Notice2022-00394
Agency Information Collection Activities; Pre-Apprenticeship-Pathways to Success Database Comment Request
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Published
January 12, 2022
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Labor DepartmentEmployment and Training Administration
Abstract
The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Pre-Apprenticeship--Pathways to Success." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1789-1790]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00394]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Pre-Apprenticeship--
Pathways to Success Database Comment Request
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training
Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed
extension for the authority to conduct the information collection
request (ICR) titled, ``Pre-Apprenticeship--Pathways to Success.'' This
comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by
March 14, 2022.
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 free by
contacting Natalie Linton by telephone at 202-693-3592 (this is not a
toll-free number), TTY 1-877-889-5627 (this is not a toll-free number),
or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#410d282f352e2f6f0f2035202d28246f1201252e2d6f262e37"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f4b89d9a809b9adaba958095989d91daa7b4909b98da939b82">[email protected]</span></a>.
Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR
by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and
Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW, Room N-5321, Washington, DC 20210; by email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a5e9cccbd1cacb8bebc4d1c4c9ccc08bf6e5c1cac98bc2cad3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="561a3f3822393878183722373a3f3378051632393a78313920">[email protected]</span></a>; or by fax: 202-693-3592.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natalie Linton by telephone at 202-
693-3592 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5f9dcdbc1dadb9bfbd4c1d4d9dcd09be6f5d1dad99bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bbf7d2d5cfd4d595f5dacfdad7d2de95e8fbdfd4d795dcd4cd">[email protected]</span></a>.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOL, 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 Office of Management and
Budget (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 National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, as amended (29
U.S.C. 50), authorizes this information collection.
Through a variety of approaches, pre-apprenticeship programs can be
adapted to meet the needs to train different populations, the various
employers and other sponsors they serve, and the specific opportunities
available in the local labor market. The online database of quality
pre-apprenticeship programs provides a valuable tool for job seekers,
apprenticeship programs, and American Job Centers' front-line staff. A
dedicated database provides a way for job seekers and apprenticeship
programs to access pre-apprenticeship programs that meet the
requirements outlined in Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 13-12:
``Defining a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program and Related Tools and
Resources.'' The ``Pre-apprenticeship--Pathways to Success'' database
enables ETA to identify pre-apprenticeship programs that meet the
``quality pre-apprenticeship'' definition and the quality framework
criteria. Even more importantly, a national database of pre-
apprenticeship programs facilitates connections between pre-
apprenticeship program participants and apprenticeship programs,
resulting in expanded opportunities. This voluntary data is collected
using an online form. The public seeking information about pre-
apprenticeship programs goes to a map on a website, chooses a state,
and views information about the location of pre-apprenticeship
programs, including general descriptions of the services and training
they provide. ETA is proposing an extension for the authority to
conduct the information collection ``Pre-Apprenticeship--Pathways to
Success,'' to continue to utilize the database and make updates to the
online form. Additionally, OA removed approximately ten (10) questions
to streamline the instrument. During the past several years, ETA has
worked to expand pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships with new
companies in high demand industries.
The current online form does not contain questions on new types of
programs and their employer and educational institution partners. This
data is instrumental in helping expand the functionality and usage of
the database.
The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, (subsequently referred to
as ``the Act'') Section 50 (29 U.S.C. 50), authorizes and directs the
Secretary of Labor ``to formulate and promote the furtherance of labor
standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, to extend
the application of such standards by encouraging the inclusion thereof
in contracts of apprenticeship, to bring together employers and labor
for formulating programs of apprenticeship, to cooperate with State
Apprenticeship Agencies (SAAs) engaged in formulating and promoting
standards of apprenticeship, and to cooperate with the Secretary of
Education in accordance with Section 17 of Title 20. Section 50a of the
Act authorizes the Secretary of Labor to ``publish information relating
to existing and proposed labor standards of apprenticeship,'' and to
``appoint national advisory committees . . .'' (29 U.S.C. 50a). The
administration of the system is guided by Title 29 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), part 29, regulations that were updated in 2008 to
address the 21st century workforce needs as well as enhance
accountability of the recognized SAAs.
This information collection is subject to the 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 it is approved by OMB under the PRA 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 Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and
1320.6.
Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the
contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Comments must be written to
receive consideration, and they will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure
appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number
1205-0520.
Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this
ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. DOL encourages
commenters not to include personally identifiable information,
confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information
in any comments.
DOL is particularly interested in comments that:
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<bullet> 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;
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
<bullet> 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: DOL-ETA.
Type of Review: Revision.
Title of Collection: Pre-Apprenticeship--Pathways to Success.
Form: Pre-Apprenticeship--Contact and Program Information.
OMB Control Number: 1205-0520.
Affected Public: Private sector (businesses or other for-profits
and not-for-profit institutions), secondary and post-secondary
institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Frequency: Annually.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 100.
Estimated Average Time per Response: 8 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 43 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.
Angela Hanks,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.
[FR Doc. 2022-00394 Filed 1-11-22; 8:45 am]
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