80 FR 36772 - Notice of AbilityOne Nonprofit Agency Recordkeeping Requirements

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 123 (June 26, 2015)

Page Range		36772-36773
FR Document		2015-15706

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee) has submitted the collection of information listed below to OMB for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice solicits comments on that collection of information.

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[FR Doc No: 2015-15706]


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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED


Notice of AbilityOne Nonprofit Agency Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled.

ACTION: Notice of recordkeeping requirements.

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SUMMARY: The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or 
Severely Disabled (Committee) has submitted the collection of 
information listed below to OMB for approval under the provisions of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice solicits comments on that 
collection of information.

DATES: Submit your written comments on the information collection on or 
before August 26, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments on the requirement to Lou Bartalot, 
Director of Compliance, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are 
Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 South Clark Street, Suite 715, 
Arlington, VA 22202; fax (703) 603-0655; or email 
rulescomment@abilityone.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
contact Lou Bartalot or Amy Jensen at information in above paragraph.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, which implement provisions of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), require that 
interested members of the public and affected agencies have an 
opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping 
activities (see 5 CFR

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1320.8(d)). The Committee plans to submit a request to OMB to approve 
the collection of information for nonprofit agency responsibilities 
related to recordkeeping. The Committee is requesting a 3-year term of 
approval for this information collection activity.
    Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this 
collection of information is 3037-0014.
    The Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Act of 1971 (41 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.) 
is the authorizing legislation for the AbilityOne Program. The 
AbilityOne Program creates jobs and training opportunities for people 
who are blind or who have other significant disabilities. Its primary 
means of doing so is by requiring Government agencies to purchase 
selected products and services from nonprofit agencies employing such 
individuals. The AbilityOne Program is administered by the Committee. 
Two national, independent organizations, National Industries for the 
Blind (NIB) and SourceAmerica, help state and private nonprofit 
agencies participate in the AbilityOne Program.
    The implementing regulations for the JWOD Act, which are located at 
41 CFR chapter 51, detail the recordkeeping requirements imposed on 
nonprofit agencies participating in the AbilityOne Program. Section 51-
2.4 of the regulations describes the criteria that the Committee must 
consider when adding a product or service to its Procurement List. One 
of these criteria is that a proposed addition must demonstrate a 
potential to generate employment for people who are blind or 
significantly disabled. The Committee decided that evidence that 
employment will be generated for those individuals consists of 
recordkeeping that tracks direct labor hours and revenues for products 
or services sold through an AbilityOne Program contract. This 
recordkeeping can be done on each individual AbilityOne project or by 
product or service family.
    In addition, section 51-4.3 of the regulations requires that 
nonprofit agencies keep records on direct labor hours performed by each 
worker and keep an individual record or file for each individual who is 
blind or significantly disabled, documenting that individual's 
disability and capabilities for competitive employment. The records 
that nonprofit agencies must keep in accordance with section 51-4.3 of 
the regulations constitute the bulk of the hour burden associated with 
this OMB control number.
    This information collection request seeks approval for the 
Committee to continue to ensure compliance with recordkeeping 
requirements established by the authority of the JWOD Act and set forth 
in the Act's implementing regulations and to ensure that the Committee 
has the ability to confirm the suitability of products and services on 
its Procurement List. The recordkeeping requirements described in this 
document are the same as those previously imposed on nonprofit agencies 
participating in the AbilityOne Program under OMB control number 3037-
0005.
    Title: Nonprofit Agency Responsibilities, 41 CFR 51-2.4 and 51-4.3.
    OMB Control Number: 3037-0014.
    Description of Collection: Recordkeeping.
    Description of Respondents: Nonprofit agencies participating in the 
AbilityOne Program.
    Annual Number of Respondents: About 570 nonprofit agencies will 
annually participate in recordkeeping.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: The recordkeeping burden is estimated to 
average 567 hours per respondent. Total annual burden is 354,375 hours.
    We invite comments concerning this information collection on: (1) 
Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of our agency's functions, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of our 
estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (3) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents.

