[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 226 (Thursday, November 21, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 59271] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-29800] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended) this notice announces the Department of Transportation's (DOT) intention to request an emergency 90-day processing approval from OMB. This voluntary health questionnaire contains information collections which are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13). At the agency's request OMB conducted an emergency review of this information collection as provided by 5 CFR 1320.13. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60 day notice in the Federal Register concerning each information collection. To comply with this requirement DOT is publishing a notice of the information collection. As it relates to this information collection comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590-0002, Attention: Mr. Richard Cronin. Copies of Indoor Air Quality Medical Questionnaire can be obtained from Mr. Richard Cronin at the address above and telephone number shown below. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before January 21, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Cronin. Telephone: (202) 366-9424. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Secretary Title: Indoor Air Quality Medical Questionnaire. OMB Control Number: 2105--new. Type of Request: Emergency processing approval for 90 days. Affected Entities: 5,500 Occupants of the U.S. Department of Transportation workers in the Nassif Building. Abstract: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is announcing a 3- year voluntary health questionnaire to conduct surveys to provide medical evaluations of DOT workers in the Nassif Building. Participation is entirely voluntary. Health surveys of the Nassif Building occupants will be conducted to help determine the role that the building conditions play in employees health. In several weeks, a survey will be conducted to establish a baseline of information. The same survey will be conducted again after the cleaning and repair of the building is complete to further identify the link between employees' symptoms and building conditions. The results of the survey will provide updated data on the status of employees' health as it relates to the Nassif Building. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 1,500 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 18, 1996. Phillip A. Leach, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 96-29800 Filed 11-20-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P