[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 40319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-20138]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Veterans' Employment and Training Service; Agency Information
Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request;
Eligibility Data Form; Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act (USERRA)
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: On May 6, 1998, the Veterans' Employment and Training Service
published a Federal Register notice (63 FR 25097) requesting public
comment on the proposed extension of the USERRA. The May 6, notice
allowed a thirty day comment period which closed June 5, 1998. As the
Paperwork Reduction Act requires a sixty day public comment period,
this notice provides the public with an additional thirty day comment
period.
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation
program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of
information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that
requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden
(time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are
clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on
respondents can be properly assessed. Currently VETS is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed extension of the information
collection request for the Eligibility Data Form, USERRA 38 U.S.C.,
Chapter 43. The Department of Labor 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.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted by August 27, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Coments are to be submitted to Hary Puente-Duany, Director,
Office of Agency Management and Budget, Veterans' Employment and
Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1320A, 200
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210, telephone: (202) 219-
6350. Written comments limited to 10 pages or fewer may also be
transmitted by facsimile to (202) 219-7341.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Wilson, Chief, Compliance Programs, Veterans' Employment and
Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1316, 200
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 219-8611.
Copies of the referenced information collection request are available
for inspection and copying in the Docket Office and will be mailed to
persons who request copies by telephoning Robert Wilson at (202) 219-
8611.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The purposes of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act and this information collection requirement include: protect
and facilitate the reemployment and prompt reemployment of members of
the uniformed services (to include National Guard and Reserves); to
minimize disruption to the lives of persons who perform service in the
uniformed services and their civilian employers; and to encourage
individuals to participate in non-career uniformed service. Also, to
prohibit discrimination in employment and acts of reprisal against
persons because of their obligation in the uniformed services, prior
services, filing a USERRA claim, seeking assistance concerning an
alleged violation, testifying in a proceeding, or otherwise
participating in an investigation.
II. Current Actions
This notice request an extension of the current Office of
Management and Budget approval of the paperwork requirements in the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Extension is
necessary to fulfill the statutory requirements for this program.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
Title: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
OMB Number: 1293-0002.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Total Respondents: 4,215.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Responses: 4,215.
Average Time per Response: .30 hour.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 632.
Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
Total Initial Annual Costs: 0.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and included in the request for the Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request. The comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: July 21, 1998.
Hary Puente-Duany,
Director, Office of Agency Management and Budget.
[FR Doc. 98-20138 Filed 7-27-98; 8:45 am]
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