[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 67854-67855] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-32681] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 18, 1996. 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 the individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor Acting Departmental Clearance Officer, Theresa M. O'Malley (202) 219-5096 x 166). Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219-4720 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS/DM/ESA/ETA/MSHA/OSHA/PWBA/VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-7316), on or before January 23, 1997. 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; [[Page 67855]] * 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. Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Title: Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Forms. OMB Number: 1220-0032. Frequency: Every 3 years. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for- profit; Farms; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Number of time per Form No. respondents respondent (minutes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3023-VS....................................... 1,994,750 50 3023-VM....................................... 38,197 45 3023-CA....................................... 53,000 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Burden Hours: 203,062. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): 0. Description: Accurate industrial coding based on the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual is needed by many Federal, state, and local government officials and private researchers. This extension will permit the use of previously approved forms to gather this information. Theresa M. O'Malley, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 96-32681 Filed 12-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-M