[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 131 (Friday, July 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42031-42032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17234]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
June 30, 2000.
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. To obtain documentation
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 219-5096 ext.
159 or by E-mail [email protected]). To obtain documentation for ESA,
MSHA, OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 219-5096 ext. 151 or by
E-Mail to [email protected]).
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), by August 7, 2000.
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 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: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Title: Underground Retorts.
Type of Review: Extension.
OMB Number: 1219-0096.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1.
Number of Annual Responses: 1.
Estimated Time Per Response: 160 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 160.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $0.
Description: Prior to ignition of underground retorts, mine
operators must submit a written plan containing site-specific
safeguards and safety procedures for the underground areas of the mine
affected by the retorts. MSHA uses this information to ensure that safe
practices are followed, and to determine that the procedures and
safeguards used
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protect the safety of all persons in the mine during ignition and
operation of a retort.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Title: Product Testing by Applicant or Third Party.
Type of Review: Extension.
OMB Number: 1219-0100.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 244.
Number of Annual Responses: 307.
Estimated Time Per Response: 4 hours (weighted average).
Total Burden Hours: 565.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $42,243.
Description: To prevent fire and explosion hazards in underground
mines, manufacturers of certain products are required to submit to MSHA
applications for product approval. Certain records and reports are
required to assure continued product quality.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Title: Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
and Underground Coal Mines.
Type of Review: Extension.
OMB Number: 1219-0121.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1,203.
Number of Annual Responses: 8,616.
Estimated Time Per Response: 3 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 431.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $0.
Description: Mine operators are required to obtain certification
from the manufacturer that roof and rock bolts and accessories are
manufactured and tested in accordance with applicable American Society
for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications and make the
certification available to an authorized representative of the
Secretary.
Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
Title: Employment Service Reporting System.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
OMB Number: 1205-0240.
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
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Average Estimated
ETA form Total Frequency Total minutes per total burden
respondents responses response hours
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Uses Report 9002A-C........... 54 Quarterly....... 216 840 3,024
VETS 200A..................... 54 Quarterly....... 216 50 180
VETS 200B..................... 54 Quarterly....... 216 50 180
VETS 300...................... 54 Quarterly....... 216 60 216
Management Report............. 1,600 Quarterly....... 6,400 50 5,333
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Totals.................. 1,654 ................ 7,264 210 8,933
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Total annualized capital/startup costs: $16,000.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $0.
Description: The Employment Service Program Reporting System will
provide data on State public employment service agency program activity
and expenditures for use at the Federal level by the U.S. Employment
Service and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service in program
administration and to provide reports to the Congress, state and local
elected officials, and the general public.
Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-17234 Filed 7-6-00; 8:45 am]
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