[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 209 (Monday, October 28, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 55613-55614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27454]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

41 CFR Part 60-250

RIN 1215-AA62


Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of 
Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Special Disabled Veterans and 
Vietnam Era Veterans; Correction and Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule; correction and extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This document contains typographical and technical corrections 
to the proposed rule published by the Office of Federal Contract 
Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on Tuesday, September 24, 1996, FR Document 
Number 96-23638 (61 FR 50080). The proposed rule would revise the 
current regulations implementing the affirmative action provisions of 
the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as 
amended (VEVRAA). In light of today's corrections, OFCCP has decided to 
extend the deadline for public comments on the proposed rule.

DATES: The comment period on the proposed rule is extended until 
December 27, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Joe N. Kennedy, Deputy Director, 
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Room C-3325, 200 
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.
    As a convenience to commenters, OFCCP will accept public comments 
transmitted by facsimile (FAX) machine. The telephone number of the FAX 
receiver is 202-219-6195. To assure access to the FAX equipment, only 
public comments of six or fewer pages will be accepted via FAX 
transmittal. Receipt of FAX transmittals will not be acknowledged, 
except that the sender may request confirmation of receipt by calling 
OFCCP at 202-219-9430 (voice), 1-800-326-2577 (TDD).
    Copies of this correction document in alternate formats may be 
obtained by calling 202-219-9430 (voice), 1-800-326-2577 (TDD). The 
alternate formats available are large print, electronic file on 
computer disk and audio-tape.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe N. Kennedy, Deputy Director, 
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, 200 Constitution 
Avenue, N.W., Room C-3325, Washington, D.C. 20210. Telephone: 202-219-
9475 (voice), 1-800-326-2577 (TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OFCCP issued a proposed rule on Tuesday, 
September 24, 1996 (61 FR 50080), which would revise the current 
regulations published at 41 CFR Part 60-250 that implement the 
affirmative action provisions of VEVRAA (38 U.S.C. 4212). The proposal 
also would withdraw portions of a final rule published by the 
Department of Labor on December 30, 1980 (which was subsequently 
suspended) concerning VEVRAA, Executive Order 11246, and Section 503 of 
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793), by withdrawing those 
provisions of the rule which pertain to VEVRAA. As published, the 
proposed rule contains typographical and technical errors that are in 
need of clarification. The public comment period for the proposed rule 
was originally scheduled to end on November 25, 1996. To ensure that 
the interested public may fully consider the proposal in light of the 
corrections, and in accordance with Sec. 6(a)(1) of Executive Order 
12866, OFCCP has decided to extend the deadline for comments to run for 
60 days from the date of today's publication.
    Accordingly, in proposed rule document 96-23638 beginning on page 
50080 in the Federal Register issue of September 24, 1996, make the 
following corrections:
    1. On page 50084, in the first column, in the 25th line from the 
top, the number ``95'' is corrected to read ``105''.
    2. On page 50085, in the first column, in the third complete 
paragraph, in the first line, ``(c)(2)'' is corrected to read 
``(b)(2)''.
    3. On page 50088, in the second column, under the heading entitled 
``Section 60-250.42 Invitation to Self-identify'', in the first 
paragraph, in the first line, the date is corrected to read ``May 1, 
1996''.
    4. On the same page, in the same column, in the same paragraph, in 
the second line, the parenthetical is corrected to read ``(61 FR 
19366)''.
    5. On the same page, in the same column, in the same paragraph, in 
the tenth line, the parenthetical is corrected to read ``(61 FR 
19336)''.
    6. On page 50092, in the first column, in the second complete 
paragraph, in the 15th and 22nd lines, ``paragraph (b)(1)(iii)'' is 
corrected to read ``paragraph (c)(1)(iii)''.
    7. On page 50094, in the second column, in the fourth complete 
paragraph, in the sixth line, ``either a fixed period'' is corrected to 
read ``either an indefinite period or a fixed period''.
    8. On page 50097, in the third column, under the heading entitled 
``Paperwork Reduction Act'', in the first paragraph, in the last line, 
``OMB control number 1215-0072'' is corrected to read ``OMB control 
numbers 1215-0072 and 1215-0163''.
    9. On the same page, in the same column, the preamble language 
under the heading entitled ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' is corrected by 
adding after the first paragraph, the following paragraph:
    ``OFCCP solicits comments concerning the proposed revisions to the 
recordkeeping requirements contained in this proposed rule. OFCCP 
solicits comments to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of

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information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (ii) 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; (iii) enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(iv) 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. The revised recordkeeping requirements in this 
proposed rule have been submitted to OMB for review under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(d). Written comments on these 
proposed recordkeeping revisions may also be sent to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
Attention: Desk Officer for Employment Standards, Washington, D.C. 
20503.''

PART 60-250--[CORRECTED]

    10. On pages 50107 and 50108, Sec. 60-250.61 is corrected by 
redesignating paragraphs (a) through (e) as paragraphs (b) through (f) 
respectively, and by adding new paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 60-250.61  Complaint procedures.

    (a) Coordination with other agencies. Pursuant to section 107(b) of 
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), OFCCP and the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission have promulgated regulations setting 
forth procedures governing the processing of complaints falling within 
the overlapping jurisdiction of both Section 503 of the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 793 (Section 503), and title I of 
the ADA to ensure that such complaints are dealt with in a manner that 
avoids duplication of effort and prevents the imposition of 
inconsistent or conflicting standards. Complaints filed under this part 
that are cognizable under Section 503 and the ADA will be processed in 
accordance with those regulations, which are found at 41 CFR part 60-
742, and with this part.
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Sec. 60-250.61  [Corrected]

    11. On page 50107, in the third column, in Sec. 60-250.61, in 
redesignated paragraph (c)(2), in the tenth line, ``(b)(1)'' is 
corrected to read ``(c)(1)''.

    Signed at Washington, D.C., this 21st day of October, 1996.
Bernard E. Anderson,
Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards.
Shirley J. Wilcher,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance.
[FR Doc. 96-27454 Filed 10-25-96; 8:45 am]
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