[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8447-8448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-3933]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 15, 2000.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICS) 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, PEBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 219-5096 ext. 
159 or by E-mail to [email protected]). To obtain documentation for 
ESA, MSHA, OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 219-509 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 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 Standards Administration (ESA).
    Title: Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation 
Benefits.
    OMB Number: 1215-0024.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 500.
    Total Responses: 19,350.
    Average Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,838.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $10,070.
    Description: The report is used by insurance carriers and self-
insured employers to report the payment of benefits under the Longshore 
and Harbors Workforce Compensation Act.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration (ESA).
    Title: Work Experience and Career Exploration Programs (WECEP).
    OMB Number: 1215-0121.
    Frequency: Biennial Reporting.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Individual or 
households.
    Number of Respondents: 14,014.
    Total Responses: 14,014.
    Average Time Per Response:
Reporting, WECEP Application--2 hours

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Reporting, Written Training Agreement--1 hour
Recordkeeping, WECEP Program Information--1 hour
Recordkeeping, Filing of WECEP record and Training Agreement--\1/2\ 
minute
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,145.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $2.52.
    Description: State educational agencies are required to file 
applications for approval of Work Experience and Career Exploration 
Programs (WECEP) which provide exceptions to the child labor 
regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). State 
educational agencies are also required to maintain certain records with 
respect to approved WECEP programs.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-3933 Filed 2-17-00; 8:45 am]
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