81 FR 75159 - Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC)
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 209 (October 28, 2016)
Employment and Training Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 209 (October 28, 2016)
| Page Range | 75159-75160 | |
| FR Document | 2016-26047 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 209 (Friday, October 28, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 75159-75160] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26047] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC) AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 308 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (Pub. L. 113-128), which amends section 15 of the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933 (29 U.S.C. 491-2), notice is hereby given that the WIAC meet on November 16 and 17, 2016. The meeting will take place at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Janet Norwood Training and Conference Center in Washington, DC. The WIAC was established in accordance with provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App.) and will act in accordance with the applicable provisions of FACA and its implementing regulation at 41 CFR 102-3. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public statements and requests for special accommodations or to address the Advisory Council must be received by November 9, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the BLS Janet Norwood Training and Conference Center, Rooms 9 and 10, in the Postal Square Building at 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE., Washington, DC 20212. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Rietzke, Chief, Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-4510, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20210; Telephone: 202-693-3912. Mr. Rietzke is the Designated Federal Officer for the WIAC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The WIAC is an important component of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The WIAC is a Federal Advisory Committee of workforce and labor market information experts representing a broad range of national, State, and local data and information users and producers. The purpose of the WIAC is to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Labor, working jointly through the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training and the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to [[Page 75160]] address: (1) The evaluation and improvement of the nationwide workforce and labor market information (WLMI) system and statewide systems that comprise the nationwide system; and (2) how the Department and the States will cooperate in the management of those systems. These systems include programs to produce employment- related statistics and State and local workforce and labor market information. The Department of Labor anticipates the WIAC will accomplish its objectives by: (1) Studying workforce and labor market information issues; (2) seeking and sharing information on innovative approaches, new technologies, and data to inform employment, skills training, and workforce and economic development decision making and policy; and (3) advising the Secretary on how the workforce and labor market information system can best support workforce development, planning, and program development. Additional information is available at www.doleta.gov/wioa/wiac/. Purpose: The WIAC is currently in the process of identifying and reviewing issues and aspects of the WLMI system and statewide systems that comprise the nationwide system and how the Department and the States will cooperate in the management of those systems. As part of this process, the Advisory Council meets to gather information and to engage in deliberative and planning activities to facilitate the development and provision of its recommendations to the Secretary in a timely manner. Agenda: Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on November 16, 2016, the Advisory Council will briefly review the minutes of the previous meeting held July 13 and 14, 2016. The Advisory Council will then hear briefings from members on the current WLMI systems and its customers, and begin to discuss where and how improvements can be made to the existing WLMI system. The meeting will end for the day at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will resume at 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2016. The second day will continue the previous day's discussions, with the goal of outlining the next steps for drafting recommendations for making improvements to the WLMI systems. The Advisory Council will open the floor for public comment at 1:00 p.m. on November 17, 2016. However, the precise schedule of events is subject to change and an up-to-date agenda will be available on WIAC's Web page (see URL below) prior to the meeting. The second day will conclude with a discussion of next steps, including action items and planning for the next meeting of the Advisory Council. The meeting will adjourn at 4:30 p.m. The full agenda for the meeting, and changes or updates to the agenda, will be posted on the WIAC's Web page, www.doleta.gov/wioa/wiac/. Attending the meeting: BLS is located in the Postal Square Building, the building that also houses the U.S. Postal Museum, at 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE., Washington, DC. You must have a picture ID to be admitted to the BLS offices at Postal Square Building, and you must enter through the Visitors' Entrance. The BLS Visitors' Entrance is on First Street, NE., mid-block, across from Union Station. Members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend the meeting may submit requests for accommodations by mailing them to the person and address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by the date indicated in the DATES section or transmitting them as email attachments in PDF format