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• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
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., by permitting electronic submission
of responses.
III. Current Action
This notice requests comments on an
extension of the information collections
arising from PTE 2006–16. The
Department is not proposing or
implementing any changes to the
information collections at this time. A
summary of the ICR and the current
burden estimates follows:
Agency: Department of Labor,
Employee Benefits Security
Administration.
Title: PTE 2006–16 (Securities
Lending by Employee Benefit Plans).
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection of
information.
OMB Number: 1210–0065.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Respondents: 200.
Responses: 10,000.
Total Estimated Burden Hours: 367.
Total Burden Cost (Operating and
Maintenance): $11,200.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of the extension of this ICR;
they will also become a matter of public
record.
Dated: September 21, 2009.
Joseph S. Piacentini,
Director, Office of Policy and Research,
Employee Benefits Security Administration.
[FR Doc. E9–23141 Filed 9–24–09; 8:45 am]
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Proposed Collection, Comment
Request
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
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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. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed revision of the
‘‘International Training Application.’’ A
copy of the proposed information
collection request (ICR) can be obtained
by contacting the individual listed
below in the ADDRESSES section of this
notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice on or
before November 24, 2009.
Send comments to Nora
Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer,
Division of Management Systems,
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room 4080,
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.,
Washington, DC 20212. Written
comments also may be transmitted by
fax to 202–691–5111 (this is not a toll
free number).
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer, at
202–691–7628 (this is not a toll free
number). (See ADDRESSES section.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The BLS is one of the largest labor
statistics organizations in the world and
has provided international training
since 1945. Each year, the BLS Division
of International Technical Cooperation
(DITC) conducts seminars of 1 to 4
weeks duration at its training facilities
in Washington, DC. In addition to the
annual international seminars, DITC
provides technical assistance upon
request and organizes visits to the BLS
for many international visitors each
year.
The seminars bring together
statisticians, economists, analysts, and
other data producers and users from
countries all over the world. Each
seminar is designed to strengthen the
participants’ ability to collect and
analyze economic and labor statistics.
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II. Current Action
Office of Management and Budget
clearance is being sought for the
International Training Application. BLS
is adding a question to the form
regarding the need for accommodations.
This question will help to facilitate
assisting the visitors with
accommodations for their stay if
needed.
III. Desired Focus of Comments
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is
particularly interested in comments
that:
• 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.
• 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.
Type of Review: Revision.
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: International Training
Application.
OMB Number: 1220–0179.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Total Respondents: 100.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Responses: 100.
Average Time per Response: 20
minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 34
hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $0.
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 also
will become a matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of
September 2009.
Kimberley D. Hill,
Acting Chief, Division of Management
Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
[FR Doc. E9–23149 Filed 9–24–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Proposed Collection, Comment Request
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. The
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the
proposed revision of the ``International Training Application.'' A copy
of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by
contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this
notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice on or before November 24, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer,
Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room 4080,
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20212. Written comments
also may be transmitted by fax to 202-691-5111 (this is not a toll free
number).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Kincaid, BLS Clearance Officer,
at 202-691-7628 (this is not a toll free number). (See ADDRESSES
section.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The BLS is one of the largest labor statistics organizations in the
world and has provided international training since 1945. Each year,
the BLS Division of International Technical Cooperation (DITC) conducts
seminars of 1 to 4 weeks duration at its training facilities in
Washington, DC. In addition to the annual international seminars, DITC
provides technical assistance upon request and organizes visits to the
BLS for many international visitors each year.
The seminars bring together statisticians, economists, analysts,
and other data producers and users from countries all over the world.
Each seminar is designed to strengthen the participants' ability to
collect and analyze economic and labor statistics.
II. Current Action
Office of Management and Budget clearance is being sought for the
International Training Application. BLS is adding a question to the
form regarding the need for accommodations. This question will help to
facilitate assisting the visitors with accommodations for their stay if
needed.
III. Desired Focus of Comments
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in
comments that:
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.
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.
Type of Review: Revision.
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: International Training Application.
OMB Number: 1220-0179.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Total Respondents: 100.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Responses: 100.
Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 34 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
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 also will become a
matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of September 2009.
Kimberley D. Hill,
Acting Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
[FR Doc. E9-23149 Filed 9-24-09; 8:45 am]
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