Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; National Compensation Survey, 6134 [2024-01894]

Download as PDF 6134 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 21 / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Notices Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W–218 Washington, DC 20530. Dated: January 25, 2024. Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2024–01867 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; National Compensation Survey Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)-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 March 1, 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) 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: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– 693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the National Compensation Survey (NCS), BLS currently uses the Employment lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jan 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 Cost Index (ECI) and Occupational Employment Statistics to provide grade and local wage data required by the President’s Pay Agent to comply with the requirements of the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990. The President’s Pay Agent uses these data to recommend pay increases for Federal General Schedule workers; NCS data produces the Employment Cost Index which is designated a Principal Federal Economic Indicator under OMB Statistical Policy Directive No. 3. NCS data is used to produce the ECI, the Employer Cost for Employee Compensation, employee benefit provision publications, Modeled Wage Estimates, and data for the President’s Pay Agent. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2023 (88 FR 77363). 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–BLS. Title of Collection: National Compensation Survey. OMB Control Number: 1220–0164. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 19,567. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 53,896. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 41,465 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Nicole Bouchet, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–01894 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–New] New Information Collection Request: Demographic Information Collection for MSHA Grants Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program 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 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. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the new information collection regarding Demographic Information Collection for MSHA Grants. SUMMARY: All comments must be received on or before April 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. Please note that late comments received after the deadline will not be considered. • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket number MSHA– 2023–0021. • Mail/Hand Delivery: DOL–MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA 22202–5452. Before visiting MSHA in person, call 202–693–9455 to make an appointment, in keeping with the Department of Labor’s COVID–19 policy. Special health precautions may be required. • MSHA will post all comments as well as any attachments, except for information submitted and marked as confidential, in the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. DATES: S. Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 6134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01894]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; National Compensation Survey

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Bureau of 
Labor Statistics (BLS)-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 March 1, 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) 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: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202-
693-0213, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the National Compensation Survey 
(NCS), BLS currently uses the Employment Cost Index (ECI) and 
Occupational Employment Statistics to provide grade and local wage data 
required by the President's Pay Agent to comply with the requirements 
of the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990. The President's 
Pay Agent uses these data to recommend pay increases for Federal 
General Schedule workers; NCS data produces the Employment Cost Index 
which is designated a Principal Federal Economic Indicator under OMB 
Statistical Policy Directive No. 3. NCS data is used to produce the 
ECI, the Employer Cost for Employee Compensation, employee benefit 
provision publications, Modeled Wage Estimates, and data for the 
President's Pay Agent. For additional substantive information about 
this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on 
November 9, 2023 (88 FR 77363).
    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-BLS.
    Title of Collection: National Compensation Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 1220-0164.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local and Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 19,567.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 53,896.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 41,465 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

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

Nicole Bouchet,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2024-01894 Filed 1-30-24; 8:45 am]
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