to the email address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with the subject line ``November WIAC Meeting Accommodations'' by the date indicated in the DATES section. Please include a specific description of the accommodations requested and phone number or email address where you may be contacted if additional information is needed to meet your request. Public statements: Organizations or members of the public wishing to submit written statements may do so by mailing them to the person and address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by the date indicated in the DATES section or transmitting them as email attachments in PDF format to the email address indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with the subject line ``November WIAC Meeting Public Statements'' by the date indicated in the DATES section. Submitters may include their name and contact information in a cover letter for mailed statements or in the body of the email for statements transmitted electronically. Relevant statements received before the date indicated in the DATES section will be included in the record of the meeting. No deletions, modifications, or redactions will be made to statements received, as they are public records. Please do not include personally identifiable information (PII) in your public statement. Requests to Address the Advisory Council: Members of the public or representatives of organizations wishing to address the Advisory Council should forward their requests to the contact indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, or contact the same by phone, by the date indicated in the DATES section. Oral presentations will be limited to 10 minutes, time permitting, and shall proceed at the discretion of the Council chair. Individuals with disabilities, or others, who need special accommodations, should indicate their needs along with their request. Portia Wu, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2016-26047 Filed 10-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P
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The Pension Protection Act (PPA), approval on an accelerated basis of DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Public Law 109–280, amended ERISA otherwise prohibited transactions. A
section 404(c) by adding subparagraph PTE will only be granted on the Employment and Training
(c)(5)(A). The new subparagraph says conditions that the plan demonstrate to Administration
that a participant in an individual the Department that the transaction is
account plan who fails to make Workforce Information Advisory
substantially similar to those described Council (WIAC)
investment elections regarding his or in at least two prior individual
her account assets will nevertheless be exemptions granted by the Department AGENCY: Employment and Training
treated as having exercised control over and that it presents little, if any, Administration, Labor.
those assets so long as the plan provides opportunity for abuse or risk of loss to ACTION: Notice of meeting.
appropriate notice (as specified) and a plan’s participants and beneficiaries.
invests the assets ‘‘in accordance with SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 308 of the
This ICR is intended to provide the
regulations prescribed by the Secretary Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Department with sufficient information Act of 2014 (WIOA) (Pub. L. 113–128),
[of Labor].’’ Section 404(c)(5)(A) further
to support a finding that the exemption which amends section 15 of the Wagner-
requires the Department of Labor
(Department) to issue corresponding meets the statutory standards of section Peyser Act of 1933 (29 U.S.C. 491–2),
final regulations within six months after 408(a) of ERISA, and to provide affected notice is hereby given that the WIAC
enactment of the PPA. The PPA was parties with the opportunity to meet on November 16 and 17, 2016. The
signed into law on August 17, 2006. comment on the proposed transaction, meeting will take place at the Bureau of
The Department of Labor issued a while at the same time reducing the Labor Statistics (BLS) Janet Norwood
final regulation under ERISA section regulatory burden associated with Training and Conference Center in
404(c)(5)(A) offering guidance on the processing individual exemptions for Washington, DC. The WIAC was
types of investment vehicles that plans transactions prohibited under ERISA. established in accordance with
may choose as their ‘‘qualified default The ICR was approved by OMB under provisions of the Federal Advisory
investment alternative’’(QDIA). The OMB Control Number 1210–0098 and is Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5
regulation also outlines two information scheduled to expire on July 31, 2017. U.S.C. App.) and will act in accordance
collections. First, it implements the with the applicable provisions of FACA
Focus of Comments and its implementing regulation at 41
statutory requirement that plans provide
annual notices to participants and CFR 102–3. The meeting will be open to
The Department is particularly
beneficiaries whose account assets the public.
interested in comments that:
could be invested in a QDIA. Second, DATES: The meeting will take place on
the regulation requires plans to pass • Evaluate whether the collections of Wednesday, November 16 and
certain pertinent materials they receive information are necessary for the proper Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 9:00
relating to a QDIA to those participants performance of the functions of the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public statements and
and beneficiaries with assets invested in agency, including whether the requests for special accommodations or
the QDIA as well to provide certain information will have practical utility; to address the Advisory Council must be
information on request. The ICRs are • Evaluate the accuracy of the received by November 9, 2016.
