Source: http://www.thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-10-30-E7-21308
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14 CFR Part 7114 CFR Part 3944 CFR Part 6726 CFR Part 140 CFR Part 5250 CFR Part 1739 CFR Part 30206 CFR Part 514 CFR Part 9740 CFR Part 180	Federal Register: October 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 209)
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FR Doc E7-21308
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice; opportunity to comment on a proposed collection of information.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Office of Small Business Programs; Proposed Collection; Comment Request DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES Section below on or before December 31, 2007.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed continuation of the information collections contained in the Small Business Programs Information Management System. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the employee listed below in the ADDRESSES Section of this notice.
I. Background Federal agencies are required to promote procurement opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, and 8(a) businesses by the Small Business Act, as amended, (Public Law 95507, Sections 8 and 15) and Public Law 100656 (Sections 502 and 503). The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103355) mandates similar efforts for small womenowned businesses. Public Law 10650 created the program for servicedisabled veteranowned small businesses. Public Law 105135 established the HubZone program. The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104121) requires Federal agencies to make available to small businesses compliance guides and assistance on the implementation of regulations and directives of enforcement laws they administer. Executive Orders 13256, 13230, and 13270 direct Federal agencies to implement programs, respectively, regarding Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, and Tribal Colleges and Universities that are administered by the respective White House Initiative offices (in the U.S. Department of Education). Executive Order 13125 directs Federal agencies to ensure that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are afforded opportunity to fully participate in Federal Programs. Further, Executive Order 13170 requires that Departments take a number of actions to increase outreach and maximize participation of small disadvantaged businesses in their procurements. Executive Order 13157 strengthens the executive branch's commitment to increased opportunities for womenowned small businesses. Accordingly, the Small Business Programs Information Management System is needed to gather, document, and manage identifying information for four Office of Small Business Programs constituency groups: Small Businesses; Trade Associations; Minority Colleges and Universities; and Tribal Governments. Via this system, the constituent groups will have the opportunity to voluntarily provide to OSBP information about their organizations. The information will be used by OSBP and DOL agencies to maximize communication with the respective constituency groups regarding relevant OSBP and DOL programs, initiatives, and procurement opportunities; to track and solicit feedback on customer service to group members; and to facilitate registration of group members for OSBPsponsored activities.
The Office of Small Business Programs is particularly interested in comments which:
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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions Currently, the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed continuation of the information collections contained in the Small Business Programs Information Management System. The estimated public burden associated with this collection of information is summarized below: Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Agency: Office of Small Business Programs. Title: Small Business Program Information Management System. OMB Number: 12900002. Agency Form Number: None. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Notforprofit institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal Governments. Estimated Total Annual Respondents: 500. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,000. Frequency: On Occasion. Estimated Average Time Per Response: 57 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 160 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the [[Page 61377]]
information collection request; they also will become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, DC, this 24th day of October 2007. Jose A. Lira, Director, Office of Small Business Programs. [FR Doc. E721308 Filed 102907; 8:45 am]
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The employee listed above in the ADDRESSES Section of this notice.