[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 20, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27620-27621]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13168]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 15, 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

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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, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 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 for other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Reports.
    OMB Number: 1220-0043.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.

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                                                                           Number of        Average time per    
               Form No.                             Frequency             respondents          respondent       
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LAUS 8................................  Annual..........................          52   1 hour.                  
LAUS 15...............................  Occasional......................          52   2 hours.                 
LAUS 16...............................  Annual..........................          52   1 hour.                  
LAUS 17...............................  Occasional......................          52   30 minutes.              
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    Total Burden Hours: 1,040.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: These reports provide essential technical information 
regarding the quality, accuracy, consistency, and conformance to the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics standards of the data and procedures used in 
LAUS estimation.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-13168 Filed 5-19-97; 8:45 am]
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