82 FR 47770 - Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 197 (October 13, 2017)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 197 (October 13, 2017)
| Page Range | 47770-47772 | |
| FR Document | 2017-22188 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 197 (Friday, October 13, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 47770-47772] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22188] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Comment Request AGENCY: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor. [[Page 47771]] ACTION: Notice of solicitation of comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Labor through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is currently soliciting comments for the second major revision of the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS), current version 2.01. The last major revision occurred in 2011. BLS is responsible for the development and publication of occupational injury, illness, and fatality data. These data are compiled by the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) programs. The OIICS is used to classify certain case characteristics associated with the nonfatal and fatal work injury cases received by the programs. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the Addresses section of this notice on or before February 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Christen Byler, Office of Safety, Health and Working Conditions, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room 3180, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20212 or by email to: [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christen Byler, Office of Safety, Health and Working Conditions, Bureau of Labor Statistics, telephone number: 202-691-6252, or by email at: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System is used to code case characteristics of nonfatal injuries and illnesses reported in the SOII and fatal injuries reported in CFOI. Cases are classified according to five code structures that describe the injury or illness and how it occurred:Nature of Injury or Illness: Describes the physical characteristics of the injury or illness. Part of Body Affected: Identifies the part of the body directly affected by the nature. Source of Injury or Illness: Identifies the object or substance that directly inflicted the injury or illness. Event or Exposure: Describes the manner in which the injury or illness was inflicted by the source. Secondary Source: Identifies other objects or substances, if any, that contributed to the event or exposure. The same code list is used for both source and secondary source. The case characteristic classification structures are hierarchical with four levels of detail to facilitate the aggregation of information and to accommodate both variations in detail available on reporting forms and the needs of data users. For example, one user may wish to look at data for injuries involving all trucks (Source code 825); whereas, another user may be interested only in cases involving tractor trailer trucks (Source code 8254). With the 2011 adoption of OIICS 2.0, the numeric hierarchy also became an order of precedence within each of the characteristics, designating which codes should be given priority when multiple codes could be appropriate within a given case. Each case characteristic structure is comprised of the following: Rules of precedence: Designates which division within the coded case characteristic, Event or Exposure, is to take precedence when more than one code might be applicable within the case. Rules of selection: Defines which codes should be used and how different coded case characteristics interact with each other, specifically event/source/secondary source and nature/part. Code descriptions: Provides detailed definitions for individual code categories and often gives examples of types of cases that are included or excluded from the category. Complete code list: Includes the codes and associated titles by themselves without the descriptions. Alphabetical indices. The original Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS) was released in December 1992. It was developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with input from data users and states participating in the BLS Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Federal/State cooperative programs. It was ultimately based on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z16.2-1962, Method of Recording Basic Facts Relating to the Nature and Occurrence of Work Injuries, revised 1969. In addition, certain portions are based on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9 CM), which is widely used in the medical community. After its adoption in 1992, OIICS was approved for use as the American National Standard for Information Management for Occupational Safety and Health in 1995 (ANSI Z16.2-1995). In addition to the BLS occupational safety and health statistics program, the OIICS is used by several state workers' compensation agencies, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and other organizations. In September 2007, the OIICS underwent a minor update to incorporate various interpretations and corrections. A major revision followed resulting in OIICS version 2.0 with an additional minor update culminating in version 2.01. Version 2.0 was adopted with reference year 2011 and was considered a major break in series. Included were major changes to rules of selection, new code births, as well as the introduction of rules of precedence designated by the numeric hierarchy of the structures. The current version of the OIICS (2.01) is available on the BLS Web site at http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshoiics.htm. II. Current Action A second major revision of OIICS was initiated in spring 2017. This revision is intended to update the classification system to: Include new or emerging conditions or workplace hazards that could potentially result from an incident or exposure in the workplace. Provide for data aggregations not available with the current OIICS. Explore the need for new or expanded coding structures to capture other case characteristics, for example worker activity. Improve and clarify order of precedence and rules of selection. Improve the usability and layout of the OIICS manual. In addition, BLS will review