01-4499. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 16, 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 each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Darrin King at [phone] or E-Mail [e-mail].

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, 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: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Title: One-Stop Labor Market Information Grant Plan and Progress Reports.

OMB Number: 1205-0417.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government and Federal Government.

Frequency: Annually and semi-annually.

Number of Respondents: 54.

Number of Annual Responses: 162.

Estimated Time Per Response: 36 hours to prepare and submit an annual plan and 6 hours to prepare and submit a semi-annual progress report.

Total Burden Hours: 2,592.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

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

Description: ETA is requesting OMB approval for a grant annual plan narrative and two progress reports as part of the requirements for receiving One-Stop Labor Market Information (OS/LMI) core products and services reimbursement.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Title: One-Stop Occupational Employment Statistics Survey Plan and Progress Reports.

OMB Number: 1205-0418.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government and Federal Government.

Frequency: Annually and semi-annually.

Number of Respondents: 54.

Number of Annual Responses: 162.

Estimated Time Per Response: 36 hours to prepare and submit an annual plan and 6 hours to prepare and submit a semi-annual progress report.

Total Burden Hours: 2,592.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

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

Description: ETA is requesting OMB approval for a grant annual narrative and two progress reports as part of the requirements for receiving One-Stop Occupational Employment Statistics survey grant.

Ira L. Mills,

Departmental Clearance Officer.