[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 17, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 61364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-26635]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 11, 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, 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) 693-4127 or by 
E-mail to [email protected]). To obtain documentation for ESA, MSHA, 
OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 693-4129 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.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment Standards Agency (ESA).
    Title: Authorization for Release of Medical Information.
    OMB Number: 1215-0057.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: Once.
    Number of Respondents: 2,700.
    Number of Annual Responses: 2,700.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 225.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The CM-936 is used to obtain a claimant's 
authorization for the Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation to 
obtain medical evidence in support of a black lung claim.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment Standards Agency (ESA).
    Title: Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements, Construction.
    OMB Number: 1215-0163.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Number of Respondents: 100,000.
    Number of Annual Responses: 103,711.

Estimated Time Per Response

Recordkeeping

Records Maintenance: 8 to 24 hours
Affirmative Action Plan, Initial Development: 18 hours
Affirmative Action Plan, Annual Update: 7.5 hours
Affirmative Action Plan, Maintenance: 7.5 hours

Reporting

CC-41 Quarterly Administrative Committee Report: 25 minutes
Compliance Reviews: 1-2 hours

    Total Burden Hours: 4,841,475.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Recordkeeping and reporting by Federal and Federally-
assisted construction contractors and subcontractors is necessary to 
substantiate compliance with nondiscrimination and affirmative action 
contractual obligations.

Ira L. Mills,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-26635 Filed 10-16-00; 8:45 am]
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