Comment Request for Information Collection for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Activity Reports, Extension Without Revisions, 37714-37715 [2012-15215]

Download as PDF 37714 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2012 / Notices Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the ICR; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: Signed in Washington, DC, this 15th day of June, 2012. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor. [FR Doc. 2012–15213 Filed 6–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Comment Request for Information Collection for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Activity Reports, Extension Without Revisions Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the 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 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps 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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about UI Trust Fund Activity Reporting, expiring 10/31/2012. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before August 21, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Joe Williams, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Security, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Frances Perkins Bldg., Room S–4524, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number (202) 693–2928 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email: Williams.joseph@dol.gov. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may access the telephone number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1–877– 889–5627 (TTY/TDD). A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 303(a)(4) of the Social Security Act (SSA) and Section 3304(a)(3) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) require that all monies received in the unemployment fund of a state be paid immediately to the Secretary of Treasury to the credit of the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF). This is the ‘‘immediate deposit’’ standard. Section 303(a)(5) of the SSA and Section 3304(a)(4) of the FUTA require that all monies withdrawn from the UTF be used solely for the payment of unemployment compensation, exclusive of the expenses of administration. This is the ‘‘limited withdrawal’’ standard. Federal law (Section 303(a)(6) of the SSA) gives the Secretary of Labor the authority to require the reporting of information deemed necessary to assure state compliance with the provisions of the SSA. Under this authority, the Secretary of Labor requires the following reports to monitor state compliance with the immediate deposit and limited withdrawal standards: ETA 2112: UI Financial Transactions Summary, Unemployment Fund ETA 8401: Monthly Analysis of Benefit Payment Account ETA 8403: Summary of Financial Transactions—Title IX Funds ETA 8403A: Spending Plans for Special Distributions ETA 8405: Monthly Analysis of Clearing Account ETA 8413: Income—Expense Analysis UC Fund, Benefit Payment Account ETA 8414: Income—Expense Analysis UC Fund, Clearing Account These reports are submitted to the Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) within ETA which uses them to: Number of respondents Data collection activity Reporting of ETA 2112 .............................................................. Reporting of ETA 8401 .............................................................. Reporting of ETA 8405 .............................................................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jun 21, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00063 53 53 53 Fmt 4703 Frequency • Monitor cash flows into and out of the UTF to determine state compliance with the immediate deposit and limited withdrawal standards. • Assure proper accounting for unemployment funds, an integral part of preparing the Department’s consolidated financial statements required by the Chief Financial Officer Act of 1990. The UTF is the single largest asset and liability on the statements. • Reconcile the Department’s records with the U.S. Treasury records. • Support UI research and actuarial reports analyzing the solvency of the UTF. II. Review Focus The Department seeks renewal of this collection since the reports are essential to the Department’s financial statements and program oversight responsibilities. The Department 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 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. III. Current Actions Type of Review: Extension without changes. Title: Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Activities Reports. OMB Number: 1205–0154. Affected Public: State Workforce Agencies. Form(s): ETA 2112, 8401, 8405, 8413, 8414, 8403, 8403A. Total responses Monthly .... Monthly .... Monthly .... Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 636 636 636 22JNN1 Average time per response (in hours) 0.5 0.5 0.5 Burden hours 318 318 318 37715 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2012 / Notices Number of respondents Data collection activity Reporting Reporting Reporting Reporting of of of of ETA ETA ETA ETA Frequency Total responses Average time per response (in hours) Burden hours 8413 .............................................................. 8414 .............................................................. 8403 .............................................................. 8403A ............................................................ 53 53 53 53 Monthly .... Monthly .... As Needed As Needed 636 636 318 106 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 318 318 159 53 Total .................................................................................... ........................ .................. 3,604 ........................ 1,802 Total Annual Burden Cost for Respondents: There are no annualized costs to respondents. Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the ICR; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: Signed in Washington, DC, this 15th day of June, 2012. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor. [FR Doc. 2012–15215 Filed 6–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P Submit written comments to Scott Gibbons, Office of Unemployment Insurance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone number: 202–693–3008 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may access the telephone number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1–877– 889–5627 (TTY/TDD). Email: gibbons.scott@dol.gov. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting Mr. Gibbons. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR I. Background Employment and Training Administration Public Law 112–96, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, provides states with the opportunity to allow Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants in the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program of 2008 (EUC08) to participate in a reemployment program that helps them start their own businesses known as SEA. Currently, a handful of states use this reemployment program, for which a minor amount of information (claimants entering the program, and weeks and amounts of dollars paid) is collected under OMB Control Number 1205–0010. In accordance with statutory requirements and to assist states in establishing, improving, and administering SEA programs (section 2183(a)), the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) uses the ETA 9161 to collect information specific to the SEA program. Section 2183(b)(1) of the 2012 Act directs the Secretary of Labor to establish reporting requirements for States that have established SEA programs, which shall include reporting on—(A) The total number of individuals who received unemployment compensation and—(i) Were referred to a SEA program; (ii) participated in such program; and (iii) received an allowance under such program; (B) the total amount of allowances provided to individuals participating in a SEA Comment Request for Information Collection for Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) for UI Claimants, Extension Without Revisions Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the 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 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps 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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about SEA activities, expiring 09/30/2012. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before August 21, 2012. wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jun 21, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 program; (C) the total income (as determined by survey or other appropriate method) for businesses that have been established by individuals participating in a SEA program, as well as the total number of individuals employed through such businesses; and (D) any additional information, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ETA currently uses Form ETA–9161 as an electronic reporting mechanism to collect this required information. In addition to Public Law 112–96, collection of data is used for oversight of the program as authorized under Section 303(a)(6) of the Social Security Act. II. Review Focus The Department 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 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. III. Current Actions Type of Review: Extension without changes. Title: Self-Employment Assistance for UI Claimants. OMB Number: 1205–0490. Affected Public: State Workforce Agencies. Form(s): ETA 9161. Total Annual Respondents: 26. Annual Frequency: Quarterly for three different reports. E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 121 (Friday, June 22, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37714-37715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15215]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

