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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
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contact Darrin King on 202–693–4129
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The OMB is particularly interested in
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• Evaluate whether the proposed
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• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
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• 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.
Title: Cadmium in Construction
Standard (29 CFR 1926.1127).
OMB Number: 1218–0186.
Frequency: On occasion; Quarterly;
Biennially; Semi-annually; and
Annually.
Type of Response: Recordkeeping and
Third party disclosure.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Federal Government; and State,
Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Number of Annual Responses:
331,889.
Estimated Time Per Response: Varies
from 2 minutes for a secretary to
compile and maintain training records
to 1.5 hours to administer employee
medical examinations.
Total Burden Hours: 39,331.
Total Annualized capital/startup
costs: $0.
Total Annual Costs (operating/
maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $1,657,460.
Description: The standard requires
employers to monitor employee
exposure to cadmium, to provide
medical surveillance to employees, to
train employees about the hazards of
cadmium in the workplace, and to
establish and maintain accurate
employee and exposure records. These
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records are used by employers,
employees, physicians, and the
Government to ensure that employees
are not being harmed by exposure to
Cadmium.
Agency: Occupational Safety and
Health Administration.
Type of Review: Extension of
currently approved collection.
Title: Cadmium in General Industry
(29 CFR 1910.1027).
OMB Number: 1218–0185.
Frequency: On occasion; Quarterly;
Biennially; Semi-annually; and
Annually.
Type of Response: Recordkeeping and
Third party disclosure.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Federal Government; and State,
Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 53,161.
Number of Annual Responses:
342,451.
Estimated Time Per Response: Varies
from five minutes for several provisions
(e.g., maintaining an employee’s
exposure-monitoring or medicalsurveillance record, providing
information about an employee to the
physician) to 1.5 hours to review and
update a compliance program or
administer an employee medical
examination.
Total Burden Hours: 121,177.
Total Annualized capital/startup
costs: $0.
Total Annual Costs (operating/
maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $6,190,817.
Description: The standard requires
employers to monitor employee
exposure to cadmium, to provide
medical surveillance, to train employees
about the hazards of cadmium in the
workplace, and to establish and
maintain accurate records of employee
exposure to cadmium. These records are
used by employers, employees,
physicians and the Government to
ensure that employees are not being
harmed by exposure to cadmium.
Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
[OMB Number 1230–0002]
Office of Disability Employment Policy;
Solicitation of Nominations for the
Secretary of Labor’s New Freedom
Initiative Award
The Secretary of Labor’s New
Freedom Initiative Award presented by
Secretary Elaine L. Chao, United States
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Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210:
1. Subject: The Secretary of Labor’s
New Freedom Initiative Award.
2. Purpose: To outline the eligibility
criteria, the nomination process and the
administrative procedures for the New
Freedom Initiative Award, and to solicit
the Secretary of Labor’s New Freedom
Initiative Award nominations.
3. Originator: Office of Disability
Employment Policy (ODEP).
4. Background: To encourage the use
of public-private partnerships, the
Secretary of Labor will present the
Secretary of Labor’s New Freedom
Initiative Award. Initiated in 2002, this
award is made annually to individual(s),
non-profit organization(s), or
business(es), that have, through
programs or activities, demonstrated
exemplary and innovative efforts in
furthering the employment objectives of
President George W. Bush’s New
Freedom Initiative. See https://
frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/
leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=
linklog&to=https://www.whitehouse.gov/
news/freedominitiative/
freedominitiative.html.
By increasing access to assistive
technologies, and by utilizing
innovative training, hiring, and
retention strategies, the recipient(s) will
have established and instituted
comprehensive strategies to enhance the
ability of Americans with disabilities to
enter and advance within the 21st
Century workforce and to participate in
daily community life.
5. Eligibility Criteria: The following
criteria apply to the New Freedom
Initiative Award Nominees:
A. The nominees must be individuals,
businesses, or non-profit organizations
whose activities exemplify the goals of
President George W. Bush’s New
Freedom Initiative, which include the
Office of Disability Employment
Policy’s mission of increasing
employment opportunities for youth
and adults with disabilities.
Nominations may be submitted by other
persons and entities with the knowledge
and permission of the nominee. Selfnomination is also encouraged.
B. Nominees must have developed
and implemented a multi-faceted
program directed toward increasing
employment opportunities for people
with disabilities through increased
access to assistive technologies, and use
of innovative training, hiring, and
retention techniques.
C. Federal, State and local
government organizations are not
eligible for this award.
