Workforce Information Advisory Council, 67822-67823 [2023-21733]

Download as PDF 67822 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 189 / Monday, October 2, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 control with respect to a Covered Plan’s investment in the Fund nor renders investment advice (within the meaning of 29 CFR 2510.3–21(c)) with respect to such investment; (f) Upon request, the Covered Plan fiduciaries must receive from Mitsubishi Bank, a copy of this notice of proposed exemption and a copy of the final exemption, as published in the Federal Register; (g) Mitsubishi Bank receives from the Covered Plan fiduciaries a written representation, or a written authorization, that permits Mitsubishi Bank to rely on a written representation made to the Fund, that the conditions set forth above in Section III(a), (c), and (d) are satisfied for such transaction with respect to the Covered Plan for which they are fiduciaries; (h) No Covered Transaction is part of an arrangement, agreement or understanding, designed to benefit a party in interest or disqualified person with respect to a Covered Plan; (i) In the event that a Fund’s underlying assets constitute plan assets for purposes of the Department’s Plan Assets Regulation, Mitsubishi Bank or any Lender will not enter into a Credit Facility with such Fund unless the Fund is managed by a QPAM, and the extension of credit under the Credit Facility to the Fund and the Fund’s pledge of collateral would be covered by the QPAM Exemption or another applicable exemption; 7 (j) The relief in this exemption does not extend to any transaction that is within the scope of ERISA Section 408(b)(2); and (k) All of the material facts and representations set forth in the Summary of Facts and Representations are true and accurate. If there is any material change in a transaction covered by the exemption, or in a material fact or representation described by the Applicant in the application, the exemption will cease to apply as of the date of the change. Effective Date: This exemption will be in effect on the date that this grant notice is published in the Federal Register. George Christopher Cosby, Director Office of Exemption Determinations, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2023–21731 Filed 9–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P 7 See the Department’s Plan Assets Regulation. 29 CFR part 2510.3–101 (51 FR 41280, Nov. 13, 1986), as amended at 51 FR 47226, (Dec. 31, 1986). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 29, 2023 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Workforce Information Advisory Council Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of a virtual WIAC meeting November 6, 2023. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC or Advisory Council) will meet virtually November 6, 2023. Information for public attendance at the virtual meetings will be posted at www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/ meetings several days prior to each meeting date. The meetings will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will take place November 6, 2023. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. EST and conclude at approximately 4 p.m. EST. Public statements and requests for special accommodations or to address the Advisory Council must be received by October 23, 2023. ADDRESSES: Information for public attendance at the virtual meetings will be posted at www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/ wioa/wiac/meetings several days prior to each meeting date. If problems arise accessing the meetings, please contact Donald Haughton, Unit Chief in the Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at 202–693–2784. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Rietzke, Chief, Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C–4510, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210; Telephone: 202–693–3912; Email: WIAC@dol.gov. Mr. Rietzke is the WIAC Designated Federal Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: This meeting is being held pursuant to sec. 308 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (Pub. L. 113–128), which amends sec. 15 of the WagnerPeyser Act of 1933 (29 U.S.C. 491–2). The WIAC is an important component of WIOA. The WIAC is a federal advisory committee of workforce and labor market information experts representing a broad range of national, State, and local data and information users and producers. The WIAC was established in accordance with provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S.C. app.) and will act in accordance with the applicable provisions of FACA and its implementing regulation at 41 CFR 102–3. The purpose of the WIAC is to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Labor (Secretary), working jointly through the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training and the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to address: (1) the evaluation and improvement of the nationwide workforce and labor market information (WLMI) system and statewide systems that comprise the nationwide system; and (2) how the Department and the States will cooperate in the management of those systems. These systems include programs to produce employmentrelated statistics and State and local workforce and labor market information. The Department of Labor anticipates the WIAC will accomplish its objectives by: (1) studying workforce and labor market information issues; (2) seeking and sharing information on innovative approaches, new technologies, and data to inform employment, skills training, and workforce and economic development decision making and policy; and (3) advising the Secretary on how the workforce and labor market information system can best support workforce development, planning, and program development. Additional information is available at www.dol.gov/ agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/meetings. Purpose: The WIAC is continually identifying and reviewing issues and aspects of the WLMI system and statewide systems that comprise the nationwide system and how the Department and the States will cooperate in the management of those systems. As part of this process, the Advisory Council meets to gather information and to engage in deliberative and planning activities to facilitate the development and provision of its recommendations to the Secretary in a timely manner. Agenda: The agenda topics for the November 6, 2023, meeting are: (1) introduce all members of the WIAC for this three-year membership cycle; (2) review DOL and FACA ethics and codes of conduct as they pertain to WIAC members, and, time permitting; (3) discuss previous WIAC recommendations and determine focus areas for this