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Download as PDF 66349 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 219 / Tuesday, November 14, 2006 / Notices Office in solvency studies, cost estimating and modeling, and assessment of State benefit formulas. II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently, the Department of Labor is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension for the collection of the ETA 218, Benefit Rights and Experience report. Comments are requested to: • 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 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 submissions of responses. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed above in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Total respondents Cite/reference Frequency III. 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Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0. 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 will also become a matter of public record. Dated: November 6, 2006. Cheryl Atkinson, Administrator, Office of Workforce Security. [FR Doc. E6–19176 Filed 11–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Design of Federal YouthBuild Grants Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of request for public comments and announcement of public meetings. AGENCY: On September 22, 2006, President Bush signed into law the YouthBuild Transfer Act (Pub. L. 109– 281) which transfers the YouthBuild program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Department of Labor (DOL). YouthBuild provides education and occupational skills training for at-risk youth age 16–24. The purpose of this Notice is to announce public meetings sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Nov 13, 2006 Jkt 211001 and a Webinar 1 to discuss the transition of the YouthBuild program to DOL and to announce an open comment period for comments on a variety of issues about YouthBuild program design. The purposes of the public meetings and the Webinar are twofold: To provide basic information on the legislative changes to the YouthBuild program and DOL program management of YouthBuild; and to collect feedback on several program design elements listed below. Submit comments on or before December 15, 2006. The public meeting dates are: 1. November 30, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles, CA. 2. December 6, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pittsburgh, PA. 3. December 13, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, a Webinar. KEY DATES: Submit your comments by e-mail to youth.build@dol.gov. Comments can also be mailed or hand delivered to the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Youth Services, Room N–4511, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. A summary of all comments received will be made available to the public on the Employment and Training Administration’s Web site at https:// www.doleta.gov. The meeting locations are: ADDRESSES: 1 A Webinar is an interactive seminar or meeting conducted over the Internet. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. Los Angeles—Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 2. Pittsburgh—Omni William Penn, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. 3. Webinar—For additional details on the Webinar, please visit https:// www.workforce3one.org/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Stom via e-mail at stom.anne@dol.gov or via telephone at (202) 693–3377. This is not a toll free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Meeting Information A small block of hotel rooms for both of these events has been reserved under DOL YouthBuild. More information on these meetings can be found at https:// www.doleta.gov/youth_services. These meetings are open to the public. However, attendees must register in advance at https://www.doleta.gov/ youth_services. B. Background In 1978, YouthBuild began in East Harlem, NY, as a program to teach youth construction skills while renovating and building homes for low-income families. It was replicated in five locations in New York City during the 1980s. In 1990, YouthBuild USA was founded to implement YouthBuild nationally. In 1993, the YouthBuild program was established by federal statute and HUD was designated as the agency E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 66350 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 219 / Tuesday, November 14, 2006 / Notices responsible for administering the program. In addition to teaching construction skills to youth, YouthBuild is an alternative education program that assists youth who are often significantly behind in basic skills with obtaining a high school diploma or GED credential. The primary target populations for YouthBuild are youth offenders, youth in or aging out of foster care, and outof-school youth. There are currently over 200 YouthBuild programs operating throughout the United States. YouthBuild grants administered by HUD have funded approximately 120 programs through annual competitions. In 2003, the White House Task Force Report on Disadvantaged Youth recommended that the YouthBuild program be transferred from HUD to DOL for greater consistency of agency mission and other efficiencies. The federal departments agreed and enactment of the YouthBuild Transfer Act represents the successful implementation of that recommendation. DOL will run its first YouthBuild competition for funds appropriated for YouthBuild in Fiscal Year (FY) 2007. This grant competition represents the first funding cycle for which DOL assumes full responsibility of the YouthBuild program. Grants awarded prior to FY 2007 will continue to be administered by HUD until the authority to expend the funds has expired. The President’s FY 2007 budget request for the YouthBuild program is $50 million. In administering the YouthBuild program, DOL expects to: (1) Increase coordination between YouthBuild sites and the workforce investment system; (2) align the program with the Federal Shared Youth Vision 2 which emphasizes strong educational and employment outcomes; and (3) promote the YouthBuild model for other youth programs. In order to ensure that programs are designed to reach these goals, DOL is seeking public input and observations on the YouthBuild program, particularly in the following areas: 1. Awards: As we consider the length and amount of YouthBuild awards, we are interested in comments and observations on the optimal length of an award (for example one-year grants v. multi-year funding), the optimal amount of an award, and the minimal amount of funding necessary to sustain a viable local program. As we consider the criteria to be applied to the selection of 2 Information on the Federal Shared Youth Vision is available at https://www.doleta.gov/ryf/ WhiteHouseReport/VMO.cfm. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Nov 13, 2006 Jkt 211001 YouthBuild grantees, we are interested in comments and observations on the organizational attributes required for operating an effective YouthBuild program, including prior program experience. 2. Outcomes: We are interested in comments and observations on ways to ensure that YouthBuild programs meet educational and employment outcomes and on ways to measure those outcomes. Given the outcomes that YouthBuild programs will be required to meet as part of DOL’s Common Measures for employment and training programs (gains in literacy and numeracy skills; successful placement in post-secondary education or employment; and diploma and industry recognized certificate attainment), we seek public input into the types of DOL technical assistance that will support programs in improving these educational and career track employment outcomes for YouthBuild participants, and in ways to strengthen the connections that YouthBuild programs make with apprenticeship programs, construction firms, and other high-growth, high-demand jobs. We are interested in comments and observations on methods to support increased placements of YouthBuild participants into apprenticeship programs, construction firms, and other high-growth, high-demand jobs. 3. Capacity Building: In the past, through the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, HUD has awarded a separate set of YouthBuild grants for capacity building. We are interested in learning whether the capacity building grants awarded by HUD helped to strengthen YouthBuild programs. In addition, we are interested in comments and observations on ways that capacity building grants can be used to support shifting YouthBuild programs to diploma granting programs, or adding new career tracks in industries other than construction, and are interested in other ideas for uses of capacity building grants. 4. Other Comments: DOL welcomes comments and suggestions on improving any other aspects of the federal YouthBuild program. Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of November, 2006. Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–19177 Filed 11–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. 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. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Certification by School Official (CM–981). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before January 16, 2007. DATES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0418, fax (202) 693–1451, Email bell.hazel@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or Email). ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In order to qualify as a dependent that is eligible for black lung benefits, a child aged 18 to 23 must be a full-time student as described in the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and attending regulations 20 CFR 725.209. 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Design of Federal YouthBuild Grants

