[Federal Register: August 29, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 166)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

 
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

August 22, 2005.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICRs) 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 
each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by 
contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) 
or email: king.darrin@dol.gov.
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employment and Training 
Administration (ETA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503, 202-395-7316 (this is not a toll-free number), 
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.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Title: Planning Guidance and Instructions for Submission of the 
Strategic State Plan and Plan Modifications for Title I of the 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and the Wagner Peyser Act.
    OMB Number: 1205-0398.
    Frequency: Every 5 years and On occasion.
    Type of Response: Reporting.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 56.
    Number of Annual Responses: 19.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 50 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 950.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-220) 
provides the framework for a network of State workforce investment 
systems designed to meet the needs of the nation's businesses, job 
seekers, youth, and those who want to further their careers. Title I 
requires that States develop five-year strategic plans for this system, 
which must also contain the detail plans required under the Wagner-
Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49g). The Act also requires States to submit new 
Plans (if expiring) or medications as necessary. The WIA Planning 
Guidance is designed to advise states about how to continue their WIA 
Title I and Wagner Peyser Act programs under Public Law 105-220. Since 
all required five year plans have already been submitted, this 
information collection request only addresses potential plan 
modifications.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Title: State Unified Plan Planning Guidance for State Unified Plans 
and Unified Plan Modifications Submitted Under Section 501 of the 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).
    OMB Number: 1205-0407.
    Frequency: Every 5 years and On occasion.
    Type of Response: Reporting.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 3.
    Number of Annual Responses: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 50 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 50.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-220) 
provides the framework for a network of State workforce investment 
systems designed to meet the needs of the nation's businesses, job 
seekers, youth, and those who want to further their careers. WIA 
requires that States develop five-year strategic plans for this system, 
which must also contain the detailed plans required under the Wagner-
Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49g). Section V provides States the option of 
submitting a State Unified Plan. The Act also required States to submit 
new Plans (if expiring) or modifications as necessary. The WIA Unified 
Planning Guidance is designed to advise States about how to continue 
their WIA programs under Public Law 105-220. Since all required five 
year plans have already been submitted, this information collection 
request only addresses potential plan modifications.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-17059 Filed 8-26-05; 8:45 am]

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