[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 236 (Friday, December 9, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75668-75669]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26757]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: 
Required Components of the Jobs for Veterans State Grants State Plans

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
DOL is soliciting public comments regarding the proposed revision of 
this Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and 
Training Service (VETS) sponsored information collection for the 
authority to collect information requirements under a new information 
collection request (ICR) titled ``Required Components of the Jobs for 
Veterans State Grants State Plans''.

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DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by 
February 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation, 
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency 
of response, and estimated total burden, may be obtained for free by 
contacting Rebekah Haydin by telephone at (240) 867-2302 (this is not a 
toll-free number) or by email at [email protected].
    Submit written comments about this ICR by email to: [email protected]. 
Include ``JVSG State Plan ICR Comments'' in the subject line.
    Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency; 
(3) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and cost of 
the collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response 
to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for the 
Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection 
request. Comments will become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebekah Haydin, by telephone at (240) 
867-2302 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Labor, as part of 
continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts 
a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and 
Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or 
continuing collections of information before submitting them to the OMB 
for final approval. This program helps to ensure 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 can be properly assessed.
    The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service 
(VETS) administers funds for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) 
to each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the 
U.S. Virgin Islands on an annual fiscal year basis. These non-
competitive, formula-driven grants are codified under Title 38, United 
States Code, (38 U.S.C.) section 4102A(b)(5):
    ``Subject to subsection (c) make available for use in each state by 
grant or contract such funds as may be necessary to support--(A) 
disabled veterans' outreach program specialists appointed under section 
4103A(a)(1) of this title, (B) local veterans' employment 
representatives assigned under section 4104(b) of this title, and (C) 
the reasonable expenses of such specialists and representatives 
described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, for training, 
travel, supplies, and other business expenses . . .''
    Conditions for the receipt of funds are outlined in Section 
4102A(c)(2)(A):
    ``A State shall submit to the Secretary an application for a grant 
or contract under subsection (b)(5). The application shall contain the 
following information:
    (i) A plan that describes the manner in which the State shall 
furnish employment, training, and placement services required under 
this chapter for the program year, including a description of--(I) 
duties assigned by the State to disabled veterans' outreach program 
specialists and local veterans' employment representatives consistent 
with the requirements of sections 4103A and 4104 of this title; (II) 
the manner in which such specialists and representatives are integrated 
in the employment service delivery systems in the State; and (III) the 
program of performance incentive awards described in section 4112 of 
this title in the State for the program year.
    (ii) The veteran population to be served.''
    In addition, section 4102A(f) requires performance accountability 
for services provided under the JVSG, and VETS has determined that 
states' performance goals for participant outcomes are an appropriate 
component of the state plan.
    This ICR collects the required information for the submission of 
JVSG State Plans and Modifications. The information covered includes 
the state's plan for furnishing employment, training, and placement 
services under 38 U.S.C. chapter 41, including their performance goals 
for Disabled Veterans Outreach Program staff services to eligible 
veterans and other eligible persons.
    This information collection is subject to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (PRA). A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a 
collection of information, and the public is generally not required to 
respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and 
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, 
notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally 
be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of 
information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 
1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
    The DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for 
three years. OMB authorization for an Information Collection Review 
cannot be for more than three years without renewal.
    Agency: DOL-VETS.
    Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control 
Number.
    Title of Collection: Required Components of the Jobs for Veterans 
State Grants State Plans.
    Forms: N/A.
    OMB Control Number: 1293-0NEW.
    Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 36.
    Frequency: Once.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 36.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 25 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 936.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Burden Costs (Operating and 
Maintenance): $0.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

James D. Rodriguez,
Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S. 
Department of Labor.
[FR Doc. 2022-26757 Filed 12-8-22; 8:45 am]
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