[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 15 (Thursday, January 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 3277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1523]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 9, 2003.
    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 
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation 
contact Marlene Howze at ((202) 693-4148 or e-mail [email protected].
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ESA, Office of Management and 
Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), within 30 
days from the date of this publication of the Federal Register.
    The OMB 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 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 Administration (ESA).
    Title: Work Experience and Career Exploration Programs (29 CFR 
570.35A).
    OMB Number: 1215-0121.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households and State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Frequency: Biennially.
    Number of Respondents: 14,014.
    Number of Annual Responses: 14,014.
    Average Time Per Response:

Reporting

    [sbull] WECEP Application--2 hours.
    [sbull] Written Training Agreement--1 hours.

Record-keeping

    [sbull] WECEP Program Information--1 hour.
    [sbull] Filing of WECEP Record and Training Agreement--One-half 
minute.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,145.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Section (3)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 
establishes a minimum age of 16 for most nonagricultural employment, 
but allows the employment of 14 and 15 year olds in occupations other 
than manufacturing and mining if the Secretary of Labor determines such 
employment is confined to periods which will not interfere with their 
schooling and to conditions which will not interfere with their health 
and well-being. State educational agencies are required to file 
applications for approval of Work Experience and Career Exploration 
Programs (WECEP) that provide exceptions to the child labor regulations 
issued under the FLSA. State educational agencies are also required to 
maintain certain records with respect to approved WECEP programs. Less 
frequent application would not ensure that these programs do not 
interfere with the schooling of the minors or with their health and 
well-being. Less frequent record-keeping would make a determination of 
compliance with the law and regulations extremely difficult.

Ira L. Mills,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-1523 Filed 1-22-03; 8:45 am]
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