Comment Request for Information Collection for Work-Flex Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements; Extension With No Revisions, 50951-50952 [2014-20249]
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respondents, proposed frequency of
response, and estimated total burden
may be obtained free of charge from the
RegInfo.gov Web site at https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201408-1218-005
(this link will only become active on the
day following publication of this notice)
or by contacting Michel Smyth by
telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–
693–8064, (these are not toll-free
numbers) or by email at
DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
Submit comments about this request
by mail or courier to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–OSHA,
Office of Management and Budget,
Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202–
395–6881 (this is not a toll-free
number); or by email:
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Commenters are encouraged, but not
required, to send a courtesy copy of any
comments by mail or courier to the U.S.
Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of
the Chief Information Officer, Attn:
Departmental Information Compliance
Management Program, Room N1301,
200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; or by email:
DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at
202–693–4129, TTY 202–693–8064,
(these are not toll-free numbers) or by
email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
This ICR
seeks to extend PRA authority for the
Fire Protection in Shipyard
Employment Standard information
collection codified in regulations 29
CFR part 1915, subpart P. The Standard
makes it mandatory for an Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
covered employer engaged in shipyard
employment to develop a written fire
safety plan and written statement or
policy that contains information about
fire watches and fire response duties
and responsibilities. The Standard also
requires the employer to obtain medical
examinations for certain workers and to
develop training programs and to train
employees exposed to fire hazards.
Additionally, the Standard requires an
employer to create and maintain records
to certify that employees have been
made aware of the details of the fire
safety plan and that employees have
been trained as required by the
Standard. OSH Act sections 2(b)(9),
6(b)(7), and 8(c) authorize this
information collection. See 29 U.S.C.
651(b)(9), 655(b)(7), 657(c).
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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This information collection is subject
to the PRA. A Federal agency generally
cannot conduct or sponsor a collection
of information, and the public is
generally not required to respond to an
information collection, unless it is
approved by the OMB under the PRA
and displays a currently valid OMB
Control Number. In addition,
notwithstanding any other provisions of
law, no person shall generally be subject
to penalty for failing to comply with a
collection of information that does not
display a valid Control Number. See 5
CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL
obtains OMB approval for this
information collection under Control
Number 1218–0248.
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot
be for more than three (3) years without
renewal, and the current approval for
this collection is scheduled to expire on
August 31, 2014. The DOL seeks to
extend PRA authorization for this
information collection for three (3) more
years, without any change to existing
requirements. The DOL notes that
existing information collection
requirements submitted to the OMB
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review. For
additional substantive information
about this ICR, see the related notice
published in the Federal Register on
May 2, 2014 (79 FR 25153).
Interested parties are encouraged to
send comments to the OMB, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs at
the address shown in the ADDRESSES
section within thirty (30) days of
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. In order to help ensure
appropriate consideration, comments
should mention OMB Control Number
1218–0248. 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
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.
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Agency: DOL–OSHA.
Title of Collection: Fire Protection in
Shipyard Employment Standard.
OMB Control Number: 1218–0248.
Affected Public: Private Sector—
businesses or other for-profits.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 294.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 53,121.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
6,051 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
Dated: August 20, 2014.
Michel Smyth,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
Comment Request for Information
Collection for Work-Flex Plan
Submission and Reporting
Requirements; Extension With No
Revisions
Employment and Training
Administration (ETA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 and Training
Administration is soliciting comments
concerning the collection of data about
the Work Flex Plan Submission and
Reporting Requirements. A copy of the
proposed information collection request
(ICR) can be obtained by contacting the
office listed below in the addressee
section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
addressee’s section below on or before
October 27, 2014.
SUMMARY:
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Submit written comments
to Heather Fleck, Division of WIA Adult
Services and Workforce System, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Room S–4209,
Washington, DC 20210, Telephone
number: 202–693–2956 (this is not a
toll-free number). Fax: 202–693–3015.
