[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 31167] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15532] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the Dislocated Worker Special Project Report, ETA Form 9038. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before August 19, 1996. 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 clarify 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. ADDRESSES: Eric Johnson, Office of Worker Retraining and Adjustment Programs, Office of Work-Based Learning, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-5426, 200 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210, 202-219-5577 (this is not a toll- free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The collection of the information in the Dislocated Worker Special Project Report (DWSPR) is necessary in order to satisfy the requirements of the provisions of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), as amended. The provisions are related to the Secretary's responsibilities and authority for monitoring performance and expenditures, and for recordkeeping and reporting related to JTPA Title III. II. Current Actions This is a request for OMB approval of an extension of an existing collection of information previously approved by OMB. The extension will allow the Department to continue to monitor performance of the discretionary programs under Title III of JTPA, to report to Congress and the Treasury, and to prepare annual budget reports. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Dislocated Worker Special Project Report. OMB Number: 1205-0318. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government/Business or other for-profit/Not-for-profit institutions. Total Respondents: 170. Frequency: Quarterly. Average Time per Response: 15.7 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,650. Comments submitted in response to this comment request 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. Dated: June 11, 1996. Grace A. Kilbane, Administrator, Office of Work-Based Learning, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 96-15532 Filed 6-18-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M