02-27104. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 16, 2002.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 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 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Darrin King on 202-693-4129 or E-mail: [e-mail].

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202-395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.

The OMB 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 submission of responses.

Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Type of Review: New collection.

Title: Quick Turnaround Surveys on Workforce Investment Act Implementation.

OMB Number: 1205-ONEW.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.

Type of Response: Reporting.

Frequency: 1-time each.

Number of Respondents: 250.

Annual Responses: 5,000.

Average Response Time: 1.5 hours.

Estimated Burden Hours: 7,500.

Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $0.

Description: The Employment and Training Administration is seeking Office of Management and Budget approval for a plan to collect data from state workforce agencies and local workforce investment areas on issues relating to the governance and administration, budgeting and funding, and service design and delivery structure of workforce programs authorized by the Workforce Investment Act. Section 172 of the Workforce Investment Act is the authority by which ETA will collect information proposed in this information collection plan.

Marlene J. Howze,

Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.