[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 213 (Tuesday, November 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59738-59739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29164]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 29, 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 December 4, 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 techniques or other forms 
of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of 
responses.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Labor Condition Application for H-1B Nommigrants.
    OMB Number: 1205-0310 (extension).
    Frequency: Other.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government; 
Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 200,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 200,500.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: -0-.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): -0-.
    Description: The application form and other requirements in these 
regulations for employers seeking to use H-1B nonimmigrants in 
speciality occupations and as fashion models will permit the Department 
of Labor to meet its statutory responsibilities for program 
administration, management, and oversight.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: OFCCP Recordkeeping/Reporting: Construction.
    OMB Number: 1215-0163 (extension).
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 100,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 46.70 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,842,187.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: -0-.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): -0-.
    Description: Recordkeeping and reporting by Federal and federally-
assisted construction contractors and subcontractors is necessary to 
substantiate their compliance with nondiscrimination and affirmative 
action contractual obligations.

    Agency: Departmental Management.
    Title: Applicant Background Survey.
    OMB Number: 1225-0000 (new collection).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated time Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 417.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: -0-.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): -0-.
    Description: This voluntary survey will provide information on the

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applicants' gender, race or ethnicity, disability, and the applicants' 
source of information on the job vacancy. This data will be used to 
evaluate the effectiveness of various recruitment methods employed by 
the Department of Labor and to tailor recruitment to meet equal 
employment opportunity objectives, by ensuring a diverse pool of 
applicants.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-29164 Filed 11-3-97; 8:45 am]
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