[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 65 (Friday, April 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 16553]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-8225]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

DATES: March 28, 2003.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection request (ICR) 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 
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by 
calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Darrin 
King on 202-693-4129 or e-mail: [email protected].
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA, Office of Management and 
Budget, Room 10235, 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:
    * 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 
submission of responses.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: State Unified Plan Planning Guidance for State Unified Plans 
and Unified Plan Modifications submitted under Section 501 of the 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
    OMB Number: 1205-0407.
    Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Type of Response: Reporting.
    Frequency: As needed.
    Number of Respondents: 57.
    Total Annual Responses: 57.
    Average Response Time: 25 hours.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,425.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services):: $15.00.
    Description: Title V, Section 501 of the Workforce Investment Act 
of 1998 provides an optional model for States to submit a single plan 
for up to 16 Federal education and training programs. While not 
required, following the model outlined in this guidance will reduce 
burden on the State and ensure that the State has met the individual 
program state planning requirements. This information request deals 
with modifications to these plans that are submitted in accordance with 
20 CFR 661.230 and 661.240.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-8225 Filed 4-3-03; 8:45 am]
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