Email: fleck.heather@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
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I. Background
Section 192 of the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) (Pub. L. 105–220,
August 7, 1998) permits states to apply
for a workforce flexibility (Work-Flex)
waiver authority to implement reforms
to their workforce investment systems
in exchange for program improvements.
The Act provides that the Secretary may
grant Work-Flex waiver authority for up
to five years pursuant to a Work-Flex
Plan submitted by a state. Under WorkFlex, governors are granted the authority
to approve requests submitted by their
local areas to waive certain statutory
and regulatory provisions of WIA Title
I programs. States may also request
waivers from the Secretary of certain
requirements of the Wagner-Peyser Act
(Sections 8–10) as well as certain
provisions of the Older Americans Act
for state agencies that administer the
Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP). The intent of the
Work-Flex provision is to provide states
and local areas with operational
flexibility to improve employment and
training program productivity for adult,
dislocated, and youth populations. One
of the underlying principles for granting
Work-Flex waivers is that the waivers
will result in improved performance
outcomes for persons served and that
waiver authority will be granted in
consideration of improved performance.
Section 190 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) (H.R. 803, July 22, 2014)
includes similar provisions for States to
submit Workforce Flexibility Plans.
Many of WIOA’s provisions take effect
on July 1, 2015, but the existing WIA
state and local plan provisions remain
in effect until July 1, 2016. The
Employment and Training
Administration (ETA) is conducting a
review of WIOA’s implementation
timeline and waiver provisions, and
may amend this information collection
as part of its implementation actions.
This information collection is
submitted under the legal requirements
of WIA, the law in effect at this time.
II. Work-Flex Plan Instructions
States requesting designation as a
Work-Flex state must submit a Work-
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Flex Plan which includes descriptions
of:
a. The process by which local areas in
the state may submit and obtain
approval by the state of applications for
waivers of requirements applicable
under Title I of WIA, including
provisions for public review and
comment on local area waiver
applications.
b. The statutory and regulatory
requirements of Title I that are likely to
be waived by the state under the plan.
c. The requirements applicable under
Sections 8–10 of the Wagner-Peyser Act
that are proposed to be waived, if any.
d. The statutory and regulatory
requirements of the Older Americans
Act of 1965 applicable to state agencies
on aging with respect to administration
of the SCSEP that are proposed to be
waived, if any.
e. The outcomes to be achieved by the
waiver authority including, where
appropriate, revisions to adjusted levels
of performance included in the state or
local Plans under Title I of WIA.
f. Special administrative measures (in
addition to current procedures) to be
taken to ensure appropriate
accountability for Federal funds in
connection with the waivers.
g. Prior to submitting a Work-Flex
plan, the state must provide all
interested parties and the general public
adequate notice and a reasonable
opportunity for comment on the waivers
proposed to be implemented. The plan
should describe the process used for
ensuring meaningful public comment,
including a description of the
Governor’s and the state Workforce
Investment Board’s involvement in
drafting, reviewing and commenting.
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. Work-Flex Quarterly Report:
Instructions
Report for each waiver granted:
1. Waiver (assigned by State)
2. Date received
3. Date granted
4. Local Area(s) requesting waiver
5. Purpose (brief statement)
6. Regulation/statute affected.
7. State-imposed conditions of waiver
use, as appropriate.
Portia Wu,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and
Training Administration, Labor.
IV. Review Focus
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The Department of Labor 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
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V. Current Actions
Type of Review: Extension with no
revisions:
Title: Work-Flex Plan Submission and
Reporting Requirements.
OMB Number: 1205–0432.
Affected Public: State and local
governments.
Form: See above instructions. There is
no form.
Total Estimated Annual Respondents:
5.
Estimates Annual Frequency: 5 state
plans annually; 204 quarterly reports.
Average Time per Response: 38.4
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 960.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): 0.
Comments submitted in response to
this comment request 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
Comment Request for Information Collection for Work-Flex Plan
Submission and Reporting Requirements; Extension With No Revisions
AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 and Training Administration is soliciting
comments concerning the collection of data about the Work Flex Plan
Submission and Reporting Requirements. A copy of the proposed
information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the
office listed below in the addressee section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
addressee's section below on or before October 27, 2014.
