[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 179 (Tuesday, September 16, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 48671] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-24633] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Emergency Review; Comment Request Date: September 11, 1997. The Department of Labor has submitted the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) administrative forms and information collection request (ICR), utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). OMB approval has been requested by September 19, 1997. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer, Theresa O'Malley (202) 219-5096 x. 166). Comments and questions about the WOTC ICR should be forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, D.C. 20503 (202) 395- 7316). The Office of Management and Budget 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, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; Enhance the quality, utility, and clarification 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, e.g., permitting submissions of responses Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit. OMB Number: 1205-0371. Agency number: ETA 9057-59; 9061-9036 and 9065. Number of Respondents: 52. Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 2,600. Frequency: Quarterly. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): -0- Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining: -0- Description: The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has oversight responsibilities for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) under the Small Business Jobs Protection Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-188) and the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-34). Data collected on the WOTC will be collected by the State Employment Security Agencies and provided to the U.S. Employment Service, Division of Planning and Operations, Washington, DC, through the appropriate Department of Labor regional office. The data will be used, primarily, to supplement IRS Form 8850, help expedite the processing of, either, employer requests for Certifications generated through IRS From 8850 or issuance of Conditional Certifications (CCs) and processing of employer requests for Certifications as a result of individuals' bearing SESAs or participating agencies' generated CCs, help streamline SESAs verification mandated activities, aid and expedite the preparation of the quarterly reports, and provide a significant source of information for the Secretary's Annual Report to Congress on the WOTC program. The data recorded through the use of these forms will also help in the preparation of an annual report to the Committee House Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives. Theresa M. O'Malley, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 97-24633 Filed 9-15-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-22-M