The Secretary of Labor, EVE, and EPIC
Awards are being utilized in recognition of outstanding Federal
contractors and non-profit Public Interest organizations with EEO
and Nondiscrimination programs that support OFCCP's mission. The
Secretary of Labors Opportunity Award shall be presented by the
Secretary of Labor to one contractor each year that has established
and instituted comprehensive workforce strategies to practice
affirmative action and ensure equal employment opportunity. The EVE
Award shall be presented by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Federal Contract Compliance (DAS) to those contractors that have
demonstrated through program activities, exemplary and innovative
efforts to create an inclusive American workforce. For the purpose
of this Award, the term Federal contractor includes
federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors. The
EPIC Award shall be presented by the DAS to selected public
interest organizations that have supported equal opportunity and
linked their efforts with those of Federal contractors to enhance
employment opportunities for those with the least opportunity to
join the workforce. Through these exemplary efforts, these
organizations help to ensure that all Americans enjoy their
rightful place in the workforce. In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95), OFCCP submitted for public comment a
proposed Information Collection notice regarding OFCCPs Exemplary
Voluntary Effort (EVE), Exemplary Public Interest Contribution
(EPIC), and the Secretary of Labors Opportunity Award. (See
Federal Register of June 7, 2006, Vol. 71, No. 109). The Federal
Register Notice comment period ended on August 7, 2006. During the
comment period, OFCCP received one comment. The commenter
recommends that OFCCP either eliminate or reduce the cost of the
overall program.
We are requesting OMB approval
of 4,460 hours in recordkeeping and reporting burden. The present
clearance contains approval of 37,280 hours. The new estimate
represents an adjustment in the burden hour net decrease of -32,820
hours. The decrease in burden hours is attributed to a reduction of
the number of nominations from the current 80 respondents to 39
respondents received during CY 2005.
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.