THIS EVALUATION IS TO DETERMINE THE
HIRE I PROGRAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AS WELL AS ITS PROBLEMS, IN
CARRYING OUT ITS OBJECTIVE OF ENCOURAGING EMPLOYERS TO HIRE, TRAIN,
AND SEEK TO MAINTAIN IN CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
FROM SPECIFIED TARGET GROUPS, PARTICULARLY VETERANS. THE EVALUATION
WILL ASSESS THE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE MORE INFORMED BASES
FOR JUDGEMENTS ON FUTURE POLICY AND DESIGN OF ANY SIMILAR
EFFORTS
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.