Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Existing Information Collection; Comment Request, 2420-2421 [2011-638]

Download as PDF 2420 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350 (TTY (877) 889– 5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 4–2010 (75 FR 55355). Signed at Washington, DC, on January 10, 2011. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2011–601 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Existing Information Collection; Comment Request Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection for Review; Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Reports VETS–100 and VETS–100A; OMB Control No. 1293–0005. AGENCY: 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 Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the currently approved information collection request for the ‘‘Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report VETS–100’’ and the ‘‘Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report VETS–100A.’’ A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. There have been no changes to the current VETS–100 and the VETS–100A Reports. Each report has the same number of reporting elements. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before March 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to Robert Wilson, Director for the Division of Investigation and Compliance, VETS, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–1316, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Electronic transmission is the preferred method for submitting comments. Email may be sent to FCP-PRA-04VETS@dol.gov. Include ‘‘VETS–100A’’in the subject line of the message. Written SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments of 10 pages or fewer also may be transmitted by facsimile to (202) 693–4755 (this is not a toll free number). 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). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (‘‘VEVRAA’’), 38 U.S.C. 4212(d), requires Federal contractors and subcontractors subject to the Act’s affirmative action provisions in 38 U.S.C. 4212(a) to track and report annually to the Secretary of Labor the number of employees in their workforces, by job category and hiring location, who belong to the specified categories of covered veterans. VETS maintains two sets of regulations to implement the reporting requirements under VEVRAA, and uses two different forms for providing the required information on the employment of covered veterans. The regulations set forth in 41 CFR part 61–250 require contractors that have a Government contract of $25,000 or more entered into before December 1, 2003, to use the Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report VETS– 100 (‘‘VETS–100 Report’’) form for reporting information on the number of covered veterans in their workforces. The regulations set forth in 41 CFR part 61–300 implement amendments to the reporting requirements under VEVRAA that were made by the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA) (Pub. L. 107–288) enacted in 2002. The JVA amended VEVRAA by: (1) Increased from $25,000 to $100,000, the dollar amount of the contract that subjects a Federal contractor to the requirement to report on veterans’ employment; and (2) changed the categories of covered veterans under VEVRAA, and thus the categories of veterans that contractors are required to track and report on annually. The regulations in 41 CFR part 61– 300 require contractors with a Government contract entered into or modified on or after December 1, 2003, in the amount of $100,000 or more to use the Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report VETS–100A for reporting information on their employment of covered veterans under VEVRAA. Both the VETS–100 and VETS–100A Reports are currently approved under OMB No. 1293–0005. E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently VETS is soliciting comments concerning a request to extend the currently approved information collection request. 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. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES The Department of Labor seeks approval of the extension of the currently approved information collection request in order to carry out its responsibilities to administer and enforce compliance with the contractor reporting requirements under VEVRAA, as amended by the JVA. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Agency: Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. Title: Federal Contractor Veterans’ Reports VETS–100 and VETS–100A. OMB Number: 1293–0005. Affected Public: Government contractors and subcontractors with a contract of $25,000 or more entered into before December 1, 2003, and Government contractors and subcontractors with a contract of $100,000 or more entered into or modified on or after December 1, 2003, that are required to comply with the affirmative action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Total Respondents: 20,700. Total Annual responses: 387,900. Average Time per Response: Electronic Submission—30 minutes; Paper Submission—one hour. Total Burden Hours: 202,100. Frequency: Annually. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 John M. McWilliam, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations and Management, Veterans’ Employment and Training. [FR Doc. 2011–638 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request ACTION: III. Current Actions VerDate Mar<15>2010 Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0—The information contractors report about their veterans’ employment is collected and maintained in the normal course of business. There are no requirements for contractors to have any kind of equipment to be able comply with this collection of information. 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. Jkt 223001 Notice. 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 Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Rehabilitation Plan and Award (OWCP–16). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before March 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: Mr. Vincent Alvarez, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0372, fax (202) 693–1378, E-mail SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2421 Alvarez.Vincent@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or E-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is the agency responsible for administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U.S.C. 8101 et seq. Both of these Acts authorize OWCP to pay for approved vocational rehabilitation services to eligible workers with work-related disabilities. In order to decide whether to approve a rehabilitation plan, OWCP must receive a copy of the plan, supporting vocational testing materials and the estimated cost to implement the plan, broken down to show the fees, supplies, tuition and worker maintenance payments that are contemplated. OWCP also must receive the signatures of the worker and the rehabilitation counselor to show that the worker agrees to follow the proposed plan, and that the proposed plan is appropriate. Form OWCP–16 is the standard format for the collection of this information. The regulations implementing these statutes allow for the collection of information needed for OWCP to determine if a rehabilitation plan should be approved and payment of any related expenses should be authorized. This information collection is currently approved for use through May 31, 2011. II. Review Focus 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. E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2420-2421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-638]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Existing 
Information Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection for Review; Federal 
Contractor Veterans' Employment Reports VETS-100 and VETS-100A; OMB 
Control No. 1293-0005.

