82 FR 55426 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 223 (November 21, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 223 (November 21, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 21, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 55426-55427] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25171] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Proposed Collection; Comment Request Summary: In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title and purpose of information collection: Student Beneficiary Monitoring; OMB 3220-0123. Under provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), there are two types of benefit payments that are based on the status of a child being in full-time elementary or secondary school attendance at age 18-19: (1) A survivor child's annuity benefit under Section 2(d)(1)(iii) and (2) an increase in the employee retirement annuity under the Special Guaranty [[Page 55427]] computation as prescribed in section 3(f)(2) and 20 CFR 229. The survivor student annuity is usually paid by direct deposit to a financial institution either into the student's checking or savings account or into a joint bank account with a parent. The requirements for eligibility as a student are prescribed in 20 CFR 216.74, and include students in independent study and home schooling. To help determine if a child is entitled to student benefits, the RRB requires evidence of full-time school attendance. This evidence is acquired through the RRB's student monitoring program, which utilizes the following forms. Form G-315, Student Questionnaire, obtains certification of a student's full-time school attendance as well as information on the student's marital status, social security benefits, and employment, which are needed to determine entitlement or continued entitlement to benefits under the RRA. Form G-315A, Statement of School Official, is used to obtain, from a school, verification of a student's full-time attendance when the student fails to return a monitoring Form G-315. Form G-315A.1, School Official's Notice of Cessation of Full- Time School Attendance, is used by a school to notify the RRB that a student has ceased full-time school attendance. The RRB proposes no changes to Forms G-315, G-315a, or G-315a.1. Estimate of Annual Respondent Burden ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form No. Annual responses Time (minutes) Burden (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G-315.................................................. 860 15 215 G-315a................................................. 20 3 1 G-315a.1............................................... 20 2 1 -------------------------------------------------------- Total.............................................. 900 ................. 217 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Information or Comments: To request more information or to obtain a copy of the information collection justification, forms, and/or supporting material, contact Dana Hickman at (312) 751-4981 or [email protected]. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Brian Foster, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-1275 or emailed to [email protected]. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Brian D. Foster, Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2017-25171 Filed 11-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7905-01-P
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Annual Time Burden
Form No. responses (minutes) (hours)
AA–1d (without assistance) ......................................................................................................... 5 85 7
G–204 .......................................................................................................................................... 20 15 5
Total ...................................................................................................................................... 15,345 ........................ 9,755
2. Title and purpose of information determine whether a claimant is; (a) Abstract: Under Section 1(k) of the
collection: Availability for Work; OMB available for work, and (b) willing to Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act,
3220–0164. work, the RRB utilizes Forms UI–38, UI unemployment benefits are not payable
Under Section 1(k) of the Railroad Claimant’s Report of Efforts to Find for any day in which the claimant is not
Unemployment Insurance Act, Work, and UI–38s, School Attendance available for work. The collection
unemployment benefits are not payable and Availability Questionnaire, to obtains information needed by the RRB
for any day for which the claimant is obtain information from the claimant to determine whether a claimant is
not available for work. and Form ID–8k, Questionnaire— willing and ready to work.
Under Railroad Retirement Board Reinstatement of Discharged or Changes proposed: The RRB proposes
(RRB) regulation 20 CFR 327.5, Suspended Employee, from the union the following changes to Forms UI–38
‘‘available for work’’ is defined as being representative. One response is and UI–38s and proposes no changes to
willing and ready for work. A claimant completed by each respondent. Form ID–8k.
is ‘‘willing’’ to work if willing to accept Previous Requests for Comments: The • Form UI–38.
and perform for hire such work as is RRB has already published the initial Æ We propose adding that the
reasonably appropriate to his or her 60-day notice (82 FR 42368 on claimant can now use online
employment circumstances. A claimant September 7, 2017) required by 44 options when searching for a job.
is ‘‘ready’’ for work if he or she (1) is U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited
in a position to receive notice of work Æ We propose to inform the claimant
no comments.
and is willing to accept and perform to register with the State
such work, and (2) is prepared to be Information Collection Request (ICR) Employment Service and provide
present with the customary equipment Title: Availability for Work. proof of the registration to the RRB.
at the location of such work within the OMB Control Number: 3220–0164. • Form UI–38s—We propose to add an
time usually allotted. Form(s) submitted: UI–38, UI–38s, online school selection for students
Under RRB regulation 20 CFR 327.15, and ID–8k. who cannot provide their class
a claimant may be requested at any time Type of request: Revision of a hours because their courses are
to show, as evidence of willingness to currently approved collection. online.