the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10), new ANSI standards, international program comparisons, and other comparable coding structures to optimize the capture of actionable insights for safety intervention from BLS occupational safety and health data. III. Desired Focus of Comments Comments and recommendations are requested from the public on the following aspects of the OIICS: The layout and organization of the manual. The order of precedence and rules of selection of the five case characteristics (Nature of Injury or Illness, Part of Body Affected, Source of Injury or Illness, Secondary Source, Event or Exposure). Potential new coded characteristics (worker activity, work environment exposures, location, etc.). The code categories, including recommendations for additional categories, and for merging or deleting existing categories. (Please provide justifications where possible.) [[Page 47772]] The descriptions of the code categories, including the lists of inclusions and exclusions. Alphabetical indices and other desired tools for coding assistance. Any other thoughts on the coding system. Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of October 2017. Kimberley Hill, Chief, Division of Management Systems. [FR Doc. 2017-22188 Filed 10-12-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-P
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Wheaton order.1 Specifically, the final disclosures 2 should reflect the omission information collection unless it displays
regulations continued to allow eligible of coverage. This is not an added a valid OMB control number. A
organizations to notify an issuer or third obligation, but it will serve to help summary of the ICR and the current
party administrator using EBSA Form provide notice of what plans do and do burden estimates follows:
700, as set forth in the July 2013 final not cover. Type of Review: Revised Collection.
regulations. In addition, the final As in the previous rule, institutions of Agency: DOL–EBSA.
regulations permitted an alternative higher education that arrange student Title: Coverage of Certain Preventive
process, consistent with the Wheaton health insurance coverage will continue Services under the Affordable Care
order, under which an eligible to be treated similar to the way Act—Private Sector.
organization could notify the Secretary employers are treated for the purposes OMB Numbers: 1210–0150.
of such plans being exempt. These Affected Public: Private Sector—Not
of HHS that it will not act as the plan
interim final rules also exempt group for profit and religious organizations;
administrator or claims administrator
health plans sponsored by an entity businesses or other for profits.
with respect to, or contribute to the
other than an employer, and health Total Respondents: 114 (combined
funding of, coverage of all or a subset of
insurance issuers in the group and with HHS total is 227).
contraceptive services. The notification Total Responses: 274,628 (combined
must include information sufficient to individual market, that object based on
religious beliefs or moral convictions to with HHS total is 549,255).
identify the plan, plan type (including Frequency of Response: On occasion.
whether it is a church plan within the coverage of contraceptives or
Estimated Total Annual Burden
meaning of ERISA section 3(33)), and sterilization. The rules also exempt
Hours: 181 (combined with HHS total is
the identity and mailing addresses of health coverage offered or provided to
362 hours).
any third party administrators. certain individuals with their own
Estimated Total Annual Burden Cost:
religious or moral objections.
The 2017 interim final rules amend Employers that under the previous $68,662 (combined with HHS total is
the Departments’ July 2015 final rules had used the accommodation $137,325).
regulations to expand the exemption to process, but can now be exempt may III. Desired Focus of Comments
include additional entities (any kind of now choose to revoke their use of the
non-governmental employer) and The Department of Labor
accommodation process, but in order to (Department) is particularly interested
persons that object based on religious do so they must provide participants
beliefs or moral convictions objecting to in comments that:
and beneficiaries written notice of such
contraceptive or sterilization coverage, revocation as soon as possible. • Evaluate whether the proposed
and by making the accommodation The Office of Management and Budget collection of information is necessary for the
compliance process optional for eligible proper performance of the functions of the
(OMB) approved the amendments to
agency, including whether the information
organizations instead of mandatory. EBSA Form 700 required as a revision will have practical utility;
These rules leave in place HRSA’s to OMB Control Number 1210–0150 • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s
discretion to continue to require under the emergency procedures for estimate of the burden of the proposed
contraceptive and sterilization coverage review and clearance in accordance collection of information, including the
where no objection exists, and to the with the Paperwork Reduction Act of validity of the methodology and assumptions
extent that PHS Act section 2713 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter used;
otherwise applies. With respect to 35) and 5 CFR 1320.13. OMB’s approval • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
employers, the expanded exemption in of the revision currently are schedule to of the information to be collected; and
these rules covers employers that have • Minimize the burden of the collection of
expire on September 30, 2018. In an
information on those who are to respond,
religious beliefs or moral convictions effort to consolidate the number of including through the use of appropriate
objecting to coverage of all or a subset information collection requests, the automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
of contraceptives or sterilization and Department is combining the burden technological collection techniques or other
related patient education and from 1210–0152 into 1210–0150. Once forms of information technology, e.g., by
counseling. While the rules cover any this ICR is approved the Department permitting electronic submissions of
kind of non-governmental employer but, will discontinue. 1210–0152. responses.