6. Nomination Submission
Requirements:
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A. The single program or multiple
programs for which the individual or
company is being nominated must
demonstrate a commitment to people
with disabilities, and clearly show
measurable results in terms of
significantly enhancing employment
opportunities for people with
disabilities. The programs or activities
may also address such issues as the
widening skills gap among persons with
disabilities, a diversified 21st Century
workforce, and discrimination based on
disability.
B. The nomination packages should
be limited to only that information
relevant to the nominee’s program(s).
Nomination packages should be no
longer than twenty (20) typed pages
double-spaced. A page is 8.5 x 11 (on
one side only) with one-inch margins
(top, bottom, and sides).
C. Nomination packages must include
the following for consideration:
1. An executive summary prepared by
or on behalf of the nominee, which
clearly identifies the specific activities,
program(s), or establishment under
nomination and fully describes the
results achieved.
2. A full description of the specific
activities, program(s), or establishment
for which the nomination is being
submitted.
3. Specific data on training,
placements, resources expended and
other relevant information that will
facilitate evaluation of the nominee’s
submission.
4. A description of how the
program(s) and/or activities that are the
subject of the nomination have had a
positive and measurable impact on the
employment of people with disabilities.
5. A data summary on the nominee.
See section 6(D).
6. A report detailing any unresolved
violations of State or Federal law, as
determined by compliance evaluations,
complaint investigations, or other
Federal inspections and investigations.
In addition, the nominee must report
any pending Federal or State
enforcement actions, and any corrective
actions or consent decrees that have
resulted from litigation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
or the laws enforced by the Department
of Labor (DOL).
D. A data summary on the Nominee
will include the following:
1. Name(s) of the individual,
organization or business being
nominated.
2. Full street address, telephone
number and e-mail address where
applicable.
3. Name of highest ranking official(s)
(where appropriate).
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4. Name of executive(s) responsible
for human resources, equal employment
opportunity, and/or disability
awareness at nominee’s establishment
and/or corporate office (where
appropriate).
5. Name of parent company (where
appropriate).
6. Name, street address, telephone
number and e-mail address of CEO or
President of parent company (where
appropriate).
7. Name, title, street address,
telephone number and e-mail address of
a contact person.
8. Number of employees at the
establishment or business being
nominated (where appropriate).
9. Name and description of principal
program(s) or service(s).
E. Timing and Acceptable Methods of
Submission of Nominations:
Nomination packages must be
submitted to Secretary of Labor’s New
Freedom Initiative Award, Office of
Disability Employment Policy, Room S–
1303, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20210 by May 31, 2006.
Any application received after 4:45 p.m.
EDT on May 31, 2006, will not be
considered unless it was received before
the award is made and:
1. It was sent by registered or certified
mail no later than May 26, 2006.
2. It is determined by the Government
that the late receipt was due solely to
mishandling by the Government after
receipt at the U.S. Department of Labor
at the address indicated; or
3. It was sent by U.S. Postal Service
Express Mail Next Day Service—Post
Office to Addressee, not later than 5
p.m. EDT at the place of mailing, May
30, 2006.
The only acceptable evidence to
establish the date of mailing of a late
application sent by registered or
certified mail is the U.S. Postal Service
postmark on the envelope or wrapper
and on the original receipt from the U.S.
Postal Service. If the postmark is not
legible, an application received after the
above closing time and date will be
processed as if mailed late. ‘‘Postmark’’
means a printed, stamped, or otherwise
placed impression (not a postage meter
machine impression) that is readily
identifiable without further action as
having been applied and affixed by an
employee of the U.S. Postal Service on
the date of mailing. Therefore,
applicants should request that the postal
clerk place a legible hand cancellation
‘‘bull’s-eye’’ postmark on both the
receipt and the envelope or wrapper.
The only acceptable evidence to
establish the time of receipt at the U.S.
Department of Labor is the date/time
stamp of the Office of Disability
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Employment Policy on the application
wrapper or other documentary evidence
or receipt maintained by that office.
Applications sent by other delivery
services, such as Federal Express, UPS,
e-mail, etc., will also be accepted;
however, the applicant bears the
responsibility of timely submission.
Confirmation of receipt of your
application can be made by contacting
Margaret Roffee of the Office of
Disability Employment Policy,
nfinomination@dol.gov, telephone (202)
693–7880, (866) ODEP–DOL, TTY (202)
693–7881, prior to the closing deadline.
7. The Administrative Review Process:
A. The ODEP Steering Committee will
perform preliminary administrative
review to determine the sufficiency of
all submitted application packages.
