Intent To Renew the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee, 63808 [2016-22309]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 63808 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 180 / Friday, September 16, 2016 / Notices 4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR seeks PRA authority for the information collection requirements to conduct an evaluation of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI). The DEI was designed to improve educational, training and employment opportunities and outcomes of youth and adults with disabilities by refining and expanding already identified successful public workforce strategies; improving coordination and collaboration among employment and training and asset development programs implemented at state and local levels; and build effective community partnerships that leverage public and private resources better to serve individuals with disabilities and improve employment outcomes. 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The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • 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; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Sep 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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: DOL–ODEP. Title of Collection: Disability Employment Initiative Evaluation. OMB ICR Reference Number: 201609– 1230–001. Affected Public: Individuals or Households; State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,655. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 5,655. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 819 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Dated: September 12, 2016. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–22307 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FK–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Intent To Renew the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee The Secretary of Labor is announcing the intent to renew a Federal Advisory Committee. In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Secretary of Labor has determined that the renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee (the ‘‘Committee’’) is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by 29 U.S.C. 1 and 2. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. The Committee presents advice and makes recommendations to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on technical PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 aspects of the collection and formulation of economic measures. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body to the BLS, on technical topics selected by the BLS. Important aspects of the Committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a. Provide comments on papers and presentations developed by BLS research and program staff. The comments will address the technical soundness of the research and whether it reflects best practices in the relevant fields. b. Recommend that BLS conduct research projects to address technical problems with BLS statistics that have been identified in the academic literature. c. Participate in discussions of areas where the types or coverage of economic statistics could be expanded or improved and areas where statistics are no longer relevant. The Committee reports to the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. The Committee consists of approximately sixteen members who serve as Special Government Employees. Members are appointed by the BLS and are approved by the Secretary of Labor. Committee members are economists, statisticians, and behavioral scientists and are chosen to achieve a balanced membership across those disciplines. They are prominent experts in their fields and recognized for their professional achievements and objectivity. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Charter will be filed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Fieldhouse, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, telephone: 202–691–5025, email: fieldhouse.lisa@ bls.gov. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of September 2016. Kimberley D. Hill, Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. 2016–22309 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Sunshine Act Meeting The Legal Services Corporation’s Board of Directors will DATE AND TIME: E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 63808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22309]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Bureau of Labor Statistics


Intent To Renew the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory 
Committee

    The Secretary of Labor is announcing the intent to renew a Federal 
Advisory Committee. In accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Secretary of Labor 
has determined that the renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Technical Advisory Committee (the ``Committee'') is in the public 
interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the 
Commissioner of Labor Statistics by 29 U.S.C. 1 and 2. This 
determination follows consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    The Committee presents advice and makes recommendations to the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on technical aspects of the collection 
and formulation of economic measures.
    The Committee functions solely as an advisory body to the BLS, on 
technical topics selected by the BLS. Important aspects of the 
Committee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    a. Provide comments on papers and presentations developed by BLS 
research and program staff. The comments will address the technical 
soundness of the research and whether it reflects best practices in the 
relevant fields.
    b. Recommend that BLS conduct research projects to address 
technical problems with BLS statistics that have been identified in the 
academic literature.
    c. Participate in discussions of areas where the types or coverage 
of economic statistics could be expanded or improved and areas where 
statistics are no longer relevant.
    The Committee reports to the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, 
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
    The Committee consists of approximately sixteen members who serve 
as Special Government Employees. Members are appointed by the BLS and 
are approved by the Secretary of Labor. Committee members are 
economists, statisticians, and behavioral scientists and are chosen to 
achieve a balanced membership across those disciplines. They are 
prominent experts in their fields and recognized for their professional 
achievements and objectivity.
    The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
The Charter will be filed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Fieldhouse, Office of the 
Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, telephone: 202-691-5025, 
email: fieldhouse.lisa@bls.gov.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of September 2016.
Kimberley D. Hill,
Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
[FR Doc. 2016-22309 Filed 9-15-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4510-24-P

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