81 FR 21905 - Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08505 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 21905-21906] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08505] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Division of Federal Employees' Compensation, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, 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 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. 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. Currently, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Death Gratuity Forms (CA- 40, CA-41, and CA-42). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before June 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: Ms. Yoon Ferguson, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Room S-32331, Washington, DC 20210, telephone/ fax (202) 354-9647, Email [email protected]. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or Email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110-181, was enacted on January 28, 2008. Section 1105 of P.L. 110- 181 amended the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) creating a new 5 U.S.C. 8102a effective upon enactment. This section established a new FECA death gratuity benefit for eligible beneficiaries of federal employees and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) employees who die from injuries incurred in connection [[Page 21906]] with service with an Armed Force in a contingency operation. 5 U.S.C. 8102a permits agencies to authorize retroactive payment of the death gratuity for employees who died on or after October 7, 2001, in service with an Armed Force in the theater of operations of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 5 U.S.C. 8102a also allows federal employees to vary the order of precedence of beneficiaries or to name alternate beneficiaries. Form CA-40 requests the information necessary from the employee to accomplish this variance. Form CA-41 provides the means for those named beneficiaries and possible recipients to file claims for those benefits and requests information from such claimants so that OWCP may determine their eligibility for payment. Furthermore, the statute and regulations require agencies to notify OWCP immediately upon the death of a covered employee. CA-42 provides the means to accomplish this notification and requests information necessary to administer any claim for benefits resulting from such a death. This information collection is currently approved for use through August 31, 2016. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: * 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 * 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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions The Department of Labor seeks extension of approval to collect this information in order to carry out its responsibility to meet the statutory requirements of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. The information contained in these forms is used by the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation to determine entitlement to benefits under the Act, to verify dependent status, and to initiate, continue, adjust, or terminate benefits based on eligibility criteria. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. Title: Death Gratuity Forms. OMB Number: 1240-0017. Agency Number: CA-40, CA-41, and CA-42. Affected Public: Individuals or household; Federal Government. Total Respondents: 262. Total Responses: 262. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Time to Frequency of Number of Number of Form complete (min) response respondents responses Hours burden ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CA-40 Individual Respondent..... 15 1 250 250 63 CA-41 Individual Respondent..... 15 1 6 6 2 CA-42 Agency Respondent......... 20 1 6 6 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................... .............. .............. 262 262 67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Total Burden Hours: 67. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $3. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 7, 2016. Yoon Ferguson, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2016-08505 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-CH-P
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cables are in safe operating condition by extended to discharge into the refuse DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
visually inspecting the entire cable, facility perimeter ditch. Additional soil
observing the insulation, the integrity of and rock will be placed at the openings Office of Workers’ Compensation
splices, nicks and abrasions. and along exposed coal seam to result Programs
The petitioner asserts that the in covering the seam with at least four
proposed alternative method will at all Proposed Extension of Existing
feet of non-combustible material.
times guarantee no less than the same Collection; Comment Request
measure of protection afforded by the 3. As described above, it is proposed
that the construction of the Low Gap AGENCY: Division of Federal Employees’
standard. Compensation, Office of Workers’
Docket Number: M–2016–009–C. refuse disposal facility will backfill the
portal entries and reclaim the highwall; Compensation Programs, Department of
Petitioner: Marfork Mining Company,
Labor.
Inc., P.O. Box 457, Whitesville, West however 30 CFR 77.214(a) generally
Virginia 25193. ACTION: Notice.
states that refuse piles will not be
Mine: Marsh Fork Mine, MSHA I.D. located over abandoned openings. The SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as
No. 46–08551, located in Raleigh apparent intent of this regulation is to part of its continuing effort to reduce
County, West Virginia; Low Gap Refuse limit the potential for a ‘‘blowout’’ of paperwork and respondent burden,
Disposal Facility, I.D. No. mine water and to limit the potential for conducts a preclearance consultation
1211WV40234–01. combustion of the refuse and/or coal program to provide the general public
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 77.214(a)
seam. The proposed backfill plan and Federal agencies with an
(Refuse piles; general).
