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[FR Doc No: 94-9533]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

 

Agency Recordkeeping/Reporting Requirements Under Review by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

    Background: The Department of Labor, in carrying out its 
responsibilities under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 
35), considers comments on the reporting/recordkeeping requirements 
that will affect the public.
    Recordkeeping/Reporting Requirements Under Review: As necessary, 
the Department of Labor will publish Agency recordkeeping/reporting 
requirements under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
since the last publication. These entries may include new collections, 
revisions, extensions, or reinstatements, if applicable. The 
Departmental Clearance Officer will, upon request, be able to advise 
members of the public of the nature of the particular submission they 
are interested in.
    Each entry may contain the following information:
    The Agency of the Department issuing this recordkeeping/reporting 
requirement.
    The title of the recordkeeping/reporting requirement.
    The OMB and/or Agency identification numbers, if applicable.
    How often the recordkeeping/reporting requirement is needed.
    Whether small businesses or organizations are affected.
    An estimate of the total number of hours needed to comply with the 
recordkeeping/reporting requirements and the average hours per 
respondent.
    The number of forms in the request for approval, if applicable.
    An abstract describing the need for and uses of the information 
collection.
    Comments and Questions: Copies of the recordkeeping/reporting 
requirements may be obtained by calling the Departmental Clearance 
Officer, Kenneth A. Mills ((202) 219-5095). Comments and questions 
about the items on this list should be directed to Mr. Mills, Office of 
Information Resources Management Policy, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW., room N-1301, Washington, DC 20210. Comments 
should also be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for (BLS/DM/ESA/ETA/OAW/MSHA/OSHA/PWBA/
VETS), Office of Management and Budget, room 3001, Washington, DC 20503 
((202) 395-7316).
    Any member of the public who wants to comment on recordkeeping/ 
reporting requirements which have been submitted to OMB should advise 
Mr. Mills of this intent at the earliest possible date.

Revision 

                                Bureau of Labor Statistics; Monthly Labor Survey                                
                                                  [1220-0145]                                                   
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                                                                         No. of                 Avg. response-- 
    Form No.                       Affected public                    respondents  Frequency    response time   
                                                                                                                
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MLS-1             Households........................................      34,500           4  10 minutes.       
MLS-260                                                                                                         
MLS-262                                                                                                         
MLS-263(L)                                                                                                      
MLS-264(L)                                                                                                      
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23,000 total hours in CY 1994.                                                                                  

    The Monthly Labor Survey (MLS) is a household sample survey that 
parallels the Current Population Survey (CPS). The MLS will provide a 
stronger basis for interpreting official labor force statistics 
(employment and unemployment) generated from the redesigned CPS, which 
began in January 1994.

Extension

Employment Standards Administration,
Optional Use Payroll Form Under the Davis-Bacon Act,
1215-0149; WH-347
92 responses per respondent

    Individuals or households; State or local governments; Businesses 
or other for-profit; Federal agencies or employees; Small businesses or 
organizations

106,754 respondents; 56 minutes per response; 9,200,000 total hours;
1 form

    The report is used by contractors to certify payrolls in accordance 
with requirements of Copeland and Davis-Bacon Acts, attesting that 
proper wages and fringe benefits were paid; reviewed by contracting 
agencies to verify that rates are legal and that employees are properly 
classified.

Extension

Mine Safety and Health Administration,
Mine Rescue Equipment Test and Maintenance Records,
1219-0093
Monthly

    Businesses or other for profit; Small businesses or organizations 
3,840 respondents; 15.5 minutes per response; 992 total hours. 
Breathing apparatus at mine rescue stations are required to be 
inspected and tested monthly, and certified by the signature and date 
of the person performing the inspection and test. Records of any 
correction action taken should be maintained at the mine rescue 
stations. The information is used to ensure that the breathing 
apparatus is operable in case of an emergency. Signed at Washington, DC 
this 13th day of April, 1994.
Kenneth A. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-9533 Filed 4-19-94; 8:45 am]
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