01-3070. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 31, 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 calling 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: Income and Eligibility Verification.

OMB Number: 1205-0238.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.

Frequency: Quarterly.

Number of Respondents: 53.

Number of Annual Responses: 212.

Estimated Time Per Response: Varies from an estimated 2 seconds to provide notification to claimants to 10 minutes to Obtain UI information and cross-match with wage information.

Total Burden Hours: 39,388.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $984,700.

Description: The exchange of UI wage record and benefit payment information allows child support and Social Security Agencies to verify an applicant's eligibility for benefits available under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.

Maureen Hill,

Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.