[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 4261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-1781]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 12, 2000.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICR) 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. To obtain documentation 
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 219-5096 ext. 
159 or by E-mail to Kurz [email protected]). To obtain documentation for 
ESA, MSHA, OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 219-5096 ext. 151 
or by E-mail to [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 or 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 Standards Administration.
     Title: Survey of Physicians Board Certified in Internet Medicine 
with a Sub-Speciality in Pulmonary Medicine, Pulmonary Clinics and 
Facilities.
    OMB Number: 1215-ONEW.
    Frequency: 1 Time.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; and Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Total Burden Hours: 333 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: DCMWC will mail surveys to 2,000 specified physicians, 
clinics and facilities and utilize the results in determining whether 
to implement changes to the medical testing component of its program. 
The Department would like to ascertain the extent to which physicians, 
clinics and facilities, use spirometers that are capable of producing a 
flow-volume loop. In addition, the Department seeks information on the 
fees necessary to attract highly qualified physicians to perform the 
medical testing and evaluation that the Department is required to 
provide under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The information obtained 
from this survey will assist the Department in administering the 
program.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-1781 Filed 1-25-00; 8:45 am]
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