[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 131 (Friday, July 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42031-42032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17234]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 30, 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 [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), by August 7, 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 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: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
    Title: Underground Retorts.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1219-0096.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Number of Annual Responses: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 160 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 160.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Prior to ignition of underground retorts, mine 
operators must submit a written plan containing site-specific 
safeguards and safety procedures for the underground areas of the mine 
affected by the retorts. MSHA uses this information to ensure that safe 
practices are followed, and to determine that the procedures and 
safeguards used

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protect the safety of all persons in the mine during ignition and 
operation of a retort.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
    Title: Product Testing by Applicant or Third Party.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1219-0100.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 244.
    Number of Annual Responses: 307.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 4 hours (weighted average).
    Total Burden Hours: 565.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $42,243.
    Description: To prevent fire and explosion hazards in underground 
mines, manufacturers of certain products are required to submit to MSHA 
applications for product approval. Certain records and reports are 
required to assure continued product quality.
    Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
    Title: Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines 
and Underground Coal Mines.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1219-0121.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,203.
    Number of Annual Responses: 8,616.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 431.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Mine operators are required to obtain certification 
from the manufacturer that roof and rock bolts and accessories are 
manufactured and tested in accordance with applicable American Society 
for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications and make the 
certification available to an authorized representative of the 
Secretary.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
    Title: Employment Service Reporting System.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Number: 1205-0240.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.

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                                                                                      Average        Estimated
           ETA form                  Total          Frequency          Total        minutes per    total burden
                                  respondents                        responses       response          hours
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Uses Report 9002A-C...........              54  Quarterly.......             216             840           3,024
VETS 200A.....................              54  Quarterly.......             216              50             180
VETS 200B.....................              54  Quarterly.......             216              50             180
VETS 300......................              54  Quarterly.......             216              60             216
Management Report.............           1,600  Quarterly.......           6,400              50           5,333
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      Totals..................           1,654  ................           7,264             210           8,933
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    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $16,000.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The Employment Service Program Reporting System will 
provide data on State public employment service agency program activity 
and expenditures for use at the Federal level by the U.S. Employment 
Service and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service in program 
administration and to provide reports to the Congress, state and local 
elected officials, and the general public.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-17234 Filed 7-6-00; 8:45 am]
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