B. An Executive Evaluation
Committee made up of representatives
appointed by the Assistant Secretary of
Labor, Office of Disability Employment
Policy, from Department of Labor
employees will perform secondary
review.
C. The Secretary of Labor will
conduct the final review and selections.
8. Other Factors to be Considered
During the Administrative Review
Process:
A. If a nominee merges with another
company during the evaluation process,
only that information relative to the
nominated company will be evaluated,
and the award, if any, will be limited to
the nominated company.
B. Prior receipt of this award will not
preclude a nominee from being
considered for the New Freedom
Initiative Award in subsequent years.
Programs and activities serving as the
basis of a prior award, however, may not
be considered as the basis for a
subsequent award application.
9. Procedures Following Selection:
A. Awardees will be notified of their
selection via the contact person
identified in the application package at
least six weeks prior to the awards
ceremony. Non-selected nominees will
also be notified within 45 days of the
selection of the awardees.
B. As a precondition to acceptance of
the award, the nominee agrees to:
1. Submit to ODEP for review a twominute video of the program(s) or
activity(ies) for which it is being
recognized within 30 days of
notification of award selection;
2. Participate in any New Freedom
Initiative workshops hosted by ODEP in
conjunction with or within 12 months
following the awards ceremony.
C. The awardee may also display an
exhibit or showcase of the program(s)/
activity(ies) for which it is being
recognized at the awards ceremony,
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with contents of the display submitted
to ODEP for review within 30 days of
notification of award selection.
D. Materials developed by the
awardees in conjunction with section
11(B) and (C) will be subject to legal
review at the Department of Labor to
ensure compliance with applicable
ethics standards.
10. Location: The awards ceremony
will generally be held during the month
of October at a location to be
determined by the Secretary of Labor.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
(Pub. L. 104–13): Persons are not
required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a
currently valid Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) control number. This
collection of information is approved
under OMB Number 1230–0002
(Expiration Date: December 31, 2008).
The obligation to respond to this
information collection is voluntary;
however, only nominations that follow
the nomination procedures outlined in
this notice will receive consideration.
The average time to respond to this
information of collection is estimated to
be 10 hours per response; including the
time for reviewing instructions,
researching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing
the collection of information. Submit
comments regarding this estimate;
including suggestions for reducing
response time to the U.S. Department of
Labor, Office of Disability Employment
Policy, Room S–1303, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.
Please reference OMB Number 1230–
0002.
We are very interested in your
thoughts and suggestions about your
experience in preparing and filing this
nomination packet for the Secretary of
Labor’s New Freedom Initiative Award.
Your comments will be very useful to
the Office of Disability Employment
Policy in making improvements in our
solicitation for nominations for this
award in subsequent years. All
comments are strictly voluntary and
strictly private. We would appreciate
your taking a few minutes to tell us—
for example, whether you thought the
instructions were sufficiently clear;
what you liked or disliked; what worked
or didn’t work; whether it satisfied your
need for information or if it didn’t, or
anything else that you think is
important for us to know. Your
comments will be most helpful if you
can be very specific in relating your
experience.
We value your comments, and would
really like to hear from you.
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Please send any comments you have
to Margaret Roffee at
nfinomination@dol.gov or via mail to
the Office of Disability Employment
Policy, Room S–1303, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 24th day of
February, 2006.
Roy Grizzard,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
[TA–W–57,794]
Cognis Corporation, Cincinnati, OH;
Notice of Affirmative Determination
Regarding Application for
Reconsideration
By letter dated October 28, 2005, the
United Steelworkers of America, Local
14340, requested administrative
reconsideration of the Department of
Labor’s Notice of Negative
Determination Regarding Eligibility to
Apply for Worker Adjustment
Assistance, applicable to workers of the
subject firm. The determination was
signed on September 29, 2005. The
Department’s Notice of negative
determination was published in the
Federal Register on October 31, 2005
(70 FR 62345).
The negative determination was based
on the findings that there was no shift
of specialty chemical production abroad
by the subject firm and no increased
imports of specialty chemicals during
the relevant period. Workers produce
specialty chemicals, including fatty
acids, glycerin, and ozone acids, and are
not separately identifiable by product
line.
The Department carefully reviewed
the Union’s request for reconsideration
and, based on new information
provided by the Union representative,
has determined that the Department will
conduct further investigation.
