[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 130 (Friday, July 7, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 38666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10636]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

June 29, 2006.
    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 
contacting Ira Mills at the Department of Labor on 202-693-4122 (this 
is not a toll-free number) or e-mail: [email protected]. This ICR can 
also be accessed online at http://www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/OMBControlNumber.cfm.
    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 (this is not a 
toll free number), 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: New.
    Title: Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Program.
    OMB Number: 1205-0NEW.
    Frequency: Other; one time collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government.
    Type of Response: Reporting.
    Number of Respondents: 9,490.
    Annual Responses: 9,490.
    Average Response Time: 95 minutes for respondents.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,962.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: This data collection plan is for a six-year evaluation 
of the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. The evaluation is comprised 
of an impact analysis using a comparison group methodology. A process 
study is also included to determine what programmatic and 
administrative features may affect performance. Data collection 
includes: Baseline and follow-up surveys of TAA participants and 
comparison group members, site visits to states and local areas, and an 
internet/phone survey of local TAA coordinators.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer/Team Leader.
[FR Doc. E6-10636 Filed 7-6-06; 8:45 am]
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