[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 45 (Friday, March 7, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 10588-10589] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5679] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 4, 1997. 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). A copy of each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer, Theresa M. O'Malley ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143). 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: Hearing Conservation Plan. OMB Number: 1219-0017 (reinstatement without change). Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 280. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4.1 hours. Total Burden Hours: 5,280. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0. Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $51,000. Description: Within 60 days after receiving a citation for noise levels in excess of the permissible standard, coal mine operators are required to submit to the Mine Safety and Health Administration a plan for the administration of a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. [[Page 10589]] Title: Unemployment Insurance Denied Claim Accuracy Measurement Pilot Project. OMB Number: 1205-0 new. Frequency: Weekly. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit; farms; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 9,990. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour 39 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 16,335. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $457,500. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): 0. Description: The Benefits Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program provides reliable estimates of the accuracy of benefit payment in the Unemployment Insurance program and identifies the sources of mispayments so that their causes can be eliminated. It does not measure the accuracy of decisions denying benefits and therefore is incomplete. This is an operational pilot to prepare for nationwide measurement of denials accuracy. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Baker v. Reich. OMB Number: 1205-0372 (revision). Frequency: Quarterly. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 40. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 168. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): 0. Description: This information collection is necessary to comply with a Federal Court Order to obtain data on number of workers that may be entitled to Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) under the North American Free Trade Agreement--Transitional Adjustment Assistance (NAFTA-TAA) program. Theresa M. O'Malley, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 97-5679 Filed 3-6-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M