[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 55015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27151]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 17, 1996.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICR) 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). A copy of 
each 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 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: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Mine Operator Dust Data Card.
    OMB Number: 1219-0011.
    Frequency: Bimonthly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,580.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 63 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 67,433.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Cost (Operating/Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 
Services): $1,448,877.
    Description: All underground coal mine operators and certain 
surface coal mine operators as designated by the Mine Safety and Health 
Administration (MSHA) are required to collect and submit respirable 
dust samples to MSHA for analysis. Pertinent information associated 
with identifying and analyzing these samples is submitted on the dust 
data cards that accompany the samples.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Independent Contractor Register.
    OMB Number: 1219-0040.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 13,963.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.1333.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,098.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs (Operating/Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 
Services): $196,646.
    Description: Mine operators are required to maintain a register of 
independent contractors work at the mine. The information is used by 
MSHA during inspections to determine proper responsibility for 
compliance with safety and health standards.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Baseline Employment Rate for Youth Opportunity Area 
Demonstration.
    OMB Number: 1205-0new.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 816.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 204.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Cost (Operating/Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 
Services: 0
    Description: The purpose of this data collection is to determine 
the baseline employment rate and additional demographic characteristics 
of the three pilot neighborhoods in the Department of Labor's Youth 
Opportunity Area demonstration.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-27151 Filed 10-22-96; 8:45 am]
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