Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Programs, 85654-85655 [2023-26920]

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[FR Doc. 2023–26944 Filed 12–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Programs ACTION: Notice. 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, ‘‘Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Programs.’’ 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 February 6, 2024. 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 Ayesha Upshur by telephone at 202– 693–2771 (this is not a toll-free number). For persons with a hearing or speech disability who need assistance to use the telephone system, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. 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, Office of Apprenticeship, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room N–5311, Washington, DC 20210; by email: OA-ICRs@dol.gov; or by fax 202–693–3799. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ayesha Upshur by telephone at 202– 693–2771 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at OA-ICRs@dol.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Office of Management and Budget (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 clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. ETA is requesting an extension to a currently approved ICR pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The National Apprenticeship Act (NAA) of 1937 (29 U.S.C. 50) authorizes this information collection. If approved, this ICR will enable ETA to continue its data collection concerning the registration of apprenticeship programs and apprentices with DOL/ETA’s Office of Apprenticeship and recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies, properly assess the types of sponsors that are seeking to register an apprenticeship program and the level of growth in apprenticeship, collect the data necessary to calculate national registered apprenticeship program and apprentice totals, continue to implement the requirements of the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform (VALOR) Act (Pub. L. 115–89) and the Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 116–134). This ICR will also continue to enable ETA to collect data from registered apprenticeship programs relating to equal employment opportunity, and from applicants and/or apprentices, who file a discrimination complaint. Under the NAA, the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) is charged with the establishment of labor standards designed to safeguard the welfare of apprentices and promote apprenticeship opportunity. The NAA also authorizes the Secretary to ‘‘publish information relating to existing and proposed labor standards of apprenticeship.’’ ETA seeks an extension of this ICR which includes the following: ETA Form 671 (Program Registration and Apprenticeship Agreement); ETA Form 9039 (Complaint Form—Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Programs); and the information collection instrument pertaining to state program and apprentice registration (ETA Form 9186). ETA Forms 671, 9039, and 9186 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 235 / Friday, December 8, 2023 / Notices are currently set to expire on June 30, 2024. 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– 0223. 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. Title of Collection: Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Programs. Forms: ETA Form 671, ETA Form 9039, and ETA Form 9186. OMB Control Number: 1205–0223. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Dec 07, 2023 Jkt 262001 Affected Public: Individuals/ households, state/local/tribal governments, Federal government, private sector (businesses or other forprofits, and, not-for-profit institutions). Estimated Number of Respondents: 704,577. Frequency: Varies. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 1,066,917. Estimated Average Time per Response: Varies. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 522,623 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Laura P. Watson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor. [FR Doc. 2023–26920 Filed 12–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Joint Quarterly Narrative Performance Report ACTION: Notice. 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, ‘‘Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Joint Quarterly Narrative Performance Report.’’ 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 February 6, 2024. 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 Stephanie Pena by telephone at (202) 693–3153 (this is not a toll-free number), TTY 1–877–889–5627 (this is not a toll-free number), or by email at Pena.Stephanie.L@dol.gov. Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Training and Employment SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 85655 Administration, Division of Youth Services, Room NC–4526, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: Pena.Stephanie.L@ dol.gov; or by fax (202) 693–3015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Pena by telephone at (202) 693–3153 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at Pena.Stephanie.L@ dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Office of Management and Budget (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 clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (29 U.S.C. 3101) authorizes this information collection. This ICR allows ETA’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to perform data validation on data collected and reported to ETA on program activities and outcomes; and provides a streamlined WIOA Joint Quarterly Narrative Performance Report (Joint QNR) for several grant programs. DOL seeks a revision of this ICR to include the following changes: ETA has added the Dislocated Worker Demonstration grants to the list of grant programs which use the Joint QNR; minor edits have been made to the Joint QNR for streamlining and clarification purposes; and for the SCSEP Data Validation, a few non-substantive changes were made. The Joint QNR provides a detailed account of program activities, accomplishments, and progress toward performance outcomes during the quarter. It also provides information on grant challenges and timeline progress, as well as the opportunity to share success stories. The continued use of a standardized narrative report supports WIOA implementation and the goal of systems alignment and consistency of reporting. This template also helps ensure consistent identification of technical assistance needs across the discretionary grant programs that are reporting on WIOA performance indicators and contributes to improved quality of performance information that ETA receives. E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship 
Programs

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, ``Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity 
in Apprenticeship Programs.'' 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 
February 6, 2024.

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 Ayesha Upshur by telephone at 202-693-2771 (this is not a 
toll-free number). For persons with a hearing or speech disability who 
need assistance to use the telephone system, please dial 711 to access 
telecommunications relay services.
    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, Office of Apprenticeship, 200 Constitution 
Ave. NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210; by email: [email protected]; 
or by fax 202-693-3799.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ayesha Upshur by telephone at 202-693-
2771 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Office of Management and 
Budget (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 clearly 
understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly 
assessed.
    ETA is requesting an extension to a currently approved ICR pursuant 
to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The National Apprenticeship Act (NAA) 
of 1937 (29 U.S.C. 50) authorizes this information collection. If 
approved, this ICR will enable ETA to continue its data collection 
concerning the registration of apprenticeship programs and apprentices 
with DOL/ETA's Office of Apprenticeship and recognized State 
Apprenticeship Agencies, properly assess the types of sponsors that are 
seeking to register an apprenticeship program and the level of growth 
in apprenticeship, collect the data necessary to calculate national 
registered apprenticeship program and apprentice totals, continue to 
implement the requirements of the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor 
Opportunity Reform (VALOR) Act (Pub. L. 115-89) and the Support for 
Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 116-134). 
This ICR will also continue to enable ETA to collect data from 
registered apprenticeship programs relating to equal employment 
opportunity, and from applicants and/or apprentices, who file a 
discrimination complaint. Under the NAA, the Secretary of Labor 
(Secretary) is charged with the establishment of labor standards 
designed to safeguard the welfare of apprentices and promote 
apprenticeship opportunity. The NAA also authorizes the Secretary to 
``publish information relating to existing and proposed labor standards 
of apprenticeship.''
    ETA seeks an extension of this ICR which includes the following: 
ETA Form 671 (Program Registration and Apprenticeship Agreement); ETA 
Form 9039 (Complaint Form--Equal Employment Opportunity in 
Apprenticeship Programs); and the information collection instrument 
pertaining to state program and apprentice registration (ETA Form 
9186). ETA Forms 671, 9039, and 9186

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are currently set to expire on June 30, 2024.
    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 
1205-0223.
    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.
    Title of Collection: Registration and Equal Employment Opportunity 
in Apprenticeship Programs.
    Forms: ETA Form 671, ETA Form 9039, and ETA Form 9186.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0223.
    Affected Public: Individuals/households, state/local/tribal 
governments, Federal government, private sector (businesses or other 
for-profits, and, not-for-profit institutions).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 704,577.
    Frequency: Varies.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 1,066,917.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: Varies.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 522,623 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).

Laura P. Watson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.
[FR Doc. 2023-26920 Filed 12-7-23; 8:45 am]
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