Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ETA-538 Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed Form and Instruction	Modified
OMB1205-0028_Supporting Statement_ June 9 2025 (2).docx Supporting Statement A	2025-09-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43784	Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1205-0028	ICR Reference No: 202509-1205-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202208-1205-006
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/19/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2025
Responses	5,512	5,512
Time Burden (Hours)	3,675	3,675
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection is necessary for the determination of the beginning, continuance, or termination of an Extended Benefit (EB) period in any State, which determine the EB trigger rate. Also, data on initial and continued claims are used to help determine economic indicators. This information collection request is associated with the Final Rule amending 20 CFR 615, Extended Benefits, by implementing the Total Unemployment Rate (TUR) indicator, an optional calculation methodology for triggering on Extended Benefits, in regulations. The Final Rule deletes paragraphs (c) and (d) under the regulatory requirements at § 615.15, pertaining to records and reports State agencies must submit. The reporting instructions for the proper and timely submission of data are provided in ET Handbook No. 401, which governs Unemployment Compensation required reporting.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 303(a)(6) Name of Law: Social Security Act
   PL: Pub.L. 91 - 373 203 Name of Law: Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970
  

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:
	90 FR 11751	03/11/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 52114	11/19/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Data and Weekly Initial and Continued Weeks Claimed	ETA-538, ETA-539	Advance Weekly Initial and Continued Claims Report ,   Claims and Extended Benefits Data

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	5,512	5,512	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,675	3,675	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,681

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 11/19/2025

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