[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 114 (Friday, June 13, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 32382-32383] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-15599] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Statewide Service Delivery Area Job Training Plan; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed reinstatement collection of the Statewide Service Delivery Area Job Training Plan (JTP). A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before August 12, 1997. The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: * Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; * Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; * Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and * Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. ADDRESSES: Barbara DeVeaux, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room N4670, Washington, D.C. 20210; Internet Address: [email protected]; telephone number (202) 219-7533, extension 165 (this is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Pursuant to Section 105(d) of the Job Training Reform Amendments of 1992 (Public Law 102-367, September 7, 1992, effective July 1, 1993) requires that in any case in which one statewide service delivery area is established, the Governor shall submit a job training plan to the Secretary of Labor for approval. II. Current Actions States are required to submit a Statewide JTP biennially. Type of Review: Reinstatement without change. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Statewide Service Delivery Area Job Training Plan. OMB Number: 1205-0329. Recordkeeping: These records must be kept for a minimum of three years after the affected program dates. Affected Public: State and local government. Total Respondents: 15. Frequency: Biennially. Total responses: 15. Average Time per Response: 10 burden hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 150. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): Federal cost of $11,000. This represents 20 percent of a GS-13 salary. It is estimated that a GS-13 will spend 20 percent of his/her time on the preparation clearance and dissemination of the Statewide JTP. State cost of $220 per submission. The individual preparing the request is likely to be earning $45,000 per year or $22.00 per hour times 10 hours of preparation. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): Burden cost for operating and maintaining is the amount of money allowed for the administration of JTPA. Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. [[Page 32383]] Dated: June 6, 1997. Charles Atkinson, Deputy Administrator, Office of Job Training Programs. [FR Doc. 97-15599 Filed 6-12-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M