approved under OMB Control Number agency’s estimate of the collections of ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
1210–0132, which is scheduled to information, including the validity of the BLS Janet Norwood Training and
expire on February 28, 2017. the methodology and assumptions used; Conference Center, Rooms 9 and 10, in
Agency: Employee Benefits Security the Postal Square Building at 2
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
Administration, Department of Labor. Massachusetts Ave. NE., Washington,
clarity of the information to be
Title: PTE 96–62, Process for DC 20212.
collected; and
Expedited Approval of an Exemption for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Prohibited Transaction. • Minimize the burden of the Steven Rietzke, Chief, Division of
Type of Review: Extension of a collection of information on those who National Programs, Tools, and
currently approved information are to respond, including through the Technical Assistance, Employment and
collection. use of appropriate automated, Training Administration, U.S.
OMB Number: 1210–0098. electronic, mechanical, or other Department of Labor, Room C–4510, 200
Affected Public: Businesses or other technological collection techniques or Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC
for-profits. other forms of information technology, 20210; Telephone: 202–693–3912. Mr.
Respondents: 25. e.g., by permitting electronic Rietzke is the Designated Federal Officer
Responses: 11,250. submissions of responses. for the WIAC.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 200. Comments submitted in response to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Estimated Total Burden Cost this notice will be summarized and/or Background: The WIAC is an
(Operating and Maintenance): $40,000. important component of the Workforce
included in the ICRs for OMB approval
Description: Section 408(a) of ERISA Innovation and Opportunity Act. The
of the extension of the information
provides that the Secretary of Labor may WIAC is a Federal Advisory Committee
grant exemptions from the prohibited collection; they will also become a of workforce and labor market
transaction provisions of sections 406 matter of public record. information experts representing a
and 407(a) of ERISA, and directs the broad range of national, State, and local
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Phyllis C. Borzi,
Secretary to establish an exemption Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits data and information users and
procedure with respect to such Security Administration, U.S. Department of producers. The purpose of the WIAC is
provisions. On July 31, 1996, the Labor. to provide recommendations to the
Department published PTE 96–62, [FR Doc. 2016–26046 Filed 10–27–16; 8:45 am] Secretary of Labor, working jointly
which, pursuant to the exemption through the Assistant Secretary for
BILLING CODE 4510–29–P
procedure set forth in 29 CFR 2570, Employment and Training and the
subpart B, permits a plan to seek Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to
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address: (1) The evaluation and planning for the next meeting of the forward their requests to the contact
improvement of the nationwide Advisory Council. indicated in the FOR FURTHER
workforce and labor market information The meeting will adjourn at 4:30 p.m. INFORMATION CONTACT section, or contact
(WLMI) system and statewide systems The full agenda for the meeting, and the same by phone, by the date
that comprise the nationwide system; changes or updates to the agenda, will indicated in the DATES section. Oral
and (2) how the Department and the be posted on the WIAC’s Web page, presentations will be limited to 10
States will cooperate in the management www.doleta.gov/wioa/wiac/. minutes, time permitting, and shall
of those systems. These systems include Attending the meeting: BLS is located proceed at the discretion of the Council
programs to produce employment- in the Postal Square Building, the chair. Individuals with disabilities, or
related statistics and State and local building that also houses the U.S. Postal others, who need special
workforce and labor market information. Museum, at 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE., accommodations, should indicate their
The Department of Labor anticipates Washington, DC. You must have a needs along with their request.
the WIAC will accomplish its objectives picture ID to be admitted to the BLS
offices at Postal Square Building, and Portia Wu,
by: (1) Studying workforce and labor
market information issues; (2) seeking you must enter through the Visitors’ Assistant Secretary, Employment and
and sharing information on innovative Entrance. The BLS Visitors’ Entrance is Training Administration.
