Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Revised supporting statement sent 9 5 08.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-09-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
185565	Evaluation, Private Sector Respondents, Second and Third Round WIRED Grantees Instruction	New
185456	Evaluation Site Visit Topic Guide, government sector respondents, 2nd and 3rd Round Visits Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1205-0467	ICR Reference No: 200806-1205-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No: 07-A230-RNAN-2536-15230-000
Title: Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative Evaluation
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/05/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/25/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,400	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection covers qualitative information to be obtained through on-site, unstructured interviews with representatives in each of the 13 regions awarded WIRED funding. Data to be collected includes information regarding the regional context, goals, planning, structure, partnerships, collaboration, activities, funding, challenges, innovations, approaches for measuring success, and sustainability.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 277 414(b)(s)(2) Name of Law: American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act
   PL: Pub.L. 105 - 220 172 Name of Law: Workforce Investment Act of 1998
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 16912	03/31/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 43475	07/25/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Evaluation Site Visit Topic Guide, government sector respondents, 2nd and 3rd Round Visits
Evaluation, Private Sector Respondents, Second and Third Round WIRED Grantees

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,200	0	0	3,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,400	0	0	2,400	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This submission is for a new information collection, which necessitates the increase in burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $338,703

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/25/2008

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