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments and announcement of 
public meetings.

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SUMMARY: On September 22, 2006, President Bush signed into law the 
YouthBuild Transfer Act (Pub. L. 109-281) which transfers the 
YouthBuild program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development 
(HUD) to the Department of Labor (DOL). YouthBuild provides education 
and occupational skills training for at-risk youth age 16-24. The 
purpose of this Notice is to announce public meetings and a Webinar \1\ 
to discuss the transition of the YouthBuild program to DOL and to 
announce an open comment period for comments on a variety of issues 
about YouthBuild program design. The purposes of the public meetings 
and the Webinar are twofold: To provide basic information on the 
legislative changes to the YouthBuild program and DOL program 
management of YouthBuild; and to collect feedback on several program 
design elements listed below.
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    \1\ A Webinar is an interactive seminar or meeting conducted 
over the Internet.

Key Dates: Submit comments on or before December 15, 2006.
    The public meeting dates are:
    1. November 30, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles, CA.
    2. December 6, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pittsburgh, PA.
    3. December 13, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, a Webinar.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by e-mail to youth.build@dol.gov. 
Comments can also be mailed or hand delivered to the Employment and 
Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment, Division of 
Youth Services, Room N-4511, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20210. A summary of all comments received will be made available to 
the public on the Employment and Training Administration's Web site at 
https://www.doleta.gov.
    The meeting locations are:
    1. Los Angeles--Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 South Figueroa 
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.
    2. Pittsburgh--Omni William Penn, 530 William Penn Place, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
    3. Webinar--For additional details on the Webinar, please visit 
https://www.workforce3one.org/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Stom via e-mail at 
stom.anne@dol.gov or via telephone at (202) 693-3377. This is not a 
toll free number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Meeting Information

    A small block of hotel rooms for both of these events has been 
reserved under DOL YouthBuild. More information on these meetings can 
be found at https://www.doleta.gov/youth_services. These meetings are 
open to the public. However, attendees must register in advance at 
https://www.doleta.gov/youth_services.

