[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23270-23271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11073]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 24, 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 (P.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), by May 29, 1997.
    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: Underground Retorts (30 CFR 57.22401).
    OMB Number: 1219-0096 (reinstatement).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 160 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 160.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs:  0 .
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services):  0 .
    Description: Prior to ignition of underground retorts, mine 
operators must submit a written plan containing site-specific 
safeguards and safety procedures for the underground areas of the mine 
affected by the retorts. The Mine Safety and Health Administration uses 
this information to ensure that safe practices are followed, and to 
determine that the procedures and safeguards used protect the safety of 
all persons in the mine during ignition and operation of a retort.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Product Testing by Applicant or Third Party (30 CFR Part 7).
    OMB Number: 1219-0100 (reinstatement).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 392.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: .54 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 219.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs:  0 .
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services):  0 .
    Description: To prevent fire and explosion hazards in underground 
mines, manufacturers of certain products are required to submit to the 
Mine Safety and Health Administration applications for product 
approval. Certain records and reports are required to assure continued 
product quality.

    Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
    Title: Federal Contractor Veteran's Employment Report (VETS-100).
    OMB Number: 1293-0005 (revision).
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 291,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 145,500.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs:  0 .
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services):  0 .
    Description: The Veterans' Annual Report (VETS 100) is required by 
38 U.S.C. 4212(d), from entities with contractors of $10,000 or more 
with Federal departments or agencies of numbers of special disabled and 
Vietnam-era veterans in the workforce by job category and hiring 
location, number of employees hired and of those, the number of special 
disabled and Vietnam era veterans.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Optional Use Payroll Form Under the Davis-Bacon Act.
    OMB Number: 1215-0149 (extension).
    Frequency: Weekly.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 113,022.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 56 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 9,700,000.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.

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    Total Annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $363,931,000.
    Description: The WH-347 is used by contractors to certify payrolls 
in accordance with requirements of the Copeland and Davis-Bacon Acts, 
attesting that proper wage rates were paid, reviewed by contracting 
agencies to verify that rates are legal and that employees are properly 
classified.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Request for Medical Reports (LS-158, LS-415, LS-525).
    OMB Number: 1215-0106 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,520.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,260.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $882.
    Description: Forms LS-158, LS-415 and LS-525 are used to request 
impartial medical examinations of injured employees. The information 
obtained is used to assist in evaluating claims for benefits.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-11073 Filed 4-28-97; 8:45 am]
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