[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 201 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64192-64193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-26345]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public 
Comment and Recommendations Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services 
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veteran's Preference 
(USERRA/VP)

AGENCY: Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), Labor.

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, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is 
soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection 
request for the VETS USERRA/VP Form 1010.

DATE: Comments are to be submitted by December 16, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to the Veterans' Employment and 
Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1316, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693-4711. 
Written comments limited to 10 pages or fewer may also be transmitted 
by facsimile to (202) 693-4755. Receipt of submissions, whether by U.S. 
mail, e-mail or FAX transmittal, will not be acknowledged; however, the 
sender may request confirmation that a submission has been received, by 
telephoning VETS at (202) 693-4728.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Patrick D. Harvey, Division of 
Investigation and Compliance, Veterans'

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Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1316, 
200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone: (202) 693-
4728 (Voice) or (800) 670-7008 (TTY/TDD). Copies of the referenced 
information collection request are available for inspection and copying 
through VETS and will be mailed to persons who request copies by 
telephoning Mr. Patrick D. Harvey at (202) 693-4728.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010 is used to file complaints with the 
Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) 
under either the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights 
Act (USERRA) or laws/regulations related to veterans' preference (VP) 
in Federal employment. The purposes of the Uniformed Services 
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and this information 
collection requirement include: To protect and facilitate the prompt 
reemployment of members of the uniformed services (to include National 
Guard and Reserves); to minimize disruption to the lives of persons who 
perform service in the uniformed services and their employers; and to 
encourage individuals to participate in non-career uniformed service. 
Also, to prohibit discrimination in employment and acts of reprisal 
against persons because of their obligations in the uniformed services, 
prior service, intention to join the uniformed services, filing of a 
USERRA claim, seeking assistance concerning an alleged violation, 
testifying in a proceeding, or otherwise assisting in an investigation.
    The purposes of Veterans' Preference laws and regulations and this 
information collection requirement include: To provide preference for 
certain veterans (preference eligibles) over others in Federal hiring 
from competitive lists of applicants; and to provide preference 
eligibles with preference over others in retention during reductions in 
force in Federal agencies.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

     Currently VETS is soliciting comments concerning the proposed 
information collection request for the VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010. The 
Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    [sbull] 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

    This notice requests an extension of the current Office of 
Management and Budget approval of the paperwork requirements for VETS/
USERRA/VP Form 1010.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
    Title: VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010.
    OMB Number: 1293-0002.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Total Respondents: Approximately 1,500.
    Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 375 hours.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup costs: $0.
    Total Initial Annual Costs: $0.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for the Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request. Comments will become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: October 9, 2002.
Charles S. Ciccolella,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 02-26345 Filed 10-16-02; 8:45 am]
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