    Dated: June 23, 2015.
Barry S. Lineback,
Director, Business Operations.
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land crustacean management unit Needs and Uses: This request is for document contained the incorrect
species in ports of the western Pacific revision and extension of a currently ‘‘Distribution:’’ information.
region, must obtain a crustacean approved information collection. DATES: Comments must be received on
fisheries fishing permit from NMFS. As part of a fishery ecosystem plan, or before July 20, 2015.
This collection originally covered developed by the Western Pacific FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
permitting, vessel identification, and Fishery Management Council under the Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703)
reporting requirements for deepwater authorization of the Magnuson-Stevens 603–2118.
shrimp fisheries in the Pacific Islands Fishery Conservation and Management
region. The reporting requirement was Act, NMFS requires that owners of Correction
moved into OMB Control No. 0648– commercial fishing vessels in the In the Federal Register of June 19,
0214 and the vessel identification bottomfish fishery in the 2015, in FR Doc. 2015–15121, on page
requirement was moved into OMB Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 35320, in the third column, under 8105–
Control No. 0648–0360. Lobster permit Islands (CNMI) obtain a federal 00–NIB–1412—Aquapad Sand-less
applications were previously covered by bottomfish permit. If their vessels are Sandbag. correct the Distribution:
OMB Control No. 0648–0490, but now over 40 ft. (12.2 m) long, they must also statement to read: Distribution: B-List.
are consolidated into this collection, so mark their vessels in compliance with Dated: June 23, 2015.
the name is changed to cover permits for federal identification requirements and
Barry S. Lineback,
all crustacean fisheries. carry and maintain a satellite-based
Director, Business Operations.
Affected Public: Business or other for- vessel monitoring system (VMS). These
requirements are set out in 50 CFR part [FR Doc. 2015–15704 Filed 6–25–15; 8:45 am]
profit organizations.
Frequency: Annually. 665, subpart D. This collection of BILLING CODE 6353–01–P

Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. information is needed for permit
This information collection request issuance, to identify actual or potential
participants in the fishery, and aid in COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
the instructions to view Department of enforcement of regulations and area
closures. SEVERELY DISABLED
Commerce collections currently under
review by OMB. Affected Public: Business or other for- Notice of AbilityOne Nonprofit Agency
Written comments and profit organizations. Recordkeeping Requirements
recommendations for the proposed Frequency: Annually.
information collection should be sent Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From
within 30 days of publication of this This information collection request People Who Are Blind or Severely
notice to OIRA_Submission@ may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow Disabled.
omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. the instructions to view Department of ACTION: Notice of recordkeeping
Commerce collections currently under requirements.
Dated: June 22, 2015.
review by OMB.
Sarah Brabson, Written comments and SUMMARY: The Committee for Purchase
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. recommendations for the proposed From People Who Are Blind or Severely
[FR Doc. 2015–15682 Filed 6–25–15; 8:45 am] information collection should be sent Disabled (Committee) has submitted the
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P within 30 days of publication of this collection of information listed below to
notice to OIRA_Submission@ OMB for approval under the provisions
omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE notice solicits comments on that
Dated: June 22, 2015. collection of information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Sarah Brabson,
DATES: Submit your written comments
Administration NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. on the information collection on or
[FR Doc. 2015–15642 Filed 6–25–15; 8:45 am] before August 26, 2015.
Submission for OMB Review; BILLING CODE 3510–22–P ADDRESSES: Submit your comments on
Comment Request
the requirement to Lou Bartalot,
The Department of Commerce will Director of Compliance, Committee for
submit to the Office of Management and COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Purchase From People Who Are Blind
Budget (OMB) for clearance the PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR or Severely Disabled, 1401 South Clark
following proposal for collection of SEVERELY DISABLED Street, Suite 715, Arlington, VA 22202;
information under the provisions of the fax (703) 603–0655; or email
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Procurement List; Proposed Additions rulescomment@abilityone.gov.
Chapter 35). and Deletions; Correction FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
Agency: National Oceanic and AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From request additional information contact
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). People Who Are Blind or Severely Lou Bartalot or Amy Jensen at
Title: Northern Mariana Islands Disabled. information in above paragraph.
Commercial Bottomfish Fishery Permit. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
ACTION: Notice; correction.
OMB Control Number: 0648–0584. of Management and Budget (OMB)
Form Number(s): None. SUMMARY: The Committee for Purchase Regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, which
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Type of Request: Revision and From People Who Are Blind or Severely implement provisions of the Paperwork
extension of a currently approved Disabled published a document in the Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
information collection. Federal Register of June 19, 2015, et seq.), require that interested members
Number of Respondents: 30. concerning a notice of intent to add of the public and affected agencies have
Average Hours per Response: 15 NSN: 8105–00–NIB–1412—Aquapad an opportunity to comment on
minutes. Sand-less Sandbag to the Procurement information collection and
Burden Hours: 8. List for the Department of Defense. The recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR

