``Veterans Workforce Investment Program'', 20503-20504 [E9-10134]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 84 / Monday, May 4, 2009 / Notices associated with this application is 137,238 hours. If additional information is required, contact: Ms. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 28, 2009. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E9–10132 Filed 5–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Comment Request tjames on PRODPC75 with NOTICES April 29, 2009. The Department of Labor has submitted the following information collection request (ICR), utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) and 5 CFR 1320.13. OMB approval has been requested by May 15, 2009. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202–693–4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor— EBSA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax: 202–395–6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Comments and questions about the ICR listed below should be received 5 days prior to the requested OMB approval date. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:26 May 01, 2009 Jkt 217001 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. Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration. Title of Collection: Application to the Department of Labor for Expedited Review of Denial of COBRA Premium Assistance. OMB Control Number: New. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 95,000. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 95,000. Total Net Estimated Annual Costs Burden (other than hourly costs): $52,000. Description: Section 3001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides ‘‘Assistance Eligible Individuals’’ with the right to pay reduced COBRA premiums for up to 9 months. To be considered an ‘‘Assistance Eligible Individual’’ and receive premium reduction an individual must: (1) Be eligible for, and elect, COBRA continuation coverage, (2) have experienced an involuntary termination of employment which led to the COBRA election opportunity, (3) have experienced the involuntary termination during the period beginning September 1, 2008, and ending December 31, 2009. Individuals who experienced an involuntary termination of employment at any time between September 1, 2008, and February 16, 2009, and were offered, but did not elect, COBRA coverage or who elected COBRA and subsequently dropped it may have the right to an additional 60-day election period. If individuals request treatment as an assistance eligible individual and are denied such treatment because of their ineligibility for COBRA continuation coverage, ARRA section 3001(a)(5) requires the Secretary of Labor to PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20503 provide for expedited review of the denial upon application to the Secretary in the form and manner the Secretary provides. The Secretary of Labor is required to act in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and must make a determination within 15 business days after receipt of an individual’s application for review. The ‘‘Application to the Department of Labor for Expedited Review of Denial of COBRA Premium Reduction’’ (the ‘‘Application’’) is the form that will be used by individuals to file their expedited review appeals. Such individuals must complete all information requested on the Application in order to file their review requests with the Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). An Application may be denied if sufficient information is not provided. The ICR relates to the Application. Why are we requesting Emergency Processing? If the Department were to comply with standard PRA clearance procedures, it would not be able to implement its expedited review program on a timely basis as required by ARRA section 3001(a)(5). Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–10142 Filed 5–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service ‘‘Veterans Workforce Investment Program’’ May 4, 2009. AGENCY: Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor. Announcement Type: New Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications. The full announcement is posted on https:// www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: SGA 09–02. Key Dates: The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 days after publication via https://www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Description The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announces a grant competition under the Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) for Program Year (PY) 2009, as authorized under Section 168 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1 20504 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 84 / Monday, May 4, 2009 / Notices 1998. WIA section 168 amended the training programs made available to veterans (see 29 U.S.C. 2913). WIA section 168 authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to meet the needs for workforce investment activities of veterans with serviceconnected disabilities, veterans who have significant barriers to employment, veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, and recently separated veterans within 48 months of discharge (under conditions other than dishonorable). Veterans who received a ‘‘dishonorable’’ discharge are ineligible for VWIP services. Priority of service for veterans in all Department of Labor funded training programs is established in 38 U.S.C. 4215. VWIP grants are intended to address two objectives: (a) To provide services to assist in reintegrating eligible veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force; and (b) to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex employability problems facing eligible veterans. Projects that support the President’s commitment to ‘‘Green Energy Jobs’’ and propose a clear strategy for training and employment in the renewable energy economy, are considered unique and innovative and will receive priority consideration. The full Solicitation for Grant Application is posted on https:// www.grants.gov under U.S. Department of Labor/VETS. Applications submitted through https://www.grants.gov or hard copy will be accepted. If you need to speak to a person concerning these grants, you may telephone Cassandra Mitchell at 202–693–4570 (not a tollfree number). If you have issues regarding access to the https:// www.grants.gov Web site, you may telephone the Contact Center Phone at 1–800–518–4726. Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of April 2009. Cassandra R. Mitchell, Grant Officer. [FR Doc. E9–10134 Filed 5–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P tjames on PRODPC75 with NOTICES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:26 May 01, 2009 Jkt 217001 ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of five currently approved information collections. The first information collection is used for requesting permission to use privately owned equipment to microfilm archival holdings in the National Archives of the United States and Presidential libraries. The second information collection is used by participants in training courses and workshops that NARA conducts. NARA needs the information to assess customer satisfaction with course content and delivery and to ensure that the training meets the customer’s needs. The third information collection is used for requesting permission to film, photograph, or videotape at a NARA facility for news purposes. The fourth information collection is used for requesting permission to use NARA facilities for events. The fifth information collection is a form, Independent Researcher Listing Application, NA 14115, used by independent researchers to provide their contact information. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 6, 2009 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments (NHP), Room 4400, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Rd., College Park, MD 20740– 6001; or faxed to 301–713–7409; or electronically mailed to tamee.fechhelm@nara.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collections and supporting statements should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 301–837–1694 or fax number 301–837–7409. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy of NARA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collections; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection of information on respondents, including the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by this collection. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the NARA request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collections: 1. Title: Request to Microfilm Records. OMB number: 3095–0017. Agency form number: None. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Companies and organizations that wish to microfilm archival holdings in the National Archives of the United States or a Presidential library for micropublication. Estimated number of respondents: 2. Estimated time per response: 10 hours. Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent wishes to request permission to microfilm records). Estimated total annual burden hours: 20. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1254.92. The collection is prepared by companies and organizations that wish to microfilm archival holdings with privately-owned equipment. NARA uses the information to determine whether the request meets the criteria in 36 CFR 1254.94, to evaluate the records for filming, and to schedule use of the limited space available for filming. 2. Title: National Archives and Records Administration Class Evaluation Forms. OMB number: 3095–0023. Agency form number: NA Form 2019. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Nonprofit organizations and institutions, Federal, state, local, or tribal government agencies. Estimated number of respondents: 6,830. Estimated time per response: 5 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent takes NARA sponsored training classes). Estimated total annual burden hours: 569 hours. Abstract: The information collection allows uniform measurement of customer satisfaction with NARA training courses and workshops. NARA distributes the approved form to the course coordinators on diskette for E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 84 (Monday, May 4, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20503-20504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10134]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


