81 FR 29577 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection; eComments Requested; Assessing the Potential Monetized Benefits of Captioning Web Content for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 92 (May 12, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-11151

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section (DRS), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1190-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection; 
eComments Requested; Assessing the Potential Monetized Benefits of 
Captioning Web Content for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

AGENCY: Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, 
Disability Rights Section (DRS), will submit the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (PRA).

DATES:  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
July 11, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  If you have additional comments 
(especially on the estimated public burden or associated response 
time), suggestions, need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions, or need additional information, please 
contact Rebecca B. Bond, Chief, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights 
Division, U.S. Department of Justice, by any one of the following 
methods: By email at [email protected]; by regular U.S. mail at 
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of 
Justice, P.O. Box 2885, Fairfax, VA 22031-0885; by overnight mail, 
courier, or hand delivery at Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights 
Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1425 New York Avenue NW., Suite 
4039, Washington, DC 20005; or by phone at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or 
(800) 514-0383 (TTY) (the DRS Information Line).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the 
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 
information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the function 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;
     Evaluate whether, and if so, how, the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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 submission of responses.

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Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of information collection: New information collection.
    2. The title of the form/collection: Assessing the Potential 
Monetized Benefits of Captioning Web Content for Individuals Who Are 
Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form Number: None.
    Component: The applicable component within the Department of 
Justice is the Disability Rights Section in the Civil Rights Division.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Affected Public (Primary): Individuals who 
are deaf or hard of hearing will be asked to respond.
    Affected Public (Other): None.
    Abstract: DOJ's Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section 
(DRS), is requesting PRA approval of a new collection that would 
request information about the perceived monetary value of captioning on 
Web sites from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing for the 
purpose of estimating the potential monetized benefits of captioning 
audio and video content on the Web. DRS is not suggesting that people 
with disabilities should be asked to pay for captioning; rather, it 
intends to ask individuals about the theoretical monetary value that 
they place on the captioning of audio and video Web content in order to 
estimate how highly they value captioning. The collection will also 
request additional information about how frequently individuals who are 
deaf or hard of hearing access audio content on Web sites, what type of 
audio content they access, how often this content is not captioned, how 
much additional time (if any) they spend trying to access content or 
information when the content is not captioned, and whether lack of 
captioning makes using the Internet more difficult. This information 
will enhance DRS's ability to monetize the benefits of any captioning 
requirements imposed by future rulemaking under the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA) for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 1,070 
respondents will complete the questions. It is estimated that an 
average of 10 minutes per respondent is needed to complete the 
questions. DRS estimates that nearly all of the approximately 1,070 
respondents will fully complete the questions.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 178 hours. It is estimated that respondents will take an 
average of 10 minutes (1/6 of an hour) to complete the questions. The 
burden hours for collecting respondent data sum to 178.33 hours (1,070 
respondents x 1/6 hours = 178 and 1/3 hours).
    If additional information is required, contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: May 6, 2016.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
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your entire comment—including your DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ACTION: 60-day notice.
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time. Antitrust Division SUMMARY: The Department of Justice
While you can ask us in your comment (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, Disability
Notice Pursuant to the National Rights Section (DRS), will submit the
to withhold your personal identifying
Cooperative Research and Production following information collection request
information from public review, we
Act of 1993—Cooperative Research to the Office of Management and Budget
