Agency Information Collection Activities: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions, 25904-25905 [2024-07808]

Download as PDF 25904 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 72 / Friday, April 12, 2024 / Notices Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor. Telephone (202) 693–2222. related to the use of cranes and derricks in construction. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OSHA has particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of the continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, the collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA’s estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657). The following sections describe who uses the information collected under each requirement, as well as how they use it. The Cranes and Derricks standard’s information collection requirements impose a duty on employers to produce and maintain records that implement controls and take other measures to protect workers from hazards related to cranes and derricks used in construction. Accordingly, construction businesses with workers who operate or work in the vicinity of cranes and derricks must have, as applicable, the following documents on file and available at the job site: Equipment ratings, employee training records, written authorizations from qualified individuals, and program qualification audits. During an inspection, OSHA will have access to the records to determine compliance under conditions specified by the standard. An employer’s failure to generate and disclose the information required in this standard will affect significantly the agency’s effort to control and reduce injuries and fatalities VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Apr 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 II. Special Issues for Comment III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend the approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The agency is requesting an adjustment increase from 429,478 hours to 429,483 hours, a difference of five hours. The increase is due to the rounding of totals in the spreadsheet equations. Also, the agency is requesting an adjustment increase in capital costs from $2,547,063 to $2,811,282, an increase of $264,219. OSHA will summarize the comments submitted in response to the 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: Cranes and Derricks Standard in Construction. OMB Control Number: 1218–0261. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Number of Respondents: 213,400. Number of Responses: 3,013,542. Frequency of Responses: On occasion. Average Time per Response: Varies. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 429,483. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $2,811,282. 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– 2013–0021). You may supplement electronic submission by uploading document files electronically. Comments and submission 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:// 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, on April 8, 2024. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2024–07743 Filed 4–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on this Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions AGENCY: 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 72 / Friday, April 12, 2024 / Notices Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. DATES: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to splimpto@ nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703–292–7556. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; (d) ways to 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. Title of Collection: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Apr 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 OMB Number: 3145–0177. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2023. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Proposed Project: Presidential Memorandum No. 6646 (February 5, 1982) (available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Office 7100, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314) sets forth the National Science Foundation’s overall management responsibilities for the entire United States national program in Antarctica. Section 107(a) of Public law 98–373 [July 31, 1984; amended as Public Law 101–609November 16, 1990] [available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Office 7100, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314] designates the National Science Foundation as the lead agency responsible for implementing Arctic research policy, and the Director of the National Science Foundation shall ensure that the requirements of section 108 are fulfilled. NSF Form 1700, Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions furnishes information to the NSF regarding the physical, mental, and dental health status for all individuals (except DoD-uniformed service personnel) who anticipate deploying to Antarctica under the auspices of the United States Antarctic Program or to certain regions of the Arctic sponsored by the NSF/GEO/Office of Polar Programs. The information is used to determine whether an individual is physically and mentally suited to endure the extreme hardships imposed by the Arctic and Antarctic continents, while also performing specific duties as specified by their employers. Forms 1428–A is for any individual who is determined to be not physically qualified for Polar deployment to request an administrative waiver of the medical screening criteria. This information includes signing a Request for Waiver that is notarized or otherwise legally acceptable in accordance with penalty of perjury statutes, and obtaining and Employer Statement of Support (NSF Form 1429–A). Individuals on a case-by-case basis also may be required to submit additional medical documentation and a letter from the individual’s physician(s) regarding the individual’s medical suitability for Polar deployment. Respondents: All non-DoD uniformed personnel planning to deploy to U.S. stations in the Antarctic or to specified regions of the Arctic that are sponsored PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25905 by the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs. The number of annual respondents: 3,700. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 37,000 hours. Frequency of Responses: This form is submitted upon an individual’s first deployment to Antarctica (below 60° South) or to specified regions of the Arctic and annually thereafter for the duration of the individual’s deployments. Dated: April 9, 2024. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2024–07808 Filed 4–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–429, OMB Control No. 3235–0480] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 9b–1 Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–2736 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) a request for approval of extension of the previously approved collection of information provided for in Rule 9b–1 (17 CFR 240.9b–1), under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Rule 9b–1 (17 CFR 240.9b–1) sets forth the categories of information required to be disclosed in an options disclosure document (‘‘ODD’’) and requires the options markets to file an ODD with the Commission 60 days prior to the date it is distributed to investors. In addition, Rule 9b–1 provides that the ODD must be amended if the information in the document becomes materially inaccurate or incomplete and that amendments must be filed with the Commission 30 days prior to the distribution to customers. Finally, Rule 9b–1 requires a broker-dealer to furnish to each customer an ODD and any amendments prior to accepting an order to purchase or sell an option on behalf of that customer or when approving a customer’s account for options trading. E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 72 (Friday, April 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07808]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Medical Clearance 
Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork

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Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; 
the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were 
received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the 
publication of this second notice.

DATES: 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to [email protected]. Individuals 
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the 
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is 
accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including 
federal holidays).
    Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection 
of information unless the collection of information displays a 
currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential 
persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such 
persons are not required to respond to the collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology; (d) ways to 
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.
    Title of Collection: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to 
the Polar Regions.
    OMB Number: 3145-0177.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2023.
    Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection.
    Proposed Project: Presidential Memorandum No. 6646 (February 5, 
1982) (available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar 
Programs, Office 7100, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314) 
sets forth the National Science Foundation's overall management 
responsibilities for the entire United States national program in 
Antarctica. Section 107(a) of Public law 98-373 [July 31, 1984; amended 
as Public Law 101-609-November 16, 1990] [available from the National 
Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Office 7100, 2415 
Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314] designates the National 
Science Foundation as the lead agency responsible for implementing 
Arctic research policy, and the Director of the National Science 
Foundation shall ensure that the requirements of section 108 are 
fulfilled.
    NSF Form 1700, Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the 
Polar Regions furnishes information to the NSF regarding the physical, 
mental, and dental health status for all individuals (except DoD-
uniformed service personnel) who anticipate deploying to Antarctica 
under the auspices of the United States Antarctic Program or to certain 
regions of the Arctic sponsored by the NSF/GEO/Office of Polar 
Programs. The information is used to determine whether an individual is 
physically and mentally suited to endure the extreme hardships imposed 
by the Arctic and Antarctic continents, while also performing specific 
duties as specified by their employers.
    Forms 1428-A is for any individual who is determined to be not 
physically qualified for Polar deployment to request an administrative 
waiver of the medical screening criteria. This information includes 
signing a Request for Waiver that is notarized or otherwise legally 
acceptable in accordance with penalty of perjury statutes, and 
obtaining and Employer Statement of Support (NSF Form 1429-A). 
Individuals on a case-by-case basis also may be required to submit 
additional medical documentation and a letter from the individual's 
physician(s) regarding the individual's medical suitability for Polar 
deployment.
    Respondents: All non-DoD uniformed personnel planning to deploy to 
U.S. stations in the Antarctic or to specified regions of the Arctic 
that are sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar 
Programs.
    The number of annual respondents: 3,700.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 37,000 hours.
    Frequency of Responses: This form is submitted upon an individual's 
first deployment to Antarctica (below 60[deg] South) or to specified 
regions of the Arctic and annually thereafter for the duration of the 
individual's deployments.

    Dated: April 9, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer,National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-07808 Filed 4-11-24; 8:45 am]
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