[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 147 (Friday, July 31, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 40933-40934] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-20506] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 27, 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]. 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: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). OMB Number: 1205-0371 (extension). Form Number: ETA 9057-59, 9061-63 and 9065. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Governments. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form No. Frequency Respondents Average time per respondent ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ETA 9057................................ Quarterly.................. 52 8 hours. ETA 9058................................ Quarterly.................. 52 8 hours. ETA 9059................................ Quarterly.................. 52 8 hours. ETA 9061-9063 and 9065.................. As needed.................. 10,400 20 minutes. Recordkeeping........................... Annually................... 52 997 hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Burden Hours: 60,303. Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): 0. Description: Tax Credits' program Implementation & Administration contains specific program guidance to the Designated Local Agencies/ State Employment Security Agencies for implementing and administering a target group eligibility determination and processing system to issue Certifications to all timely submitted and qualifying employers' requests. Instructions for developing and conducting verification activities to ensure the validity and reliability of the certification system for collecting and reporting data on all program activities on a quarterly basis to the Regional and National offices. Data and information provided by the States on the reporting forms are used for program planning and evaluation and for oversight or verification activities as mandated by the Revenue Act of 1978, Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1992, Sections 51., and 51A Internal Revenue System Code 1986, as amended, Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. [[Page 40934]] Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Indian and Native American Welfare-to-Work Program--Report Forms and Instructions. OMB Number: 1205-0386 (extension). Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average time per Form No. Respondents Frequency response (hours) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ETA 9069.............................. 85 4 9 ETA 9069-1............................ 85 4 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Burden Hours: 4,968. Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): 0. Description: Extension of the approval of the report forms and instructions used by Indian and native American Welfare-to-work (INA WtW) grantees is being requested. These instructions and forms provide eligible tribal entities with requirements for preparing and submitting financial expenditure and activity reports to the Department so that they may be in compliance with the statutory reporting requirements of the INA WtW program. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Attestation by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers for Longshoring Activities in U.S. Ports. OMB Number: 1205-0309 (extension). Form Number: ETA 9033. Frequency: As needed. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 1. Total Burden Hours: 4. 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 work at U.S. ports 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 Nonpermissible Explosives and Nonpermissible Shot-Firing Units (30 CFR 75.1321, 75.1327, and 77.1909- 1). OMB Number: 1219-0025 (extension). Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 190. Total Burden Hours: 110 hours. Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $755. Description: The Application for Use of Nonpermissible Explosives and Nonpermissible Shot-Firing Units contains provisions by which a coal mine operator may apply for and be granted a permit to use Nonpermissible explosives and nonpermissible shot-firing units. Todd R. Owen, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 98-20506 Filed 7-30-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M