``Veterans Workforce Investment Program''

May 4, 2009.
AGENCY: Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of 
Labor.
    Announcement Type: New Notice of Availability of Funds and 
Solicitation for Grant Applications. The full announcement is posted on 
https://www.grants.gov.
    Funding Opportunity Number: SGA 09-02.
    Key Dates: The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 days 
after publication via https://www.grants.gov.

Funding Opportunity Description

    The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Veterans' Employment and 
Training Service (VETS), announces a grant competition under the 
Veterans' Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) for Program Year (PY) 
2009, as authorized under Section 168 of the Workforce Investment Act 
(WIA) of

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1998. WIA section 168 amended the training programs made available to 
veterans (see 29 U.S.C. 2913). WIA section 168 authorizes the 
Department of Labor to make grants to meet the needs for workforce 
investment activities of veterans with service-connected disabilities, 
veterans who have significant barriers to employment, veterans who 
served on active duty in the armed forces during a war or in a campaign 
or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, and 
recently separated veterans within 48 months of discharge (under 
conditions other than dishonorable). Veterans who received a 
``dishonorable'' discharge are ineligible for VWIP services. Priority 
of service for veterans in all Department of Labor funded training 
programs is established in 38 U.S.C. 4215.
    VWIP grants are intended to address two objectives: (a) To provide 
services to assist in reintegrating eligible veterans into meaningful 
employment within the labor force; and (b) to stimulate the development 
of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex 
employability problems facing eligible veterans.
    Projects that support the President's commitment to ``Green Energy 
Jobs'' and propose a clear strategy for training and employment in the 
renewable energy economy, are considered unique and innovative and will 
receive priority consideration.
    The full Solicitation for Grant Application is posted on https://www.grants.gov under U.S. Department of Labor/VETS. Applications 
submitted through https://www.grants.gov or hard copy will be accepted. 
If you need to speak to a person concerning these grants, you may 
telephone Cassandra Mitchell at 202-693-4570 (not a toll-free number). 
If you have issues regarding access to the https://www.grants.gov Web 
site, you may telephone the Contact Center Phone at 1-800-518-4726.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of April 2009.
Cassandra R. Mitchell,
Grant Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-10134 Filed 5-1-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-79-P
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