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ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Heather Fleck, Division of WIA
Adult Services and Workforce System, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Room S-4209, Washington, DC 20210, Telephone
number: 202-693-2956 (this is not a toll-free number). Fax: 202-693-
3015. Email: fleck.heather@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 192 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) (Pub. L. 105-220,
August 7, 1998) permits states to apply for a workforce flexibility
(Work-Flex) waiver authority to implement reforms to their workforce
investment systems in exchange for program improvements. The Act
provides that the Secretary may grant Work-Flex waiver authority for up
to five years pursuant to a Work-Flex Plan submitted by a state. Under
Work-Flex, governors are granted the authority to approve requests
submitted by their local areas to waive certain statutory and
regulatory provisions of WIA Title I programs. States may also request
waivers from the Secretary of certain requirements of the Wagner-Peyser
Act (Sections 8-10) as well as certain provisions of the Older
Americans Act for state agencies that administer the Senior Community
Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The intent of the Work-Flex
provision is to provide states and local areas with operational
flexibility to improve employment and training program productivity for
adult, dislocated, and youth populations. One of the underlying
principles for granting Work-Flex waivers is that the waivers will
result in improved performance outcomes for persons served and that
waiver authority will be granted in consideration of improved
performance.
Section 190 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
(H.R. 803, July 22, 2014) includes similar provisions for States to
submit Workforce Flexibility Plans. Many of WIOA's provisions take
effect on July 1, 2015, but the existing WIA state and local plan
provisions remain in effect until July 1, 2016. The Employment and
Training Administration (ETA) is conducting a review of WIOA's
implementation timeline and waiver provisions, and may amend this
information collection as part of its implementation actions.
This information collection is submitted under the legal
requirements of WIA, the law in effect at this time.
II. Work-Flex Plan Instructions
States requesting designation as a Work-Flex state must submit a
Work-Flex Plan which includes descriptions of:
a. The process by which local areas in the state may submit and
obtain approval by the state of applications for waivers of
requirements applicable under Title I of WIA, including provisions for
public review and comment on local area waiver applications.
b. The statutory and regulatory requirements of Title I that are
likely to be waived by the state under the plan.
c. The requirements applicable under Sections 8-10 of the Wagner-
Peyser Act that are proposed to be waived, if any.
d. The statutory and regulatory requirements of the Older Americans
Act of 1965 applicable to state agencies on aging with respect to
administration of the SCSEP that are proposed to be waived, if any.
e. The outcomes to be achieved by the waiver authority including,
where appropriate, revisions to adjusted levels of performance included
in the state or local Plans under Title I of WIA.
f. Special administrative measures (in addition to current
procedures) to be taken to ensure appropriate accountability for
Federal funds in connection with the waivers.
g. Prior to submitting a Work-Flex plan, the state must provide all
interested parties and the general public adequate notice and a
reasonable opportunity for comment on the waivers proposed to be
implemented. The plan should describe the process used for ensuring
meaningful public comment, including a description of the Governor's
and the state Workforce Investment Board's involvement in drafting,
reviewing and commenting.
III. Work-Flex Quarterly Report: Instructions
Report for each waiver granted:
1. Waiver (assigned by State)
2. Date received
3. Date granted
4. Local Area(s) requesting waiver
5. Purpose (brief statement)
6. Regulation/statute affected.
7. State-imposed conditions of waiver use, as appropriate.
IV. Review Focus
The Department of Labor 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.
V. Current Actions
Type of Review: Extension with no revisions:
Title: Work-Flex Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements.
OMB Number: 1205-0432.
Affected Public: State and local governments.
Form: See above instructions. There is no form.
Total Estimated Annual Respondents: 5.
Estimates Annual Frequency: 5 state plans annually; 204 quarterly
reports.
Average Time per Response: 38.4 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 960.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): 0.
Comments submitted in response to this comment request 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.
Portia Wu,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Administration, Labor.
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