[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 203 (Tuesday, October 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60116-60117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26479]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 23, 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 (this is not a toll-free number) or e-mail: 
[email protected].
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employment Standards 
Administration (ESA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503 (202-395-7316/this is not a toll-free number), 
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.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: The Secretary of Labor, Exemplary Voluntary Effort (EVE), 
and Exemplary Public Interest Contribution (EPIC) Awards.
    OMB Number: 1215-0NEW.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and non-for-profit 
institutions.
    Frequency: Annually.

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    Type of Response: Reporting.
    Number of Respondents: 80.
    Annual Responses: 80.
    Average Response Time: Secretary of Labor Award--250 hours; EVE 
Award--120 hours; and EPIC Award--96 hours.
    Annual Burden Hours: 37,280.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $32.00.
    Description: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
(OFCCP) is responsible for the administration of the Secretary of 
Labors Opportunity Award, Exemplary Voluntary Effort (EVE), and 
Exemplary Public Interest Contribution (EPIC) Awards. These awards are 
presented annually to Federal contractors and non-profit organizations 
whose activities support the mission of the OFCCP. The recognition of 
Federal contractors who are in compliance with the OFCCP regulations 
and who work with community and public interest organizations sends a 
positive message throughout the U.S. Labor Force and business 
community. The information collected by the nomination process is 
necessary for determining which establishments should receive an award.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-26479 Filed 10-20-03; 8:45 am]
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