[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31150-31151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15533]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
June 13, 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 (P.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 Officer, 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), by July 19, 1996.
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: Report on Occupational Employment.
OMB Number: 1220-0042.
Agency Number: BLS 2877.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 316,680.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 237,510.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0.
Description: The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is
a Federal/State sample survey of employment by occupation of non-farm
establishments that is used to produce data on current occupational
employment and wages. The survey is a component in the development of
employment and training programs, and occupational information systems.
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Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: Hours at Work Survey.
OMB Number: 1220-0076.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
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Average time per
Form No. Affected industries Respondents response Total burden
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BLS 2000N......................... Service-Producing.... 2,125 1 hour............... 2,125
BLS 2000N1........................ Service-Producing.... 2,215 1 hour............... 2,125
BLS 2000P......................... Goods-Producing...... 2,875 1 hour............... 2,875
BLS 2000P1........................ Goods-Producing...... 2,875 1 hour............... 2,875
RAS............................... ..................... 1,000 15 minutes........... 250
Total Burden Hours............ ..................... .............. ..................... 10,250
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Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0.
Description: Ratios of hours at work to hours paid are needed to
measure labor input for productivity statistics. The ratios of hours at
work to hours paid provided by this survey are used to convert hours
paid by employees, which are based on data from the Current Employment
Statistic Program, to hours at work. The resulting hours at work
measures are then incorporated into the Bureau's labor and multifactor
productivity statistics published annually and quarterly. The
collection of information on hours at work began in 1982 and must be
done annually because of the cyclical sensitivity of productivity
measures.
Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
Title: Application for Certificate to Employ Learners at Subminimum
Wages.
OMB Number: 1215-0012.
Agency Number: WH-209.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 2.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 1.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): 0007.
Description: Employers are required by the Department of Labor to
submit an application for authorization to pay learners subminimum
wages under the provisions of section 14(a) of the Fair Labor Standards
Act. The Department reviews this information to determine whether the
statutory and regulatory requirements for such authorization have been
met.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-15533 Filed 6-18-96; 8:45 am]
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