98-16937. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 122 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 34664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16937]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 22, 1998.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection request (ICR) 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 
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by 
calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer, Todd 
R. Owen [phone] ext. 143) or by E-Mail to [e-mail]. 
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) 
may call [phone] between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, 
Monday-Friday.
    Comments should be send to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employment Standards 
Administration, 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.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Employment Information Forms.
    OMB Number: 1215-0001 (revision).
    Form Numbers: WH-3 and WH-3 Spanish.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 37,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,333 Hours.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Forms WH-3 and WH-3 Spanish are optional forms used to 
obtain information from individuals about alleged violations of various 
laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division. It is also used as a 
screening device to determine whether the Division has jurisdiction in 
handling the alleged violations.
Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-16937 Filed 6-24-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-27-M