cannot guarantee that we will be able to Group on CHEDE–VII (OMB) for review and approval in
do so. accordance with the Paperwork
Notice is hereby given that, on April
Dated: May 5, 2016. Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
21, 2016, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the
Harry J. Payne, National Cooperative Research and DATES: Comments are encouraged and
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 will be accepted for 60 days until July
[FR Doc. 2016–11273 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Southwest Research 11, 2016.
BILLING CODE 4310–05–P Institute—Cooperative Research Group FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
on CHEDE–VII (‘‘CHEDE–VII’’) has filed you have additional comments
written notifications simultaneously (especially on the estimated public
with the Attorney General and the burden or associated response time),
JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE Federal Trade Commission disclosing suggestions, need a copy of the
UNITED STATES changes in its membership. The proposed information collection
notifications were filed for the purpose instrument with instructions, or need
Meeting of the Judicial Conference; of extending the Act’s provisions additional information, please contact
Committee on Rules of Practice and limiting the recovery of antitrust Rebecca B. Bond, Chief, Disability
Procedure plaintiffs to actual damages under Rights Section, Civil Rights Division,
specified circumstances. Specifically, U.S. Department of Justice, by any one
AGENCY: Committee on Rules of Practice Toyota Motor Corporation, Shizuoka of the following methods: By email at
and Procedure, Judicial Conference of Perfecture, JAPAN; and Komatsu Ltd., CRT.DRS@usdoj.gov; by regular U.S.
the United States. Tochigi-Ken, JAPAN, have been added mail at Disability Rights Section, Civil
as parties to this venture. Rights Division, U.S. Department of
ACTION: Notice of open meeting. No other changes have been made in Justice, P.O. Box 2885, Fairfax, VA
either the membership or planned 22031–0885; by overnight mail, courier,
SUMMARY: The Committee on Rules of activity of the group research project. or hand delivery at Disability Rights
Practice and Procedure will hold a Membership in this group research Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S.
meeting on June 6, 2016, which will project remains open, and CHEDE–VII Department of Justice, 1425 New York
continue the morning of June 7, 2016, if intends to file additional written Avenue NW., Suite 4039, Washington,
necessary. The meeting will be open to notifications disclosing all changes in DC 20005; or by phone at (800) 514–
public observation but not participation. membership. 0301 (voice) or (800) 514–0383 (TTY)
An agenda and supporting materials On January 6, 2016, CHEDE–VII filed (the DRS Information Line).
will be posted at least 7 days in advance its original notification pursuant to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written
of the meeting at: http:// Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department comments and suggestions from the
www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/ of Justice published a notice in the public and affected agencies concerning
records-and-archives-rules-committees/ Federal Register pursuant to Section the proposed collection of information
agenda-books. 6(b) of the Act on February 2, 2016, (81 are encouraged. Your comments should
FR 5484). address one or more of the following
DATES: June 6–7, 2016. The last notification was filed with four points:
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Department on March 15, 2016. A • Evaluate whether the proposed
notice was published in the Federal collection of information is necessary
ADDRESSES: Thurgood Marshall Federal Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the for the proper performance of the
Judiciary Building, Mecham Conference Act on April 14, 2016(81 FR 22121). function of the agency, including
Center, One Columbus Circle NE., whether the information will have
Washington, DC 20544. Patricia A. Brink,
Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust practical utility;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division. • Evaluate the accuracy of the
Rebecca A. Womeldorf, Rules [FR Doc. 2016–11137 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] agency’s estimate of the burden of the
Committee Secretary, Rules Committee BILLING CODE P
proposed collection of information,
Support Office, Administrative Office of including the validity of the
the United States Courts, Washington, methodology and assumptions used;
DC 20544, telephone (202) 502–1820. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE • Evaluate whether, and if so, how,
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
Dated: May 6, 2016. [OMB Number 1190–NEW] information to be collected can be
Rebecca A. Womeldorf, enhanced; and
Agency Information Collection
• Minimize the burden of the
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Rules Committee Secretary. Activities; Proposed eCollection;
[FR Doc. 2016–11140 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] collection of information on those who
eComments Requested; Assessing the
are to respond, including through the
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use of appropriate automated,
Captioning Web Content for
electronic, mechanical, or other
Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of
technological collection techniques or
Hearing
other forms of information technology,
AGENCY:Civil Rights Division, e.g., permitting electronic submission of
Department of Justice. responses.