Conclusion
After careful review of the
application, I conclude that the claim is
of sufficient weight to justify
reconsideration of the Department of
Labor’s prior decision. The application
is, therefore, granted.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
[OMB Number 1230-0002]
Office of Disability Employment Policy; Solicitation of
Nominations for the Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award
The Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award presented by
Secretary Elaine L. Chao, United States
[[Page 10707]]
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20210:
1. Subject: The Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award.
2. Purpose: To outline the eligibility criteria, the nomination
process and the administrative procedures for the New Freedom
Initiative Award, and to solicit the Secretary of Labor's New Freedom
Initiative Award nominations.
3. Originator: Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
4. Background: To encourage the use of public-private partnerships,
the Secretary of Labor will present the Secretary of Labor's New
Freedom Initiative Award. Initiated in 2002, this award is made
annually to individual(s), non-profit organization(s), or business(es),
that have, through programs or activities, demonstrated exemplary and
innovative efforts in furthering the employment objectives of President
George W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative. See https://
frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leaving FR.html&log=
linklog&to=https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/freedominitiative/
freedominitiative.html.
By increasing access to assistive technologies, and by utilizing
innovative training, hiring, and retention strategies, the recipient(s)
will have established and instituted comprehensive strategies to
enhance the ability of Americans with disabilities to enter and advance
within the 21st Century workforce and to participate in daily community
life.
5. Eligibility Criteria: The following criteria apply to the New
Freedom Initiative Award Nominees:
A. The nominees must be individuals, businesses, or non-profit
organizations whose activities exemplify the goals of President George
W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative, which include the Office of
Disability Employment Policy's mission of increasing employment
opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities. Nominations may
be submitted by other persons and entities with the knowledge and
permission of the nominee. Self-nomination is also encouraged.
B. Nominees must have developed and implemented a multi-faceted
program directed toward increasing employment opportunities for people
with disabilities through increased access to assistive technologies,
and use of innovative training, hiring, and retention techniques.
C. Federal, State and local government organizations are not
eligible for this award.
6. Nomination Submission Requirements:
A. The single program or multiple programs for which the individual
or company is being nominated must demonstrate a commitment to people
with disabilities, and clearly show measurable results in terms of
significantly enhancing employment opportunities for people with
disabilities. The programs or activities may also address such issues
as the widening skills gap among persons with disabilities, a
diversified 21st Century workforce, and discrimination based on
disability.
B. The nomination packages should be limited to only that
information relevant to the nominee's program(s). Nomination packages
should be no longer than twenty (20) typed pages double-spaced. A page
is 8.5 x 11 (on one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and
sides).
C. Nomination packages must include the following for
consideration:
1. An executive summary prepared by or on behalf of the nominee,
which clearly identifies the specific activities, program(s), or
establishment under nomination and fully describes the results
achieved.
2. A full description of the specific activities, program(s), or
establishment for which the nomination is being submitted.
3. Specific data on training, placements, resources expended and
other relevant information that will facilitate evaluation of the
nominee's submission.
4. A description of how the program(s) and/or activities that are
the subject of the nomination have had a positive and measurable impact
on the employment of people with disabilities.
5. A data summary on the nominee. See section 6(D).
6. A report detailing any unresolved violations of State or Federal
law, as determined by compliance evaluations, complaint investigations,
or other Federal inspections and investigations. In addition, the
nominee must report any pending Federal or State enforcement actions,
and any corrective actions or consent decrees that have resulted from
litigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the laws
enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL).
D. A data summary on the Nominee will include the following:
1. Name(s) of the individual, organization or business being
nominated.
2. Full street address, telephone number and e-mail address where
applicable.
3. Name of highest ranking official(s) (where appropriate).
4. Name of executive(s) responsible for human resources, equal
employment opportunity, and/or disability awareness at nominee's
establishment and/or corporate office (where appropriate).
5. Name of parent company (where appropriate).
6. Name, street address, telephone number and e-mail address of CEO
or President of parent company (where appropriate).
7. Name, title, street address, telephone number and e-mail address
of a contact person.
8. Number of employees at the establishment or business being
nominated (where appropriate).
9. Name and description of principal program(s) or service(s).
E. Timing and Acceptable Methods of Submission of Nominations:
Nomination packages must be submitted to Secretary of Labor's New
Freedom Initiative Award, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Room
S-1303, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 by May 31,
2006. Any application received after 4:45 p.m. EDT on May 31, 2006,
will not be considered unless it was received before the award is made
and:
1. It was sent by registered or certified mail no later than May
26, 2006.
2. It is determined by the Government that the late receipt was due
solely to mishandling by the Government after receipt at the U.S.
Department of Labor at the address indicated; or
3. It was sent by U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day
Service--Post Office to Addressee, not later than 5 p.m. EDT at the
place of mailing, May 30, 2006.
