[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 203 (Friday, October 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54456-54457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26778]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB review; comment request

October 15, 1996.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of 
this individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor Acting Departmental 
Clearance Officer, 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, MSHA, OSHA, 
PWBA, or

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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: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Request for Examination and/or Treatment.
    OMB Number: 1215-0066.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 16,500 (8 x 16,500=132,000 total responses 
per year).
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 142,560.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on 
navigable waters of the United States or in an adjoining area 
customarily used by an employee in loading, unloading, repairing or 
building a vessel. Under Section 702.419 of the Act the employer/
insurance carrier is responsible for furnishing medical care for the 
injured employee for such period of time as the injury or recovery 
period may require. Form LS-1 serves two purposes: (1) It authorizes 
the medical care; and (2) provides a vehicle for the treating physician 
to report the findings, treatment, given and anticipated physical 
condition of the employee.

    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Cognitive and Psychological Research.
    OMB Number: 1220-0141.
    Frequency: One Time.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,000.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The proposed laboratory research will be conducted 
from FY97-FY99 to enhance data quality in the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics' surveys. Improvements will be made by examining 
psychological and cognitive aspects of BLS's data collection 
procedures, including questionnaire design, interviewing procedures, 
and administrative technology.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Financial.
    Status/Request Funds Report.
    OMB Number: 1205-0275.
    Form Number: ETA 9023.
    Affected Public: State or Local Governments.

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                                                                Average 
                                      Number of   Number of    time per 
              Activity                 reports   respondents  respondent
                                                                (hours) 
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TAA.................................          5          50            2
NAFTA...............................          5          50            2
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    Total Burden Hours: 1,000.
    Description: The Department of Labor requires financial data for 
the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program administered by States 
which are not available from the Standard form 269. The required data 
are necessary in order to meet statutory requirements prescribed by the 
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, P.L. 100-418, and the 
North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, P.L. 103-182, 
in accordance with section 250(a) Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II of 
the Trade Act of 1974.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-26778 Filed 10-17-96; 8:45 am]
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