Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Voluntary Demographic Form, 88126 [2023-27936]

Download as PDF 88126 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Notices and allegations that led to the agreement; (r) Within 60 days after the effective date of the exemption, TTI, in its agreements with, or in other written disclosures provided to Covered Plans, will clearly and prominently inform Covered Plan clients of their right to obtain a copy of the Policies or a description (Summary Policies) which accurately summarizes key components of TTI’s written Policies developed in connection with this exemption. If the Policies are thereafter changed, each Covered Plan client must receive a new disclosure within 180 days following the end of the calendar year during which the Policies were changed. If TTI meets this disclosure requirement through Summary Policies, changes to the Policies shall not result in the requirement for a new disclosure unless, as a result of changes to the Policies, the Summary Policies are no longer accurate. With respect to this requirement, the description may be continuously maintained on a website, provided that such website link to the Policies or Summary Policies is clearly and prominently disclosed to each Covered Plan; (s) TTI must provide the Department with the records necessary to demonstrate that each condition of this exemption has been met within 30 days of a request by the Department; and (t) All the material facts and representations set forth in the Summary of Facts and Representations are true and accurate at all times. Effective Date: If the Department grants this proposed exemption, it would be in effect for a five-year period beginning on February 13, 2024, and ending on February 12, 2029. Signed at Washington, DC. George Christopher Cosby, Director, Office of Exemption Determinations, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2023–27937 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Voluntary Demographic Form 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Dec 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 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 January 19, 2024. 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) 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Historically, the Black Lung Program application forms and other claims processing forms have not collected demographic information. The use of this voluntary demographic form will help identify underserved communities and guide language and outreach strategies, thereby strengthening the customer service experience. Collecting and analyzing demographic data aligns with the following executive orders Executive Orders: Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, signed by President Biden in January 2021; Executive Order 14075, Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, also signed by President Biden in January 2021; Executive Order 14031, Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, signed in May 2021; and Executive Order 14058, PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, signed in December 2021. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 8, 2023 (88 FR 53525). 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: Voluntary Demographic Form. OMB Control Number: 1240–0NEW. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,077. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 18,077. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 1,506 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $1,550. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michelle Neary, Senior PRA Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–27936 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Wage and Hour Division Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Information Collections: Requirements of a Bona Fide Thrift Savings Plan and Requirements of a Bona Fide ProfitSharing Plan or Trust Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (Department) is soliciting comments SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Voluntary Demographic Form

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 January 19, 2024.

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) 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: Historically, the Black Lung Program 
application forms and other claims processing forms have not collected 
demographic information. The use of this voluntary demographic form 
will help identify underserved communities and guide language and 
outreach strategies, thereby strengthening the customer service 
experience. Collecting and analyzing demographic data aligns with the 
following executive orders Executive Orders: Executive Order 13985, 
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through 
the Federal Government, signed by President Biden in January 2021; 
Executive Order 14075, Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 
Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, also signed by President 
Biden in January 2021; Executive Order 14031, Advancing Equity, 
Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and 
Pacific Islanders, signed in May 2021; and Executive Order 14058, 
Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to 
Rebuild Trust in Government, signed in December 2021. For additional 
substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice 
published in the Federal Register on August 8, 2023 (88 FR 53525).
    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: Voluntary Demographic Form.
    OMB Control Number: 1240-0NEW.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,077.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 18,077.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 1,506 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $1,550.

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

Michelle Neary,
Senior PRA Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-27936 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
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