[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 111 (Friday, June 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29134-29135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14422]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 4, 1996.
    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 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of 
these individual ICRs, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor Acting Department Clearance 
Officer, Theresa M. O'Malley ({202} 219-5095). 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/OAW/MSHA/OSHA/PWBA/
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: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Report of Construction Contractor's Wage Rates.
    OMB Number: 1215-00046.
    Agency Number: WD-10.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 37,500.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 25,000.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The Form WD-10 is used by the Department of Labor to 
elicit construction project data from contractor associations, 
contractors and unions. The wage data is used to determine locally 
prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Report of Changes that May Affect Your Black Lung Benefits.
    OMB Number: 1215-0084.
    Agency Number: CM-929.
    Frequency: Biennially.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 35,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 to 8 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,092.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: This information is used to help determine continuing 
eligibility of primary beneficiaries receiving black lung benefits from 
the Disability Trust Fund. It is also used to verify and update on a 
regular basis factors that affect a beneficiary's entitlement to 
benefits, including income, marital status, receipt of State Workers' 
Compensation, and dependent status.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Notice of Recurrence of Disability and Claim for 
Continuation of Pay/Compensation.
    OMB Number: 1215-0167.
    Agency Number: CA-2a.
    Frequency: 1 time per recurrence of disability.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 550.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 275.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services: $192.50.
    Description: The CA-2a is used by current, or occasionally former 
Federal employees to claim wage loss or

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medical treatment resulting from a recurrence of a work-related injury 
while Federally employed. The information is necessary to ensure the 
accurate payment of benefits.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 CFR Part 825.
    OMB Number: 1215-0181.
    Frequency: Recordkeeping; third party disclosure; reporting on 
occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,900,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 to 10 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 9,142,500.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services: $0.
    Description: The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires 
private sector employees of 50 or more employees, and public agencies 
to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to 
``eligible'' employees for certain family and medical reasons. Records 
are required so that the Department of Labor can determine employer 
compliance with the FMLA.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Rehabilitation Action Report.
    OMB Number: OWCP-44.
    Agency Number: 1215-0182.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
    Number of Respondents: 7,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,500.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services: $0.
    Description: The OWCP-44 is the rehabilitation action report 
submitted by the rehabilitation counselor to report transition periods 
in the vocational rehabilitation process and to request prompt claims 
adjudicatory action.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-14422 Filed 6-6-96; 8:45 am]
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