[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 125 (Monday, June 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35232-35233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17041]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment Standards Administration


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to 
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting 
comments concerning two proposed extension collections: (1) OFCCP 
Recordkeeping/Reporting: Construction and (2) OWCP Health Insurance 
Claim Form.
    A copy of the proposed information collection requests can be 
obtained by contacting the representatives in the office listed below 
in the addressee section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before August 28, 1997. The Department of 
Labor 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 
submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Contact Mr. Rich Elman, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Ave., N.W., Room S-3201, Washington, D.C. 20210, telephone 
(202) 219-6375 regarding OFCCP recordkeeping and/Reporting. Contact Ms. 
Margaret Sherrill at the above address regarding OWCP Health Insurance 
Claim Form at the above address, telephone (202) 219-7601. (These are 
not toll-free numbers.) Fax (202) 219-6592.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs enforces E.O. 
11246, which prohibits employment discrimination because of race, 
color, religion, sex, or national origin, and requires affirmative 
action to ensure that persons are treated without regard to these 
prohibited factors. The Order applies to Federal contractors who have 
contracts exceeding $10,000. In addition, OFCCP enforces Section 503 of 
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which applies to Federal contractors and 
subcontractors with a contract exceeding $10,000, and the Vietnam Era 
Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which applies to Federal 
contractors and subcontractors with a contract of $10,000 or more.

II. Current Actions

    The Department of Labor seeks extension of approval to collection 
this information to insure that Federal and Federally assisted 
construction contractors and subcontractors are in compliance with 
nondiscrimination and affirmative action contractual obligations.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: OFCCP Recorkeeping/Reporting Construction.
    OMB Number: 1215-0163.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit institutions.
    Total Respondents: 100,000.
    Total Reporting Responses: 103,675.

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                                         Average hours                                     Total       Subtotal 
              Respondents                per response              Frequency             responses      hours   
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Recordkeeping:                                                                                                  
    100,000...........................           48     Rcdkpg........................      100,000    4,800,000
        (2,552 of above, Affirmative             15     Rcdkpg........................        2,552       38,943
         Action Plan).                                                                                          
Reporting:                                                                                                      
        (1,077 of above, Compliance               3     Annually......................        1,077        3,231
         Reviews).                                                                                              
8 (Hometown Plans)....................             .42  Quarterly.....................           32           13
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    Total Hours: 4,842,187.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $7.00.

I. Background

    The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs OWCP) is responsible 
for the administration of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (5 
U.S.C. 8101, et seq.) which provides for the payment of medical 
expenses (for diagnostic and treatment services necessitated by a work-
related injury or disease). (20 CFR 10.400 and 10.411)
    OWCP is also responsible for the administration of the Federal 
Black Lung Benefits Act under the Federal Mine Health and Safety Act, 
as amended (30 U.S.C. 901 et. seq.), that provides for payment of 
medical examinations and related services to determine eligibility for 
benefits and for payment of black lung (coal mine workers' 
pneumoconiosis) related medical treatment provided to miners awarded 
compensation. (210 CFR 725.406, 725.701, an 725.704)

II: Current Actions

    The Department of Labor seeks extension of approval to collect this 
information to insure payment of appropriate benefits or charges of 
diagnostic and treatment services under both the Federal Empoyees' and 
Black Lung Compensation mandates, and for reporting payment information 
required by the Internal Revenue Service.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Title: Health Insurance Claim Form.
    OMB Number: 1215-0055.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit; not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government, State, Local 
or tribal government.
    Total Respondents: 763,516.
    Total Responses: 763,516.
    Total Hours: 167,868.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,800.00.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: June 24, 1997.
Cecily A. Rayburn,
Director, Divisions of Financial Management, Office of Management, 
Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration.
[FR Doc. 97-17041 Filed 6-27-97; 8:45 am]
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