[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 235 (Friday, December 7, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 69224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23723]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Submission of Paperwork Reduction Act Request to Office of 
Management and Budget

AGENCY: Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Information Collection Request 
regarding the Job Placement & Training Application, OMB No. 1076-0062, 
has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
reinstatement. The collection expired during the renewal process.

DATES: Submit your comments and suggestions on or before January 7, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent directly to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior. You may 
submit your comments by e-mail at [email protected] or by 
facsimile to 202-395-6566.
    Send a copy of your comments to Lynn Forcia, Chief, Division of 
Workforce Development, Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., Mailstop 20 SIB, 
Washington, DC 20245.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the information collection 
form may be obtained by contacting Lynn Forcia at 202-219-5270. (This 
is not a toll free number.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Abstract

    The information collection process is necessary to assess work 
history and training needs of adult Indians who reside on or near 
Indian reservations, and who desire to obtain reasonable and 
satisfactory employment. The information collection document provides 
data necessary to administer the Job Placement & Training program. The 
Department is authorized to undertake a program of Job Placement which 
may include financial assistance, vocational training (including 
apprenticeships and on-the-job training), counseling, guidance, and 
related services for any recognized vocation. The program is available 
to Indians who are not less than 18 years old and who reside on or near 
an Indian reservation (and in Alaska). Public Law 84-959 and Public Law 
88-230 authorize the BIA to enter into contracts or agreements with 
Federal, State, and local government agencies or associations with non-
apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, or on-the-job 
training that leads to skilled employment. The same application form is 
used for both 25 CFR Parts 26 (Employment Assistance for Adult Indians) 
and 27 (Vocational Training for Adult Indians). Information of a 
confidential nature is protected by the Privacy Act. A request for 
comments on this information collection was published in the Federal 
Register on July 6, 2007 (72 FR 37043). No comments received.

Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) whether the information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.
    The Office of Management and Budget has up to 60 days to approve or 
disapprove the information collection form, but may respond after 30 
days; therefore, comments submitted in response to this notice should 
be submitted to OMB within 30 days in order to assure their maximum 
consideration.
    Please note that all comments are available for public review 
during regular office hours. If you wish to have your name and/or 
address withheld, you must state this prominently at the beginning of 
your comments. We will honor your request to the extent allowed by law. 
All comments from businesses or representatives of businesses will be 
open for public review.

Data

    Title: Job Placement & Training Program Application Form (changed 
to be consistent with other similar federal programs).
    OMB Approval Number: 1076-0062.
    Summary of Collection of Information: The collection of information 
provides pertinent data concerning the individual's previous training 
and employment background, current training and employment plans, and 
to determine eligibility for program services. An eligible PL93-638 
contractor may choose to only contract the Job Placement portion of 
this program or only the Job Training portion, or both simultaneously.
    Frequency: Applications are filed on an as needed basis.
    Description of respondents: Individual tribal members residing on 
or near reservations seeking training for purposes of job placement 
services, or job ready individuals seeking employment services.
    Estimated completion time: One-half hour.
    Number of Annual responses: 4,900.
    Annual Burden hours: 2,450 hours.
    Cost Burden: There are no costs other than salary.

    Dated: November 16, 2007.
Carl J. Artman,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
 [FR Doc. E7-23723 Filed 12-6-07; 8:45 am]
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