[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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