Green Jobs Implementation Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
646241 - GJHC Implementation OMB Supporting Statement_Part A 12 27 2011.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-12-29
GJHC Implementation OMB Supporting Statement_Part B fina 12 27 11.doc Supporting Statement B	2011-12-29
646241 - GJHC Implementation_Appendix A - DOL ARRA Legislation (5-27-11).doc Supplementary Document	2011-12-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200034	web/telephone survey, state, local, tribal governments Other-follow up calls scripts for ans machine or someone else	New
200033	Web/Telephone Survey, Private Sector Other-message for ans machine or someone else	New
200031	Web/Telephone Survey Screening Calls, state, local, and tribal governments Other-script for screening calls	New
200005	Web/Telephone Survey screening calls, Private Sector Other-screening call script	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1205-0487	ICR Reference No: 201110-1205-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Green Jobs Implementation 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: 03/12/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/29/2011
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request is approved as revised by DOL. DOL will update this approval through a nonsubstantive change request to provide copies of the final instruments and a brief report on the results of cognitive testing.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	912	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	266	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Green Jobs Implementation Evaluation is a comprehensive study of the implementation of the Green Jobs and Health Care training grants authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The Act included funding for four grant projects - the Energy Training Partnership, Pathways Out of Poverty, State Energy Sector Partnership and Training, and Health Care and Other High Growth Emerging Industries. This information collection request includes data on grant recipients, on-site in-depth interviews, focus groups with grant participants, and a web/telephone survey of all grant project directors and selected program partner staff.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 2917 Name of Law: Workforce Investment Act
  

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:
	76 FR 53698	08/29/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 81981	12/29/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Web/Telephone Survey Screening Calls, state, local, and tribal governments
Web/Telephone Survey, Private Sector
Web/Telephone Survey screening calls, Private Sector
web/telephone survey, state, local, tribal governments

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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	912	0	0	912	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	266	0	0	266	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 is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $232,633

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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

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: 12/29/2011

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