[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 245 (Thursday, December 19, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 67091-67092] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-32245] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended) this notice announces the Department of Transportation's (DOT) intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection. Before submitting this information collection to OMB for renewal, DOT is soliciting comments on whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before February 18, 1997. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments identified by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number and title by mail to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Mr. Kenneth C. Edgell, DOT Drug Program Office, Room 10317, 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590. This information collection is available for inspection at the address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kenneth C. Edgell, DOT Drug Program Office, Office of the Secretary, S-1, DEPC, Room 10317, Department of Transportation, at the address above. Telephone: (202) 366-3784. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Secretary, Drug Program Office Title: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Breath Alcohol Testing Form. OMB Control Number: 2105-0529. Form Number: 2105-0529. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Entities: Transportation industries. Abstract: Under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of [[Page 67092]] 1991, DOT is required to implement an alcohol testing program in various transportation industries. This specific requirement is elaborated in 49 CFR Part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs. Breath-alcohol technicians (BAT) must fill out testing form. The form incudes the employee's name, the type of test taken, the date of the test, and the name of the employer. Custody and control is essential to the basic purpose of the alcohol testing program. Data on each test conducted, including test results, are necessary to document tests conducted and actions taken to ensure safety in the workplace. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: The estimated annual burden hour is 1. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 12, 1996. Phillip A. Leach, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 96-32245 Filed 12-18-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P