Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Occupational Code Assignment, 24822-24823 [2019-11103]

Agencies

• Employment and Training Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 103 (Wednesday, May 29, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24822-24823]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11103]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Occupational Code Assignment

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training 
Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed 
extension for the authority to conduct the information collection 
request (ICR) titled, ``Occupational Code Assignment.'' This comment 
request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork 
and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (PRA).

DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by 
July 29, 2019.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; 
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency 
of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free by 
contacting Lauren Fairley by telephone at (202) 693-3731 (this is not a 
toll-free number), TTY/TDD 1-877-889-5627 (this is not a toll-free 
number), or by email at [email protected] or by accessing: https://www.onetcenter.org/ombclearance.html.
    Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR 
by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and 
Training Administration--Division of National Programs Tools and 
Technical Assistance, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, C4526, Washington, DC 
20210, by email: [email protected] or by Fax (202) 693-3015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Fairley by telephone at (202) 
693-3015 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, as part of continuing efforts to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of 
information before submitting them to the OMB for final approval. This 
program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the desired 
format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are

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clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be 
properly assessed.

I. Background

    The Occupational Code Assignment form (ETA 741) was developed as a 
public service to the users of the Occupational Information Network 
(O*NET), in an effort to help them in obtaining occupational codes and 
titles for jobs that they are unable to locate in O*NET. The O*NET 
system classifies nearly all jobs in the United States economy. 
However, new specialties are constantly evolving and emerging. The use 
of the OCA is voluntary and is provided: (1) As a uniform format to the 
public and private sector to submit information in order to receive 
assistance in identifying an occupational code; (2) to assist the O*NET 
system in identifying potential occupations that may need to be 
included in future O*NET data collection efforts; and (3) to provide 
input to a database of alternative (lay) titles to facilitate searches 
for occupational information in the O*NET websites including O*NET 
OnLine (https://online.onetcenter.org), My Next Move 
(www.MyNextMove.gov), My Next Move for Veterans (www.MyNextMove.org/vets), O*NET Code Connector (www.onetcodeconnector.org), as well as 
CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org).
    The OCA process is designed to help the occupational information 
user relate an occupational specialty or a job title to an occupational 
code and title within the framework of the Standard Occupational 
Classification (SOC) based O*NET system. The O*NET-SOC system consists 
of a database that organizes the work done by individuals into 
approximately 1,000 occupational categories. In addition, O*NET 
occupations have associated data on the importance and level of a range 
of occupational characteristics and requirements, including Knowledge, 
Skills, Abilities, Tasks and Work Activities. Since the O*NET-SOC 
system is based on the SOC system, identifying an O*NET-SOC code and 
title also facilitates linkage to national, state, and local 
occupational employment and wage estimates. Section 308 of the 
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act authorizes this information 
collection.
    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 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.
    Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the 
contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Comments must be written to 
receive consideration, and they will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure 
appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB control number 
1205-0137.
    Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this 
ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. DOL encourages 
commenters not to include personally identifiable information, 
confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information 
in any comments.
    DOL 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).
    Agency: DOL-ETA.
    Type of Review: Extension without changes.
    Title of Collection: Occupational Code Assignment.
    Form: ETA 741.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0137.
    Affected Public: Federal government, state and local government, 
business or other for-profit/non-profit institutions, and individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 25.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12.5 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).

Molly E. Conway,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 2019-11103 Filed 5-28-19; 8:45 am]
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