The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of mailing of a
late application sent by registered or certified mail is the U.S.
Postal Service postmark on the envelope or wrapper and on the original
receipt from the U.S. Postal Service. If the postmark is not legible,
an application received after the above closing time and date will be
processed as if mailed late. ``Postmark'' means a printed, stamped, or
otherwise placed impression (not a postage meter machine impression)
that is readily identifiable without further action as having been
applied and affixed by an employee of the U.S. Postal Service on the
date of mailing. Therefore, applicants should request that the postal
clerk place a legible hand cancellation ``bull's-eye'' postmark on both
the receipt and the envelope or wrapper.
The only acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at
the U.S. Department of Labor is the date/time stamp of the Office of
Disability
[[Page 10708]]
Employment Policy on the application wrapper or other documentary
evidence or receipt maintained by that office.
Applications sent by other delivery services, such as Federal
Express, UPS, e-mail, etc., will also be accepted; however, the
applicant bears the responsibility of timely submission.
Confirmation of receipt of your application can be made by
contacting Margaret Roffee of the Office of Disability Employment
Policy, nfinomination@dol.gov, telephone (202) 693-7880, (866) ODEP-
DOL, TTY (202) 693-7881, prior to the closing deadline.
7. The Administrative Review Process:
A. The ODEP Steering Committee will perform preliminary
administrative review to determine the sufficiency of all submitted
application packages.
B. An Executive Evaluation Committee made up of representatives
appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Labor, Office of Disability
Employment Policy, from Department of Labor employees will perform
secondary review.
C. The Secretary of Labor will conduct the final review and
selections.
8. Other Factors to be Considered During the Administrative Review
Process:
A. If a nominee merges with another company during the evaluation
process, only that information relative to the nominated company will
be evaluated, and the award, if any, will be limited to the nominated
company.
B. Prior receipt of this award will not preclude a nominee from
being considered for the New Freedom Initiative Award in subsequent
years. Programs and activities serving as the basis of a prior award,
however, may not be considered as the basis for a subsequent award
application.
9. Procedures Following Selection:
A. Awardees will be notified of their selection via the contact
person identified in the application package at least six weeks prior
to the awards ceremony. Non-selected nominees will also be notified
within 45 days of the selection of the awardees.
B. As a precondition to acceptance of the award, the nominee agrees
to:
1. Submit to ODEP for review a two-minute video of the program(s)
or activity(ies) for which it is being recognized within 30 days of
notification of award selection;
2. Participate in any New Freedom Initiative workshops hosted by
ODEP in conjunction with or within 12 months following the awards
ceremony.
C. The awardee may also display an exhibit or showcase of the
program(s)/activity(ies) for which it is being recognized at the awards
ceremony, with contents of the display submitted to ODEP for review
within 30 days of notification of award selection.
D. Materials developed by the awardees in conjunction with section
11(B) and (C) will be subject to legal review at the Department of
Labor to ensure compliance with applicable ethics standards.
10. Location: The awards ceremony will generally be held during the
month of October at a location to be determined by the Secretary of
Labor.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice (Pub. L. 104-13): Persons are not
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
This collection of information is approved under OMB Number 1230-0002
(Expiration Date: December 31, 2008). The obligation to respond to this
information collection is voluntary; however, only nominations that
follow the nomination procedures outlined in this notice will receive
consideration. The average time to respond to this information of
collection is estimated to be 10 hours per response; including the time
for reviewing instructions, researching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing
the collection of information. Submit comments regarding this estimate;
including suggestions for reducing response time to the U.S. Department
of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Room S-1303, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Please reference OMB
Number 1230-0002.
We are very interested in your thoughts and suggestions about your
experience in preparing and filing this nomination packet for the
Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award. Your comments will
be very useful to the Office of Disability Employment Policy in making
improvements in our solicitation for nominations for this award in
subsequent years. All comments are strictly voluntary and strictly
private. We would appreciate your taking a few minutes to tell us--for
example, whether you thought the instructions were sufficiently clear;
what you liked or disliked; what worked or didn't work; whether it
satisfied your need for information or if it didn't, or anything else
that you think is important for us to know. Your comments will be most
helpful if you can be very specific in relating your experience.
We value your comments, and would really like to hear from you.
Please send any comments you have to Margaret Roffee at
nfinomination@dol.gov or via mail to the Office of Disability
Employment Policy, Room S-1303, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20210.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 24th day of February, 2006.
Roy Grizzard,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-2979 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am]
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