01-32073. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 20, 2001.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (ICRs) 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 [phone] or E-Mail: [e-mail].

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ([phone]), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.

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.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS).

Title: Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veteran's Preference.

OMB Number: 1293-0002.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Frequency: On occasion.

Number of Respondents: 1,500.

Number of Annual Responses: 1,500.

Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 375.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

Total Annual Costs (Operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $0.

Description: The Form VETS/USERRA/VP-1010 is used to file complaints with the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service under either the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act or laws and regulations related to veteran's preference in Federal employment.

Ira L. Mills,

Departmental Clearance Officer.