Comment Request for Information Collection for Unemployment
Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Activity Reports, Extension Without Revisions

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a
preclearance consultation program to provide the 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 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps 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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of
data about UI Trust Fund Activity Reporting, expiring 10/31/2012.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before August 21, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Joe Williams, U.S. Department of
Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce
Security, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Frances Perkins Bldg., Room S-
4524, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number (202) 693-2928 (this is
not a toll-free number) or by email: Williams.joseph@dol.gov.
Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may access the telephone
number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay
Service at 1-877-889-5627 (TTY/TDD). A copy of the proposed information
collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office
listed above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

Section 303(a)(4) of the Social Security Act (SSA) and Section
3304(a)(3) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) require that all
monies received in the unemployment fund of a state be paid immediately
to the Secretary of Treasury to the credit of the Unemployment Trust
Fund (UTF). This is the ``immediate deposit'' standard.
Section 303(a)(5) of the SSA and Section 3304(a)(4) of the FUTA
require that all monies withdrawn from the UTF be used solely for the
payment of unemployment compensation, exclusive of the expenses of
administration. This is the ``limited withdrawal'' standard.
Federal law (Section 303(a)(6) of the SSA) gives the Secretary of
Labor the authority to require the reporting of information deemed
necessary to assure state compliance with the provisions of the SSA.
Under this authority, the Secretary of Labor requires the following
reports to monitor state compliance with the immediate deposit and
limited withdrawal standards:

ETA 2112: UI Financial Transactions Summary, Unemployment Fund
ETA 8401: Monthly Analysis of Benefit Payment Account
ETA 8403: Summary of Financial Transactions--Title IX Funds
ETA 8403A: Spending Plans for Special Distributions
ETA 8405: Monthly Analysis of Clearing Account
ETA 8413: Income--Expense Analysis UC Fund, Benefit Payment Account
ETA 8414: Income--Expense Analysis UC Fund, Clearing Account

These reports are submitted to the Office of Unemployment Insurance
(OUI) within ETA which uses them to:
Monitor cash flows into and out of the UTF to determine
state compliance with the immediate deposit and limited withdrawal
standards.
Assure proper accounting for unemployment funds, an
integral part of preparing the Department's consolidated financial
statements required by the Chief Financial Officer Act of 1990. The UTF
is the single largest asset and liability on the statements.
Reconcile the Department's records with the U.S. Treasury
records.
Support UI research and actuarial reports analyzing the
solvency of the UTF.

II. Review Focus

The Department seeks renewal of this collection since the reports
are essential to the Department's financial statements and program
oversight responsibilities. The Department 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 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.

III. Current Actions

Type of Review: Extension without changes.
Title: Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Activities Reports.
OMB Number: 1205-0154.
Affected Public: State Workforce Agencies.
Form(s): ETA 2112, 8401, 8405, 8413, 8414, 8403, 8403A.

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Average time
Data collection activity Number of Frequency Total per response Burden hours
respondents responses (in hours)
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Reporting of ETA 2112.......... 53 Monthly........ 636 0.5 318
Reporting of ETA 8401.......... 53 Monthly........ 636 0.5 318
Reporting of ETA 8405.......... 53 Monthly........ 636 0.5 318

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Reporting of ETA 8413.......... 53 Monthly........ 636 0.5 318
Reporting of ETA 8414.......... 53 Monthly........ 636 0.5 318
Reporting of ETA 8403.......... 53 As Needed...... 318 0.5 159
Reporting of ETA 8403A......... 53 As Needed...... 106 0.5 53
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Total...................... .............. ............... 3,604 .............. 1,802
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Total Annual Burden Cost for Respondents: There are no annualized
costs to respondents.
Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be
summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the ICR;
they will also become a matter of public record.

Dated: Signed in Washington, DC, this 15th day of June, 2012.
Jane Oates,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.
[FR Doc. 2012-15215 Filed 6-21-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-FW-P

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