[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 177 (Friday, September 12, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48110-48111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24227]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 9, 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.
    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: Consumer Price Index Housing Survey.
    OMB Number: 1220-0034 (revision).
    Frequency: Semi-annually.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
    Number of Respondents: 38,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 6 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,600.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: This request is for a one-year revision of the 
collection of housing information based on 1980 Census data. In order 
to facilitate a smooth transition and continuity of the housing indexes 
into the revision sample, the current sample will be collected through 
calendar year 1998.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Attestations by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers for 
Longshore Activities at Locations in the State of Alaska (extension).
    OMB Number: 1205-0352.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 350.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 3 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,050.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The information provided on this form by employers 
seeking to use alien crewmembers to perform longshore activities at 
locations in the State of Alaska will permit the Department to meet 
Federal responsibilities for program administration, management and 
oversight.

    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Application for Use of Explosive Materials and Blasting 
Units (30 CFR 57,22606).
    OMB Number: 1219-0095 (reinstatement without change).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 7.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 7.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: In the absence of permissible explosives or blasting 
units having adequate blasting capacity for metal and nonmetal gassy 
mines, this standard provides procedures by which mine operators shall 
notify MSHA of all non-approved explosive materials and blasting units 
to be used prior to their use in underground gassy metal and nonmetal 
mines.
    MSHA uses this information to determine that the explosive and 
procedures to be used are safe for blasting in a gassy underground 
mine.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Permit-Required Confined Spaces (29 CFR Part 1910.146).
    OMB Number: 1218-0203 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,135,071.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: .60 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,515,511.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The 29 CFR Part 1910.146 prescribes standards for 
protecting employees from the hazards associated with entry into 
permit-required confined spaces. The standard requires the creation of 
a written permit entry plan and the use of written permits to enter 
permit spaces. Employees risk exposure to hazards such as: toxic and 
explosive

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atmospheres, oxygen deficient atmospheres, electric and mechanical 
energy, inwardly sloping walls and immersion in flowing material.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-24227 Filed 9-11-97; 8:45 am]
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