WIAC to explore. Additionally, future meeting dates will be discussed and tentative dates set. A detailed agenda will be available at www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/ meetings shortly before the meetings commence. The Advisory Council will open the floor for public comment at approximately 3:30 p.m. EST for E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 189 / Monday, October 2, 2023 / Notices approximately 10 minutes. However, that time may change at the WIAC chair’s discretion. Attending the meetings: Members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend any of the meetings may submit requests for accommodations via email to the email address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with the subject line ‘‘November 2023 WIAC Meeting Accommodations’’ by the date indicated in the DATES section. Please include a specific description of the accommodations requested and phone number or email address where you may be contacted if additional information is needed to meet your request. Public statements: Organizations or members of the public wishing to submit written statements may do so by mailing them to the person and address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by the date indicated in the DATES section or transmitting them as email attachments in PDF format to the email address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with the subject line ‘‘November 2023 WIAC Meeting Public Statements’’ by the date indicated in the DATES section. Submitters may include their name and contact information in a cover letter for mailed statements or in the body of the email for statements transmitted electronically. Relevant statements received before the date indicated in the DATES section will be included in the record of each meeting. No deletions, modifications, or redactions will be made to statements received, as they are public records. Please do not include personally identifiable information in your public statement. Requests to Address the Advisory Council: Members of the public or representatives of organizations wishing to address the Advisory Council should forward their requests to the contact indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, or contact the same by phone, by the date indicated in the DATES section. Oral presentations will be limited to 10 minutes, time permitting, and shall proceed at the discretion of the Advisory Council chair. Individuals with disabilities, or others who need special accommodations, should indicate their needs along with their request. Brent Parton, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor. [FR Doc. 2023–21733 Filed 9–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 29, 2023 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Department of Labor Generic Clearance for the Collection of Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before November 1, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– 693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: . This information collection activity will be used to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. The feedback sought is information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not used as statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. These collections SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 67823 will: Provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences, and expectations; provide an early warning of issues with service; focus attention on areas where communication, training, or changes, in operations might improve delivery of products or services; provide ongoing, collaborative, and actionable communications between the DOL and its customers and stakeholders. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2023 (88 FR 48265). 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 the OMB approves it 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 OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: DOL–OASAM. Title of Collection: Department of Labor Generic Clearance for the Collection of Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Number: 1225–0088. Affected Public: Individuals or Households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 400,000. Number of Responses: 400,000. Annual Burden Hours: 40,000 hours. Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $0. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) Nicole Bouchet, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–21659 Filed 9–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–04–P E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 189 (Monday, October 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67822-67823]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21733]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Workforce Information Advisory Council

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice of a virtual WIAC meeting November 6, 2023.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Workforce Information Advisory 
Council (WIAC or Advisory Council) will meet virtually November 6, 
2023. Information for public attendance at the virtual meetings will be 
posted at www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/meetings several days 
prior to each meeting date. The meetings will be open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will take place November 6, 2023. The meeting will 
begin at 2 p.m. EST and conclude at approximately 4 p.m. EST. Public 
statements and requests for special accommodations or to address the 
Advisory Council must be received by October 23, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Information for public attendance at the virtual meetings 
will be posted at www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/meetings several 
days prior to each meeting date. If problems arise accessing the 
meetings, please contact Donald Haughton, Unit Chief in the Division of 
National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and 
Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at 202-693-2784.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Rietzke, Chief, Division of 
National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and 
Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-4510, 200 
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210; Telephone: 202-693-3912; 
Email: [email protected]. Mr. Rietzke is the WIAC Designated Federal 
Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: This meeting is being held pursuant to sec. 308 of the 
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (Pub. L. 113-
128), which amends sec. 15 of the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933 (29 U.S.C. 
