[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 2, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25502-25503]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-10898]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB review; comment request

April 26, 2000.
    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. To obtain documentation 
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, 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} 219-5096 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), on or before June 1, 2000.
    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

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other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Employers' Use and Assessment of the WOTC and Welfare-to-
Work Tax Credit Programs.
    OMB Number: 1205-ONew.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Frequency: One-time only.
    Number of Respondents: 16.
    Total Annual Responses: 16.
    Estimated Time Per respondent: 4 Hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 64 Hours.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: This study will provide in-depth information on how 
employers use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Welfare-to-Work Tax 
Credit Programs; their experiences with job applicants and newly hired 
individuals who represent the programs' target groups; the extent to 
which they maintain data related to the tax credit provisions; their 
assessment of the efficiency of implementation; and their 
recommendations for improving the programs.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-10898 Filed 5-1-00; 8:45 am]
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