[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 98 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28000-28001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13623]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 18, 1998.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of 
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance 
Officer, Todd R. Owen ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to Owen-
T[email protected]. Individuals who use a

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telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219-
4720 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday.
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ES, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, 
or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10325, Washington, DC 
20503 ((202) 395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this 
publication in the Federal Register.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
     Evaulate 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 submission of response.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Planning Guidance and Instructions for Submission of Annual 
State Plans for FY 1999 Welfare-to-Work Formula Grants.
    OMB Number: 1205-NEW.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 54.
    Total Responses: 54.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 540 hours.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: -0-.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): -0-.
    Description: The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, signed by the 
President on August 5, 1997, authorizes the Department of Labor to 
provide Welfare-to-Work (WtW) grants to States and local communities to 
provide transitional employment assistance to move Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with significant employment 
barriers into unsubsidized jobs providing long-term employment 
opportunities. WtW funds will be provided through formula grants to 
States, grants to Indian tribes and competitive grants to public and 
private entities. This planning guidance addresses the requirements 
necessary for States' plans to received the formula grant funds in 
fiscal year 1999. Separate guidance will be issued for both the grants 
to Indian tribes and the competitive grants.

    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Welfare-to-Work Competitive Grants: Solicitation for Grant 
Applications.
    OMB Number: 1205-0387.
    Form Number: ETA 9070.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government, Not-for-profit 
institutions, Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Total Responses: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 20 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,000.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: -0-
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 480,000.
    Description: The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 authorized the 
Department of Labor to provide Welfare-to-Work (WtW) grants which 
include both formula grants to States and localities, and competitive 
grants local communities. These grants are intended to help support 
achievement of the welfare reform goals within the Personal 
Responsibility and Work Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996. Under the 
WtW grants programs, approximately 25% of funds not allocated by the 
formula grants (to States and localities) will be awarded directly to 
the local governments, Private Industry Councils (PICs), political 
subdivisions and private entities. Those private entities who apply 
must submit an application in conjunction with the applicable PIC or 
political subdivision and in consultation with the Governor.
    ETA Form 9070, to be submitted by all applications for WtW 
competitive grant funds, provides a one-page synopsis of each project, 
including organizational type, contact information, service area and 
characteristics, areas of special interest to the Department that will 
be addressed by the proposed project, and proposed outcomes.
Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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