Notice2023-16887
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Voluntary Demographic Form (CM-411); (OMB Control No. 1240-0New)
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Published
August 8, 2023
Issuing agencies
Labor DepartmentWorkers' Compensation Programs Office
Abstract
The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled "Voluntary Demographic Form (CM-411)." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53525-53526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16887]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Voluntary Demographic Form (CM-411); (OMB Control No. 1240-0New)
AGENCY: Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation, (OWCP/DCMWC),
Labor.
ACTION: Request public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments
concerning the authority to conduct the information collection request
(ICR) titled ``Voluntary Demographic Form (CM-411).'' This comment
request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA).
DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by
October 10, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be considered.
Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments in the following
way:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments for (DCMWC 1240-0New).
[Request docket ID from your agency <a href="http://FDMS.gov">FDMS.gov</a> docket manager]. Comments
submitted electronically, including attachments, to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> will be posted to the docket with no changes.
Because your comment will be made public, you are responsible for
ensuring that your comment does not include any confidential
information that you or a third party may not wish to be posted, such
as your or anyone else's Social Security number or confidential
business information.
<bullet> If your comment includes confidential information that you
do not wish to be made available to the public, submit the comment as a
written/paper submission.
Written/Paper Submissions: Submit written/paper submissions in the
following way:
<bullet> Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit DOL-OWCP/DCMWC, Office
of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Coal Mine Workers'
Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room
S-S3323, Washington, DC 20210.
<bullet> OWCP/DCMWC will post your comment as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted and marked as
confidential by the submitting party, in the docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs, Office of Workers'
Compensation Programs by telephone at 202-354-9660 or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec9f998b8b9fc28d82868d8289989889ac888380c28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7b080e1c1c08551a15111a151e0f0f1e3b1f1417551c140d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Historically, the Black Lung Program application forms and other
claims processing forms have not collected demographic information. The
use of this voluntary demographic form will help identify underserved
communities and guide language and outreach strategies, thereby
strengthening the customer service experience.
Collecting and analyzing demographic data aligns with the following
executive orders Executive Orders: Executive Order 13985, Advancing
Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the
Federal Government, signed by President Biden in January 2021;
Executive Order 14075, Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, also signed by President
Biden in January 2021; Executive Order 14031, Advancing Equity,
Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and
Pacific Islanders, signed in May 2021; and Executive Order 14058,
Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to
Rebuild Trust in Government, signed in December 2021.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
OWCP/DCMWC is soliciting comments concerning the proposed
information collection related to the Voluntary Demographic Form. This
request helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the
desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is
minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the
impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly
assessed. OWCP/DCMWC is particularly interested in comments that:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of OWCP/DCMWC's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used in the estimate;
<bullet> Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and
<bullet> 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.
Background documents related to this information collection request
are available at <a href="https://regulations.gov">https://regulations.gov</a> and at DOL-OWCP/DCMWC located
at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room S3323, Washington, DC 20210.
Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed
to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice.
III. Current Actions
This information collection request concerns Voluntary Demographic
Form. OWCP/DCMWC is providing the following estimates with respect to
the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs
supporting this information collection request.
Type of Review: New collection 1240-0New.
Agency: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Coal
Mine Workers' Compensation (OWCP/DCMWC).
OMB Number: 1240-0New.
Form: CM-411 Voluntary Demographic Form, Conducted by The U.S.
Department of Labor, 1240-0New.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 18,077.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Number of Responses: 18,077.
Estimated Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 1,507.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $2,991.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized in
the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the
proposed information collection. They will become a matter of public
record and will be available at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov">https://www.reginfo.gov</a>.
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Dated: August 2, 2023.
Anjanette Suggs,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-16887 Filed 8-7-23; 8:45 am]
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