Modification Request: The petitioner described in this petition addresses opportunity to comment on proposed
requests a modification of the existing these concerns and provides a practical and/or continuing collections of
standard to permit, as an alternative method of backfilling the openings with information in accordance with the
method, to backfill four abandoned coal refuse that will provide an Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
mine openings associated with inactive equivalent or greater measure of (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This
Marsh Fork Mine, Cedar Grove coal protection afforded by the existing program helps to ensure that requested
seam portal area with coal refuse. The standard. Since the mine has two data can be provided in the desired
petitioner states that: gravity outlets as approximate Elevation format, reporting burden (time and
1. The portals are located at 1595 and Elevation 1601 (i.e. lower that financial resources) is minimized,
approximate Elevation 1630. We the sealed openings), there is no collection instruments are clearly
understand the four mine openings significant potential for the mine understood, and the impact of collection
within the proposed refuse disposal workings to flood and be subject to a requirements on respondents can be
facility footprint have been abandoned properly assessed. Currently, the Office
blowout at the portal area location.
and have dry-stacked, concrete block of Workers’ Compensation Programs is
However, as a precautionary measure,
stoppings. Each of the four openings has soliciting comments concerning the
an internal drainage system is proposed proposed collection: Death Gratuity
a 10±-inch outside diameter high to provide a controlled outlet in the
density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe Forms (CA–40, CA–41, and CA–42). A
unlikely event that any water copy of the proposed information
installed through the stopping; however, accumulates inby the portal area.
we understand the pipes have never collection request can be obtained by
discharged. The mine dips to the 4. The proposed soil and rock backfill contacting the office listed below in the
northwest and discharges from two zone isolates the mine workings and addresses section of this Notice.
separate sets of down dip openings at coal seam from the proposed coal refuse DATES: Written comments must be
Elevation 1595± and Elevation 1601±. fill minimizing any potential for a mine submitted to the office listed in the
These openings should preclude the fire to spread to the refuse fill. Any addresses section below on or before
potential for the mine to flood to the exposed area of the Cedar Grove coal June 13, 2016.
portal area. seam within the embankment footprint ADDRESSES: Ms. Yoon Ferguson, U.S.
2. It is proposed to use coal refuse as will be covered with at least four feet of Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
a construction material to cover the soil and rock as the coal refuse backfill Ave. NW., Room S–32331, Washington,
openings and reclaim the highwall. The is placed. The coal refuse will be placed DC 20210, telephone/fax (202) 354–
material excavated to create the ‘‘face- in a 2-foot (maximum) thick lifts. This 9647, Email Ferguson.Yoon@dol.gov.
up’’ for the portal area is no longer requirement should preclude the Please use only one method of
available to backfill the openings and potential for the refuse to spontaneously transmission for comments (mail, fax, or
eliminate the highwall. Each of the four combust. Email).
openings associated with the Marsh SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Fork Mine portal area will be back- The petitioner asserts that the
stowed with soil and rock to the proposed alternative method will at all I. Background
stopping. Existing canopies and loose times guarantee no less than the same The National Defense Authorization
debris will be removed prior to placing measure of protection afforded by the Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law
the backfill. Although flooding of the standard. 110–181, was enacted on January 28,
mine to the portal area is not expected Sheila McConnell, 2008. Section 1105 of P.L. 110–181
due to the down dip openings, a amended the Federal Employees’
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Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
redundant underdrain system consisting Compensation Act (FECA) creating a
and Variances.
of durable rock cobbles and a perforated new 5 U.S.C. 8102a effective upon
[FR Doc. 2016–08457 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am]
pipe wrapped with filter fabric will be enactment. This section established a
installed at the base of the highwall BILLING CODE 4520–43–P new FECA death gratuity benefit for
along the entire portal area. Each of the eligible beneficiaries of federal
existing mine entry pipes will be employees and Non-Appropriated Fund
connected to the perforated pipe within Instrumentality (NAFI) employees who
the underdrain. The underdrain will be die from injuries incurred in connection
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with service with an Armed Force in a information collection is currently e.g., permitting electronic submissions
contingency operation. 5 U.S.C. 8102a approved for use through August 31, of responses.
permits agencies to authorize retroactive 2016.
