This collection
is not approved at this time. In preparing the final rule, DOL
shall address the following issues: (1) DOL will respond to public
comments regarding ways to minimize burden, maximize utility, and
prevent duplication by revising the final rule as appropriate or
providing justification to why such revisions were not made. (2)
DOL will develop a burden estimate for record retention and respond
to comments regarding the public burden estimates on the
respondent. In addition, DOL is encouraged to explore alternatives
for streamlining the affirmative action program process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1997
12/31/1997
12/31/1997
103,364
0
103,364
4,834,993
0
0
0
0
0
Recordkeeping and reporting
obligations incurred by Federal contractors under E.O. 11246,
Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and 38 U.S.C. 4212 are
necessary to substantiate compliance with nondiscrimination and
affirmative action requirements monitored by the OFCCP.
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.