82_FR_54635 82 FR 54414 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements

82 FR 54414 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)

Page Range54414-54415
FR Document2017-24998

The Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements.'' 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).

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 221 (Friday, November 17, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 221 (Friday, November 17, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54414-54415]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24998]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting 
Requirements

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training 
Administration is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension 
for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) 
titled, ``Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and 
Reporting Requirements.'' 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 
January 16, 2018.

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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 at 
https://doleta.gov/wioa/State_Plan_Resources.cfm or by contacting 
Heather Fleck by telephone at 202-693-2956, TTY 877-889-5627 (these are 
not toll-free numbers), or by email at [email protected].
    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, Division of WIOA Adult Services and Workforce 
Systems, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 
S4209, Washington, DC 20210; by email: [email protected]; or by Fax 
202-693-3015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Fleck by telephone at 202-693-
2956 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 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 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.
    Section 190 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 
(Pub. L. 113-128, July 22, 2014) permits states to apply for Workflex 
waiver authority. The Act and 20 CFR 679.630 provide that the Secretary 
may grant Workflex waiver authority for up to five years pursuant to a 
Workflex plan submitted by a state. Under Workflex, governors are 
granted the authority to approve requests submitted by their local 
areas to waiver certain statutory and regulatory provisions of WIOA 
Title I programs. States may also request waivers from the Secretary of 
certain requirements of the Wagner-Peyser Act (Sections 8-10) as well 
as certain provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA) (42 
U.S.C. 3056d(b)) for state agencies on aging with respect to activities 
carried out using funds allotted under OAA section 506(b). One of the 
underlying principles for granting Workflex waivers is that the waivers 
will result in improved performance outcomes for persons served and 
that waiver authority will be granted in consideration of improved 
performance.
    This is a continuation of the previous collection instructions 
request under WIA, and WIOA continues to authorize this information 
collection.
    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 the 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 Number: 1205-
0432.
    Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this 
ICR and posted on the Internet, without redaction. The DOL encourages 
commenters not to include personally identifiable information, 
confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information 
in any comments.
    The DOL is particularly interested in comments that:
     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: DOL-ETA.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title of Collection: Workflex Plan Submission and Reporting 
Requirements.
    Form: Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Collection Form.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0432.
    Affected Public: State and local governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.
    Frequency: 5 state plans annually; 204 quarterly reports.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 5 state plans annually; 204 
quarterly reports.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 18 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 210 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.

