[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]
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