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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–
0332.
Submitted comments will also be a
matter of public record for this ICR and
posted on the internet, without
redaction. The DOL encourages
commenters not to include personally
identifiable information, confidential
business data, or other sensitive
statements/information in any
comments.
The 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
change.
Title of Collection: Tax Performance
System.
Form: TPS.
OMB Control Number: OMB 1205–
0332.
Affected Public: State Workforce
Agencies.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
52.
Frequency: Once.
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
52.
Estimated Average Time per
Response: 1,716 hours (TPS review
1,711 hrs. + data entry 5 hrs.).
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 89,232 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost
Burden: $ 0.
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Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Brent Parton,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Employment and Training, Labor.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request;
Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan
Submission and Reporting
Requirements
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 Flexibility (Workflex)
Plan Submission and Reporting
Requirements.’’ 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 April 30,
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 Dana
Westgren by telephone at 202–693–0285
(this is not a toll-free number), or by
email at westgren.dana.c@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, Employment and Training
Administration, Division of Adult
Services and Governance, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW, Room S4209, Washington,
DC 20210; by email: westgren.dana.c@
dol.gov; or by fax 202–693–3015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Dana Westgren by telephone at
202–693–0285 (this is not a toll-free
number) or by email at
westgren.dana.c@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
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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.
Section 190 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) (Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014)
permits states to apply for Workflex
waiver authority. The Act and 20 CFR
679.630 provide that the Secretary may
grant Workflex waiver authority for up
to five years pursuant to a Workflex
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
WIOA Title I programs. States may
request waivers from the Secretary of
certain requirements of the WagnerPeyser Act (sections 8–10) as well as
certain provisions of the Older
American Act of 1965 (OAA) (42 U.S.C.
305d(b)) for state agencies on aging with
respect to activities carried out using
funds allotted under OAA section
506(b). One of the underlying principles
for granting Workflex waivers is that the
waivers will result in improved
performance outcomes for persons
served and that the waiver authority
will be granted in consideration of
improved performance.
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 Number:1205–0432.
Submitted comments will also be a
matter of public record for this ICR and
posted on the internet, without
redaction. DOL encourages commenters
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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
change.
Title of Collection: Workflex Plan
Submission and Reporting
Requirements.
Form: Workforce Flexibility
(Workflex) Plan Collection.
OMB Control Number: 1205–0432.
Affected Public: State, local, and
Tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.
Frequency: 5 state plans annually, 20
quarterly reports.
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
25.
Estimated Average Time per
Response: 23 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 235 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost
Burden: $0.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Brent Parton,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Employment and Training, Labor.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Quarterly
Narrative Progress Report,
Employment and Training
Supplemental Budget Request
Activities
Notice of availability; request
for comments.
ACTION:
The Department of Labor
(DOL) is submitting this Employment
and Training Administration (ETA)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 April 1, 2024.
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:
Michael Howell by telephone at 202–
693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_
PUBLIC@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To
monitor the progress of State Workforce
Agencies in successfully implementing
projects funded through Supplemental
Budget Requests, Form ETA 9178 will
request information including the
funded project’s title and purpose,
timeline and milestones, and a narrative
description of the project
implementation status. For additional
substantive information about this ICR,
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see the related notice published in the
Federal Register on October 12, 2023
(88 FR 70689).
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.
Agency: DOL–ETA.
Title of Collection: Quarterly
Narrative Progress Report, Employment
and Training Supplemental Budget
Request Activities.
OMB Control Number: 1205–0517.
Affected Public: State, local and
Tribal governments.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 57.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 228.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
1,140 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))
Michael Howell,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request;
Contribution Operations
Notice of availability; request
for comments.
ACTION:
The Department of Labor
(DOL) is submitting this Employment
and Training Administration (ETA)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.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting
Requirements
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, ``Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan
Submission and Reporting Requirements.'' 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
April 30, 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 Dana Westgren by telephone at 202-693-0285 (this is not a
toll-free number), or by email at [email protected].
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 Adult Services and Governance,
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S4209,
Washington, DC 20210; by email: [email protected]; or by fax 202-
693-3015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Dana Westgren by telephone at
202-693-0285 (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.
Section 190 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
(Pub. L. 113-128, July 22, 2014) permits states to apply for Workflex
waiver authority. The Act and 20 CFR 679.630 provide that the Secretary
may grant Workflex waiver authority for up to five years pursuant to a
Workflex 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 WIOA
Title I programs. States may request waivers from the Secretary of
certain requirements of the Wagner-Peyser Act (sections 8-10) as well
as certain provisions of the Older American Act of 1965 (OAA) (42
U.S.C. 305d(b)) for state agencies on aging with respect to activities
carried out using funds allotted under OAA section 506(b). One of the
underlying principles for granting Workflex waivers is that the waivers
will result in improved performance outcomes for persons served and
that the waiver authority will be granted in consideration of improved
performance.
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 Number:1205-
0432.
Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this
ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. DOL encourages
commenters
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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 change.
Title of Collection: Workflex Plan Submission and Reporting
Requirements.
Form: Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Collection.
OMB Control Number: 1205-0432.
Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.
Frequency: 5 state plans annually, 20 quarterly reports.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 25.
Estimated Average Time per Response: 23 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 235 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Brent Parton,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training,
Labor.
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