for the sake of clarity, these regulations Comments submitted in response to
also include an illustrative list of II. Current Actions
this notice will be summarized and/or
employers whose objection qualifies the This notice requests public comment included in the ICR for OMB approval
plans they sponsor for an exemption. pertaining to the Department’s request of the extension of the information
Consistent with the current for extension of OMB’s approval of its collection; they will also become a
exemption, exempt entities will not be revision to EBSA Form 700. After matter of public record.
required to comply with a self- considering comments received in
response to this notice, the Department Dated: October 5, 2017.
certification process. Although exempt Joseph S. Piacentini,
entities do not need to file notices or intends to submit an ICR to OMB for
continuing approval. Changes to the Director, Office of Policy and Research,
certifications of their exemption, Employee Benefits Security Administration.
existing rules governing health plans current ICR include an expansion to the
require that a plan document specify number of firms that qualify for the [FR Doc. 2017–22064 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am]
what is and is not covered. Thus where exemption, making the accommodation BILLING CODE 4510–29–P
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an exemption applies and all or a subset process optional, and requiring firms
of contraception is omitted from a plan’s that are revoking their current
accommodation to send a notice to plan DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
coverage, the plan document and
otherwise applicable ERISA participants and beneficiaries. The
Department notes that an agency may Bureau of Labor Statistics
1 The Supreme Court of the United States interim
not conduct or sponsor, and a person is Comment Request
order in connection with an application for an not required to respond to, an
injunction in the pending case of Wheaton College AGENCY:Bureau of Labor Statistics,
v. Burwell (the ‘‘Wheaton order’’). 2 See, e.g., 29 CFR 2520.104b–3(d). Department of Labor.
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• The descriptions of the code the OSH Act and, ultimately, final that federal coverage of all private-sector
categories, including the lists of approval under section 18(e). contractors on military bases was the
inclusions and exclusions. The Nevada State Plan was initially best solution to ensure prompt and
• Alphabetical indices and other approved under Section 18(c) of the effective protection to workers on
desired tools for coding assistance. OSH Act on January 4, 1974 (39 FR military bases in Nevada.
• Any other thoughts on the coding 1009). The Nevada State Plan is Accordingly, notice is hereby given of
system. administered by the Department of the change in federal enforcement
Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of
Business and Industry, Division of authority over private-sector contractors
October 2017. Industrial Relations, Nevada on military bases in Nevada, and
Occupational Safety and Health coverage is transferred from the Nevada
Kimberley Hill,
Administration (Nevada OSHA). On State Plan to federal OSHA.
Chief, Division of Management Systems.
April 18, 2000, OSHA announced the
[FR Doc. 2017–22188 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am] final approval of the Nevada State Plan Authority and Signature
BILLING CODE 4510–24–P pursuant to section 18(e) and amended Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant
29 CFR part 1952 to reflect the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Secretary’s decision (65 FR 20742). As Safety and Health, U.S. Department of
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR a result, federal OSHA relinquished its Labor, authorized the preparation of this
enforcement authority with regard to notice. OSHA is issuing this notice
Occupational Safety and Health
occupational safety and health issues under the authority specified by Section
Administration
covered by the Nevada State Plan. 18 of the Occupational Safety and
[Docket No. OSHA–2017–0010]
Federal OSHA retained its authority Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 667),
over safety and health in the private Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012
Nevada State Plan; Change in Level of sector over maritime employment; (77 FR 3912), and 29 CFR parts 1902,
Federal Enforcement: Private-Sector contract workers, and contractor- 1953 and 1955.
