Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits, CM-929, CM-929P, 84175-84176 [2023-26508]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 231 / Monday, December 4, 2023 / Notices for the proper performance of the agency’s functions to protect workers, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection, and transmission techniques. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend the approval of the Information Collection Requirements contained in the Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard. After consulting with subject matter experts, OSHA has decided to retain the current number of burden hours of 321,345 for this Information Collection Request. There are no adjustments or program changes. OSHA will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB to extend the approval of the information collection requirements. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard (29 CFR 1910.179). OMB Control Number: 1218–0224. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Number of Respondents: 31,495. Number of Responses: 642,566. Frequency of Responses: On occasion; monthly; semi-annually. Average Time per Response: Varies. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 321,345. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $0. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on This Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax), if your comments, including attachments, are not longer than 10 pages you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at 202–693–1648 or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (OSHA– 2010–0023). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Dec 01, 2023 Jkt 262001 Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and dates of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download from this website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov website to submit comments and access the docket is available at the website’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889–5627) for information about materials not available from the website, and for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 8–2020 (85 FR 58393). Signed at Washington, DC. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2023–26524 Filed 12–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Workers’ Compensation Programs Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits, CM–929, CM–929P Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection requests (ICRs) titled, ‘‘Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits’’ (Forms CM–929 and CM–929P). 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). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 84175 Consideration will be given to all written comments received by February 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 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 Programs, 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. This ICR seeks approval under the PRA for an extension of an existing collection titled Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits (Forms CM–929 and CM–929P). These forms help determine continuing eligibility of primary beneficiaries receiving black lung benefits. The primary beneficiary or their representative payee is required to verify and update certain information that may affect entitlement to benefits, including changes to income, marital status, receipt of state workers’ compensation benefits, and their dependents’ status. While the information collected remains the same as in the currently approved collection, the updated forms add an electronic filing option. The Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 20 CFR 725.513(a), 725.533(e), authorizes this information collection. See 30 U.S.C. 936(a). This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally DATES: E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 84176 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 231 / Monday, December 4, 2023 / Notices 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 1240–0028. 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-Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Type of Review: Revision. Title of Collection: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits. Form: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits, CM– 929, CM–929P. OMB Control Number: 1240–0028. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for profit; and Not-for- profit institutions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Dec 01, 2023 Jkt 262001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,681. Frequency: Annually. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 21,681. Estimated Average Time per Response: 5–80 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,373 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.00. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Dated: November 28, 2023. Anjanette Suggs, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–26508 Filed 12–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: IMLS Evaluation of Grant Programs Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Submission for OMB review, request for comments, collection of information. AGENCY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announces that the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This program 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. This Notice proposes the clearance of IMLS’s evaluation of grant programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. A copy of the proposed collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before December 31, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this Notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection request by selecting ‘‘Institute of Museum and Library Services’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review;’’ then check ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Once you have found this information collection request, select ‘‘Comment,’’ and enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please mail your written comments to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395–7316. OMB is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • 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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Hechtman, Ph.D, Social Science Research Analyst, Office of Research and Evaluation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Hechtman can be reached by telephone at 202–653–4724 or by email at lhechtman@IMLS.gov. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing (TTY users) can contact IMLS at 202– 207–7858 via 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the Nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 231 (Monday, December 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84175-84176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26508]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Workers' Compensation Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report 
of Changes That May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits, CM-929, CM-929P

AGENCY: Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments 
concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the 
information collection requests (ICRs) titled, ``Report of Changes that 
May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits'' (Forms CM-929 and CM-929P). 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 
February 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 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 Programs, 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.
    This ICR seeks approval under the PRA for an extension of an 
existing collection titled Report of Changes That May Affect Your Black 
Lung Benefits (Forms CM-929 and CM-929P). These forms help determine 
continuing eligibility of primary beneficiaries receiving black lung 
benefits. The primary beneficiary or their representative payee is 
required to verify and update certain information that may affect 
entitlement to benefits, including changes to income, marital status, 
receipt of state workers' compensation benefits, and their dependents' 
status. While the information collected remains the same as in the 
currently approved collection, the updated forms add an electronic 
filing option. The Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and 
its implementing regulations, 20 CFR 725.513(a), 725.533(e), authorizes 
this information collection. See 30 U.S.C. 936(a).
    This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency 
generally

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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 1240-0028.
    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-Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title of Collection: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black 
Lung Benefits.
    Form: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits, 
CM-929, CM-929P.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0028.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for 
profit; and Not-for- profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,681.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 21,681.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 5-80 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,373 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.00.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).

    Dated: November 28, 2023.
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-26508 Filed 12-1-23; 8:45 am]
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