(A) In general.--With respect to an entity described in
subsection (c), the Secretary, notwithstanding any other
provision of law, may, pursuant to a request submitted by such
entity that meets the requirements established under paragraph
(2) [see sec. 166(c)] , waive any of the statutory or regulatory requirements of
this title that are inconsistent with the specific needs of the
entities described in such subsection, except that the
Secretary may not waive requirements relating to wage and labor
standards, worker rights, participation and protection of
workers and participants, grievance procedures, and judicial
review.
(B) Request and approval.--An entity described in
subsection (c) that requests a waiver under subparagraph (A)
shall submit a plan to the Secretary to improve the program of
workforce investment activities carried out by the entity,
which plan shall meet the requirements established by the
Secretary and shall be generally consistent with the
requirements of section 189(i)(4)(B).
