[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31150-31151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15533]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 13, 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 Departmental 
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 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 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), by July 19, 1996.
    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 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: Report on Occupational Employment.
    OMB Number: 1220-0042.
    Agency Number: BLS 2877.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 316,680.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes to 4 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 237,510.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is 
a Federal/State sample survey of employment by occupation of non-farm 
establishments that is used to produce data on current occupational 
employment and wages. The survey is a component in the development of 
employment and training programs, and occupational information systems.


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    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Hours at Work Survey.
    OMB Number: 1220-0076.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

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                                                                              Average time per                  
             Form No.                Affected industries     Respondents          response         Total burden 
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BLS 2000N.........................  Service-Producing....           2,125  1 hour...............           2,125
BLS 2000N1........................  Service-Producing....           2,215  1 hour...............           2,125
BLS 2000P.........................  Goods-Producing......           2,875  1 hour...............           2,875
BLS 2000P1........................  Goods-Producing......           2,875  1 hour...............           2,875
RAS...............................  .....................           1,000  15 minutes...........             250
    Total Burden Hours............  .....................  ..............  .....................          10,250
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    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: Ratios of hours at work to hours paid are needed to 
measure labor input for productivity statistics. The ratios of hours at 
work to hours paid provided by this survey are used to convert hours 
paid by employees, which are based on data from the Current Employment 
Statistic Program, to hours at work. The resulting hours at work 
measures are then incorporated into the Bureau's labor and multifactor 
productivity statistics published annually and quarterly. The 
collection of information on hours at work began in 1982 and must be 
done annually because of the cyclical sensitivity of productivity 
measures.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Application for Certificate to Employ Learners at Subminimum 
Wages.
    OMB Number: 1215-0012.
    Agency Number: WH-209.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0007.
    Description: Employers are required by the Department of Labor to 
submit an application for authorization to pay learners subminimum 
wages under the provisions of section 14(a) of the Fair Labor Standards 
Act. The Department reviews this information to determine whether the 
statutory and regulatory requirements for such authorization have been 
met.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-15533 Filed 6-18-96; 8:45 am]
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