Notice2022-01134
Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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Published
January 21, 2022
Issuing agencies
Labor DepartmentLabor Statistics Bureau
Abstract
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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. 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 extension of the "International Training Application." A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the Addresses section of this notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 14 (Friday, January 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3355-3356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01134]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
AGENCY: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance
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. 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 extension of the ``International
Training Application.'' A copy of the proposed information collection
request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in
the Addresses section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
Addresses section of this notice on or before March 22, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Erin Good, BLS Clearance Officer, Division
of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room 4080, 2
Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20212. Written comments also
may be transmitted by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1d5f514e424d4f5c424d687f71747e5d7f716e337a726b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f7d736c606f6d7e606f4a5d53565c7f5d534c11585049">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Good, BLS Clearance Officer, at
202-691-7628 (this is not a toll free number). (See Addresses section.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The BLS is one of the largest labor statistics organizations in the
world and has provided international training since 1945. Each year,
the BLS Division of International Technical Cooperation (DITC) conducts
seminars of 1 to 2 weeks duration at its training facilities in
Washington, DC. In addition to the annual international seminars, DITC
provides technical assistance upon request and organizes visits to the
BLS for many international visitors each year. The seminars bring
together statisticians, economists, analysts, and other data producers
and users from countries all over the world. Each seminar is designed
to strengthen the participants' ability to collect and analyze economic
and labor statistics.
II. Current Action
Office of Management and Budget clearance is being sought for the
proposed extension of the International Training Application.
Continuing the existing collection will allow the BLS to continue to
conduct international seminars. No questions have been added or deleted
on the form since the last Office of Management and Budget approval.
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III. Desired Focus of Comments
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in
comments that:
<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 assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<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 submissions of responses.
Title of Collection: International Training Application.
OMB Number: 1220-0179.
Type of Review: Extension.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Total Respondents: 100.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Responses: 100.
Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 34 hours.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they also will become a
matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, on January 14, 2022.
Eric Molina,
Acting Chief, Division of Management Systems.
[FR Doc. 2022-01134 Filed 1-20-22; 8:45 am]
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