01-21020. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 13, 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 this 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 [e-mail].

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

Title: Benefit Appeals Report.

OMB Number: 1205-0172.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.

Reporting requirements	Number of respondents	Frequency	Number of annual responses	Average response time (hours)	Burden hours
ETA-5130, Regular Benefits	53	Monthly	636	1	636
ETA-5130, Extended Benefits	2	On occasion (6/year)	12	1	12
Total			648		648

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

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

Description: Data reported on the form ETA-5130 is used to monitor the benefit appeals process and to develop plans for remedial action. The report is also used for budgeting and for workload data.

Ira L. Mills,

Departmental Clearance Officer.