approaches, new technologies, and data on First Street, NE., mid-block, across [FR Doc. 2016–26047 Filed 10–27–16; 8:45 am]
to inform employment, skills training, from Union Station. Members of the BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P
and workforce and economic public who require reasonable
accommodations to attend the meeting
development decision making and
may submit requests for DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
policy; and (3) advising the Secretary on
accommodations by mailing them to the
how the workforce and labor market Office of Workers’ Compensation
person and address indicated in the FOR
information system can best support Programs
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
workforce development, planning, and
by the date indicated in the DATES
program development. Additional Division of Longshore and Harbor
section or transmitting them as email
information is available at Workers’ Compensation; Proposed
attachments in PDF format to the email
www.doleta.gov/wioa/wiac/. Revision of Existing Collection;
address indicated in the FOR FURTHER
Purpose: The WIAC is currently in the INFORMATION CONTACT section with the Comment Request
process of identifying and reviewing subject line ‘‘November WIAC Meeting
issues and aspects of the WLMI system Accommodations’’ by the date indicated ACTION: Notice.
and statewide systems that comprise the in the DATES section. Please include a
nationwide system and how the specific description of the SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as
Department and the States will accommodations requested and phone part of its continuing effort to reduce
cooperate in the management of those number or email address where you paperwork and respondent burden,
systems. As part of this process, the may be contacted if additional conducts a preclearance consultation
Advisory Council meets to gather information is needed to meet your program to provide the general public
information and to engage in request. and Federal agencies with an
deliberative and planning activities to Public statements: Organizations or opportunity to comment on proposed
facilitate the development and provision members of the public wishing to and/or continuing collections of
of its recommendations to the Secretary submit written statements may do so by information in accordance with the
in a timely manner. mailing them to the person and address paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Agenda: Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on indicated in the FOR FURTHER (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)]. This
November 16, 2016, the Advisory INFORMATION CONTACT section by the program helps to ensure that requested
Council will briefly review the minutes date indicated in the DATES section or data can be provided in the desired
of the previous meeting held July 13 and transmitting them as email attachments format, reporting burden (time and
14, 2016. The Advisory Council will in PDF format to the email address financial resources) is minimized,
then hear briefings from members on the indicated in the FOR FURTHER collection instruments are clearly
current WLMI systems and its INFORMATION CONTACT section with the understood, and the impact of collection
customers, and begin to discuss where subject line ‘‘November WIAC Meeting requirements on respondents can be
and how improvements can be made to Public Statements’’ by the date properly assessed. Currently, the Office
the existing WLMI system. The meeting indicated in the DATES section. of Workers’ Compensation Programs
will end for the day at 4:30 p.m. Submitters may include their name and (OWCP) is soliciting comments
The meeting will resume at 9:00 a.m. contact information in a cover letter for concerning the proposed collection:
on November 17, 2016. The second day mailed statements or in the body of the Regulations Governing the
will continue the previous day’s email for statements transmitted Administration of the Longshore and
discussions, with the goal of outlining electronically. Relevant statements Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
the next steps for drafting received before the date indicated in the (LS–200, LS–201, LS–203, LS–204, LS–
recommendations for making DATES section will be included in the 262, LS–267, LS–271, LS–274, and LS–
improvements to the WLMI systems. record of the meeting. No deletions, 513). A copy of the proposed
The Advisory Council will open the modifications, or redactions will be information collection request can be
floor for public comment at 1:00 p.m. on made to statements received, as they are
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obtained by contacting the office listed
November 17, 2016. However, the public records. Please do not include below in the address section of this
precise schedule of events is subject to personally identifiable information (PII) Notice.
change and an up-to-date agenda will be in your public statement.
available on WIAC’s Web page (see URL Requests to Address the Advisory DATES: Written comments must be
below) prior to the meeting. The second Council: Members of the public or submitted to the office listed in the
day will conclude with a discussion of representatives of organizations wishing addresses section below on or before
next steps, including action items and to address the Advisory Council should December 27, 2016.
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| Dates | The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public | |
| Contact | Steven Rietzke, Chief, Division of National Programs, Tools, and Technical Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-4510, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20210; Telephone: 202-693-3912. Mr. Rietzke is the Designated Federal Officer for the WIAC. | |
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