[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 11, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40230-40231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19191]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

August 5, 2009.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of 
the following public information collection requests (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 ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation; including among other things a description of the likely 
respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden 
may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202-
693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: [email protected].
    Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the 
Department of Labor-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235,

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Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316/Fax: 202-395-5806 (these 
are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: [email protected] within 
30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In 
order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should 
reference the OMB Control Number (see below).
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
     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;
     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;
     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.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and 
Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0028.
    Agency Form Number: ETA-538 and ETA-539.
    Affected Public: State Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 53.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 3,675.
    Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden (does not include hour costs): 
$0.
    Description: These data are necessary for the determination of the 
beginning, continuance, or termination of an Extended Benefit (EB) 
period in any State, which determine the EB trigger rate. Also, data on 
initial and continued claims are used to help determine economic 
indicators. For additional information, see related notice published at 
Volume 74 FR 24039 on May 22, 2009.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title of Collection: Statement of Expenditures and Financial 
Adjustment of Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation for Federal 
Employees and Ex-Servicemembers.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0162.
    Agency Form Number: ETA-191.
    Affected Public: State Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 53.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,272.
    Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden (does not include hour costs): 
$0.
    Description: Federal and military agencies must reimburse the 
Federal Employees Compensation Account for the amount expended for 
benefits to former Federal (civilian) employees and ex-servicemembers. 
The report informs ETA of the amount to bill such agencies. For 
additional information, see related notice published at Volume 74 FR 
14579 on March 31, 2009.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title of Collection: Unemployment Insurance Title XII Advances and 
Voluntary Repayment Process.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0199.
    Agency Form Number: N/A.
    Affected Public: State Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 27.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 243.
    Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden (does not include hour costs): 
$0.
    Description: This information collection's purpose is to maintain a 
process for State governors for requesting advances and repaying 
advances through their correspondence with the Secretary of Labor. The 
report informs ETA of the amount to bill such agencies. For additional 
information, see related notice published at Volume 74 FR 24041 on May 
22, 2009.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title of Collection: Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment 
Assistance Program.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0460.
    Agency Form Number: N/A.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,357.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 940.
    Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden (does not include hour costs): 
$0.
    Description: This data collection is for an evaluation of the Trade 
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program. The evaluation is comprised of an 
impact analysis using a comparison group methodology. A process is also 
included to determine what programmatic and administrative features may 
affect performance. Data collection includes: baseline and follow-up 
surveys of TAA participants and comparison group members, site visits 
to States and local areas, and an Internet/phone survey of local TAA 
coordinators. The report informs ETA of the amount to bill such 
agencies. For additional information, see related notice published at 
Volume 74 FR 14159 on March 30, 2009.

Darrin A. King,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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