Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veteran's Preference (USERRA/VP), 7476-7477 [E7-2582]

Download as PDF 7476 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices about $100 per ten standards (i.e., it should have been $109 per 10 standards, but we only charged $10 per 10 standards). At the new hourly rate, those 2 hours would result in a cost of $130 for the 10 standards or $13 per standard. Notes to the Fee Schedule. We have also changed a few of the notes to the fee schedule. In the table below, we show the notes that we have modified or added and explain why. Adjustments that merely updated a fee amount mentioned in a note are not explained or described in the table below. TABLE OF MODIFIED OR NEW NOTES TO THE FEE SCHEDULE Fee or area covered by note Reason(s) for modifying or adding note 2 .................. 3 .................. Initial application assessment .......... Expansion or renewal assessment .. 4 .................. Supplemental travel ......................... 5 .................. 6 .................. 7 .................. Review and evaluation .................... Audit ................................................. Additional review .............................. 8 .................. Refunds ............................................ 9 .................. Application rejection ......................... 11 ................ Non-payment ................................... 12 ................ ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES Note to fee dchedule Fees in effect ................................... This note now also describes the separate charge for staff travel time. This note now also describes the separate charge for staff travel time and shows the different first day fees for renewal and expansion assessments. This note mentions possible refund of application fees. It also describes the new Supplemental Program Review and Fees Invoice Processing fees. We corrected the basis for charging this fee, as explained in the section above. This note now also describes the separate charge for staff travel time. Note 7 previously covered refund of fees and now would cover the fee for additional reviews of applications. This note would permit refunds of half the application fee if an applicant withdraws its initial or expansion (additional site) application before we complete our preliminary review. Note 8 previously covered the hourly rate for staff time, which is now under Note 10. Note 9 previously covered non-payment of fees and now would cover the new area of fees due if we were to reject an application. Note 11 is new. This area was previously covered under Note 9 and now would include a statement about collection procedures under U.S. (Federal) law. Note 12 is new. This area was previously covered under Note 10 and now would include a note primarily to change the ‘‘in-effect’’ criterion for certain application processing fees. Finally, we are explaining again a matter dealing with the fee for Review and Evaluation, which was addressed when revising our fees in 2002. We revisit it here to clarify one aspect of our work involved in this activity. NRTLs submit requests to expand their scope to include additional test standards, i.e., testing of additional types of products. Generally, this request has consisted of a listing of the test standards. If we determine that the products requested are similar to products already in the particular NRTL’s scope, the testing falls within its current capabilities, and no additional documentation needs to be reviewed. In that case, the NRTL is charged the new fee of $13 per standard requested. However, if the NRTL requests a standard that represents a new area of testing outside its scope, then it must submit information on the testing equipment and procedures it will use as well as the qualifications of personnel that will perform the testing. In that case, the charge will be $64 per standard, representing an average of 1 hour to review the information that must be submitted. Similarly, if OSHA has not previously recognized a particular standard for any NRTL, even though it may cover types of products under test standards that we have recognized, we will charge $64 per standard, representing an average of 1 hour to review the testing and other provisions of the standard and to VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:37 Feb 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 determine if the NRTL has the necessary capability. Final Decision OSHA has performed its annual review of the fees it currently charges to Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories, as provided under 29 CFR 1910.7(f). Based on this review, OSHA has determined that its prior fee schedule warranted adjustment, as detailed in this notice. As a result, OSHA now establishes the revised fees by adopting the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program Fees Schedule shown as Table A above, effective February 15, 2007. This fee schedule will remain in effect until superseded by a later fee schedule. OSHA will provide the public an opportunity to comment on any future changes to the fees. Signed at Washington, DC this 12th day of February, 2007. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. E7–2661 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veteran’s Preference (USERRA/VP) AGENCY: Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), Labor. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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 Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES collection request for the VETS USERRA/VP Form 1010. DATES: Comments are to be submitted by April 9, 2007. ADDRESS: Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: FCP–NPRM–04– VETS@dol.gov. Include ‘‘VETS–1010’’ in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 693–4755 (for comments of 10 pages or less). • Mail: Robert Wilson, Chief, Division of Investigation and Compliance, VETS, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S– 1316, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. • Receipt of submissions, whether by U.S. Mail, e-mail or FAX transmittal, will not be acknowledged; however, the sender may request confirmation that a submission has been received, by telephoning VETS at (202) 693– 4719(VOICE) (this is not a toll-free number) or (202)693–4753 (TTY/TDD). All comments received, including any personal information provided, will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the above address. People needing assistance to review comments will be provided with appropriate aids such as readers or print magnifiers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Wilson, Chief, Division of Investigation and Compliance, VETS, at the U.S. Department of Labor, Room S– 1316, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, or by e-mail at FCP–NPRM–04–VETS@dol.gov ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–1316, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–4711. Written comments limited to 10 pages or fewer may also be transmitted by facsimile to (202) 693–4755. Receipt of submissions, whether by U.S. mail, email or FAX transmittal, will not be acknowledged; however, the sender may request confirmation that a submission has been received, by telephoning VETS at (202) 693–4719. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010 is used to file complaints with the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) under either the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) or laws/regulations related to veterans’ preference (VP) in Federal employment. The purpose of the VETS/USERRA/VP Form information collection VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:37 Feb 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 requirement include: to protect and facilitate the prompt reemployment of members of the uniformed services (to include National Guard and Reserves); to minimize disruption to the lives of persons who perform service in the uniformed services and their employers; and to encourage individuals to participate in non-career uniformed service. Also, to prohibit discrimination in employment and acts of reprisal against persons because of their obligations in the uniformed services, prior service, intention to join the uniformed services, filing of a USERRA claim, seeking assistance concerning an alleged violation, testifying in a proceeding, or otherwise assisting in an investigation. The purposes of Veterans’ Preference laws and regulations and this information collection requirement include: to provide preference for certain veterans (preference eligibles) over others in Federal hiring from competitive lists of applicants; and to provide preference eligibles with preference over others in retention during reductions in force in Federal agencies. Two new questions are included in the VETS/USERRA/VP 1010 Form that does not impact the burden hours to complete the form. The form now asks for an e-mail address (question #6), and a (yes or no question #17) that states ‘‘Was the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) involved in handling your claim initially?’’ II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently VETS is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection request for the VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010. To obtain a copy of the VETS 1010 please contact Rob Wilson. 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, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7477 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 paperwork requirements for VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. Title: VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010. OMB Number: 1293–0002. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Respondents: Approximately 1,500. Average Time per Response: 15 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 375 hours. Total Annualized Capital/Startup costs: $0. Total Initial Annual Costs: $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for the Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request. Comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 8, 2007. John M. McWilliam Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 31 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7476-7477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-2582]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public 
Comment and Recommendations Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services 
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veteran's Preference 
(USERRA/VP)

