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estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 86,400 responses at 35 minutes

(.583) per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 50,371 annual burden hours.

Public comment on this proposed

information collection is strongly

encouraged.

Dated: April 3, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Department Clearance Officer, United States

Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 97–8986 Filed 4–8–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

April 3, 1997.

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 each

individual ICR, with applicable

supporting documentation, may be

obtained by calling the Department of

Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer,

Theresa M. O’Malley ((202) 219–5096

ext. 143). Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219–4720

between 1 p.m. and 4 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, 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.

Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Title: Consumer Price Index Revision

Housing Survey.

OMB Number: 1220–0xxx (new).

Frequency: Semi-annually.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households; Business or other for-profit.

Number of Respondents: 136,612.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7

minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 16,694.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: For the Consumer Price

Index housing survey, the revision

means implementing a new sample in

new existing Primary Sampling Units.

The methodology for index calculation

includes both a Geometric Mean Test

Index and a Laspeyres Index. Survey

sample selection utilized an

expenditure weight algorithm which

can handily be used to calculate both

indexes. Field representations will use

hand-held pen computers and transmit

data collected back to Washington, DC

electronically.

Agency: Mine Safety and Health

Administration.

Title: Roof Control Plain.

OMB Number: 1219–0004 (extension).

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Number of Respondents: 1,117.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5.4

hours.

Total Burden Hours: 20,701.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): $9,000.

Description: This information

collection requires that a roof control

plan and revisions thereof suitable to

the roof conditions and mining system

of each coal mine be approved by the

Mine Safety and Health Administration

before implementation by the mine

operator. This standard also requires the

mine operator to plot on amine map

each unplanned roof or rib fall and coal

or rock burst that occurs in the active

workings when certain criteria are met.

Agency: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Report of Injuries to Employees

Operating Mechanical Power Presses

(1910.217(g)).

OMB Number: 1218–0070 (extension).

Frequency: As needed.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Number of Respondents: 191.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2

minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 57.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: In the event an employee

is injured while operating a mechanical

power press, the employer is required to

provide information to the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration

regarding the accident. This information

includes the employer’s and employee’s

name, the type of clutch, the type of

safeguard(s), the cause of the accident,

the means to actuate the press, and the

number of operators involved.

Theresa M. O’Malley,

Departmental Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 97–8975 Filed 4–8–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training

Administration

Work-Flex Partnership Demonstration

Program; Availability

AGENCY: Employment and Training

Administration, DOL.

ACTION: Request for Applications for

Work-Flex Designation.

SUMMARY: Applications are invited from

States under the Workforce Flexibility

Partnership Demonstration Program

(Work-Flex) which is authorized under

the Department of Labor Appropriations

Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 104–208). The

Secretary may authorize Work-Flex

waivers in not more than six States, of

which at least three must have

populations not in excess of 3,500,000,

with preference given to those States

designated as Ed-Flex Partnership States

under Goals 2000: Educate America Act

(Pub. L. 103–227). Work-Flex

designation will be made pursuant to an

application and plan submitted by the

State for the provision of workforce

employment and training activities

which is approved by the Secretary.

DATES: The deadline for submittal of

applications will be May 30, 1997, close

of business. After that date, applications

will be accepted only if: (1) Fewer than

6 States apply: (2) fewer than 3 States