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Control & Safe Streets Act of 1968,

provides that:

No person in any State shall on the

ground of race, color, religion, national

origin, or sex be excluded from

participation in, be denied the benefits

of, or be subjected to discrimination

under, or denied employment in

connection with any program or activity

funded in whole or in part with funds

made available under this title.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

of 1973, and Title II of the Americans

With Disabilities Act prohibit

discrimination on the basis of disability.

The applicant agency must discuss

how it will ensure nondiscriminatory

practices as they relate to:

(1) Delivery of services or benefits—to

ensure that individuals will not be

denied access to services or benefits

under the program or activity on the

basis of race, color, religion, national

origin, gender, age, or disability;

(2) Employment practices—to ensure

that its personnel in the program or

activity are selected for employment

without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, gender, age, or

disability; and

(3) Program participation—to ensure

members of any planning, steering or

advisory board, which is an integral part

of the program or activity, are not

excluded from participation on the basis

of race, color, religion, national origin,

gender, age or disability; and to

encourage the selection of such

members who are reflective of the

diversity in the community to be served.

Audit requirement. On June 30, 1997,

the Office of Management and Budget

issued Circular A–133, ‘‘Audits of

States, Local Governments, and NonProfit Organizations,’’ which establishes

regulations to implement the Single

Audit Act of 1996. This Circular A–133

outlines the requirements for

organizational audits which apply to

BJS grantees.

Intergovernmental review of Federal

programs. Federal Executive Order

12372, ‘‘Intergovernmental Review of

Federal Programs,’’ allows States to

establish a process for reviewing Federal

programs in the State, to choose which

programs they wish to review, to

conduct such reviews, and to make their

views known to the funding Federal

agency through a State ‘‘single point of

contact.’’

If the State has established a ‘‘single

point of contact,’’ and if the State has

selected this program to be included in

its review process, the applicant must

send a copy of its letter or application

to the State ‘‘single point of contact’’ at

the same time that it is submitted to BJS.

The letter or application submitted to

BJS must indicate that this has been

done. The State must complete its

review within 60 days. The review

period will begin on the date that the

letter or application is officially

received by BJS. If BJS does not receive

comments from the State’s ‘‘single point

of contact’’ by the end of the review

period, this will be interpreted as a ‘‘no

comment’’ response.

If the State has not established a

‘‘single point of contact,’’ or if it has not

selected the BJS statistics development

or criminal history improvement

programs in its review process, this

must be stated in the letter or

application.

Jan M. Chaiken,

Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics.

[FR Doc. 98–13965 Filed 5–26–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–18–P

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB review; comment

request

May 21, 1998.

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,

Todd R. Owen ((202) 219–5096 ext. 143)

or by E-Mail to Owen-Todd@dol.gov.

Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219–4720

between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern

time, Monday-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), by June 26,

1998.

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: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Gear Certification (29 CFR part

1919).

OMB Number: 1218–0003 (Extension).

Form Number: OSHA 70, OSHA 71,

and OSHA 72.

Frequency: Quadrennially; Annually.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions; State,

Local and Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 278.

Total Responses: 6443.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 55

minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 93.

Total annualized capital/startup

costs: $0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): $476,406.

Description: 29 CFR part 1919 (Gear

Certification), requires the gathering of

information to complete three forms, the

OSHA 70, OSHA 71, and OSHA 72. The

OSHA 70 Form is used by applicants

seeking accreditation from OSHA to be

able to test or examine certain

equipment and material handling

devices, as required under the maritime

regulations, part 1917 (Marine

Terminals), and part 1918 (Long

shoring). The OSHA 70 Form

application for accreditation provides

an easy means for companies to apply

for accreditation. The OSHA 71 Form is

required to be issued by those

accredited by OSHA to make known to

employers in the maritime industry that

certain equipment and material

handling devices are safe to use or

operate.

The OSHA 72 Form is required to be

used by those accredited by OSHA to

employers in maritime industry when

the equipment or material handling

device is found to be unsafe to use.

Agency: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Course Evaluation Form.

OMB Number: 1218–0173 (Extension).

Frequency: Once (at the end of the

training course).

Affected Public: Individuals.
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Number of Respondents: 11,500.

Total Responses: 11,500.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 10

minutes.

Total annualized capital/startup

costs: $0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): $0.

Description: Information collected on

the Course Evaluation Form from the

students completing OSHA Training

Institute and Education Center training

courses is used to evaluate course

usefulness, effectiveness, quality, and

content and to make course

improvements.

