### 24741 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Notices

**DATES :**  On March 27, 2012, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved under the PRA the Department of Labor’s information collection request for requirements in 20 CFR part 641. The current expiration date for OMB authorization for this information collection is March 31,

2015.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments regarding the burden-hour estimates or other aspects of the information collection requirements contained in 20 CFR part 641 may be submitted to: Ann Maize, Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Room S–4203, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington
DC 20210.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kimberly Vitelli, Chief, Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–4203, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–3639 (this is not a toll-free number).

Questions of interpretation and/or enforcement of regulations referenced in this notice may be directed to: Michael S. Jones, Acting Administrator, Office of Policy Development and Research, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–5641, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–3700 (this is not a toll-free number).

This notice is available through the printed Federal Register and electronically via the http:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/ collection.action?collectionCode=FR web site.

Copies of this notice may be obtained in alternative formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio Tape or Disc), upon request, by calling (202) 693–0023 (not a toll-free number). TTY/TDD callers may dial toll-free (877) 889–5627 to obtain information or request materials in alternative formats.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved under the PRA information collection requirements contained in recently revised final regulations under the Older Americans Act (OAA) published by the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on January 31, 2012. See 77 FR 4654. The purpose of the Final Rule was to implement an additional indicator for volunteer work in the SCSEP. Specifically, this rule amended existing regulations regarding Performance Accountability for title V of the OAA and corresponding definitions. These regulations also provided administrative and programmatic guidance and requirements for the implementation of the SCSEP.

The preamble to the new regulations stated an effective date of March 1, 2012; however, OMB had not yet provided a PRA-required approval for the revised information collection requirements contained in the revised SCSEP rules at the time of their publication. 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(2). An agency may not conduct an information collection unless it has a currently valid OMB approval; therefore, in accordance with the PRA, the effective date of the information collection requirements in the revised regulations was delayed until OMB approved them under the PRA. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(1)(B)(iii)(V). On March 27, 2012, OMB approved the Department’s information collection request under Control Number 1215– 0040, thus giving effect to the requirements, as announced and published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2012, under the PRA. The current expiration date for OMB authorization for this information collection is March 31, 2015.

Dated: Signed in Washington, DC on this 18th day, April 2012. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration.

[FR Doc. 2012–9830 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P**

**NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES** 

**Sunshine Act Meeting; National Museum and Library Services Board** 

**AGENCY :**  Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), NFAH.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice sets forth the agenda of the forthcoming meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board. This notice also describes the function of the Board. Notice of the meeting is required under the Sunshine in Government Act.

**TIME AND DATE :**  Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

**AGENDA :**  Twenty-Fifth Meeting of the National Museum and Library Service Board Meeting: 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Jury Meeting to consider the National Medals for
Museum Services. 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Jury Meeting to consider the National Medals for Library Services. (Closed to the Public) 10:30 p.m.–12:15 p.m. Executive Session and Jury Recommendations. (Closed to the Public) 12:45 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Twenty-Fifth National Museum and Library Services Board Meeting:

I. Welcome II. Approval of Minutes III. Financial Update IV. Legislative Update V. Program Updates VI. Board Program VII. Adjournment (Open to the Public)

**PLACE :**  The meetings will be held in the Doty Library Board Room at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Elizabeth Lyons, Special Events and Board Liaison, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 653–4676.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The National Museum and Library Services Board is established under the Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C.
Section 9101 et seq. The Board advises the Director of the Institute on general policies with respect to the duties, powers, and authority of the Institute relating to museum, library, and information services.

The Jury Meetings to consideration the National Medal for Museum and Library Services from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and the Executive Session/ Jury Recommendations from 10:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012, will be closed pursuant to subsections (c)(4) and (c)(9) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Board will consider information that may disclose: Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; and information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. The meeting from 12:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 is open to the public.

If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact: Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Fl., Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 653–4676; TDD (202) 653–4614 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting date.


### 24742 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Notices

Dated: April 18, 2012. Nancy Weiss,

General Counsel.

[FR Doc. 2012–9883 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 7536–01–P**

**NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION** 

**[NRC–2012–0094; EA–11–254]**

**In the Matter of ABSG Consulting Inc. Confirmatory Order (Effective**  **Immediately)**

I ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABSG) is an independently owned and operated risk, safety, and integrity management company serving various industries in the United States and overseas; some of which are regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ABSG’s main office is located in Houston, TX.

This Confirmatory Order (referenced as CO, Confirmatory Order or Order) is the result of an agreement reached during an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mediation session conducted on March 12, 2012, in Arlington VA.