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Overview of This Information estimates that nearly all of the telephone at 202–693–4129 (this is not
Collection approximately 1,070 respondents will a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_
1. Type of information collection: fully complete the questions. PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
6. An estimate of the total public Submit comments about this request
New information collection.
burden (in hours) associated with the by mail or courier to the Office of
2. The title of the form/collection:
collection: The estimated public burden Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Assessing the Potential Monetized
associated with this collection is 178 Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–OS,
Benefits of Captioning Web Content for
hours. It is estimated that respondents Office of Management and Budget,
Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of
will take an average of 10 minutes (1/ Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW.,
Hearing.
6 of an hour) to complete the questions. Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202–
3. The agency form number, if any,
The burden hours for collecting 395–5806 (this is not a toll-free
and the applicable component of the
respondent data sum to 178.33 hours number); or by email: OIRA_
Department sponsoring the collection:
Form Number: None. (1,070 respondents × 1/6 hours = 178 submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters
and 1/3 hours). are encouraged, but not required, to
Component: The applicable
If additional information is required, send a courtesy copy of any comments
component within the Department of
contact: Jerri Murray, Department by mail or courier to the U.S.
Justice is the Disability Rights Section in
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of
the Civil Rights Division.
Department of Justice, Justice the Chief Information Officer, Attn:
4. Affected public who will be asked
Management Division, Policy and Departmental Information Compliance
or required to respond, as well as a brief
Planning Staff, Two Constitution Management Program, Room N1301,
abstract: Affected Public (Primary):
Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Individuals who are deaf or hard of
Washington, DC 20530. Washington, DC 20210; or by email:
hearing will be asked to respond. DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
Affected Public (Other): None. Dated: May 6, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Abstract: DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, Jerri Murray,
Disability Rights Section (DRS), is Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free
requesting PRA approval of a new Department of Justice.
collection that would request number) or by email at DOL_PRA_
[FR Doc. 2016–11151 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] PUBLIC@dol.gov.
information about the perceived BILLING CODE 4410–13–P
monetary value of captioning on Web Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
sites from individuals who are deaf or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR
hard of hearing for the purpose of seeks PRA authority for a DOL generic
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
estimating the potential monetized solution for site visits for research
benefits of captioning audio and video Office of the Secretary purposes information collection in order
content on the Web. DRS is not to be able to carry out evaluation data
suggesting that people with disabilities Agency Information Collection collection in a timely manner and to
should be asked to pay for captioning; Activities; Submission for OMB facilitate the gathering of critical
rather, it intends to ask individuals Review; Comment Request; information to support analysis around
about the theoretical monetary value Department of Labor Generic Solution core research questions. Qualitative
that they place on the captioning of for Site Visits for Research Purposes information will be collected from
audio and video Web content in order individuals who are familiar with, are
to estimate how highly they value ACTION: Notice. administering or participating in, the
captioning. The collection will also intervention being evaluated. Site visits
request additional information about SUMMARY: The Department of Labor provide critical data for research and
how frequently individuals who are (DOL) is submitting the information evaluation projects that can: (1) Describe
deaf or hard of hearing access audio collection request (ICR) proposal titled, implementation issues, the context in
content on Web sites, what type of ‘‘Department of Labor Generic Solution which the intervention was
audio content they access, how often for Site Visits for Research Purposes,’’ to implemented, services, management
this content is not captioned, how much the Office of Management and Budget and costs; (2) describe the experiences
additional time (if any) they spend (OMB) for review and approval for use of service providers at each of the study
trying to access content or information in accordance with the Paperwork sites, including site perspectives on
when the content is not captioned, and Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. implementation challenges and
whether lack of captioning makes using 3501 et seq.). Public comments on the intervention effects; (3) describe the
the Internet more difficult. This ICR are invited. experiences and responses of
information will enhance DRS’s ability DATES: The OMB will consider all individuals administering or
to monetize the benefits of any written comments that agency receives participating in the intervention; (4)
captioning requirements imposed by on or before June 13, 2016. document the extent to which the
future rulemaking under the Americans ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with intervention was implemented as
with Disabilities Act (ADA) for applicable supporting documentation; planned; and (5) describe the extent to
individuals who are deaf or hard of including a description of the likely which treatment and control or
hearing. respondents, proposed frequency of comparison groups received the
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5. An estimate of the total number of response, and estimated total burden intended services of the intervention, if
respondents and the amount of time may be obtained free of charge from the applicable. Sources of qualitative
estimated for an average respondent to RegInfo.gov Web site at http:// information proposed for collection
respond: An estimated 1,070 www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ include: (1) Exploratory discussions
respondents will complete the PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201410-1290-002 during site recruitment; (2) in-person or
questions. It is estimated that an average (this link will only become active on the telephone discussions with individuals
of 10 minutes per respondent is needed day following publication of this notice) and/or groups from selected sites; and
to complete the questions. DRS or by contacting Michel Smyth by (3) focus groups.

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Dates		Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until July 11, 2016.
Contact		If you have additional comments (especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time), suggestions, need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or need additional information, please contact Rebecca B. Bond, Chief, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, by any one of the following methods: By email at [email protected]; by regular U.S. mail at Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 2885, Fairfax, VA 22031-0885; by overnight mail, courier, or hand delivery at Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1425 New York Avenue NW., Suite 4039, Washington, DC 20005; or by phone at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) (the DRS Information Line).
FR Citation		81 FR 29577