This consolidated information
collection would implement sections 102 and 103 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (P.L. 113-128), which
requires each State to submit a Unified State Plan or, in the
alternative, a Combined State Plan. The Unified or Combined State
Plan requirements improve service integration and ensure that the
workforce system is industry-relevant by responding to the economic
needs of the State and matching employers with skilled workers. To
that end, the Unified or Combined State Plan would describe how the
State will develop and implement a unified, integrated service
delivery system rather than discuss the State's approach to
operating each core program individually.
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.