[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23270-23271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11073]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
April 24, 1997.
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 (P.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, Departmental Clearance
Officer, Theresa M. O'Malley ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143). 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, MSHA, OSHA,
PWBA, or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington,
DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), by May 29, 1997.
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: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Underground Retorts (30 CFR 57.22401).
OMB Number: 1219-0096 (reinstatement).
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 160 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 160.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0 .
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0 .
Description: Prior to ignition of underground retorts, mine
operators must submit a written plan containing site-specific
safeguards and safety procedures for the underground areas of the mine
affected by the retorts. The Mine Safety and Health Administration uses
this information to ensure that safe practices are followed, and to
determine that the procedures and safeguards used protect the safety of
all persons in the mine during ignition and operation of a retort.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Product Testing by Applicant or Third Party (30 CFR Part 7).
OMB Number: 1219-0100 (reinstatement).
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 392.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: .54 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 219.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0 .
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0 .
Description: To prevent fire and explosion hazards in underground
mines, manufacturers of certain products are required to submit to the
Mine Safety and Health Administration applications for product
approval. Certain records and reports are required to assure continued
product quality.
Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
Title: Federal Contractor Veteran's Employment Report (VETS-100).
OMB Number: 1293-0005 (revision).
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 291,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 145,500.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0 .
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0 .
Description: The Veterans' Annual Report (VETS 100) is required by
38 U.S.C. 4212(d), from entities with contractors of $10,000 or more
with Federal departments or agencies of numbers of special disabled and
Vietnam-era veterans in the workforce by job category and hiring
location, number of employees hired and of those, the number of special
disabled and Vietnam era veterans.
Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
Title: Optional Use Payroll Form Under the Davis-Bacon Act.
OMB Number: 1215-0149 (extension).
Frequency: Weekly.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 113,022.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 56 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 9,700,000.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
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Total Annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $363,931,000.
Description: The WH-347 is used by contractors to certify payrolls
in accordance with requirements of the Copeland and Davis-Bacon Acts,
attesting that proper wage rates were paid, reviewed by contracting
agencies to verify that rates are legal and that employees are properly
classified.
Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
Title: Request for Medical Reports (LS-158, LS-415, LS-525).
OMB Number: 1215-0106 (extension).
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
Number of Respondents: 2,520.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 1,260.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total Annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $882.
Description: Forms LS-158, LS-415 and LS-525 are used to request
impartial medical examinations of injured employees. The information
obtained is used to assist in evaluating claims for benefits.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-11073 Filed 4-28-97; 8:45 am]
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