B. Background

    In 1978, YouthBuild began in East Harlem, NY, as a program to teach 
youth construction skills while renovating and building homes for low-
income families. It was replicated in five locations in New York City 
during the 1980s. In 1990, YouthBuild USA was founded to implement 
YouthBuild nationally. In 1993, the YouthBuild program was established 
by federal statute and HUD was designated as the agency

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responsible for administering the program.
    In addition to teaching construction skills to youth, YouthBuild is 
an alternative education program that assists youth who are often 
significantly behind in basic skills with obtaining a high school 
diploma or GED credential. The primary target populations for 
YouthBuild are youth offenders, youth in or aging out of foster care, 
and out-of-school youth. There are currently over 200 YouthBuild 
programs operating throughout the United States. YouthBuild grants 
administered by HUD have funded approximately 120 programs through 
annual competitions.
    In 2003, the White House Task Force Report on Disadvantaged Youth 
recommended that the YouthBuild program be transferred from HUD to DOL 
for greater consistency of agency mission and other efficiencies. The 
federal departments agreed and enactment of the YouthBuild Transfer Act 
represents the successful implementation of that recommendation. DOL 
will run its first YouthBuild competition for funds appropriated for 
YouthBuild in Fiscal Year (FY) 2007. This grant competition represents 
the first funding cycle for which DOL assumes full responsibility of 
the YouthBuild program. Grants awarded prior to FY 2007 will continue 
to be administered by HUD until the authority to expend the funds has 
expired. The President's FY 2007 budget request for the YouthBuild 
program is $50 million.
    In administering the YouthBuild program, DOL expects to: (1) 
Increase coordination between YouthBuild sites and the workforce 
investment system; (2) align the program with the Federal Shared Youth 
Vision \2\ which emphasizes strong educational and employment outcomes; 
and (3) promote the YouthBuild model for other youth programs. In order 
to ensure that programs are designed to reach these goals, DOL is 
seeking public input and observations on the YouthBuild program, 
particularly in the following areas:
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    \2\ Information on the Federal Shared Youth Vision is available 
at https://www.doleta.gov/ryf/WhiteHouseReport/VMO.cfm.
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    1. Awards: As we consider the length and amount of YouthBuild 
awards, we are interested in comments and observations on the optimal 
length of an award (for example one-year grants v. multi-year funding), 
the optimal amount of an award, and the minimal amount of funding 
necessary to sustain a viable local program. As we consider the 
criteria to be applied to the selection of YouthBuild grantees, we are 
interested in comments and observations on the organizational 
attributes required for operating an effective YouthBuild program, 
including prior program experience.
    2. Outcomes: We are interested in comments and observations on ways 
to ensure that YouthBuild programs meet educational and employment 
outcomes and on ways to measure those outcomes. Given the outcomes that 
YouthBuild programs will be required to meet as part of DOL's Common 
Measures for employment and training programs (gains in literacy and 
numeracy skills; successful placement in post-secondary education or 
employment; and diploma and industry recognized certificate 
attainment), we seek public input into the types of DOL technical 
assistance that will support programs in improving these educational 
and career track employment outcomes for YouthBuild participants, and 
in ways to strengthen the connections that YouthBuild programs make 
with apprenticeship programs, construction firms, and other high-
growth, high-demand jobs. We are interested in comments and 
observations on methods to support increased placements of YouthBuild 
participants into apprenticeship programs, construction firms, and 
other high-growth, high-demand jobs.
    3. Capacity Building: In the past, through the HUD Demonstration 
Act of 1993, HUD has awarded a separate set of YouthBuild grants for 
capacity building. We are interested in learning whether the capacity 
building grants awarded by HUD helped to strengthen YouthBuild 
programs. In addition, we are interested in comments and observations 
on ways that capacity building grants can be used to support shifting 
YouthBuild programs to diploma granting programs, or adding new career 
tracks in industries other than construction, and are interested in 
other ideas for uses of capacity building grants.
    4. Other Comments: DOL welcomes comments and suggestions on 
improving any other aspects of the federal YouthBuild program.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of November, 2006.
Emily Stover DeRocco,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-19177 Filed 11-13-06; 8:45 am]
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