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1320.8(d)). The Committee plans to the hour burden associated with this Procurement List that will be furnished
submit a request to OMB to approve the OMB control number. by nonprofit agencies employing
collection of information for nonprofit This information collection request persons who are blind or have other
agency responsibilities related to seeks approval for the Committee to severe disabilities.
recordkeeping. The Committee is continue to ensure compliance with DATES: Comments Must Be Received On
requesting a 3-year term of approval for recordkeeping requirements established Or Before: 7/27/2015.
this information collection activity. by the authority of the JWOD Act and ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
Federal agencies may not conduct or set forth in the Act’s implementing From People Who Are Blind or Severely
sponsor, and a person is not required to regulations and to ensure that the Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite
respond to, a collection of information Committee has the ability to confirm the 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149.
unless it displays a currently valid OMB suitability of products and services on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
control number. The OMB control its Procurement List. The recordkeeping Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703)
number for this collection of requirements described in this 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email
information is 3037–0014. document are the same as those CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
The Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act previously imposed on nonprofit SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
of 1971 (41 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.) is the agencies participating in the AbilityOne notice is published pursuant to 41
authorizing legislation for the Program under OMB control number U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its
AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne 3037–0005. purpose is to provide interested persons
Program creates jobs and training Title: Nonprofit Agency
an opportunity to submit comments on
opportunities for people who are blind Responsibilities, 41 CFR 51–2.4 and 51–
the proposed actions.
or who have other significant 4.3.
disabilities. Its primary means of doing OMB Control Number: 3037–0014. Additions
so is by requiring Government agencies Description of Collection: If the Committee approves the
to purchase selected products and Recordkeeping. proposed additions, the entities of the
services from nonprofit agencies Description of Respondents: Federal Government identified in this
employing such individuals. The Nonprofit agencies participating in the notice will be required to procure the
AbilityOne Program is administered by AbilityOne Program. products and services listed below from
Annual Number of Respondents: nonprofit agencies employing persons
the Committee. Two national,
About 570 nonprofit agencies will who are blind or have other severe
independent organizations, National
annually participate in recordkeeping. disabilities.
Industries for the Blind (NIB) and
Total Annual Burden Hours: The The following products and services
SourceAmerica, help state and private
recordkeeping burden is estimated to are proposed for addition to the
nonprofit agencies participate in the
average 567 hours per respondent. Total Procurement List for production by the
AbilityOne Program.
annual burden is 354,375 hours. nonprofit agencies listed:
The implementing regulations for the We invite comments concerning this
JWOD Act, which are located at 41 CFR information collection on: (1) Whether Products
chapter 51, detail the recordkeeping the collection of information is
requirements imposed on nonprofit NSNs—Product Names
necessary for the proper performance of
agencies participating in the AbilityOne our agency’s functions, including 7930–00–NIB–0675—Floor Finish/
Program. Section 51–2.4 of the whether the information will have Sealer, Black, Asphalt Floors,
regulations describes the criteria that practical utility; (2) the accuracy of our Water-Based, Slip-Resistant, 4/1
the Committee must consider when estimate of the burden of the collection Gal. Bottles
adding a product or service to its of information; (3) ways to enhance the 7930–00–NIB–0717—Floor Finish/
Procurement List. One of these criteria quality, utility, and clarity of the Sealer, Black, Water-Based, Slip-
is that a proposed addition must information to be collected; and (4) Resistant, Asphalt Floors, 5 Gal
demonstrate a potential to generate ways to minimize the burden of the Can.
employment for people who are blind or Mandatory Purchase For: Total
collection of information on
significantly disabled. The Committee Government Requirement
respondents. Mandatory Source of Supply: The
decided that evidence that employment
will be generated for those individuals Dated: June 23, 2015. Lighthouse of Houston, Houston,
consists of recordkeeping that tracks Barry S. Lineback, TX
direct labor hours and revenues for Director, Business Operations. Contracting Activity: General Services
products or services sold through an [FR Doc. 2015–15706 Filed 6–25–15; 8:45 am] Administration, Fort Worth, TX
AbilityOne Program contract. This Distribution: B-List
BILLING CODE 6353–01–P
recordkeeping can be done on each NSNs—Product Names
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product or service family. COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
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In addition, section 51–4.3 of the PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
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agencies keep records on direct labor Training, Name Tag Velcro, Blue,
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each individual who is blind or People Who Are Blind or Severely Training, Name Tag Velcro, 3″
significantly disabled, documenting that Disabled. White Reflective Vinyl Numbers,
individual’s disability and capabilities ACTION: Proposed additions to the Blue, Large
for competitive employment. The Procurement List. 8465–00–NIB–0227—Vest, Physical
records that nonprofit agencies must Training, Name Tag Velcro, 3″
keep in accordance with section 51–4.3 SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing White Reflective Vinyl Numbers,
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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of recordkeeping requirements.
Dates		Submit your written comments on the information collection on or before August 26, 2015.
Contact		To request additional information contact Lou Bartalot or Amy Jensen at information in above paragraph.
FR Citation		80 FR 36772