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 individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 693-4127 or by E-mail to Kurz-Karin@dol.gov). To obtain documentation for ESA, MSHA, OHSA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 693-4129 or by E-Mail to King-Darrin@dol.gov).
Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), 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.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Title: Salary Offset.
OMB Number: 1225-0038.
Affected Public: Individuals or households..
Total Respondents: 150.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Total Responses: 300.
Average Time Per Response: 1.25.
Total Burden Hours: 375.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
Description: The Department of Labor (DOL) collects information from debtors to assist in determining whether an individual is actually indebted to DOL, and if so indebted, to evaluate the individuals ability to repay the debt.
Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-26039 Filed 10-10-00; 8:45 am]
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