[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 19, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 49809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-21160]



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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.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted by October 20, 2003.

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: Contact David Pafford, Division of 
Investigation and Compliance, Veterans' 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. David 
Pafford 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: August 11, 2003.
Charles S. Ciccolella,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 03-21160 Filed 8-18-03; 8:45 am]
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