[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 47217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-23660]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 2, 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-Theresa@dolgov. 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.
    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: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 79 (NORC-4531).
    OMB Number: 1220-0109 (revision).
    Frequency: Biennially.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 8,650.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 100.7 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 14,512.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs (Operating/Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 
Services): 0.
    Description: The information provided in this survey will be used 
by the Department of Labor and other government agencies to help 
understand and explain the employment, unemployment, and related 
problems faced by young men and women in this age group.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Records of Examinations for Hazardous Conditions.
    OMB Number: 1219-0083 (extension).
    Frequency: Each shift.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,818.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour 30 minutes (each shift).
    Total Burden Hours: 924,453.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs (Operating/Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 
Services): 0.
    Description: Requires operators of surface coal mines and surface 
facilities to keep records of the results of required examinations for 
hazardous conditions. Records consist of the nature and location of any 
hazardous condition found and the actions taken to abate the hazardous 
condition.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-23660 Filed 9-5-97; 8:45 am]
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