II
On October 5, 2011, the NRC’s Office of Investigations (OI) issued its report of investigation (OI Report No. 1–2010– 050). Based upon evidence developed during its investigation, the NRC identified an apparent violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.7, ‘‘Employee protection,’’ involving a former ABSG employee who was terminated, in part, for participating in a Commission proceeding before the NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel prior to his employment with
ABSG.

By letter dated January 17, 2012, the NRC identified to ABSG the apparent violation of 10 CFR 50.7 and offered ABSG the opportunity to provide aresponse in writing, attend a predecisional enforcement conference, or to request alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which a neutral mediator with no decision-making authority would facilitate discussions between the NRC and ABSG, and if possible, assist the NRC and the parties in reaching an agreement on resolving the concerns. ABSG chose to participate in ADR in an effort to resolve this matter.

On March 12, 2012, the NRC and ABSG met at ABSG’s facility in Arlington, Virginia in an ADR session mediated by a professional mediator, arranged through Cornell University’s Institute on Conflict Resolution. This Confirmatory Order is issued pursuant to the agreement reached during the ADR process.

III

The NRC acknowledges that ABSG on its own initiative undertook several actions. These actions included:

1. Issuance of a letter to the manager involved with the termination of the employment of the individual reiterating ABSG’s commitment to its non-retaliation policies;

2. Directing ABSG’s HR Manager of Employee Relations to draft an expanded anti-retaliation policy for inclusion in the Company’s Policies and Benefits Guide; and

3. Directing ABSG’s Director ofCompliance to draft an expanded antiretaliation policy for inclusion in the Company’s Code of Ethics.

During the ADR mediation session, an agreement in principle was reached in which ABSG agreed to take the following additional actions:

1. The President of ABSG shall issue a communication in writing to those employees involved in its U.S. Nuclear Utilities Market Sector informing them of the Company’s policy and their right and avenues for raising nuclear safety concerns without fear of retaliation. This communication shall also be provided to all new hire employees within thirty days of their assumption of duties. All employees to whom this communication is given shall confirm their receipt in writing.

2. ABSG shall hire an outside consultant with expertise in NRC employee protection regulations to develop anti-retaliation training for all ABSG U.S. Nuclear Utilities Market Sector employees which shall include those items identified in 10 CFR 50.7, ‘‘Employee protection.’’ Training shall:

a. Inform managers that it is the position of the NRC that ABSG is subject to 10 CFR 50.7.

b. Define key terms and include examples of discriminatory practices that address all categories of protected activities listed in 10 CFR 50.7.

c. Inform employees of their rights and avenues for raising nuclear safety concerns (including to the NRC) without fear of retaliation.

3. The anti-retaliation training, developed in paragraph 2 above, shall be conducted by an outside consultant with expertise in NRC employee protection regulations.

a. The training shall be provided every two years commencing within two months after development.

b. The training, after its first offering may be provided by ABSG training staff. c. Training records shall be retained consistent with applicable ABSG record retention policies.

4. ABSG shall establish a process to conduct a secondary review of all proposed adverse actions (including written reprimand or above, but excluding reductions-in-force and other ordinary layoffs) for any of its U.S. Nuclear Utilities Market Sector employees who have engaged in protected activities to ensure that these actions comport with applicable employee-protection requirements and assess and mitigate the potential for any chilling effect on such protected
activities.

a. ABSG shall establish requirements for this process in an ABSG procedure that shall become effective thereafter.

b. This review shall be conducted by management personnel, including legal and/or human resources.

5. ABSG shall publish, as part of its on-line newsletter, an article concerning the protections afforded by 10 CFR 50.7.

On April 17, 2012, ABSG consented to the NRC issuing this Confirmatory Order with the commitments, as described in Section IV below. ABSG further agreed in its April 17, 2012, letter that this Order is to be effective upon issuance and that it has waived its right to a hearing.

The NRC has concluded that its concerns can be resolved through effective implementation of ABSG’s commitments. I find that ABSG’s commitments as set forth in Section IV are acceptable and necessary and conclude that with these commitments the public health and safety are reasonably assured. In view of the foregoing, I have determined that the public health and safety require that ABSG’s commitments be confirmed by this Order. Based on the above and ABSG’s consent, this Order is immediately effective upon issuance. Accordingly, the staff is exercising its enforcement discretion and will not issue a Notice of Violation or civil penalty in this matter.

IV

Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 103, 161b, 161i, 161o, 182, and 186 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Commission’s regulations in 10 CFR 2.202 and 10 CFR Part 50, it is hereby ordered, effective immediately, that:

1. By no later than three months after issuance of the Confirmatory Order, the President of ABSG shall issue a communication in writing to those employees involved in its U.S. Nuclear Utilities Market Sector informing them of the Company’s policy and their right