In July, 2011, OMB approved the
baseline data collection for this evaluation (OMB 1205-0486), and
in March, 2012, OMB approved a subsequent request for the process
study data collection, which includes site visits and focus group
administration (OMB 1205-0487). The request for approval in this
information collection request is limited to the follow-up
interviews planned for all study participants 18 months and 36
months after baseline collection. Requests for approvals for this
evaluation needed to be submitted in three parts for several
reasons. The main reason is that it was necessary to (1) conduct
random assignment and collect baseline data early in the study
period to obtain a sample size needed for the estimation of program
impacts and (2) conduct two rounds of process study visits,
including one when the early sample was participating in the
training program. In addition, the study structure required that
the baseline data inform the development of the follow-up data
collection effort. As a result, it was necessary to initiate the
baseline data collection and gain experience in its implementation
before the follow-up instruments could be developed. Thus, ETA is
now requesting OMB approval of these follow-up instruments so that
the evaluation can be completed on schedule.
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USC 2917 Name of Law: Workforce Investment Act
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.