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

Nancy M. Rooney,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.
[FR Doc. 2017-24998 Filed 11-16-17; 8:45 am]
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54414 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 221 / Friday, November 17, 2017 / Notices does not request any submissions on the will consider include the effect that an including confidential business issue under review. exclusion order and/or cease and desist information and documents for which In connection with the final orders would have on (1) the public confidential treatment is properly disposition of this investigation, the health and welfare, (2) competitive sought, submitted to the Commission for Commission may (1) issue an order that conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. purposes of this Investigation may be could result in the exclusion of the production of articles that are like or disclosed to and used: (i) By the subject articles from entry into the directly competitive with those that are Commission, its employees and Offices, United States, and/or (2) issue one or subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. and contract personnel (a) for more cease and desist orders that could consumers. The Commission is developing or maintaining the records result in the respondent(s) being therefore interested in receiving written of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in required to cease and desist from submissions that address the internal investigations, audits, reviews, engaging in unfair acts in the aforementioned public interest factors and evaluations relating to the importation and sale of such articles. in the context of this investigation. programs, personnel, and operations of Accordingly, the Commission is If the Commission orders some form the Commission including under 5 interested in receiving written of remedy, the U.S. Trade U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. submissions that address the form of Representative, as delegated by the government employees and contract remedy, if any, that should be ordered. President, has 60 days to approve or personnel,1 solely for cybersecurity If a party seeks exclusion of an article disapprove the Commission’s action. purposes. All non-confidential written from entry into the United States for See Presidential Memorandum of July submissions will be available for public purposes other than entry for 21, 2005, 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005). inspection at the Office of the Secretary consumption, the party should so During this period, the subject articles and on EDIS. indicate and provide information would be entitled to enter the United The authority for the Commission’s establishing that activities involving States under bond, in an amount determination is contained in section other types of entry either are adversely determined by the Commission and 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as affecting it or likely to do so. For prescribed by the Secretary of the amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in Part background, see Certain Devices for Treasury. The Commission is therefore 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Connecting Computers via Telephone interested in receiving submissions Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR part Lines, Inv. No. 337–TA–360, USITC concerning the amount of the bond that 210. Pub. No. 2843 (Dec. 1994) (Comm’n should be imposed if a remedy is By order of the Commission. Op.). In particular, the written ordered. Issued: November 13, 2017. submissions should address any request Written Submissions: Each party’s Lisa R. Barton, for a cease and desist order in the written submission must be filed no later than close of business on Secretary to the Commission. context of recent Commission opinions, [FR Doc. 2017–24927 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am] including those in Certain Arrowheads Thursday, November 30, 2017. Reply with Deploying Blades and Components submissions must be filed no later than BILLING CODE 7020–02–P Thereof and Packaging Therefor, Inv. the close of business on Thursday, No. 337–TA–977, Comm’n Op. (Apr. 28, December 7, 2017. No further 2017) and Certain Electric Skin Care submissions on these issues will be DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Devices, Brushes and Chargers Therefor, permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. Employment and Training and Kits Containing the Same, Inv. No. Administration Persons filing written submissions 337–TA–959, Comm’n Op. (Feb. 13, must file the original document 2017). Specifically, if Complainant Agency Information Collection electronically on or before the deadlines seeks a cease and desist order against a Activities; Comment Request; stated above and submit 8 true paper defaulting respondent, the written Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan copies to the Office of the Secretary by submissions should respond to the Submission and Reporting noon the next day pursuant to following requests: Requirements Commission Rule 210.4(f), 19 CFR (1) Please identify with citations to the 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the record any information regarding ACTION: Notice. investigation number (‘‘Inv. No. 337– commercially significant inventory in the TA–1028’’) in a prominent place on the SUMMARY: The Department of Labor United States as to each respondent against whom a cease and desist order is sought. If cover page and/or the first page. (See (DOL), Employment and Training Complainant also relies on other significant Handbook for Electronic Filing Administration is soliciting comments domestic operations that could undercut the Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/ concerning a proposed extension for the remedy provided by an exclusion order, secretary/documents/handbook_on_ authority to conduct the information please identify with citations to the record filing_procedures.pdf). Persons with collection request (ICR) titled, such information as to each respondent questions regarding filing should ‘‘Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan against whom a cease and desist order is contact the Secretary, (202) 205–2000. Submission and Reporting sought. Any person desiring to submit a Requirements.’’ This comment request (2) In relation to the infringing products, please identify any information in the record, document to the Commission in is part of continuing Departmental including allegations in the pleadings, that confidence must request confidential efforts to reduce paperwork and addresses the existence of any domestic treatment. All such requests should be respondent burden in accordance with directed to the Secretary to the the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES inventory, any domestic operations, or any sales-related activity directed at the United Commission and must include a full (PRA). States for each respondent against whom a statement of the reasons why the DATES: Consideration will be given to all cease and desist order is sought. Commission should grant such written comments received by January If the Commission contemplates some treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents 16, 2018. form of remedy, it must consider the for which confidential treatment by the effects of that remedy upon the public Commission is properly sought will be 1 All contract personnel will sign appropriate interest. The factors the Commission treated accordingly. All information, nondisclosure agreements. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Nov 16, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 221 / Friday, November 17, 2017 / Notices 54415 ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with waivers will result in improved Type of Review: Revision. applicable supporting documentation, performance outcomes for persons Title of Collection: Workflex Plan including a description of the likely served and that waiver authority will be Submission and Reporting respondents, proposed frequency of granted in consideration of improved Requirements. response, and estimated total burden, performance. Form: Workforce Flexibility may be obtained free at https:// This is a continuation of the previous (Workflex) Plan Collection Form. doleta.gov/wioa/State_Plan_ collection instructions request under OMB Control Number: 1205–0432. Resources.cfm or by contacting Heather WIA, and WIOA continues to authorize Affected Public: State and local Fleck by telephone at 202–693–2956, this information collection. governments. TTY 877–889–5627 (these are not toll- This information collection is subject Estimated Number of Respondents: 5. free numbers), or by email at to the PRA. A Federal agency generally Frequency: 5 state plans annually; 204 fleck.heather@dol.gov. cannot conduct or sponsor a collection quarterly reports. Submit written comments about, or of information, and the public is Total Estimated Annual Responses: 5 requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail generally not required to respond to an state plans annually; 204 quarterly or courier to the U.S. Department of information collection, unless it is reports. Labor, Employment and Training approved by the OMB under the PRA Estimated Average Time per Administration, Division of WIOA and displays a currently valid OMB Response: 18 hours. Adult Services and Workforce Systems, Control Number. In addition, Estimated Total Annual Burden U.S. Department of Labor, 200 notwithstanding any other provisions of Hours: 210 hours. Constitution Avenue NW., Room S4209, law, no person shall generally be subject Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Washington, DC 20210; by email: to penalty for failing to comply with a Burden: $0. fleck.heather@dol.gov; or by Fax 202– collection of information that does not Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). 693–3015. display a valid Control Number. See 5 Nancy M. Rooney, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. Interested parties are encouraged to Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment Heather Fleck by telephone at 202–693– and Training, Labor. 2956 (this is not a toll-free number) or provide comments to the contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Comments [FR Doc. 2017–24998 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am] by email at fleck.heather@dol.gov. must be written to receive BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, consideration, and they will be as part of continuing efforts to reduce summarized and included in the request paperwork and respondent burden, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR for OMB approval of the final ICR. In conducts a pre-clearance consultation order to help ensure appropriate Office of the Secretary program to provide the general public consideration, comments should and Federal agencies an opportunity to mention OMB Number: 1205–0432. Meeting of the Labor Advisory comment on proposed and/or Submitted comments will also be a continuing collections of information Committee for Trade Negotiation and matter of public record for this ICR and Trade Policy before submitting them to the OMB for posted on the Internet, without final approval. This program helps to redaction. The DOL encourages AGENCY: Bureau of International Labor ensure requested data can be provided commenters not to include personally Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor and in the desired format, reporting burden identifiable information, confidential Office of the United States Trade (time and financial resources) is business data, or other sensitive Representative, Labor Advisory minimized, collection instruments are statements/information in any Committee for Trade Negotiations and clearly understood, and the impact of comments. Trade Policy. collection requirements can be properly The DOL is particularly interested in ACTION: Meeting notice. assessed. comments that: Section 190 of the Workforce • Evaluate whether the proposed SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a Innovation and Opportunity Act collection of information is necessary meeting of the Labor Advisory (WIOA) (Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014) for the proper performance of the Committee for Trade Negotiation and permits states to apply for Workflex functions of the agency, including Trade Policy. waiver authority. The Act and 20 CFR whether the information will have DATES: December 15, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 679.630 provide that the Secretary may practical utility; 4:00 p.m. grant Workflex waiver authority for up • Evaluate the accuracy of the ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Labor, to five years pursuant to a Workflex agency’s estimate of the burden of the Secretary’s Conference Room, 200 plan submitted by a state. Under proposed collection of information, Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, Workflex, governors are granted the including the validity of the DC. authority to approve requests submitted methodology and assumptions used; by their local areas to waiver certain • Enhance the quality, utility, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: statutory and regulatory provisions of clarity of the information to be Anne M. Zollner, Chief, Trade Policy WIOA Title I programs. States may also collected; and and Negotiations Division; Phone: (202) request waivers from the Secretary of • Minimize the burden of the 693–4890. certain requirements of the Wagner- collection of information on those who SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Peyser Act (Sections 8–10) as well as meeting will include a review and sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES are to respond, including through the certain provisions of the Older use of appropriate automated, discussion of current issues which Americans Act of 1965 (OAA) (42 U.S.C. electronic, mechanical, or other influence U.S. trade policy. Potential 3056d(b)) for state agencies on aging technological collection techniques or U.S. negotiating objectives and with respect to activities carried out other forms of information technology, bargaining positions in current and using funds allotted under OAA section e.g., permitting electronic submission of anticipated trade negotiations will be 506(b). One of the underlying principles responses. discussed. Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. for granting Workflex waivers is that the Agency: DOL–ETA. 2155(f)(2)(A), it has been determined VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Nov 16, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1


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DatesConsideration will be given to all written comments received by January 16, 2018.
ContactHeather Fleck by telephone at 202-693- 2956 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at [email protected]
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