[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27593-27594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13259]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 15, 1998.
    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, Todd R. Owen ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to Owen-
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: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Government Performance Results Act (GPRA)--compliant program 
performance and participant outcomes data system.
    OMB Number: 1205-ONEW (New).
    Frequency: Quarterly.

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                                                                                                   Average time 
                  Form No.                             Affected public             Respondents     per response 
                                                                                                    (in hours)  
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Data Gathering.............................  State, Local or Tribal Govt. or              7,500               .5
                                              Federal Government.                                               
Report Generation..........................  States............................              50              5  
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    Total Burden Hours: 16,000.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 500,000.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 225,000.
    Description: A GPRA-compliant data collection and reporting system 
that supplies critical information on the operation of the Trade 
Adjustment Assistance program and the outcomes for its participants.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Program to Prevent Smoking in Hazardous Areas.
    OMB Number: 1219-0041 (Extension).
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 328.
    Total Responses: 328.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: .5 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 164.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs: 0.
    Description: Coal mine operators are required to develop programs 
to ensure that any person entering the mine does not carry smoking 
materials, matches or lighters. The programs are necessary to ensure 
that a fire or explosion does not occur.
Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-13259 Filed 5-18-98; 8:45 am]
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