82_FR_60182 82 FR 59942 - Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services

82 FR 59942 - Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 240 (December 15, 2017)

Page Range59942-59943
FR Document2017-27029

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 240 (Friday, December 15, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 240 (Friday, December 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59942-59943]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27029]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10216]


Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice of charter renewal of the Advisory Committee on 
International Postal and Delivery Services (IPoDS).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    This notice announces the renewal of the charter or the Advisory 
Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services (IPoDS). In 
accordance with the provisions of the 2006 Postal Accountability and 
Enhancement Act (Pub. L. 109-435) and the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Committee's charter has been extended until 
November 14, 2019.
    The Department of State uses the IPoDS Committee to keep informed 
of the interests and problems of users and providers of international 
postal and delivery services. In addition to representative members 
from affected stakeholder groups, the Committee also includes Federal 
members from the Department of Commerce, the Department of Homeland 
Security, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the 
Postal Regulatory Commission, the Military Postal Service Agency, and 
the United States Postal Service. Members are appointed by the 
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shereece Robinson of the Office of 
Specialized and Technical Agencies (IO/STA), Bureau of International 
Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State, at tel. (202) 663-2649, 
by email at [email protected] or by mail at IO/STA, L409 (SA1); 
Department of

[[Page 59943]]

State; 2401 E Street NW; Washington, DC 20037.

Joseph P. Murphy,
Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Committee on International Postal 
and Delivery Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-27029 Filed 12-14-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-19-P

