We have approved
the use of this attestation form and the underlying documentation
requirements through December 31, 1991. Pursuant to 5 C 1320.4(b)
the agency shall demonstrate that these requirements are the least
burdensome necessary to meet statutory requirements. We are ther
fore filing comments which DOL shall address in its final rule. 1)
DOL shall show why the less burdensome alternative of allowing an
employer to simply attest, without any additional documentation,
that a specif activity or activities is permitted under the
prevailing practice in a particular port once DOL has accepted any
other attestation for that a ivity(ies) in that port--is not
feasible. 2) DOL shall demonstrate tha the burden of compliling
information to show the exact percentage work done by US and alien
crewmembers in a port is the least burdensome necessary to meet the
"prevailing practice exception" listed at Sectio 203(c). We are
concerned that it will be excessively onerous for emplo ers and
challengers to provide such information necessary for these
determinations. 3) DOL's interim final rule implies that an
employer would have to survey all the collective bargaining
agreements in a por if he or she wished to claim the "prevailing
practice exception" in a particular port. DOL shall clarify that
such a survey is feasible and the least burdensome means of
achieving the requirements of Section 20 of IMMACT 1990.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1991
12/31/1991
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THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM
BY EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO USE ALIE CREWMEMBERS TO PERFORM LONGSHORE
WORK AT U.S. PORTS WILL PERMIT DOL TO MEET FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT A OVERSIGHT.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.