[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 5928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2724]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 27, 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 
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by 
calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Darrin 
King on 202-693-4129 or e-mail: [email protected].
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, 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:
    [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 submission of responses.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Quarterly Determinations, Allowance Activities, and 
Employability Services Under the Trade Act; Training Waivers Issued and 
Revoked.
    OMB Number: 1205-0016.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Type of Response: Reporting.
    Number of Respondents: 52.
    Frequency: Quarterly.

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                                                                                      Average
                           Requirement                                Annual       response time   Annual burden
                                                                     responses        (hours)          hours
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ETA 563.........................................................          17,100             .13           2,223
ETA 9027........................................................             180             .17              31
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      Total.....................................................          17,280  ..............           2,254
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    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $100,000.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Quarterly data on Trade Adjustment Assistance activity 
is needed for timely program evaluation, for competent administration, 
and for providing legally mandated reports to Congress. Section 231(c) 
of the Trade Act of 1974 as amended by the Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Reform Act of 2002, requires the states to submit reports to the 
Secretary on training waivers issued and revoked.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-2724 Filed 2-4-03; 8:45 am]
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