[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37492-37493]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-17970]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment Standards Administration


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to 
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,

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collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed revision of the Report of Construction 
Contractor's Wage Rates (WD-10).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below no later than September 17, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Ms. Patricia A. Forkel, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Ave., N.W., Room S-3201, Washington, D.C. 20210, telephone 
(202) 693-0339 (this is not a toll-free number), fax (202) 693-1451.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Davis-Bacon Act provides that every government contract in 
excess of $2,000 which involves the employment of mechanics and/or 
laborers, contain a provision stating the minimum wages to be paid, 
which are based on the prevailing wage rate in the area for 
corresponding classes of mechanics and laborers employed on similar 
projects. Further, Section 1.3 of 29 CFR part I provides that the Wage 
and Hour Administrator will conduct a continuing program for the 
obtaining and compiling of wage rate information for the purpose of 
making wage determinations.

II. Review Focus

    The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses.

III. Current Actions

    The Wage and Hour Division seeks the approval of the revision of 
the currently approved information collection WD-10. The form has been 
revised in format to allow information to fit on legal size paper (8\1/
2\ x 14). Instructions have been provided on a second page. The WD-10 
form has been revised to be user friendly and machine readable. 
Electronic imaging of WD-10 forms will expedite data transfer from hard 
copy to the supporting database. The form redesign is necessary for 
character recognition software to work effectively. An electronic WD-10 
form is being developed which mirrors the paper form and will make it 
easier for respondents to provide information. The revision of the 
paper WD-10 and electronic submission of Form WD-10 will expedite data 
transfer to the supporting database. The use of the electronic WD-10 
will expedite the survey process to allow more accurate and timely wage 
determinations. It is anticipated that completion and electronic 
submission capability of the WD-10 over the Internet will occur in 
2002.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Report of Construction Contractor's Wage Rates.
    OMB Number: 1215-0046.
    Agency Number: WD-10.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Total Respondents: 37,500.
    Total Responses: 75,000.
    Time per Response: 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 25,000.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: June 25, 2001.
Margaret J. Sherrill,
Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of 
Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and 
Planning, Employment Standards Administration.
[FR Doc. 01-17970 Filed 7-17-01; 8:45 am]
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