81 FR 89155 - Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health: Subcommittee on the Site Exposure Matrices (SEM)
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 237 (December 9, 2016)
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 237 (December 9, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29608 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 237 (Friday, December 9, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 89155-89156] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29608] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health: Subcommittee on the Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Labor. ACTION: Announcement of meeting of the Subcommittee on the Site Exposure Matrices of the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health (Advisory Board) for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The subcommittee will meet via teleconference on January 6, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. FOR PRESS INQUIRIES CONTACT: For press inquiries: Ms. Amanda McClure, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1028, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693- 4672; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Board is mandated by Section 3687 of EEOICPA. The Secretary of Labor established the Board under this authority and Executive Order 13699 (June 26, 2015). The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise the Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) of the Department of Labor; (2) medical guidance for claims examiners for claims with the EEOICPA program, with respect to the weighing of the medical evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary requirements for claims under Part B of EEOICPA related to lung disease; and (4) the work of industrial hygienists and staff physicians and consulting physicians of the Department of Labor and reports of such hygienists and physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, and consistency. The Advisory Board sunsets on December 19, 2019. This subcommittee is being assembled to gather and analyze data and continue working on advice under Area #1, the Site Exposure Matrices. The Advisory Board operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and its implementing regulations (41 CFR part 102-3). Agenda: The tentative agenda for the Subcommittee on the Site Exposure Matrices meeting includes: Discussion on follow up to October Advisory Board meeting in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; discuss the use of SEM in adjudication; discuss exposure assessment at sites without SEM; discuss the role of presumptions; any new business as proposed by subcommittee members. OWCP transcribes Advisory Board subcommittee meetings. OWCP posts the transcripts on the Advisory Board Web page, http://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm, along with written comments and other materials submitted to the subcommittee or presented at subcommittee meetings. Public Participation, Submissions, and Access to the Public Record Subcommittee meeting: The subcommittee will meet via teleconference on Friday, January 6, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Advisory Board subcommittee meetings are open to the public. The teleconference number and other details for listening to the meeting will be posted on the Advisory Board's Web site no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. This information will be posted at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm. Requests for special accommodations: Please submit requests for special accommodations to participate in the subcommittee meeting by email, telephone, or hard copy to Ms. Carrie Rhoads, OWCP, Room S-3524, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 343-5580; email [email protected]. Submission of written comments for the record: You may submit written comments, identified by the subcommittee name and the meeting date of January 6, 2017, by any of the following methods:Electronically: Send to: [email protected] (specify in the email subject line, ``Subcommittee on the Site Exposure Matrices''). Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger, or courier service: Submit one copy to the following address: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Room S-3522, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20210. Due to security-related procedures, receipt of submissions by regular mail may experience significant delays. Comments must be received by December 30, 2016. OWCP will make available publically, without change, any written comments, including any personal information that you provide. Therefore, OWCP cautions interested parties against submitting personal [[Page 89156]] information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at http://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and other relevant information, are also available on the Advisory Board's Web page at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Antonio Rios, Designated Federal Officer, at [email protected], or Carrie Rhoads, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, at [email protected], U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Suite S-3524, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 343-5580. This is not a toll-free number. Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of December, 2016. Leonard J. Howie III, Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. [FR Doc. 2016-29608 Filed 12-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-P
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additional substantive information DEPARTMENT OF LABOR without SEM; discuss the role of
about this ICR, see the related notice presumptions; any new business as
published in the Federal Register on Office of Workers’ Compensation proposed by subcommittee members.
September 19, 2016 (81 FR 64204). Programs OWCP transcribes Advisory Board
subcommittee meetings. OWCP posts
Interested parties are encouraged to Advisory Board on Toxic Substances the transcripts on the Advisory Board
send comments to the OMB, Office of and Worker Health: Subcommittee on Web page, http://www.dol.gov/owcp/
Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) energy/regs/compliance/
the address shown in the ADDRESSES AdvisoryBoard.htm, along with written
section within thirty (30) days of AGENCY: Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs, Labor. comments and other materials
publication of this notice in the Federal submitted to the subcommittee or
ACTION: Announcement of meeting of
Register. In order to help ensure presented at subcommittee meetings.
appropriate consideration, comments the Subcommittee on the Site Exposure
Matrices of the Advisory Board on Toxic Public Participation, Submissions, and
should mention OMB Control Number
Substances and Worker Health Access to the Public Record
1293–0002.
