Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request, 6041-6042 [05-2190]

Download as PDF 6041 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices Title: Information Collection Request for the Assessment of Compliance Assistance Activities Generic Clearance. OMB Number: 1225–0NEW. Frequency: On occasion. Type of Response: Reporting. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Individuals or households; State, local, or tribal government; and Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 9,998. Number of Annual Respondents: 9,998. Average Response Time: Phone survey—15 minutes; Mail survey—15 minutes; Onsite revisit—120 minutes; and On-line survey—10 minutes. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 2,202. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0. Total Annual Costs (Operating/ Maintaining Systems or Purchasing Services): $0. Description: DOL proposes to assess and measure self-reported changes in behavior through surveys of workers, employers and other stakeholders. These surveys will provide feedback on compliance assistance documents and materials, onsite consultation visits, telephone and technical assistance, Web sites, partnerships and alliances, and compliance assistance seminars and workshops delivered by DOL across the country to the regulated community. This feedback will help DOL agencies improve the future quality and delivery of compliance assistance tools and services. Ira L. Mills, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2189 Filed 2–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–23–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request January 31, 2005. The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) 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 this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Ira Mills on (202) 693–4122 or e-mail: Mills.Ira@dol.gov. Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, 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 data of this publication in the Federal Register. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: Form Respondents SF 269A ............................................................................... ETA–902 .............................................................................. Initial Applications (Includes processing, determining eligibility, issuing notices, recordkeeping, etc.) ...................... Supplemental to Initial Application (Self-empl.) ................... Weekly claim includes processing, determining eligibility, issuing adjustment notices, recordkeeping, etc.) ............. Notice of Overpayment ........................................................ Final Report ......................................................................... Cost/Expense ....................................................................... Miscellaneous Recordkeeping ............................................. Total ..................................................................................... Reports filed annually (frequency) • 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 and Training Administration. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Employment and Training Administration Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Handbook and Operating Forms, Including ETA–90–2, Disaster Payment Activities Under the ‘‘Stafford Disaster Relief Act’’. OMB Number: 1205–0051. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Federal government; and State, local, or tribal government. Type of Response: Recordkeeping and reporting. Frequency: On occasion; monthly; weekly; and bi-weekly. Total annual responses Average response time (hours) Annual burden hours 50 50 6 6 300 300 1.5 1/6 450 50 ***11,000 3,800 1 1 11,000 3,800 1/6 1/6 1,833 633 11,000 235 50 50 50 *6 1 1 (**) n/a 66,000 235 50 75 81,335 1/12 1/4 1 1/4 1/40 5,500 59 50 19 2,033 26,235 162,795 10,627 * This figure represents an average number of weeks of unemployment experienced (weeks paid) due to disasters declared each year. **Represent 50 initial cost/expense reports and 25 supplemental reports. ***Rounded. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0. Total Annual Costs (operating/ maintaining systems or purchasing services): $0. VerDate jul<14>2003 18:52 Feb 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 Description: The information collection requirements contained in Employment and Training Handbook No. 356, 2nd Edition, ‘‘Disaster Unemployment Assistance,’’ are necessary for the administration of PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sections 410 and 423 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act). Workload items are also used with fiscal reports to E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1 6042 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 23 / Friday, February 4, 2005 / Notices 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. VerDate jul<14>2003 18:52 Feb 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 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. PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 23 (Friday, February 4, 2005)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

January 31, 2005.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public
information collection request (ICR) 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
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by
calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Ira
Mills on (202) 693-4122 or e-mail: Mills.Ira@dol.gov.
Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, 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 data 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 and Training Administration.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Title: Employment and Training Administration Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA) Handbook and Operating Forms, Including ETA-90-2,
Disaster Payment Activities Under the ``Stafford Disaster Relief Act''.
OMB Number: 1205-0051.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Federal government; and
State, local, or tribal government.
Type of Response: Recordkeeping and reporting.
Frequency: On occasion; monthly; weekly; and bi-weekly.

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Reports filed Average
Form Respondents annually Total annual response time Annual burden
(frequency) responses (hours) hours
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SF 269A......................... 50 6 300 1.5 450
ETA-902......................... 50 6 300 1/6 50
Initial Applications (Includes ***11,000 1 11,000 1/6 1,833
processing, determining
eligibility, issuing notices,
recordkeeping, etc.)...........
Supplemental to Initial 3,800 1 3,800 1/6 633
Application (Self-empl.).......
Weekly claim includes 11,000 *6 66,000 1/12 5,500
processing, determining
eligibility, issuing adjustment
notices, recordkeeping, etc.)..
Notice of Overpayment........... 235 1 235 1/4 59
Final Report.................... 50 1 50 1 50
Cost/Expense.................... 50 (**) 75 1/4 19
Miscellaneous Recordkeeping..... 50 n/a 81,335 1/40 2,033
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Total........................... 26,235 .............. 162,795 .............. 10,627
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* This figure represents an average number of weeks of unemployment experienced (weeks paid) due to disasters
declared each year.
**Represent 50 initial cost/expense reports and 25 supplemental reports.
***Rounded.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $0.
Description: The information collection requirements contained in
Employment and Training Handbook No. 356, 2nd Edition, ``Disaster
Unemployment Assistance,'' are necessary for the administration of
Sections 410 and 423 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (the Act). Workload items are also used with
fiscal reports to

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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

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