Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed collection; Comment request; Applicant Background Questionnaire, 19786-19787 [05-7490]

Download as PDF 19786 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 71 / Thursday, April 14, 2005 / Notices —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies 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. Overview of this Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: ATF F 6, Part 1 (5330.3A) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. Other: Business or other for-profit, Federal Government, State, local or tribal government. The form is used to determine whether firearms, ammunition and implements of war are eligible for importation into the United States. It is also used to secure authorization to import such articles and serves as authorization to the U.S. Customs Service to allow these articles entry into the United States. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 11,000 respondents will complete a 30 minute form. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are 5,500 estimated annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:36 Apr 13, 2005 Jkt 205001 Dated: April 8, 2005. Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 05–7476 Filed 4–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Notice is hereby given that, on March 29, 2005, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (‘‘IEEE’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing additions or changes to its standards development activities. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, six new standards have been initiated and nine existing standards are being revised. More detail regarding these changes can be found at https://standards.ieee.org/bearer/sba/0320-05.html. On September 17, 2004, IEEE filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the Act on November 3, 2004 (69 FR 64105). The last notification was filed with the Department on March 8, 2005. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the Act on April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16843). Dorothy B. Fountain, Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 05–7464 Filed 4–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed collection; Comment request; Applicant Background Questionnaire Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Management (OASAM), Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. 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 with 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 Department of Labor is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the Applicant Background Questionnaire. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before June 13, 2005. ADDRESSES: William Glasgow, U.S. Department of Labor, Human Resources Center, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Room N–5464, Washington, DC 20210; Phone: (202) 693–7738; Written comments limited to 10 pages or fewer may also be transmitted by facsimile to: (202) 693–7814; Internet: glasgow.william@dol.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its obligation to provide equal employment opportunities, is charged with ensuring that qualified individuals in groups that are under-represented in various occupations, are included in applicant pools for the Department’s positions. See 5 U.S.C. 7201(c); 29 U.S.C. 791; 29 U.S.C. 2000e–16; 5 CFR 720.204; 29 CFR 1614.101(a). To achieve this goal, DOL employment offices have conducted targeted outreach to a variety of sources, including educational institutions, professional organizations, newspapers and magazines. DOL has also participated in career fairs and conferences that reach high concentrations of Hispanics, African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and persons with disabilities. E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 19787 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 71 / Thursday, April 14, 2005 / Notices Without the data provided by this collection, DOL does not have the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of any of these targeted recruiting strategies because collection of racial and national origin information only occurs at the point of hiring. DOL needs to collect data on the pools of applicants which result from the various targeted recruitment strategies listed above. After the certification and selection process has been completed, it is necessary to cross-reference the data collected with the outcome of the qualifications review in order to evaluate the quality of applicants from various recruitment sources. With the information from this collection, DOL can adjust and redirect its targeted recruitment to achieve the best result. DOL will also be able to respond to requests for information received from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in the course of OPM evaluation and oversight activities. II. Desired Focus of Comments The Department of Labor 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, for example, 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 This notice requests an extension of the current Office of Management and Budget approval of the Applicant Background Questionnaire. Extension is necessary to continue to evaluate the effectiveness of agency recruitment programs in attracting applicants from under-represented sectors of the population. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Agency: U.S. Department of Labor. Title: Applicant Background Questionnaire. OMB Number: 1225–0072. Affected Public: Applicants for positions recruited in the Department of Labor. Total Respondents: 3000. Frequency: one time per respondent. Total Responses: 3000. Average Time per Response: 3 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 150 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $78.82. 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 information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 6, 2005. Daliza Salas, Director of Human Resources. [FR Doc. 05–7490 Filed 4–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–23–M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 8, 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 each Total respondents Form/activity ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Department of Labor (DOL). To obtain documentation, contact Ira Mills on 202–693–4122 (this is not a toll-free number) or e-mail: mills.ira@dol.gov. Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL, 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: Employment and Training Administration. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Workforce Flexibility (WorkFlex) Program. OMB Number: 1205–0432. Frequency: Quarterly; and annually. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 5. Number of Annual Responses: 25. Burden Estimates: Total responses Frequency Average time per response (in hours) Burden hours State Plan ................................................ Quarterly Report ...................................... 5 5 Annually ..................................... Quarterly .................................... 5 20 160 8 800 160 Totals ................................................ ........................ .................................................... 25 ........................ 960 VerDate jul<14>2003 19:36 Apr 13, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 71 (Thursday, April 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19786-19787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7490]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and 
Management; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed 
collection; Comment request; Applicant Background Questionnaire

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and 
Management (OASAM), Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 
with 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 Department of Labor is soliciting comments concerning 
the proposed extension of the Applicant Background Questionnaire. A 
copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be 
obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section 
of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before June 13, 2005.

ADDRESSES: William Glasgow, U.S. Department of Labor, Human Resources 
Center, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Room N-5464, Washington, DC 20210; 
Phone: (202) 693-7738; Written comments limited to 10 pages or fewer 
may also be transmitted by facsimile to: (202) 693-7814; Internet: 
glasgow.william@dol.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Department of Labor, as part of its obligation to provide equal 
employment opportunities, is charged with ensuring that qualified 
individuals in groups that are under-represented in various 
occupations, are included in applicant pools for the Department's 
positions. See 5 U.S.C. 7201(c); 29 U.S.C. 791; 29 U.S.C. 2000e-16; 5 
CFR 720.204; 29 CFR 1614.101(a). To achieve this goal, DOL employment 
offices have conducted targeted outreach to a variety of sources, 
including educational institutions, professional organizations, 
newspapers and magazines. DOL has also participated in career fairs and 
conferences that reach high concentrations of Hispanics, African 
Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and persons with disabilities.

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    Without the data provided by this collection, DOL does not have the 
ability to evaluate the effectiveness of any of these targeted 
recruiting strategies because collection of racial and national origin 
information only occurs at the point of hiring. DOL needs to collect 
data on the pools of applicants which result from the various targeted 
recruitment strategies listed above. After the certification and 
selection process has been completed, it is necessary to cross-
reference the data collected with the outcome of the qualifications 
review in order to evaluate the quality of applicants from various 
recruitment sources. With the information from this collection, DOL can 
adjust and redirect its targeted recruitment to achieve the best 
result. DOL will also be able to respond to requests for information 
received from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in the course of 
OPM evaluation and oversight activities.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    The Department of Labor 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, for example, 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

    This notice requests an extension of the current Office of 
Management and Budget approval of the Applicant Background 
Questionnaire. Extension is necessary to continue to evaluate the 
effectiveness of agency recruitment programs in attracting applicants 
from under-represented sectors of the population.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: U.S. Department of Labor.
    Title: Applicant Background Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 1225-0072.
    Affected Public: Applicants for positions recruited in the 
Department of Labor.
    Total Respondents: 3000.
    Frequency: one time per respondent.
    Total Responses: 3000.
    Average Time per Response: 3 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 150 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $78.82.
    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 information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: April 6, 2005.
Daliza Salas,
Director of Human Resources.
[FR Doc. 05-7490 Filed 4-13-05; 8:45 am]
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