Federal Register: May 30, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 104)
DOCID: FR Doc 03-13524
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Labor Statistics Bureau
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice on or before July 29, 2003.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce
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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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed revision of the
``BLS Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Federal/State
Cooperative Agreement Application Package.'' 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.
SUMMARY:
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
I. Background
The Secretary of Labor has delegated to the BLS the authority to collect, compile, and analyze statistical data on workrelated injuries and illnesses. The Cooperative Agreement is designed to allow the BLS to ensure conformance with program objectives. The BLS has full authority over the financial operations of the statistical program. The BLS requires financial reporting that will produce the information that is needed to monitor the financial activities of the BLS Occupational Safety and Health Statistics grantees.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
The BLS is particularly interested in comments that:
[sbull] 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;
[sbull] 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;
[sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
[sbull] 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 Action
Continued collection of grantee financial information is necessary to maintain an effective program of collection, compilation, and analysis of occupational safety and health statistics, as authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91596). The burden estimates are based on actual experience of grantees completing the forms.
Public comments on the accuracy of the burden estimates, as well as suggestions for reducing the burden, are encouraged. Signatures that certify the authenticity of the information will continue to be required.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: BLS Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Federal/State Cooperative Agreement Application Package.
OMB Number: 12200149.
Affected Public: State Governments.
Average burden (in hours) Estimated
Forms Total Frequency total burden
respondents Per response Annually (in hours)
Work Statements................. 56 1 2 2 112
BLSOSHS1....................... 56 1 2 2 112
BLSOSHS2....................... 56 4 1 4 224
Total....................... 56 6 5 8 448
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 OMB approval of the information collection request; they also will become a matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 19th day of May, 2003. Cathy Kazanowski,
Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. 0313524 Filed 52903; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Amy A. Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer, telephone number 2026917628. (See ADDRESSES section).