Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 1996-62, Process for Expedited Approval of an Exemption for Prohibited Transaction

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
ssombPTE 96-62 2014.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-04-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
13432	Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 1996-62, Process for Expedited Approval of an Exemption for Prohibited Transaction Other-PTE 96-62	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1210-0098	ICR Reference No: 201404-1210-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1210-005
Agency/Subagency: DOL/EBSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 1996-62, Process for Expedited Approval of an Exemption for Prohibited Transaction
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/14/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/11/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2014
Responses	11,250	0	15,279
Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	295
Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,000	0	51,000

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Abstract: This class exemption permits a plan to seek approval on an accelerated basis of otherwise prohibited transactions by providing the Department and interested persons with information demonstrating the transaction is substantially similar to at least two individual exemptions previously granted and presents little, if any, opportunity for abuse or risk of loss to a plans' participants and beneficiaries.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 4975 Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code of 1986
   US Code: 29 USC 1108 Name of Law: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 71668	11/29/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 33596	06/11/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 1996-62, Process for Expedited Approval of an Exemption for Prohibited Transaction

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	11,250	15,279	0	0	-4,029	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	200	295	0	0	-95	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,000	51,000	0	0	-11,000	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The decrease in hour and cost burden is attributable to a reduction in the number of applicants using this PTE. The average annual number of applicants decreased from 33 to 25 and the average annual number of exemptions granted decreased from 17 to 11.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 06/11/2014

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