Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Demographic Information Collection for MSHA Grants, 29366-29367 [2024-08469]

Download as PDF 29366 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 78 / Monday, April 22, 2024 / Notices —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/or —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. Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website 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 and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number 1140–0030. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB. DOJ 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 DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Overview of This information Collection: 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved collection. 2. Title of the Form/Collection: Records and Supporting Data: Importation, Receipt, Storage, and Disposition by Explosives Importers, Manufacturers, Dealers, and Users Licensed Under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 Explosives. 3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: None. VerDate Sep<11>2014 06:41 Apr 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Affected Public: Private Sector-for or not for profit institutions, Federal Government. Abstract: These records show daily activities in the importation, manufacture, receipt, storage, and disposition of all explosives materials covered under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40. The records are used to show where and to whom explosives materials are distributed. 5. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory per 18 U.S.C. 842(f), (g), (j), (k), 843(f) and 847, and are established in the manner set forth in 27 CFR 555.121– 129. 6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,096. 7. Estimated Time per Respondent: 12.6 hours. 8. Frequency: Once annually. 9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 573,048 hours. 10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W–218 Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 16, 2024. Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2024–08472 Filed 4–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Demographic Information Collection for MSHA Grants Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before May 22, 2024. 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. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), Public Law 95–164 as amended, 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Further, section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811(a), authorizes the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to develop, promulgate, and revise as may be appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal and metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA works to prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and to promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. Section 115 of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 825, requires MSHA to approve mine operators’ health and safety training programs for miners. MSHA administers two grant programs: State Grants and Brookwood-Sago Grants. The grant programs provide training for individuals, miners, employers, and contractors in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions in accordance with section 503 of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 953, and section 14 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act), 30 U.S.C. 965. Executive Order 13985 on ‘‘Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government’’ emphasizes that the Federal Government’s goal in advancing equity is to provide everyone with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Consistent with these aims, each agency must assess whether, and to what extent, its programs and policies perpetuate systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits for people of color and other underserved groups. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 78 / Monday, April 22, 2024 / Notices published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2024 (89 FRN 6134). 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. 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–MSHA. Title of Collection: Demographic Information Collection for MSHA Grants. OMB Control Number: 1219–0NEW. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 150,706. Frequency: On occasion, quarterly, and annually. Number of Responses: 150,930. Annual Burden Hours: 8,093 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Michael Howell, Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–08469 Filed 4–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 National Endowment for the Arts 60-Day Notice for the ‘‘NEA Panelist Profile Data’’ National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of proposed collection; comment request. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 06:41 Apr 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data is 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 is properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection of NEA panelist profile data. A copy of the current information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice. SUMMARY: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below within 60 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. DATES: Email comments to Daniel Beattie, Director, Office of Guidelines and Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, at: beattied@ arts.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Beattie, Director of Guidelines and Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, at: beattied@ arts.gov or 202–682–5688. The NEA 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 • Can help the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the electronic submission of responses. PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29367 Dated: April 16, 2024. Daniel Beattie, Director of Guidelines and Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2024–08498 Filed 4–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P National Science Foundation Sunshine Act Meetings The National Science Board’s (NSB) Committee on Science and Engineering Policy (SEP) hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a videoconference for the transaction of National Science Board business pursuant to the National Science Foundation Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. TIME AND DATE: Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Eastern. PLACE: The meeting will be held by videoconference through the National Science Foundation. Members of the public can observe this meeting through a YouTube livestream. The YouTube link will be available from the NSB meetings web page. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Chair’s opening remarks; discussion of potential contents for Indicators 2026 reports on STEM Talent and Discovery; and discussion and vote on draft NSB brief on the Skilled Technical Workforce. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Point of contact for this meeting is Chris Blair, cblair@nsf.gov, 703/292–7000. Ann E. Bushmiller, Senior Counsel to the National Science Board. [FR Doc. 2024–08590 Filed 4–18–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P National Science Foundation Sunshine Act Meetings The National Science Board’s Committee on Strategy hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a teleconference for the transaction of National Science Board business pursuant to the NSF Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. TIME AND DATE: Thursday, April 25, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Eastern. PLACE: This meeting will be via videoconference through the National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The agenda is: Chair’s Opening Remarks about the Agenda; Update and Discussion of NSF’s FY 2024 Current Plan and E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 78 (Monday, April 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29366-29367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08469]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Demographic Information Collection for MSHA 
Grants

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety 
and Health Administration (MSHA)-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 May 22, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Howell by telephone at 202-
693-6782, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety 
and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), Public Law 95-164 as amended, 30 
U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and Health Administration 
(MSHA) to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in 
protecting the safety and health of miners. Further, section 101(a) of 
the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811(a), authorizes the Secretary of Labor 
(Secretary) to develop, promulgate, and revise as may be appropriate, 
improved mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of 
life and prevention of injuries in coal and metal and nonmetal mines. 
MSHA works to prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and to 
promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. Section 115 of 
the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 825, requires MSHA to approve mine operators' 
health and safety training programs for miners. MSHA administers two 
grant programs: State Grants and Brookwood-Sago Grants. The grant 
programs provide training for individuals, miners, employers, and 
contractors in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and 
unhealthful working conditions in accordance with section 503 of the 
Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 953, and section 14 of the Mine Improvement and New 
Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act), 30 U.S.C. 965.
    Executive Order 13985 on ``Advancing Racial Equity and Support for 
Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government'' emphasizes 
that the Federal Government's goal in advancing equity is to provide 
everyone with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Consistent 
with these aims, each agency must assess whether, and to what extent, 
its programs and policies perpetuate systemic barriers to opportunities 
and benefits for people of color and other underserved groups. For 
additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related 
notice

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published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2024 (89 FRN 6134).
    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.
    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-MSHA.
    Title of Collection: Demographic Information Collection for MSHA 
Grants.
    OMB Control Number: 1219-0NEW.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 150,706.
    Frequency: On occasion, quarterly, and annually.
    Number of Responses: 150,930.
    Annual Burden Hours: 8,093 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

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

Michael Howell,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2024-08469 Filed 4-19-24; 8:45 am]
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