Agency: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Voluntary Protection Program

(VPP).

OMB Number: 1218–0NEW.

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Applicants to the

Voluntary Protection Program.

Number of Respondents: 90 to 100 a

year.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 200

hours.

Total Burden Hours: 18,000.

Total annualized capital/startup

costs: $0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): $0.

Description: The information

collection is necessary to determine if

the applicant has a safety and health

program that should qualify for

participation in one of OSHA’s

Voluntary Protection Programs.

Todd R. Owen,

Departmental Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 98–13975 Filed 5–26–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4510–26–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

Petitions for Modification

The following parties have filed

petitions to modify the application of

mandatory safety standards under

section 101(c) of the Federal Mine

Safety and Health Act of 1977.

1. Lodestar Energy

[Docket No. M–98–28–C]

Lodestar Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 448,

Clay, Kentucky 42404 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.503 (permissible electric face

equipment; maintenance) to its Baker

Mine (I.D. No. 15–14492) located in

Webster County, Kentucky. The

petitioner proposes to use 750 feet of

No. 6 cable on Fletcher single boom roof

bolters. The petitioner states that the

proposed alternative method will not

result in diminution of safety to the

miners. In addition, the petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

2. Joliett Coal Company

[Docket No. M–98–29–C]

Joliett Coal Company, 837 East Grand

Avenue, Tower City, Pennsylvania

17980 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1400 (hoisting

equipment; general) to its No. 3 Vein

Slope (I.D. No. 36–08702) located in

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The

petitioner proposes to use a slope

conveyance (gunboat) in transporting

persons without installing safety catches

or other no less effective devices but

instead using an increased rope

strength/safety factor and secondary

safety rope connection in place of such

devices. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

3. Lone Mountain Processing, Inc.

[Docket No. M–98–30–C]

Lone Mountain Processing, Inc., P.O.

Box 40, Pennington Gap, Virginia 24277

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1103–4

(automatic fire sensor and warning

device systems; installation; minimum

requirements) to its Darby Fork Mine

No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–02263), and its Huff

Creek Mine No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–17234)

both located in Harlan County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use belt air to ventilate active working

places. The petitioner proposes to

install a low-level carbon monoxide

detection system in belt entries as an

early warning fire detection system. The

petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

4. Freeman United Coal Mining Co.

[Docket No. M–98–31–C]

Freeman United Coal Mining

Company, 1999 Wabash Avenue, Suite

200B, Springfield, Illinois 62704–5364

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1002 (location

of trolley wires, trolley feeder wires,

high-voltage cables and transformers) to

its Crown II Mine (I.D. No. 11–02236)

located in Macoupin County, Illinois.

The petitioner proposes to use 2,400

volt A.C. cables and equipment inby the

last open crosscut within 150 feet of gob

areas so that they can be used to power

continuous mining equipment. The

petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

5. Mettiki Coal Corporation

[Docket No. M–98–32–C]

Mettiki Coal Corporation, 293 Table

Rock Road, Oakland, Maryland 21550

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1002 (location

of trolley wires, trolley feeder wires,

high-voltage cables and transformers) to

its Mettiki Mine (I.D. No. 18–00621)

located in Garrett County, Maryland.

The petitioner proposes to use 4,300

volt cables on high-voltage longwall

electric equipment used within 150 feet

from pillar workings (longwall gob). The

petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

6. Sea ‘‘B’’ Mining Company

[Docket No. M–98–33–C]

Sea ‘‘B’’ Mining Company, P.O. Box 7,

Dante, Virginia 24237 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 1710–1(a) (canopies or cabs; selfpropelled diesel-powered and electric

face equipment; installation

requirements) to its Silver Creek Mine

(I.D. No. 44–16895) located in Tazewell

County, Virginia. The petitioner

proposes to operate self-propelled

electric face equipment without

canopies because of the mining heights

less than 46 inches at the Silver Creek

Mine. The petitioner asserts that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

7. Mettiki Coal Corporation

[Docket No. M–98–34–C]

Mettiki Coal Corporation, 293 Table

Rock Road, Oakland, Maryland has filed

a petition to modify the application of

30 CFR 75.1726(a) (performing work

from a raised position; safeguards) to its

Mettiki Mine (I.D. No. 18–00621)

located in Garrett County, Maryland.

The petitioner proposes to use a

specially modified scoop as an elevated

mobile work platform. The petitioner

asserts that application of the standard

would result in a diminution of safety

to the miners. In addition, the petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.