(Advisory Board) for the Energy Subcommittee meeting: The
The OMB is particularly interested in Employees Occupational Illness subcommittee will meet via
comments that: Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). teleconference on Friday, January 6,
• Evaluate whether the proposed SUMMARY: The subcommittee will meet 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
collection of information is necessary via teleconference on January 6, 2017, Eastern Time. Advisory Board
for the proper performance of the from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern subcommittee meetings are open to the
functions of the agency, including Time. public. The teleconference number and
whether the information will have other details for listening to the meeting
FOR PRESS INQUIRIES CONTACT: For press will be posted on the Advisory Board’s
practical utility;
inquiries: Ms. Amanda McClure, Office Web site no later than 72 hours prior to
• Evaluate the accuracy of the of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of the meeting. This information will be
agency’s estimate of the burden of the Labor, Room S–1028, 200 Constitution posted at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/
proposed collection of information, Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; energy/regs/compliance/
including the validity of the telephone (202) 693–4672; email AdvisoryBoard.htm.
methodology and assumptions used; mcclure.amanda.c@dol.gov. Requests for special accommodations:
• Enhance the quality, utility, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Please submit requests for special
clarity of the information to be Advisory Board is mandated by Section accommodations to participate in the
collected; and 3687 of EEOICPA. The Secretary of subcommittee meeting by email,
Labor established the Board under this telephone, or hard copy to Ms. Carrie
• Minimize the burden of the
authority and Executive Order 13699 Rhoads, OWCP, Room S–3524, U.S.
collection of information on those who (June 26, 2015). The purpose of the Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
are to respond, including through the Advisory Board is to advise the Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210;
use of appropriate automated, Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site telephone (202) 343–5580; email
electronic, mechanical, or other Exposure Matrices (SEM) of the EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov.
technological collection techniques or Department of Labor; (2) medical Submission of written comments for
other forms of information technology, guidance for claims examiners for the record: You may submit written
e.g., permitting electronic submission of claims with the EEOICPA program, with comments, identified by the
responses. respect to the weighing of the medical subcommittee name and the meeting
Agency: DOL–VETS. evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary date of January 6, 2017, by any of the
requirements for claims under Part B of following methods:
Title of Collection: Eligibility Data
EEOICPA related to lung disease; and • Electronically: Send to:
Form: Uniformed Services Employment
(4) the work of industrial hygienists and EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov (specify
and Reemployment Rights Act and staff physicians and consulting in the email subject line,
Veterans’ Preference. physicians of the Department of Labor ‘‘Subcommittee on the Site Exposure
OMB Control Number: 1293–0002. and reports of such hygienists and Matrices’’).
Affected Public: Individuals or physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, • Mail, express delivery, hand
Households. and consistency. The Advisory Board delivery, messenger, or courier service:
sunsets on December 19, 2019. This Submit one copy to the following
Total Estimated Number of subcommittee is being assembled to address: U.S. Department of Labor,
Respondents: 2,250. gather and analyze data and continue Office of Workers’ Compensation
Total Estimated Number of working on advice under Area #1, the Programs, Advisory Board on Toxic
Responses: 2,250. Site Exposure Matrices. Substances and Worker Health, Room
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: The Advisory Board operates in S–3522, 200 Constitution Ave. NW.,
accordance with the Federal Advisory Washington, DC 20210. Due to security-
1,125 hours.
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. related procedures, receipt of
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs 2) and its implementing regulations (41 submissions by regular mail may
Burden: $0. CFR part 102–3). experience significant delays.
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Dated: December 5, 2016. Agenda: The tentative agenda for the Comments must be received by
Michel Smyth,
Subcommittee on the Site Exposure December 30, 2016. OWCP will make
Matrices meeting includes: Discussion available publically, without change,
Departmental Clearance Officer. on follow up to October Advisory Board any written comments, including any
[FR Doc. 2016–29498 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am] meeting in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; personal information that you provide.
