96-9715. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 77 (Friday, April 19, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 17323-17324]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-9715]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
    
    Office of the Secretary
    
    
    Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    
    April 16, 1996.
        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). Copies of 
    these individual ICRs, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
    obtained by calling the Department of Labor Acting Departmental 
    Clearance Office, Theresa M. O'Malley (202 219-5095). Individuals who 
    use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202 
    219-4720) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through 
    Friday.
        Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
    Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for (BLS/DM/ESA/ETA/OAW/MSHA/OSHA/PWBA/
    VETS), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
    20503 (202 395-7316), 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.
    
        Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
        Title: Consumer Price Index Commodities and Services Survey.
        OMB Number: 1220-0039.
        Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or 
    Tribal Government.
    
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                     Form #                   Respondents          Frequency             Average time per response  
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    BLS 3400................................      15,340   once                       4 minutes                     
    BLS 3400A.2.............................      15,340   once                       36 minutes                    
    BLS 3400B...............................      15,340   once                       22.8 minutes                  
    BLS 3400C...............................       4,075   once                       4 minutes                     
    BLS 3401................................      36,764   Monthly                    13.8 minutes                  
                                                           bimonthly                                                
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        Total Burden Hours: 91,487.
        Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
        Total annual cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
    services): $0.
        Description: The collection of prices directly from a wide spectrum 
    of retain establishments and government agencies is essential for the 
    timely and accurate calculation of the Commodities and Services 
    component of the Consumer Price Index.
    
    
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        Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
        Title: Response Analysis Survey of BLS 790 and ES-202 Reports.
        OMB Number: 1220-0089.
        Agency Number: CES/UI RAS.
        Frequency: On occasion.
        Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
    institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
        Number of Respondents: 8.000.
        Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
        Total Burden Hours: 4,000.
        Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
        Total annual cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
    services): $0.
        Description: The Current Employment Statistics Survey and 
    Employment and Wages Program are the primary sources of employment and 
    wage information used to measure economic performance. The Response 
    Analysis Survey (RAS) continues the Bureau of Labor Statistics' efforts 
    to review the sources of information available to respondents, to 
    better match available records to program definitions, and to improve 
    the quality of the data.
    
        Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
        Title: Payment of Compensation Without Award.
        OMB Number: 1215-0022.
        Agency Number: LS-206.
        Frequency: On occasion.
        Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
        Number of Respondents: 34,200.
        Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
        Total Burden Hours: 8,550.
        Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
        Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
    services): $12,000.
        Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
    requires an insurance carrier or self-insured employer to pay 
    compensation within 14 days after the employer has knowledge of the 
    injury or death. Upon making the first payment, the employer or carrier 
    shall immediately notify the deputy commissioner of the payment. The 
    LS-206 is the form on which report of payment is made.
    
        Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
        Title: Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation.
        OMB Number: 1215-0023.
        Agency Number: LS-207.
        Frequency: On occasion.
        Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
        Number of Respondents: 900.
        Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
        Total Burden Hours: 18,900.
        Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
        Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
    services): $7,000.
        Description: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
    provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the 
    navigable waters of the Untied States or adjoining areas. Under the 
    Act, if an employer controverts the right to compensation, he must file 
    with the deputy commissioner a notice that the right to compensation is 
    controverted. The information is used by the Office of Workers' 
    Compensation Programs district office to determine the basis for not 
    payment benefits in a case.
    
        Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
        Title: Certificaiton of Funeral Expenses.
        OMB Number: 1215-0027.
        Agency Number: LS-265.
        Frequency: On occasion.
        Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
        Number of Respondents: 195.
        Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
        Total Burden Hours: 49.
        Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
        Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
    services): $68.
        Description: Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation 
    Act, reasonable funeral expenses not to exceed $3,000 are payable in 
    all compensable death cases. The LS-265 is used to certify these 
    expenses.
    Theresa M. O'Malley,
    Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
    [FR Doc. 96-9715 Filed 4-18-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4510-27-M
    
    

Document Information

Published:
04/19/1996
Department:
Labor Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
96-9715
Pages:
17323-17324 (2 pages)
PDF File:
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