AGENCY: Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), 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 pre-clearance 
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 Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is 
soliciting comments concerning the proposed information

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collection request for the VETS USERRA/VP Form 1010.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted by April 9, 2007.

ADDRESS: Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: FCP-NPRM-04-VETS@dol.gov. Include ``VETS-1010'' in 
the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 693-4755 (for comments of 10 pages or less).
     Mail: Robert Wilson, Chief, Division of Investigation and 
Compliance, VETS, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1316, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.
     Receipt of submissions, whether by U.S. Mail, e-mail or 
FAX transmittal, will not be acknowledged; however, the sender may 
request confirmation that a submission has been received, by 
telephoning VETS at (202) 693-4719(VOICE) (this is not a toll-free 
number) or (202)693-4753 (TTY/TDD).

All comments received, including any personal information provided, 
will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at 
the above address. People needing assistance to review comments will be 
provided with appropriate aids such as readers or print magnifiers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Wilson, Chief, Division of 
Investigation and Compliance, VETS, at the U.S. Department of Labor, 
Room S-1316, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, or by 
e-mail at FCP-NPRM-04-VETS@dol.gov

ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to the Veterans' Employment and 
Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-1316, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693-4711. 
Written comments limited to 10 pages or fewer may also be transmitted 
by facsimile to (202) 693-4755. Receipt of submissions, whether by U.S. 
mail, e-mail or FAX transmittal, will not be acknowledged; however, the 
sender may request confirmation that a submission has been received, by 
telephoning VETS at (202) 693-4719.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010 is used to file complaints with the 
Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) 
under either the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights 
Act (USERRA) or laws/regulations related to veterans' preference (VP) 
in Federal employment. The purpose of the VETS/USERRA/VP Form 
information collection requirement include: to protect and facilitate 
the prompt reemployment of members of the uniformed services (to 
include National Guard and Reserves); to minimize disruption to the 
lives of persons who perform service in the uniformed services and 
their employers; and to encourage individuals to participate in non-
career uniformed service. Also, to prohibit discrimination in 
employment and acts of reprisal against persons because of their 
obligations in the uniformed services, prior service, intention to join 
the uniformed services, filing of a USERRA claim, seeking assistance 
concerning an alleged violation, testifying in a proceeding, or 
otherwise assisting in an investigation.
    The purposes of Veterans' Preference laws and regulations and this 
information collection requirement include: to provide preference for 
certain veterans (preference eligibles) over others in Federal hiring 
from competitive lists of applicants; and to provide preference 
eligibles with preference over others in retention during reductions in 
force in Federal agencies.
    Two new questions are included in the VETS/USERRA/VP 1010 Form that 
does not impact the burden hours to complete the form. The form now 
asks for an e-mail address (question 6), and a (yes or no 
question 17) that states ``Was the Employer Support of the 
Guard and Reserve (ESGR) involved in handling your claim initially?''

II. Desired Focus of Comments

    Currently VETS is soliciting comments concerning the proposed 
information collection request for the VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010. To 
obtain a copy of the VETS 1010 please contact Rob Wilson. 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, 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

    This notice requests an extension of the current Office of 
Management and Budget approval of the paperwork requirements for VETS/
USERRA/VP Form 1010.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
    Title: VETS/USERRA/VP Form 1010.
    OMB Number: 1293-0002.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Total Respondents: Approximately 1,500.
    Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 375 hours.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup costs: $0.
    Total Initial Annual Costs: $0.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for the Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request. Comments will become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: February 8, 2007.
John M. McWilliam
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. E7-2582 Filed 2-14-07; 8:45 am]
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