BILLING CODE 4510–79–P discuss the use of SEM in adjudication; Therefore, OWCP cautions interested
discuss exposure assessment at sites parties against submitting personal
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information such as Social Security will be by videoconference and will be Dated: December 6, 2016.
numbers and birthdates. open. Kathy Plowitz-Worden,
Electronic copies of this Federal Date and time: January 10, 2017—3:00 Panel Coordinator, National Endowment for
Register notice are available at http:// p.m. to 5:00 p.m., January 11, 2017— the Arts.
www.regulations.gov. This notice, as 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and January 12, [FR Doc. 2016–29517 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am]
well as news releases and other relevant 2017—3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. BILLING CODE 7537–01–P
information, are also available on the Folk and Traditional Arts (review of
Advisory Board’s Web page at http:// nominations): This meeting will be
www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/ closed.
compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm. Date and time: January 11, 2017—1:00 NUCLEAR REGULATORY
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and January 13, COMMISSION
may contact Antonio Rios, Designated 2017—1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Federal Officer, at rios.antonio@dol.gov, Design (review of applications): This Advisory Committee on Reactor
or Carrie Rhoads, Alternate Designated meeting will be closed. Safeguards; Renewal
Federal Officer, at rhoads.carrie@ Date and time: January 17, 2017—
AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
dol.gov, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Commission.
Constitution Avenue NW., Suite Design (review of applications): This
S–3524, Washington, DC 20210, meeting will be closed. ACTION: Notice of renewal of the charter
telephone (202) 343–5580. Date and time: January 17, 2017—2:00 of the Advisory Committee on Reactor
This is not a toll-free number. p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Safeguards (ACRS).
Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of Design (review of applications): This
SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on
December, 2016. meeting will be closed.
Reactor Safeguards was established by
Leonard J. Howie III, Date and time: January 18, 2017—
Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act
Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(AEA) of 1954, as amended. Its purpose
Programs. Research (review of applications):
is to provide advice to the Commission
[FR Doc. 2016–29608 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am] This meeting will be closed.
with regard to the hazards of proposed
BILLING CODE 4510–24–P
Date and time: January 25, 2017—2:30 or existing reactor facilities, to review
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each application for a construction
Research (review of applications): permit or operating license for certain
This meeting will be closed. facilities specified in the AEA, and such
NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE
Date and time: January 26, 2017—2:30 other duties as the Commission may
ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. request. The AEA as amended by Public
National Endowment for the Arts Folk and Traditional Arts (review of Law 100–456 also specifies that the
applications): This meeting will be Defense Nuclear Safety Board may
Arts Advisory Panel Meetings closed. obtain the advice and recommendations
Date and time: January 26, 2017— of the ACRS.
AGENCY: National Endowment for the 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Arts, National Foundation on the Arts Membership on the Committee
Folk and Traditional Arts (review of includes individuals experienced in
and Humanities. applications): This meeting will be
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
reactor operations, management;
closed. probabilistic risk assessment; analysis of
Date and time: January 26, 2017—3:00 reactor accident phenomena; design of
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. nuclear power plant structures, systems
Advisory Committee Act, as amended,
notice is hereby given that 13 meetings ADDRESSES: National Endowment for the and components; materials science; and
of the Arts Advisory Panel to the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. mechanical, civil, and electrical
National Council on the Arts will be SW., Washington, DC 20506. engineering.
held by teleconference unless otherwise FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
noted. Further information with reference to has determined that renewal of the
DATES: All meetings are Eastern time these meetings can be obtained from Ms. charter for the ACRS until December 1,
and ending times are approximate: Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Office of 2018 is in the public interest in
Design (review of applications): This Guidelines & Panel Operations, National connection with the statutory
meeting will be closed. Endowment for the Arts, Washington, responsibilities assigned to the ACRS.
Date and time: January 9, 2017—11:00 DC, 20506—plowitzk@arts.gov, or call This action is being taken in accordance
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 202–682–5691. with the Federal Advisory Committee
Design (review of applications): This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act.
meeting will be closed. closed portions of meetings are for the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Date and time: January 9, 2017—2:00 purpose of Panel review, discussion, Andrew L. Bates, Office of the Secretary,
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. evaluation, and recommendations on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Design (review of applications): This financial assistance under the National Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone:
meeting will be closed. Foundation on the Arts and the (301) 415–1963; email: ALB@nrc.gov.
Date and time: January 10, 2017— Humanities Act of 1965, as amended,
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11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. including information given in Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 5th day
of December 2016.
Design (review of applications): This confidence to the agency. In accordance
meeting will be closed. with the determination of the Chairman For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Date and time: January 10, 2017—2:00 of July 5, 2016, these sessions will be Andrew L. Bates,
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. closed to the public pursuant to Advisory Committee Management Officer.
State and Regional (review of state subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of title [FR Doc. 2016–29527 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am]
partnership agreements): This meeting 5, United States Code. BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
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| Contact | You may contact Antonio Rios, Designated Federal Officer, at [email protected], or Carrie Rhoads, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, at [email protected], U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Suite S-3524, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 343-5580. | |
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