[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 17204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8975]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 3, 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 p.m. and 4 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: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Consumer Price Index Revision Housing Survey.
    OMB Number: 1220-0xxx (new).
    Frequency: Semi-annually.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
    Number of Respondents: 136,612.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 16,694.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: For the Consumer Price Index housing survey, the 
revision means implementing a new sample in new existing Primary 
Sampling Units. The methodology for index calculation includes both a 
Geometric Mean Test Index and a Laspeyres Index. Survey sample 
selection utilized an expenditure weight algorithm which can handily be 
used to calculate both indexes. Field representations will use hand-
held pen computers and transmit data collected back to Washington, DC 
electronically.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Roof Control Plain.
    OMB Number: 1219-0004 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,117.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5.4 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 20,701.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $9,000.
    Description: This information collection requires that a roof 
control plan and revisions thereof suitable to the roof conditions and 
mining system of each coal mine be approved by the Mine Safety and 
Health Administration before implementation by the mine operator. This 
standard also requires the mine operator to plot on amine map each 
unplanned roof or rib fall and coal or rock burst that occurs in the 
active workings when certain criteria are met.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Report of Injuries to Employees Operating Mechanical Power 
Presses (1910.217(g)).
    OMB Number: 1218-0070 (extension).
    Frequency: As needed.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 191.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 57.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: In the event an employee is injured while operating a 
mechanical power press, the employer is required to provide information 
to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding the 
accident. This information includes the employer's and employee's name, 
the type of clutch, the type of safeguard(s), the cause of the 
accident, the means to actuate the press, and the number of operators 
involved.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-8975 Filed 4-8-97; 8:45 am]
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