[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 17204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8975]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
April 3, 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 (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, 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 p.m. and 4 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), 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 Revision Housing Survey.
OMB Number: 1220-0xxx (new).
Frequency: Semi-annually.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
Number of Respondents: 136,612.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 16,694.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0.
Description: For the Consumer Price Index housing survey, the
revision means implementing a new sample in new existing Primary
Sampling Units. The methodology for index calculation includes both a
Geometric Mean Test Index and a Laspeyres Index. Survey sample
selection utilized an expenditure weight algorithm which can handily be
used to calculate both indexes. Field representations will use hand-
held pen computers and transmit data collected back to Washington, DC
electronically.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Roof Control Plain.
OMB Number: 1219-0004 (extension).
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1,117.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5.4 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 20,701.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $9,000.
Description: This information collection requires that a roof
control plan and revisions thereof suitable to the roof conditions and
mining system of each coal mine be approved by the Mine Safety and
Health Administration before implementation by the mine operator. This
standard also requires the mine operator to plot on amine map each
unplanned roof or rib fall and coal or rock burst that occurs in the
active workings when certain criteria are met.
Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Report of Injuries to Employees Operating Mechanical Power
Presses (1910.217(g)).
OMB Number: 1218-0070 (extension).
Frequency: As needed.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 191.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 57.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0.
Description: In the event an employee is injured while operating a
mechanical power press, the employer is required to provide information
to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding the
accident. This information includes the employer's and employee's name,
the type of clutch, the type of safeguard(s), the cause of the
accident, the means to actuate the press, and the number of operators
involved.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-8975 Filed 4-8-97; 8:45 am]
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