[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 77 (Friday, April 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17323-17324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9715]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 16, 1996.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of 
these individual ICRs, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor Acting Departmental 
Clearance Office, Theresa M. O'Malley (202 219-5095). Individuals who 
use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202 
219-4720) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through 
Friday.
    Comments should be sent to 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 10235, Washington, DC 
20503 (202 395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this publication 
in the Federal Register.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    * 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;
    * Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    * Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    * 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.

    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Consumer Price Index Commodities and Services Survey.
    OMB Number: 1220-0039.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.

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                 Form #                   Respondents          Frequency             Average time per response  
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BLS 3400................................      15,340   once                       4 minutes                     
BLS 3400A.2.............................      15,340   once                       36 minutes                    
BLS 3400B...............................      15,340   once                       22.8 minutes                  
BLS 3400C...............................       4,075   once                       4 minutes                     
BLS 3401................................      36,764   Monthly                    13.8 minutes                  
                                                       bimonthly                                                
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    Total Burden Hours: 91,487.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The collection of prices directly from a wide spectrum 
of retain establishments and government agencies is essential for the 
timely and accurate calculation of the Commodities and Services 
component of the Consumer Price Index.


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    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Response Analysis Survey of BLS 790 and ES-202 Reports.
    OMB Number: 1220-0089.
    Agency Number: CES/UI RAS.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 8.000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,000.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The Current Employment Statistics Survey and 
Employment and Wages Program are the primary sources of employment and 
wage information used to measure economic performance. The Response 
Analysis Survey (RAS) continues the Bureau of Labor Statistics' efforts 
to review the sources of information available to respondents, to 
better match available records to program definitions, and to improve 
the quality of the data.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Payment of Compensation Without Award.
    OMB Number: 1215-0022.
    Agency Number: LS-206.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 34,200.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,550.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $12,000.
    Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
requires an insurance carrier or self-insured employer to pay 
compensation within 14 days after the employer has knowledge of the 
injury or death. Upon making the first payment, the employer or carrier 
shall immediately notify the deputy commissioner of the payment. The 
LS-206 is the form on which report of payment is made.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation.
    OMB Number: 1215-0023.
    Agency Number: LS-207.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 900.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,900.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $7,000.
    Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the 
navigable waters of the Untied States or adjoining areas. Under the 
Act, if an employer controverts the right to compensation, he must file 
with the deputy commissioner a notice that the right to compensation is 
controverted. The information is used by the Office of Workers' 
Compensation Programs district office to determine the basis for not 
payment benefits in a case.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Certificaiton of Funeral Expenses.
    OMB Number: 1215-0027.
    Agency Number: LS-265.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 195.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 49.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $68.
    Description: Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation 
Act, reasonable funeral expenses not to exceed $3,000 are payable in 
all compensable death cases. The LS-265 is used to certify these 
expenses.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-9715 Filed 4-18-96; 8:45 am]
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