[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 40117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19647]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 22, 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), on or before August 25, 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: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Optional Use Payroll Form Under the Davis-Bacon Act.
    OMB Number: 1215-0028 (extension).
    Frequency: Biennially.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 38.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The Form WH-1 is a voluntary use form used by the 
Department of Labor to collect data and prepare an economic report for 
the industry committee which sets industry wage rates in American 
Samoa.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Fir Protection--Escape and Evacuation Plan.
    OMB Number: 1219-0051 (reinstatement).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 401.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: New plans=5 hours; revised plans=2.5 
hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,930.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: Requires coal mine operators to establish and keep 
current a specific escape and evacuation plan to be followed in the 
event of a fire. The plan is used to instruct employees in the proper 
method of existing work areas.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Program Monitoring Report and Job Service Complaint Form.
    OMB Number: 1205-0039 (revision).

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                                                                                              Average time per  
               Form                   Affected public    Respondents        Frequency             response      
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Complaint Log Recordkeeping......  Local Offices.......          168  15 times............  25 minutes.         
ETA 8429.........................  Local Offices.......        2,520  One-time............  8 minutes.          
Outreach Log Recordkeeping.......  Local Offices.......          150  130 times...........  12 minutes.         
ETA 5148.........................  State Government....           52  Quarterly...........  1 hour,             
                                                                                            10 minutes.         
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    Total Burden Hours: 5,530.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The Job Service forms are necessary as part of Federal 
Regulations at 20 CFR Parts 651, 653 and 658 published as a result of 
NAACP vs. Brock. The forms allow the United States Employment Service 
(USES) to track regulatory compliance of services provided to Migrant 
Seasonal Farmworkers by the State Employment Service Agencies (SESA).
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-19647 Filed 7-24-97; 8:45 am]
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