[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 12, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43038-43039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17605]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB review; comment request

July 6, 2000.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection request (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 
the 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 August 11, 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: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.
    OMB Number: 1220-0045.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit; 
Farms, State, Local or Tribal Government.

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    Frequency: Annual.

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                                                                                                    Estimated
                     Form                            Total           Total        Average hours    total burden
                                                  respondents      responses      per response        hours
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BLS 9300......................................         230,000          230,000             .71          163,125
Prenotification package.......................         150,000          230,000             .11           16,666
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    Totals....................................                                                           179,791
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    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is 
the primary indicator of the Nation's progress in providing every 
working man and woman safe and healthful working conditions. Survey 
data also are used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Federal and 
State programs and to prioritize resources.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-17605 Filed 7-11-00; 8:45 am]
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