Approved
consistent with DOL's memo to OMB of 5/18/98 and 5/19/98. In
addition, ETA agrees to the following terms: 1) Prior to
implementation of the oracle-based information system, ETA will
ensure that the system is Y2K compliant; 2) In working towards
implementation of the "menu" option of measuring performance
(outlined in the proposal sent to OMB on 5/19) ETA will make
everyeffort to ensure that the new system captures some
post-program outcome data (e.g., job retention); 3) OMB notes that
DOL was in violation of the PRA when coverage of this paperwork
lapsed on 8/31/97. In the future DOL will make a greater effort to
keep PRA coverage up to date; 4) OMB accepts ETA's justification
for not continuing efforts under the SPIR pilot to collect
individual- level data. OMB does note that the 401 program is the
only ETA program (other than Older Workers) for which there is no
mechanism for collecting individual-level data. In light of the
problems indicated by ETA with implementing the SPIR, ETA will
continue to investigate other mechanisms for collecting
individual-level data to assess performance in this program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2001
05/31/2001
30,370
0
0
95,935
0
0
1,142,000
0
0
This request is for approval of a
reinstatement of the planning and reporting forms previously
approved and in use for the JTPA section 401 program which provides
employment and training services for Indians and Native Americans.
Burden estimates do not include the tribes currently participating
in the demonstration project under Public Law 102-477 but do
include estimates for those tribal entities which also receive
funding under title II-B of JTPA.
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.