We have approved
DOL's proposed study of UI self-employment demonstration projects
in two states, with the following conditions:1) That DOL provide
OMB with copies of interim and final reports produced as a result
of this study; and 2) that DOL refrain from reaching firm
conclusions regarding the question "why did UI claimants choose not
to enter the self-employment demonstration program in the state of
Mass- achusetts?" This second term of clearance is applied because
DOL has not demonstrated that its proposed sample of 135
non-participants in Massachusetts will be sufficient to accurately
characterize this pop- ulation and answer the aforementioned
question.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1993
07/31/1993
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THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IS EVALUATING
TWO EXPERIMENTAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS THAT TEST SELF-EMPLOYMENT
AS A STRATEGY TO ASSIST UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMANTS TO RETURN
TO WORK. APPROVAL IS SOUGHT FOR INFORMATION COLLECTION TO SUPPORT
THE EVALUATION OF THESE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.