[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 113 (Friday, June 12, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32247-32248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15755]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 9, 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-
T<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#563932321632393a78313920"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90fff4f4d0f4fffcbef7ffe6">[email protected]</span></a>. 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), on or before July 13, 1998.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    <bullet> minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who

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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: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Survivor's Form for Benefits.
    OMB Number: 1215-0069 (Revision).
    Form Number: CM-912, CM-1089.
    Frequency: One time application.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 3,300.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 8 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 440.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $945.
    Description: This collection of information is required to 
administer the benefit payment provision of the Black Lung benefits Act 
for survivors of deceased coal miners. This information collection 
request revises the current form CM-912, and to incorporate information 
formerly collected on the Form CM-1089, Survivor's Notification of 
Benefit's Death, approved under the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) control number 1215-1089. Upon OMB approval of the revised CM-
912, CM-1089 will be eliminated

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Evaluation of the Impact of Job Corps on Participant's 
Postprogram Labor Market and Related Behaviors--Follow-up Questionnaire 
and Process Study Protocols.
    OMB Number: 1205-0360 (Extension).
    Frequency: Twice.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 14,168.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,512.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Data from follow-up questionnaires will be used to 
measure impacts of Job Corps on participants' earning and related 
behavior. Data will be used to estimate the benefits and costs of Job 
Corps.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Procedures for Classifying Labor Surplus Areas.
    OMB Number: 1205-0207 (Extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: State or Local governments.
    Number of Respondents: 52.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 208 hours.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: DOL issues an annual list of labor surplus areas 
(LSAs) so that Federal agencies can direct procurement contracts to 
employers in high unemployment areas. The annual surplus areas list is 
updated during the year based upon petitions submitted to DOL by State 
employment security agencies requesting additional areas for 
classification.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Standardized Participant Information Report for the Job 
Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Title IV, Section 402 Migrant and 
Seasonal Farmworker Programs.
    OMB Number: 1205-0350 (Extension).
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 18 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 954 hours.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $265,000.
    Description: Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers, Employment and 
Training Programs' requires grantees to collect and report standardized 
information on participants of JTPA Title IV, Section 402-funded 
programs.
Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-15755 Filed 6-11-98; 8:45 am]
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