[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 209 (Monday, October 28, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 55613-55614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27454]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
41 CFR Part 60-250
RIN 1215-AA62
Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of
Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Special Disabled Veterans and
Vietnam Era Veterans; Correction and Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Labor.
ACTION: Proposed rule; correction and extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: This document contains typographical and technical corrections
to the proposed rule published by the Office of Federal Contract
Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on Tuesday, September 24, 1996, FR Document
Number 96-23638 (61 FR 50080). The proposed rule would revise the
current regulations implementing the affirmative action provisions of
the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as
amended (VEVRAA). In light of today's corrections, OFCCP has decided to
extend the deadline for public comments on the proposed rule.
DATES: The comment period on the proposed rule is extended until
December 27, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Joe N. Kennedy, Deputy Director,
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Room C-3325, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.
As a convenience to commenters, OFCCP will accept public comments
transmitted by facsimile (FAX) machine. The telephone number of the FAX
receiver is 202-219-6195. To assure access to the FAX equipment, only
public comments of six or fewer pages will be accepted via FAX
transmittal. Receipt of FAX transmittals will not be acknowledged,
except that the sender may request confirmation of receipt by calling
OFCCP at 202-219-9430 (voice), 1-800-326-2577 (TDD).
Copies of this correction document in alternate formats may be
obtained by calling 202-219-9430 (voice), 1-800-326-2577 (TDD). The
alternate formats available are large print, electronic file on
computer disk and audio-tape.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe N. Kennedy, Deputy Director,
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, 200 Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Room C-3325, Washington, D.C. 20210. Telephone: 202-219-
9475 (voice), 1-800-326-2577 (TDD).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OFCCP issued a proposed rule on Tuesday,
September 24, 1996 (61 FR 50080), which would revise the current
regulations published at 41 CFR Part 60-250 that implement the
affirmative action provisions of VEVRAA (38 U.S.C. 4212). The proposal
also would withdraw portions of a final rule published by the
Department of Labor on December 30, 1980 (which was subsequently
suspended) concerning VEVRAA, Executive Order 11246, and Section 503 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793), by withdrawing those
provisions of the rule which pertain to VEVRAA. As published, the
proposed rule contains typographical and technical errors that are in
need of clarification. The public comment period for the proposed rule
was originally scheduled to end on November 25, 1996. To ensure that
the interested public may fully consider the proposal in light of the
corrections, and in accordance with Sec. 6(a)(1) of Executive Order
12866, OFCCP has decided to extend the deadline for comments to run for
60 days from the date of today's publication.
Accordingly, in proposed rule document 96-23638 beginning on page
50080 in the Federal Register issue of September 24, 1996, make the
following corrections:
1. On page 50084, in the first column, in the 25th line from the
top, the number ``95'' is corrected to read ``105''.
2. On page 50085, in the first column, in the third complete
paragraph, in the first line, ``(c)(2)'' is corrected to read
``(b)(2)''.
3. On page 50088, in the second column, under the heading entitled
``Section 60-250.42 Invitation to Self-identify'', in the first
paragraph, in the first line, the date is corrected to read ``May 1,
1996''.
4. On the same page, in the same column, in the same paragraph, in
the second line, the parenthetical is corrected to read ``(61 FR
19366)''.
5. On the same page, in the same column, in the same paragraph, in
the tenth line, the parenthetical is corrected to read ``(61 FR
19336)''.
6. On page 50092, in the first column, in the second complete
paragraph, in the 15th and 22nd lines, ``paragraph (b)(1)(iii)'' is
corrected to read ``paragraph (c)(1)(iii)''.
7. On page 50094, in the second column, in the fourth complete
paragraph, in the sixth line, ``either a fixed period'' is corrected to
read ``either an indefinite period or a fixed period''.
8. On page 50097, in the third column, under the heading entitled
``Paperwork Reduction Act'', in the first paragraph, in the last line,
``OMB control number 1215-0072'' is corrected to read ``OMB control
numbers 1215-0072 and 1215-0163''.
9. On the same page, in the same column, the preamble language
under the heading entitled ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' is corrected by
adding after the first paragraph, the following paragraph:
``OFCCP solicits comments concerning the proposed revisions to the
recordkeeping requirements contained in this proposed rule. OFCCP
solicits comments to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of
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information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (ii) 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; (iii) enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(iv) 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. The revised recordkeeping requirements in this
proposed rule have been submitted to OMB for review under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(d). Written comments on these
proposed recordkeeping revisions may also be sent to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Attention: Desk Officer for Employment Standards, Washington, D.C.
20503.''
PART 60-250--[CORRECTED]
10. On pages 50107 and 50108, Sec. 60-250.61 is corrected by
redesignating paragraphs (a) through (e) as paragraphs (b) through (f)
respectively, and by adding new paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 60-250.61 Complaint procedures.
(a) Coordination with other agencies. Pursuant to section 107(b) of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), OFCCP and the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission have promulgated regulations setting
forth procedures governing the processing of complaints falling within
the overlapping jurisdiction of both Section 503 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 793 (Section 503), and title I of
the ADA to ensure that such complaints are dealt with in a manner that
avoids duplication of effort and prevents the imposition of
inconsistent or conflicting standards. Complaints filed under this part
that are cognizable under Section 503 and the ADA will be processed in
accordance with those regulations, which are found at 41 CFR part 60-
742, and with this part.
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Sec. 60-250.61 [Corrected]
11. On page 50107, in the third column, in Sec. 60-250.61, in
redesignated paragraph (c)(2), in the tenth line, ``(b)(1)'' is
corrected to read ``(c)(1)''.
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 21st day of October, 1996.
Bernard E. Anderson,
Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards.
Shirley J. Wilcher,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance.
[FR Doc. 96-27454 Filed 10-25-96; 8:45 am]
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