00-21724. Office of the Secretary; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 17, 2000.

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 each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ({202} 219-5096 ext. 159 or by E-mail to [e-mail]). To obtain documentation for ESA, MSHA, OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ([phone] ext. 151 or by E-Mail to [e-mail]).

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.

Type of Review: New Collection.

Agency: Employment and Training Administration.

Title: Disability Employment and Initiatives Grant Program.

OMB Number: 1205-0New.

Affected Public: Business and other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions.

Form	Total respondents	Frequency	Total responses	Average time per response	Estimated total burden hours
ETA 9077	15	Quarterly	60	20 Hrs.	1,200
ETA 9078	15	Annually	15	20 Hrs.	300
Totals			75		1,500

Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.

Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $0.

Description: Competitive grants are funded for one year, plus two option year periods. The grants are designed to provide innovative training and employment services that address the extremely high rate of unemployment commonly experienced by individuals with disabilities.

Ira L. Mills,

Departmental Clearance Officer.