59942 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 240 / Friday, December 15, 2017 / Notices SGA Amount for Statutorily Blind Domestic Employee Coverage election worker coverage threshold Individuals Threshold amount is $1,800 for 2018. Multiplying the 1994 monthly SGA General (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: amount for statutorily blind individuals Program Nos. 96.001 Social Security- The minimum amount a domestic Disability Insurance; 96.002 Social Security- ($930) by the ratio of the national worker must earn so that such earnings average wage index for 2016 Retirement Insurance; 96.004 Social Security- are covered under Social Security or Survivors Insurance; 96.006 Supplemental ($48,642.15) to that for 1992 Medicare is the domestic employee ($22,935.42) produces $1,972.37. We Security Income) coverage threshold. For 2018, this then round this amount to $1,970. threshold is $2,100. Section 3121(x) of Nancy A. Berryhill, Because $1,970 exceeds the current the Internal Revenue Code provides the amount of $1,950, the monthly SGA Acting Commissioner of Social Security. formula for increasing the threshold. amount for statutorily blind individuals [FR Doc. 2017–27105 Filed 12–14–17; 8:45 am] is $1,970 for 2018. Computation BILLING CODE 4191–02–P SGA Amount for Non-Blind Disabled Under the formula, the domestic Individuals employee coverage threshold for 2018 is equal to the 1995 amount of $1,000 Multiplying the 2000 monthly SGA multiplied by the ratio of the national DEPARTMENT OF STATE amount for non-blind individuals ($700) average wage index for 2016 to that for by the ratio of the national average wage 1993. If the resulting amount is not a [Public Notice: 10216] index for 2016 ($48,642.15) to that for multiple of $100, we round it to the next 1998 ($28,861.44) produces $1,179.76. lower multiple of $100. Advisory Committee on International We then round this amount to $1,180. Postal and Delivery Services Domestic Employee Coverage Threshold Because $1,180 exceeds the current Amount amount of $1,170, the monthly SGA AGENCY: Department of State. amount for non-blind disabled Multiplying the 1995 domestic ACTION: Notice of charter renewal of the individuals is $1,180 for 2018. employee coverage threshold ($1,000) Advisory Committee on International by the ratio of the national average wage Trial Work Period Earnings Threshold index for 2016 ($48,642.15) to that for Postal and Delivery Services (IPoDS). General 1993 ($23,132.67) produces $2,102.75. We then round this amount to $2,100. This notice announces the renewal of During a trial work period of 9 Therefore, the domestic employee the charter or the Advisory Committee months in a rolling 60-month period, a coverage threshold amount is $2,100 for on International Postal and Delivery beneficiary receiving Social Security 2018. Services (IPoDS). In accordance with the disability benefits may test his or her provisions of the 2006 Postal ability to work and still receive monthly Election Official and Election Worker Accountability and Enhancement Act benefit payments. To be considered a Coverage Threshold (Pub. L. 109–435) and the Federal trial work period month, earnings must General Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– be over a certain level. In 2018, any 463), the Committee’s charter has been month in which earnings exceed $850 is The minimum amount an election official and election worker must earn extended until November 14, 2019. considered a month of services for an so the earnings are covered under Social The Department of State uses the individual’s trial work period. Security or Medicare is the election IPoDS Committee to keep informed of Computation official and election worker coverage the interests and problems of users and threshold. For 2018, this threshold is providers of international postal and The method used to determine the $1,800. Section 218(c)(8)(B) of the Act delivery services. In addition to new amount is set forth in our provides the formula for increasing the representative members from affected regulations at 20 CFR 404.1592(b). threshold. stakeholder groups, the Committee also Monthly earnings in 2018, used to determine whether a month is part of a Computation includes Federal members from the trial work period, is the larger of: (1) Department of Commerce, the Under the formula, the election Department of Homeland Security, the The amount for 2001 ($530) multiplied official and election worker coverage by the ratio of the national average wage Office of the United States Trade threshold for 2018 is equal to the 1999 Representative, the Postal Regulatory index for 2016 to that for 1999; or (2) the amount of $1,000 multiplied by the ratio amount for 2017. If the amount so Commission, the Military Postal Service of the national average wage index for calculated is not a multiple of $10, we Agency, and the United States Postal 2016 to that for 1997. If the amount we round it to the nearest multiple of $10. Service. Members are appointed by the determine is not a multiple of $100, it we round it to the nearest multiple of Assistant Secretary of State for Trial Work Period Earnings Threshold International Organization Affairs. Amount $100. Election Official and Election Worker FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Multiplying the 2001 monthly Shereece Robinson of the Office of Coverage Threshold Amount earnings threshold ($530) by the ratio of sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Specialized and Technical Agencies the national average wage index for Multiplying the 1999 coverage (IO/STA), Bureau of International 2016 ($48,642.15) to that for 1999 threshold amount ($1,000) by the ratio Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of ($30,469.84) produces $846.09. We then of the national average wage index for State, at tel. (202) 663–2649, by email at round this amount to $850. Because 2016 ($48,642.15) to that for 1997 RobinsonSA2@state.gov or by mail at $850 exceeds the current amount of ($27,426.00) produces $1,773.58. We IO/STA, L409 (SA1); Department of $840, the monthly earnings threshold is then round this amount to $1,800. $850 for 2018. Therefore, the election official and VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:42 Dec 14, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00368 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 240 / Friday, December 15, 2017 / Notices 59943 State; 2401 E Street NW; Washington, • Type of Request: Extension of a to gather feedback on the customer’s DC 20037. Currently Approved Collection. experiences. • Originating Office: Office of Joseph P. Murphy, Janet Freer, Directives Management, A/GIS/DIR. Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Director, Office of Directives Management, Committee on International Postal and • Form Number: Various public Department of State. Delivery Services, Department of State. surveys. [FR Doc. 2017–27044 Filed 12–14–17; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2017–27029 Filed 12–14–17; 8:45 am] • Respondents: Individuals BILLING CODE 4710–24–P responding to Department of State BILLING CODE 4710–19–P customer service evaluation requests. • Estimated Number of Respondents: DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1,000,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: [Public Notice: 10217] 1,000,000. [Public Notice: 10230] • Average Time Per Response: 3.5 Notice of Determinations; Culturally 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information minutes. Significant Objects Imported for Collection: Generic Clearance for the • Total Estimated Burden Time: Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Ten Collection of Qualitative Feedback on 58,333 annual hours. Americans: After Paul Klee’’ Exhibition Agency Service Delivery • Frequency: Once per request. Notice of request for public ACTION: • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the comment. We are soliciting public comments to following determinations: I hereby permit the Department to: determine that certain objects to be SUMMARY: The Department of State is • Evaluate whether the proposed included in the exhibition ‘‘Ten seeking Office of Management and information collection is necessary for Americans: After Paul Klee,’’ imported Budget (OMB) approval for the the proper functions of the Department. from abroad for temporary exhibition information collection described below. • Evaluate the accuracy of our within the United States, are of cultural In accordance with the Paperwork estimate of the time and cost burden for significance. The objects are imported Reduction Act of 1995, we are this proposed collection, including the pursuant to loan agreements with the requesting comments on this collection validity of the methodology and foreign owners or custodians. I also from all interested individuals and assumptions used. determine that the exhibition or display organizations. The purpose of this • Enhance the quality, utility, and of the exhibit objects at The Phillips notice is to allow 60 days for public clarity of the information to be Collection, Washington, District of comment preceding submission of the collected. Columbia, from on or about February 3, collection to OMB. • Minimize the reporting burden on 2018, until on or about May 6, 2018, and DATES: The Department will accept those who are to respond, including the at possible additional exhibitions or comments from the public up to use of automated collection techniques venues yet to be determined, is in the February 13, 2018. or other forms of information national interest. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments technology. by any of the following methods: Please note that comments submitted FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: • Web: Persons with access to the in response to this Notice are public Elliot Chiu in the Office of the Legal internet may comment on this notice by record. Before including any detailed Adviser, U.S. Department of State going to www.Regulations.gov. You can personal information, you should be (telephone: 202–632–6471; email: search for the document by entering aware that your comments as submitted, section2459@state.gov). The mailing ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2017–0044’’ in including your personal information, address is U.S. Department of State, the Search field. Then click the will be available for public review. L/PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete DC 20522–0505. the comment form. Abstract of Proposed Collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The • Email: watkinspk@state.gov. The ‘‘30-Day Notice of Proposed foregoing determinations were made You must include the DS form Information Collection: Generic pursuant to the authority vested in me number (if applicable), information Clearance for the Collection of by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. collection title, and the OMB control Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), E.O. 12047 of number in any correspondence. Delivery’’ was published on June 22, March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2017 (82 FR 28543), and renewed with Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 Direct requests for additional a new expiration date of 7–31–2020. (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 information regarding the collection The publication of this Federal Register note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority listed in this notice, including requests notice increases the number of No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation for copies of the proposed collection respondents from 325,000 to 1,000,000 of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, instrument and supporting documents, to continue to allow the Department to 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of to Pamela Watkins, Department of State, collect qualitative customer feedback in Authority No. 257–1 of December 11, Office of Directives Management, 1800 an efficient, timely manner, in 2015). I have ordered that Public Notice G Street NW, Suite 2400, Washington, accordance with the Administration’s of these determinations be published in DC 20522–2202 who may be reached at sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES commitment to improving service the Federal Register. watkinspk@state.gov. delivery. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Alyson Grunder, Methodology • Title of Information Collection: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau Generic Clearance for the Collection of Respondents will fill out a brief of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service customer survey after completing their Department of State. Delivery. interaction with a Department Program [FR Doc. 2017–27041 Filed 12–14–17; 8:45 am] • OMB Control Number: 1405–0193. Office or Embassy. Surveys are designed BILLING CODE 4710–05–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:42 Dec 14, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00369 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1


Document Created: 2017-12-15 03:37:46
Document Modified: 2017-12-15 03:37:46
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of charter renewal of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services (IPoDS).
ContactMs. Shereece Robinson of the Office of Specialized and Technical Agencies (IO/STA), Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State, at tel. (202) 663-2649, by email at [email protected] or by mail at IO/STA, L409 (SA1); Department of State; 2401 E Street NW; Washington, DC 20037.
FR Citation82 FR 59942 
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR