01-8342. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 19, 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 to [e-mail].

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

Title: Certification by School Official.

OMB Number: 1215-0061.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government and Not-for-profit institutions.

Frequency: Annually.

Annual Respondents: 1,000.

Annual Responses: 1,000.

Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 167.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

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

Description: The Form CM-981 is completed by a school official to verify whether a beneficiary's dependent, aged 18-23, qualifies as a full-time student under the provisions of the Blacklung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 902(g) and 20 CFR 725.209 or 20 CFR 410.370.

Ira L. Mills,

Departmental Clearance Officer.