Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request,
[Federal Register: February 19, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 33)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Review
February 16, 1999.
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 ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer, Todd R. Owen ({202} 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to Owen-Todd@dol.gov.
Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Office of the Secretary, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ({202} 395- 7316), on or before March 22, 1999. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
‹bullet› 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;
‹bullet› Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumption used;
‹bullet› Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
‹bullet› 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: Office of the Secretary.
Title: Applicant Background Questionnaire.
OMB Number: 1225-0072 (Revision).
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Applicants for positions recruited in the Department of Labor.
Number of Respondents: 3,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 250.
Total Annualized Capital/startup Costs: $0.
Total Annual (operating/maintaining): $0.
Description: The Applicant Background Questionnaire gathers information concerning the gender, race or ethnic background, and disability status of applicants for employment. Applicants for employment are asked to voluntarily complete this form to assist the agency in evaluating and improving its efforts to publicize job openings and to encourage applications for employment, from a diverse group of qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities. The Department will use the information to assess the effectiveness of specific outreach efforts and means of communicating information on job vacancies. The form is revised to delete the applicant's Social Security Number for the requested responses, and to add a question concerning whether an applicant's disability is among a list of targeted disabilities. Todd R. Owen, Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-4154Filed2-18-99; 8:45 am]
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