[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37281-37282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18282]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission For OMB Review; Comment Request

July 8, 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 or by E-Mail to 
OMalley-T[email protected]. 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--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.

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    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;
     Enhanced 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: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Contribution Operations.
    OMB Number: 1205-0178 (extension).
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 53 respondents.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 8 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,696.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: This information collections provides quarterly data 
on State agencies' volume and performance in wage processing, number 
and promptness of liable employer registration, number delinquent in 
filing contribution reports, number and extent of tax delinquency and 
results of field audit program.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Fire Protection (Underground Coal Mines) (reinstatement, no 
change).
    OMB Number: 1219-0054.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,117.
    Number of Responses: 332,852.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 85,292.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $1,880.00.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0
    Description: This provision requires that a Mine Safety and Health 
Administration approved program for the instruction of miners in fire 
fighting and evacuation procedures be adopted by the mine operator; 
fire extinguishers be examined every 6 months and that fire drills be 
conducted every 90 days; automatic fire sensors and warning device 
systems be examined weekly and tested annually; and that fire hydrants 
and hoses be tested at least once a year.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-18282 Filed 7-10-97; 8:45 am]
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