III. Current Actions
payment of the death gratuity for II. Review Focus
employees who died on or after October The Department of Labor seeks
7, 2001, in service with an Armed Force The Department of Labor is extension of approval to collect this
in the theater of operations of Operation particularly interested in comments information in order to carry out its
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi which: responsibility to meet the statutory
Freedom. 5 U.S.C. 8102a also allows * Evaluate whether the proposed requirements of the Federal Employees’
collection of information is necessary Compensation Act. The information
federal employees to vary the order of
for the proper performance of the contained in these forms is used by the
precedence of beneficiaries or to name
functions of the agency, including Division of Federal Employees’
alternate beneficiaries. Form CA–40
whether the information will have Compensation to determine entitlement
requests the information necessary from
practical utility; to benefits under the Act, to verify
the employee to accomplish this * evaluate the accuracy of the
variance. Form CA–41 provides the dependent status, and to initiate,
agency’s estimate of the burden of the continue, adjust, or terminate benefits
means for those named beneficiaries proposed collection of information,
and possible recipients to file claims for based on eligibility criteria.
including the validity of the
those benefits and requests information Type of Review: Extension.
methodology and assumptions used;
from such claimants so that OWCP may * enhance the quality, utility and Agency: Office of Workers’
determine their eligibility for payment. clarity of the information to be Compensation Programs.
Furthermore, the statute and regulations collected; and Title: Death Gratuity Forms.
require agencies to notify OWCP * minimize the burden of the OMB Number: 1240–0017.
immediately upon the death of a collection of information on those who Agency Number: CA–40, CA–41, and
covered employee. CA–42 provides the are to respond, including through the CA–42.
means to accomplish this notification use of appropriate automated, Affected Public: Individuals or
and requests information necessary to electronic, mechanical, or other household; Federal Government.
administer any claim for benefits technological collection techniques or Total Respondents: 262.
resulting from such a death. This other forms of information technology, Total Responses: 262.
Time to Frequency Number of Number of
Form complete Hours burden
of response respondents responses
(min)
CA–40 Individual Respondent ............................................. 15 1 250 250 63
CA–41 Individual Respondent ............................................. 15 1 6 6 2
CA–42 Agency Respondent ................................................ 20 1 6 6 2
Totals ............................................................................ ........................ ........................ 262 262 67
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 67. SUMMARY: The National Science information on those who are to
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): Foundation (NSF) has submitted the respond, including through the use of
$0. following information collection appropriate automated, electronic,
Total Burden Cost (operating/ requirement to OMB for review and mechanical, or other technological
maintenance): $3. clearance under the Paperwork collection techniques or other forms of
Comments submitted in response to Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13. information technology should be
this notice will be summarized and/or This is the second notice for public addressed to: Office of Information and
included in the request for Office of comment; the first was published in the Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Management and Budget approval of the Federal Register at 80 FR 24288, and no Desk Officer for National Science
information collection request; they will comments were received. NSF is Foundation, 725–17th Street NW., Room
also become a matter of public record. forwarding the proposed renewal 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to
Dated: April 7, 2016.
submission to the Office of Management Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance
and Budget (OMB) for clearance Officer, National Science Foundation,
Yoon Ferguson,
simultaneously with the publication of 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers’ this second notice. The full submission Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to
Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of
may be found at: http:// splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments regarding
Labor.
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. these information collections are best
[FR Doc. 2016–08505 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am]
Comments regarding (a) whether the assured of having their full effect if
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collection of information is necessary received within 30 days of this
for the proper performance of the notification. Copies of the submission(s)
functions of the agency, including may be obtained by calling 703–292–
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION whether the information will have 7556.
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF may not conduct or sponsor a
Agency Information Collection agency’s estimate of burden including collection of information unless the
Activities: Comment Request the validity of the methodology and collection of information displays a
AGENCY: National Science Foundation. assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance currently valid OMB control number
the quality, utility and clarity of the and the agency informs potential
ACTION:Notice; Submission for OMB
information to be collected; (d) ways to persons who are to respond to the
Review; Comment Request.
minimize the burden of the collection of collection of information that such
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