, 200 Constitution Ave NW, Room S1212, Washington DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serge King by telephone at 202.693.2982 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Office of Management and Budget (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. DOL seeks approval of a new information collection request (ICR) titled ‘‘Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching’’. This request is for a ‘‘common forms’’ clearance process. There are three forms included in this ICR. The first form is a data collection mechanism for transitioning service members to provide general characteristics and background information as services are received from Employment Navigators. The second form includes additional data that is captured from government and non-government partners who will provide the service member, veteran, or spouse addition job seeker assistance after Employment Navigator data entry is complete. This form also includes any employment-related outcomes (e.g. job placement, job retention, and hourly wages earned) for each participant. The last form is a registration and validation form that all necessary partner entities must complete in order to be considered for partner status. PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) authorizes this information collection. 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 it is approved by OMB under the PRA 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. Comments must be written to receive consideration, and they will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB 1205–0NEW. Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. DOL encourages commenters not to include personally identifiable information, confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/ information in any comments. 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–VETS. Type of Review: NEW. Title of Collection: Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching. Forms: Employment Navigator Intake (VETS–NEW1); Employment Navigator Partner Intake (VETS–NEW2); Employment Navigator Partner Validation Input (VETS–NEW3). E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 14, 2023 / Notices OMB Control Number: 1205–0NEW. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,550. Frequency: Annually. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 22,550. Estimated Average Time per Response: Varies. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,885 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $204,425.25. James D. Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. [FR Doc. 2023–25000 Filed 11–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permit applications received. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act in the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received. SUMMARY: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by December 14, 2023. This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or ACApermits@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address, 703–292–4479. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR 671), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has developed regulations for the establishment of a permit system for various activities in Antarctica and designation of certain animals and khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Nov 13, 2023 Jkt 262001 certain geographic areas as requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. Application Details Permit Application: 2024–015 1. Applicant: Sarah Ruth, National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314 Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit authorizing entry into Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA) in association with oversight and management of U.S. Antarctic Program science projects. The applicant proposes to enter specific ASPAs as needed to conduct site visits of various U.S. science teams working in those ASPAs. The applicant proposes to enter ASPAs on an as needed basis and would be accompanied within the ASPA at all times by the science project participants conducting work in that ASPA. No visits to ASPAs would occur if there is no U.S. Antarctic Program science project active in that ASPA. Location: ASPA 106—Cape Hallett, Northern Victoria Land, Ross Sea; ASPA 113—Litchfield Island, Arthur Habor, Anvers Island; ASPA 121—Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 124—Cape Crozier, Ross Island; ASPA 128—Western Shore of Admiralty Bay, King George Island; ASPA 131—Canada Glacier, Lake Fryxell, Taylor Valley; ASPA 139— Biscoe Point, Anvers Island; ASPA 149—Cape Shirreff and San Telmo Island, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands; ASPA 155—Cape Evans, Ross Island; ASPA 172—Lower Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Victoria Land; ASPA 173—Cape Washington and Silverfish Bay, Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea; ASPA 176—Rosenthal Islands, Anvers Island. Dates of Permitted Activities: December 15, 2023–March 31, 2024. Permit Application: 2024–017 2. Applicant: Prash Karnik, Lindblad Expeditions, 96 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014 Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit authorizing entry into Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA) in association with visits to historic huts in the Ross Sea region. All visits would be PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78067 in accordance with the management plans for each ASPA. Location: ASPA 155—Cape Evans, Ross Island; ASPA 157—Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 158— Hut Point, Ross Island; ASPA 159— Cape Adare, Borchgrevink Coast; Dates of Permitted Activities: January 1, 2024–February 28, 2024. Kimiko S Bowens-Knox, Program Analyst, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2023–25003 Filed 11–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permit applications received. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act in the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received. SUMMARY: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by December 14, 2023. This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or ACApermits@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address, 703–292–4479. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR part 670), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has developed regulations for the establishment of a permit system for various activities in Antarctica and designation of certain animals and certain geographic areas as requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. DATES: E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78066-78067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25000]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: 
Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor's (DOL) Veterans' Employment and 
Training Service (VETS) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed 
authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, 
``Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching.'' 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: Comments must be submitted by January 2, 2024.

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 at no cost by 
contacting Serge King by telephone at 202.693.2982 (this is not a toll-
free number), 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, Veterans' 
Employment and Training Service, Transition Assistance Program, 200 
Constitution Ave NW, Room S1212, Washington DC 20210; or by email: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serge King by telephone at 
202.693.2982 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Office of Management and 
Budget (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.
    DOL seeks approval of a new information collection request (ICR) 
titled ``Employment Navigator Data Collection and Matching''. This 
request is for a ``common forms'' clearance process. There are three 
forms included in this ICR. The first form is a data collection 
mechanism for transitioning service members to provide general 
characteristics and background information as services are received 
from Employment Navigators. The second form includes additional data 
that is captured from government and non-government partners who will 
provide the service member, veteran, or spouse addition job seeker 
assistance after Employment Navigator data entry is complete. This form 
also includes any employment-related outcomes (e.g. job placement, job 
retention, and hourly wages earned) for each participant. The last form 
is a registration and validation form that all necessary partner 
entities must complete in order to be considered for partner status.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) authorizes this information 
collection. 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 it is approved by OMB under the PRA 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. Comments must be written to 
receive consideration, and they will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure 
appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB 1205-0NEW.
    Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this 
ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. DOL encourages 
commenters not to include personally identifiable information, 
confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information 
in any comments.
    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-VETS.
    Type of Review: NEW.
    Title of Collection: Employment Navigator Data Collection and 
Matching.
    Forms: Employment Navigator Intake (VETS-NEW1); Employment 
Navigator Partner Intake (VETS-NEW2); Employment Navigator Partner 
Validation Input (VETS-NEW3).

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    OMB Control Number: 1205-0NEW.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,550.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 22,550.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: Varies.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,885 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $204,425.25.

James D. Rodriguez,
Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-25000 Filed 11-13-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-79-P
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