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estimate the cost of administering the 

Act.

Ira L. Mills, 

Departmental Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 05–2190 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4510–30–P

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary 

Submission for OMB Review: 

Comment Request 

January 27, 2005. 

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 

ICR, with applicable supporting 

documentation, may be obtained by 

contacting Darrin King on 202–693–

4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or 

e-mail: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Comments should be sent to Office of 

Information and Regulatory Affairs, 

Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the 

Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA), Office of 

Management and Budget, Room 10235, 

Washington, DC 20503, 202–395–7316 

(this is not a toll-free number), 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: Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration. 

Type of Review: Extension of 

currently approved collection. 

Title: Fire Brigades (29 CFR 

1910.156). 

OMB Number: 1218–0075. 

Frequency: On occasion. 

Type of Response: Recordkeeping and 

Third party disclosure. 

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

Federal Government; and State, local, or 

tribal government. 

Number of Respondents: 8,391. 

Number of Annual Responses: 8,391. 

Estimated Time Per Response: 5 

minutes to obtain a physician’s 

certificate and 2 hours to develop or 

revise organizational statements for fire 

brigades. 

Total Burden Hours: 6,042. 

Total Annualized Capital/Startup 

Costs: $0. 

Total Annual Costs (Operating/

Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 

Services): $0. 

Description: Although OSHA does not 

mandate that employers establish fire 

brigades, 29 CFR 1910.156 (the 

Standard) requires an employer who 

does establish a fire brigade to write an 

organizational statement; obtain a 

physician’s certificate of fitness for 

employees with specific physical 

conditions to participate in fire-related 

operations; and provide appropriate 

training and information to fire brigade 

members. The provisions of the 

Standard apply to fire brigades, 

industrial fire departments, and private 

or contract fire departments, but not to 

airport crash-rescue units or forest firefighting operations. The Standard serves 

to protect the occupational health and 

safety of employees who participate in 

fire brigades. 

Agency: Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration. 

Type of Review: Extension of 

currently approved collection. 

Title: Voluntary Protection Program 

Information. 

OMB Number: 1218–0239. 

Frequency: On occasion; Annually; 

Quarterly; and Every three years. 

Type of Response: Reporting. 

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

Federal Government; State, local, or 

tribal government; and Individuals or 

households. 

Number of Respondents: 1,566. 

Number of Annual Responses: 1,874. 

Estimated Time Per Response: Varies 

from 200 hours to prepare an 

application to 8 minutes to complete a 

general eligibility information sheet. 

Total Burden Hours: 86,900. 

Total Annualized Capital/Startup 

Costs: $0. 

Total Annual Costs (Operating/

Maintaining Systems or Purchasing 

Services): $0. 

Description: The Voluntary Protection 

Programs (VPP) established the efficacy 

of cooperative action among 

government, industry, and labor to 

address worker safety and health issues 

and to expand worker protection. To 

qualify, employers must meet OSHA’s 

rigorous safety and health management 

criteria which focus on comprehensive 

management systems and active 

employee involvement to prevent or 

control worksite safety and health 

hazards. 

The information collection 

requirements associated with the VPP 

include various application 

requirements, quarterly and annual 

reports as well as annual evaluations. 

The information collected on 

applications helps applicants and 

OSHA ensure that potential participants 

qualify for the program. The information 

collected by quarterly and annual 

reports and annual evaluations help 

participants and OSHA determine the 

effectiveness of the program.

Ira L. Mills, 

Departmental Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 05–2191 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4510–26–P

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary 

Submission for OMB Review: 

Comment Request 

January 26, 2005. 

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 

ICR, with applicable supporting 

documentation, may be obtained by 

contacting Darrin King on (202) 693–

4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or 

e-mail: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Comments should be sent to Office of 

Information and Regulatory Affairs, 

Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the 

Employee Benefits Security 

Administration (EBSA), Office of 

Management and Budget, Room 10235, 

Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–7316 

(this is not a toll-free number), 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