[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 102 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33827-33828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13155]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 18, 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 26, 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 other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial 
and Continued Claims Report.
    OMB Number: 1205-0028.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.

 
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                                      Total                                       Total
               Form                respondents            Frequency             responses     Average time per response        Estimated total burden
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ETA 538..........................           53  Weekly                               2,756  30 min                         1,378 hours.
ETA 539..........................           53  Weekly                               2,756  50 min                         2,297 hours.
    Totals.......................           53                                       5,512  40 min                         3,675 hours.
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    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Data for the determination of the beginning, 
continuance, or termination of an Extended Benefit (EB) period in any 
State by reason of the EB trigger rate and the data on initial and 
continued claims used as economic indicators.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-13155 Filed 5-24-00; 8:45 am]
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