Renewal of the Native American Employment and Training Council (Council) Charter, 56815 [2011-23368]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2011 / Notices 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 submission of responses. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title of Collection: Enhanced Traditional Jobs Demonstration. OMB Information Collection Request Reference Number: 201108–1205–002. Affected Public: Individuals or Households; Private Sector—Not-forprofit institutions; and State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 3007. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 6028. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 8340. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Dated: September 9, 2011. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–23512 Filed 9–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FT–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Renewal of the Native American Employment and Training Council (Council) Charter Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given regarding the renewal of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Section 166 Indian and Native American program Charter that is necessary and in the public interest. Accordingly, the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department), the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has renewed the Council Charter for two years commencing on August 31, 2011 through August 31, 2013. The Charter mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:00 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 includes language regarding membership diversity and changes to the terms of members. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Pursuant to WIA Section 166(h)(4)(C), the Council advises the Secretary on all aspects of the operation and administration of the Native American programs authorized under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Section 166. In addition, the Council advises the Secretary on matters that promote the employment and training needs of American Indians and Native Americans, as well as enhance the quality of life in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination Act and Education Assistance Act. The Council shall also provide guidance to the Secretary on ways for Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians to successfully access and obtain Department discretionary funding and participate in special initiatives. The charter is required to be renewed every two years; the current charter expired on July 22, 2011. The Council continues to assist ETA and the Secretary to administer WIA Section 166 program policy. Summary of Revisions: Due to Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requirements and budgetary constraints, three changes were made to the charter which include the: (1) Deletion of language that appointments will no longer remain effective until a replacement is designated by the Secretary in writing; (2) reduction in Council size with membership of not less than 15 individuals; and (3) total estimated annual operating costs for this Council of approximately $110,000. The reduction in membership size will have no impact on the Council. All council members shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary and members may be appointed, reappointed, and/or replaced, and their terms may be extended, changed, or terminated at the Secretary discretion. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Evangeline M. Campbell, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–4209, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693–3737, (this is not a toll-free number). Signed at Washington, DC, this 7th day of September 2011. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–23368 Filed 9–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FR–P PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56815 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Workforce Investment Act; Native American Employment and Training Council Employment and Training Administration, U. S. Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to Section 10 (a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, and Section 166 (h)(4) of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) [29 U.S.C. 2911(h)(4)], notice is hereby given of the next meeting of the Native American Employment and Training Council (Council), as constituted under WIA. DATES: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, October 6, 2011, and continue until 5 p.m. that day. The meeting will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011, and adjourn at 5 p.m. that day. The period from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 6, 2011, will be reserved for participation and presentations by members of the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Labor, Francis Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 room C–5515, Conference Room 2. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public not present may submit a written statement on or before October 4, 2011, to be included in the record of the meeting. Statements are to be submitted to Mrs. Evangeline M. Campbell, Designated Federal Official (DFO), U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room S– 4209, Washington, DC 20210. Persons who need special accommodations should contact Mr. Craig Lewis at (202) 693–3384, at least two business days before the meeting. The formal agenda will focus on the following topics: (1) U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration Update; (2) U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Public Engagement—Tribal Consultation Policy (TCP); (3) Office of Workforce Investment Administrator’s Update; (4) DOL, Division of Indian and Native American Program Update; (5) Training and Technical Assistance; (6) Education Performance Measure; (7) Council Update; (8) Council Workgroup Reports; and (9) Council Recommendations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Evangeline M. Campbell, DFO, Division SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-23368]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Renewal of the Native American Employment and Training Council 
(Council) Charter

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given regarding the renewal of the Workforce 
Investment Act (WIA), Section 166 Indian and Native American program 
Charter that is necessary and in the public interest. Accordingly, the 
U.S. Department of Labor (the Department), the Employment and Training 
Administration (ETA) has renewed the Council Charter for two years 
commencing on August 31, 2011 through August 31, 2013. The Charter 
includes language regarding membership diversity and changes to the 
terms of members.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: Pursuant to WIA Section 166(h)(4)(C), the Council 
advises the Secretary on all aspects of the operation and 
administration of the Native American programs authorized under the 
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Section 166. In addition, the Council 
advises the Secretary on matters that promote the employment and 
training needs of American Indians and Native Americans, as well as 
enhance the quality of life in accordance with the Indian Self-
Determination Act and Education Assistance Act. The Council shall also 
provide guidance to the Secretary on ways for Indians, Alaska Natives, 
and Native Hawaiians to successfully access and obtain Department 
discretionary funding and participate in special initiatives.
    The charter is required to be renewed every two years; the current 
charter expired on July 22, 2011. The Council continues to assist ETA 
and the Secretary to administer WIA Section 166 program policy.
    Summary of Revisions: Due to Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
requirements and budgetary constraints, three changes were made to the 
charter which include the: (1) Deletion of language that appointments 
will no longer remain effective until a replacement is designated by 
the Secretary in writing; (2) reduction in Council size with membership 
of not less than 15 individuals; and (3) total estimated annual 
operating costs for this Council of approximately $110,000. The 
reduction in membership size will have no impact on the Council. All 
council members shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary and 
members may be appointed, reappointed, and/or replaced, and their terms 
may be extended, changed, or terminated at the Secretary discretion.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Evangeline M. Campbell, 
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment 
and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-4209, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693-
3737, (this is not a toll-free number).

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 7th day of September 2011.
Jane Oates,
Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-23368 Filed 9-13-11; 8:45 am]
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