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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 Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is 
soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the currently 
approved information collection request for the ``Federal Contractor 
Veterans' Employment Report VETS-100'' and the ``Federal Contractor 
Veterans' Employment Report VETS-100A.'' A copy of the proposed 
information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office 
listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. There have been 
no changes to the current VETS-100 and the VETS-100A Reports. Each 
report has the same number of reporting elements.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before March 14, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to Robert Wilson, Director for 
the Division of Investigation and Compliance, VETS, U.S. Department of 
Labor, Room S-1316, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. 
Electronic transmission is the preferred method for submitting 
comments. E-mail may be sent to FCP-PRA-04-VETS@dol.gov. Include 
``VETS-100A''in the subject line of the message. Written comments of 10 
pages or fewer also may be transmitted by facsimile to (202) 693-4755 
(this is not a toll free number). 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).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 
(``VEVRAA''), 38 U.S.C. 4212(d), requires Federal contractors and 
subcontractors subject to the Act's affirmative action provisions in 38 
U.S.C. 4212(a) to track and report annually to the Secretary of Labor 
the number of employees in their workforces, by job category and hiring 
location, who belong to the specified categories of covered veterans. 
VETS maintains two sets of regulations to implement the reporting 
requirements under VEVRAA, and uses two different forms for providing 
the required information on the employment of covered veterans.
    The regulations set forth in 41 CFR part 61-250 require contractors 
that have a Government contract of $25,000 or more entered into before 
December 1, 2003, to use the Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment 
Report VETS-100 (``VETS-100 Report'') form for reporting information on 
the number of covered veterans in their workforces.
    The regulations set forth in 41 CFR part 61-300 implement 
amendments to the reporting requirements under VEVRAA that were made by 
the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA) (Pub. L. 107-288) enacted in 2002. The 
JVA amended VEVRAA by: (1) Increased from $25,000 to $100,000, the 
dollar amount of the contract that subjects a Federal contractor to the 
requirement to report on veterans' employment; and (2) changed the 
categories of covered veterans under VEVRAA, and thus the categories of 
veterans that contractors are required to track and report on annually.
    The regulations in 41 CFR part 61-300 require contractors with a 
Government contract entered into or modified on or after December 1, 
2003, in the amount of $100,000 or more to use the Federal Contractor 
Veterans' Employment Report VETS-100A for reporting information on 
their employment of covered veterans under VEVRAA.
    Both the VETS-100 and VETS-100A Reports are currently approved 
under OMB No. 1293-0005.

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II. Desired Focus of Comments

    Currently VETS is soliciting comments concerning a request to 
extend the currently approved information collection request. 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

    The Department of Labor seeks approval of the extension of the 
currently approved information collection request in order to carry out 
its responsibilities to administer and enforce compliance with the 
contractor reporting requirements under VEVRAA, as amended by the JVA.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Agency: Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
    Title: Federal Contractor Veterans' Reports VETS-100 and VETS-100A.
    OMB Number: 1293-0005.
    Affected Public: Government contractors and subcontractors with a 
contract of $25,000 or more entered into before December 1, 2003, and 
Government contractors and subcontractors with a contract of $100,000 
or more entered into or modified on or after December 1, 2003, that are 
required to comply with the affirmative action provisions of the 
Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
    Total Respondents: 20,700.
    Total Annual responses: 387,900.
    Average Time per Response:
    Electronic Submission--30 minutes;
    Paper Submission--one hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 202,100.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0--The information 
contractors report about their veterans' employment is collected and 
maintained in the normal course of business. There are no requirements 
for contractors to have any kind of equipment to be able comply with 
this collection of information.
    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.

John M. McWilliam,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations and Management, Veterans' 
Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 2011-638 Filed 1-12-11; 8:45 am]
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