491-2). The WIAC is an important component of WIOA. The WIAC is a 
federal advisory committee of workforce and labor market information 
experts representing a broad range of national, State, and local data 
and information users and producers. The WIAC was established in 
accordance with provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. app.) and will act in accordance with the 
applicable provisions of FACA and its implementing regulation at 41 CFR 
102-3. The purpose of the WIAC is to provide recommendations to the 
Secretary of Labor (Secretary), working jointly through the Assistant 
Secretary for Employment and Training and the Commissioner of Labor 
Statistics, to address: (1) the evaluation and improvement of the 
nationwide workforce and labor market information (WLMI) system and 
statewide systems that comprise the nationwide system; and (2) how the 
Department and the States will cooperate in the management of those 
systems. These systems include programs to produce employment-related 
statistics and State and local workforce and labor market information.
    The Department of Labor anticipates the WIAC will accomplish its 
objectives by: (1) studying workforce and labor market information 
issues; (2) seeking and sharing information on innovative approaches, 
new technologies, and data to inform employment, skills training, and 
workforce and economic development decision making and policy; and (3) 
advising the Secretary on how the workforce and labor market 
information system can best support workforce development, planning, 
and program development. Additional information is available at 
www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/meetings.
    Purpose: The WIAC is continually identifying and reviewing issues 
and aspects of the WLMI system and statewide systems that comprise the 
nationwide system and how the Department and the States will cooperate 
in the management of those systems. As part of this process, the 
Advisory Council meets to gather information and to engage in 
deliberative and planning activities to facilitate the development and 
provision of its recommendations to the Secretary in a timely manner.
    Agenda: The agenda topics for the November 6, 2023, meeting are: 
(1) introduce all members of the WIAC for this three-year membership 
cycle; (2) review DOL and FACA ethics and codes of conduct as they 
pertain to WIAC members, and, time permitting; (3) discuss previous 
WIAC recommendations and determine focus areas for this WIAC to 
explore. Additionally, future meeting dates will be discussed and 
tentative dates set. A detailed agenda will be available at 
www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/wiac/meetings shortly before the meetings 
commence.
    The Advisory Council will open the floor for public comment at 
approximately 3:30 p.m. EST for

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approximately 10 minutes. However, that time may change at the WIAC 
chair's discretion.
    Attending the meetings: Members of the public who require 
reasonable accommodations to attend any of the meetings may submit 
requests for accommodations via email to the email address indicated in 
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with the subject line 
``November 2023 WIAC Meeting Accommodations'' by the date indicated in 
the DATES section. Please include a specific description of the 
accommodations requested and phone number or email address where you 
may be contacted if additional information is needed to meet your 
request.
    Public statements: Organizations or members of the public wishing 
to submit written statements may do so by mailing them to the person 
and address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by 
the date indicated in the DATES section or transmitting them as email 
attachments in PDF format to the email address indicated in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with the subject line ``November 
2023 WIAC Meeting Public Statements'' by the date indicated in the 
DATES section. Submitters may include their name and contact 
information in a cover letter for mailed statements or in the body of 
the email for statements transmitted electronically. Relevant 
statements received before the date indicated in the DATES section will 
be included in the record of each meeting. No deletions, modifications, 
or redactions will be made to statements received, as they are public 
records. Please do not include personally identifiable information in 
your public statement.
    Requests to Address the Advisory Council: Members of the public or 
representatives of organizations wishing to address the Advisory 
Council should forward their requests to the contact indicated in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, or contact the same by phone, 
by the date indicated in the DATES section. Oral presentations will be 
limited to 10 minutes, time permitting, and shall proceed at the 
discretion of the Advisory Council chair. Individuals with 
disabilities, or others who need special accommodations, should 
indicate their needs along with their request.

Brent Parton,
Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, 
Labor.
[FR Doc. 2023-21733 Filed 9-29-23; 8:45 am]
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