work, that reasonable efforts are being Affected public: Individuals or The burden estimate for the ICR is as
made to obtain work. In order to Households, Non-profit institutions. follows:
Annual Time Burden
Form No. responses (minutes) (hours)
UI–38s (in person) * ..................................................................................................................... 59 6 6
UI–38s (by mail) * ........................................................................................................................ 119 10 20
UI–38 ........................................................................................................................................... 3,485 11.5 668
ID–8k ............................................................................................................................................ 6,461 5 538
Total ...................................................................................................................................... 10,124 ........................ 1,232
Additional Information or Comments: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD the quality, utility, and clarity of the
Copies of the forms and supporting information to be collected; and (d)
documents can be obtained from Dana Proposed Collection; Comment ways to minimize the burden related to
Hickman at (312) 751–4981 or Request the collection of information on
Dana.Hickman@RRB.GOV. Summary: In accordance with the respondents, including the use of
Comments regarding the information requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of automated collection techniques or
collection should be addressed to Brian the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 other forms of information technology.
Foster, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 which provides opportunity for public Title and purpose of information
North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois comment on new or revised data collection: Student Beneficiary
60611–1275 or Brian.Foster@rrb.gov and collections, the Railroad Retirement Monitoring; OMB 3220–0123. Under
to the OMB Desk Officer for the RRB, Board (RRB) will publish periodic provisions of the Railroad Retirement
summaries of proposed data collections.
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Fax: 202–395–6974, Email address: Act (RRA), there are two types of benefit
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether payments that are based on the status of
the proposed information collection is a child being in full-time elementary or
Brian D. Foster, necessary for the proper performance of secondary school attendance at age 18–
Clearance Officer. the functions of the agency, including 19: (1) A survivor child’s annuity
[FR Doc. 2017–25133 Filed 11–20–17; 8:45 am] whether the information has practical benefit under Section 2(d)(1)(iii) and (2)
BILLING CODE 7905–01–P utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB’s an increase in the employee retirement
estimate of the burden of the collection annuity under the Special Guaranty
of the information; (c) ways to enhance
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computation as prescribed in section requires evidence of full-time school Form G–315A, Statement of School
3(f)(2) and 20 CFR 229. attendance. This evidence is acquired Official, is used to obtain, from a school,
The survivor student annuity is through the RRB’s student monitoring verification of a student’s full-time
usually paid by direct deposit to a program, which utilizes the following attendance when the student fails to
financial institution either into the forms. Form G–315, Student return a monitoring Form G–315. Form
student’s checking or savings account or Questionnaire, obtains certification of a G–315A.1, School Official’s Notice of
into a joint bank account with a parent. student’s full-time school attendance as Cessation of Full-Time School
The requirements for eligibility as a well as information on the student’s Attendance, is used by a school to notify
student are prescribed in 20 CFR 216.74, marital status, social security benefits, the RRB that a student has ceased full-
and include students in independent
and employment, which are needed to time school attendance. The RRB
study and home schooling.
To help determine if a child is determine entitlement or continued proposes no changes to Forms G–315,
entitled to student benefits, the RRB entitlement to benefits under the RRA. G–315a, or G–315a.1.
ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN
Annual Time Burden
Form No. responses (minutes) (hours)
G–315 ........................................................................................................................ 860 15 215
G–315a ...................................................................................................................... 20 3 1
G–315a.1 ................................................................................................................... 20 2 1
Total .................................................................................................................... 900 .............................. 217
Additional Information or Comments: Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder.2 The Proposed Rule Change. On April 25,
To request more information or to Proposed Rule Change was published 2017, the Commission designated a
obtain a copy of the information for comment in the Federal Register on longer period within which to approve
collection justification, forms, and/or March 20, 2017.3 The Commission the Proposed Rule Change, disapprove
supporting material, contact Dana received five comment letters 4 to the the Proposed Rule Change, or institute
Hickman at (312) 751–4981 or proceedings to determine whether to
Dana.Hickman@RRB.GOV. Comments 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). approve or disapprove the Proposed
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. FICC also filed the Proposed
regarding the information collection Rule Change.5 On May 30, 2017, the
Rule Change as advance notice SR–FICC–2017–802
should be addressed to Brian Foster, (‘‘Advance Notice’’) pursuant to Section 806(e)(1) of Commission issued an order instituting
Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North the Payment, Clearing, and Settlement Supervision proceedings to determine whether to
Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611– Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1), and Rule 19b–
approve or disapprove the Proposed
1275 or emailed to Brian.Foster@rrb.gov. 4(n)(1)(i) under the Exchange Act, 17 CFR 240.19b–
4(n)(1)(i). Notice of filing of the Advance Notice Rule Change.6 On September 15, 2017,
Written comments should be received was published for comment in the Federal Register the Commission designated a longer
within 60 days of this notice. on March 15, 2017. Securities Exchange Act Release
No. 80191 (March 9, 2017), 82 FR 13876 (March 15, period on the proceedings to determine
Brian D. Foster, 2017) (SR–FICC–2017–802). The Commission whether to approve or disapprove the
Clearance Officer. extended the deadline for its review period of the Proposed Rule Change.7 The extension
Advance Notice from April 30, 2017 to June 29,
[FR Doc. 2017–25171 Filed 11–20–17; 8:45 am] 2017. Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80520 gave the Commission until November
BILLING CODE 7905–01–P (April 25, 2017), 82 FR 20404 (May 1, 2017) (SR– 15, 2017 to either approve or disapprove
FICC–2017–802). The Commission issued a notice the Proposed Rule Change and re-
of no objection to the Advance Notice on June 29,
2017. Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81054 opened the comment period until
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE (June 29, 2017), 82 FR 31356 (July 6, 2017). October 6, 2017 for initial comments
COMMISSION 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80234
and October 12, 2017 for rebuttal
(March 14, 2017), 82 FR 14401 (March 20, 2017)
[Release No. 34–82090; File No. SR–FICC– (SR–FICC–2017–002) (‘‘Notice’’).
comments. The Commission received
2017–002] 4 See letter from Robert E. Pooler Jr., Chief
Financial Officer, Ronin Capital LLC (‘‘Ronin’’),
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed dated April 10, 2017, to Robert W. Errett, Deputy
Secretary, Commission (‘‘Ronin Letter I’’); letter Wedbush, dated June 27, 2017, to Robert W. Errett,
Income Clearing Corporation; Order from Timothy J. Cuddihy, Managing Director, FICC, Deputy Secretary, Commission (‘‘ICBC Letter II’’)
Approving a Proposed Rule Change To dated April 25, 2017, to Robert W. Errett, Deputy available at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-ficc-
Implement the Capped Contingency Secretary, Commission (‘‘FICC Letter I’’); letter from 2017-002/ficc2017002.htm. Because the proposal
Liquidity Facility in the Government Alan B. Levy, Managing Director, Industrial and contained in the Proposed Rule Change was also
Commercial Bank of China Financial Services LLC filed in the Advance Notice, see supra note 2, the
Securities Division Rulebook (‘‘ICBC’’), Philip Vandermause, Director, Aardvark Commission is considering all comments received
Securities LLC (‘‘Aardvark’’), David Rutter, Chief on the proposal regardless of whether the comments
November 15, 2017. Executive Officer, LiquidityEdge LLC, Robert
are submitted to the Proposed Rule Change or the
Pooler, Chief Financial Officer, Ronin, Jason
I. Introduction Advance Notice.
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Manumaleuna, Chief Financial Officer and EVP,
5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80524
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation Rosenthal Collins Group LLC (‘‘Rosenthal Collins’’),
and Scott Skyrm, Managing Director, Wedbush (April 25, 2017), 82 FR 20685 (May 3, 2017) (SR–
(‘‘FICC’’) filed with the U.S. Securities
Securities Inc. (‘‘Wedbush’’) dated May 24, 2017 FICC–2017–002).
and Exchange Commission (‘‘ICBC Letter I’’); letter from Robert E. Pooler Jr., 6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80812
(‘‘Commission’’) on March 1, 2017 the Chief Financial Officer, Ronin, dated June 19, 2017, (May 30, 2017), 82 FR 25642 (June 2, 2017) (SR–
proposed rule change SR–FICC–2017– to Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary, Commission
FICC–2017–002).
(‘‘Ronin Letter II’’); and letter from Alan B. Levy,
002 (‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) pursuant Managing Director, ICBC, Philip Vandermause,
7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81638
to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Director, Aardvark, Robert Pooler, Chief Financial (September 15, 2017), 82 FR 44234 (September 21,
Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Officer, Ronin, and Scott Skyrm, Managing Director, 2017) (SR–FICC–2017–002) (‘‘OIP Extension’’).
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