Employment on Military Bases operated facilities engaged in U.S. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 3,
Postal Service mail operations; 2017.
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health contractors and subcontractors on land Loren Sweatt,
Administration (OSHA), Department of under exclusive federal jurisdiction;
Labor. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
employment on Indian Land; and any Occupational Safety and Health.
ACTION: Notice. hazard, industry, geographical area,
[FR Doc. 2017–22175 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am]
operation, or facility over which the
SUMMARY: This document gives notice of state is unable to effectively exercise BILLING CODE 4510–26–P
OSHA’s approval of a change to the jurisdiction for reasons not related to
state of Nevada’s Occupational Safety the required performance or structure of
and Health State Plan reinstating federal DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
the plan.
OSHA enforcement authority over To establish military facilities, the Office of Workers’ Compensation
private-sector employment on military Federal Government may privately Programs
facilities and bases in Nevada. The purchase or lease land, as any other
Nevada State Plan currently has entity would, and in those cases a State Division of Coal Mine Workers’
coverage over some private-sector Plan can cover private-sector Compensation; Proposed Extension of
contractors on military bases. Therefore, occupational safety and health on such Existing Collection; Comment Request
OSHA amends the Nevada State Plan’s land. In other cases, the Federal
coverage to reflect this change in the Government may ask a State to cede the ACTION: Notice.
level of federal enforcement. land to the Federal Government, in
which case the latter obtains SUMMARY: Currently, the Office of
DATES: Applicable Date: October 13, Workers’ Compensation Programs is
2017. jurisdiction over it; however, a State
may retain some jurisdiction. Thus, the soliciting comments concerning the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For determination whether the State Plan or proposed collection: Representative
press inquiries: Francis Meilinger, federal OSHA covers private-sector Payee Report (CM–623), Representative
Director, OSHA Office of employers on military facilities can be Payee Report, Short Form (CM–623S)
Communications: Telephone: (202) 693– complicated. For example, military and Physician’s/Medical Officer’s
1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. facilities in Nevada sometimes Statement (CM–787). A copy of the
For general and technical encompass both land where jurisdiction proposed information collection request
information: Douglas J. Kalinowski, has been ceded and land privately can be obtained by contacting the office
Director, OSHA Directorate of owned by the Federal Government listed below in the addresses section of
Cooperative and State Programs: (though federal OSHA covers all federal this Notice. This program helps to
Telephone: (202) 693–2200; email: civilian employees on military ensure that requested data can be
kalinowski.doug@dol.gov. facilities). This situation has created provided in the desired format,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 18 confusion as to whether federal OSHA reporting burden (time and financial
of the Occupational Safety and Health or the Nevada State Plan covers private- resources) is minimized, collection
instruments are clearly understood, and
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Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 667 (OSH Act), sector employers on a military facility,
provides that states that assume and is a resource-intensive inquiry. the impact of collection requirements on
responsibility for developing and Thus, the Nevada State Plan requested respondents can be properly assessed.
enforcing their own occupational safety on December 14, 2016, that federal DATES: Written comments must be
and health standards may do so by OSHA resume enforcement authority submitted by December 12, 2017.
submitting and obtaining federal over all private-sector employment on ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
approval of a State Plan. State Plan military facilities and bases. After by mail, delivery service, or by hand to
approval occurs in stages which include discussions between federal OSHA and Ms. Yoon Ferguson, U.S. Department of
initial approval under section 18(c) of Nevada OSHA, both agencies agreed Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW.,
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| FR Citation | 82 FR 47770 |
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