Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
WIRED Partner Survey Part B 6.25.09.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-07-15
Supporting Statement 6-25-09.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-07-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
188332	WIRED Intiative, Partner Survey, Private Sector Other-survey	New
188331	WIRED Initiative, Partner Survey, local governments Other-survey	New
188330	WIRED Initiative, evaluation, screener survey, private sector Other-survey	New
188329	WIRED Initiative Evaluation, screener, local governments Other-survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1205-0475	ICR Reference No: 200901-1205-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative Evaluation
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/24/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/10/2009
Terms of Clearance: Per discussions held with ETA and the resulting reduction of this data collection from two rounds to one, this data collection is approved for 2 years instead of the 3 years originally requested.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	5,980	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,124	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	76,440	0	0

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Abstract: This inquiry covers qualitative information to be obtained through a survey of key partners and stakeholders in WIRED's regional transformation efforts. The data collection will gather information about the nature of regional leaders and their organizations’ roles and relationships in the evolving collaborative partnerships. It will also provide information about their efforts to achieve regional transformation of workforce development, economic development and related education systems during the period of the Initiative.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 220 172 Name of Law: Workforce Investment Act of 1998
   PL: Pub.L. 105 - 277 4149(b)(s)(2) Name of Law: American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 59672	10/09/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 16428	04/10/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
WIRED Initiative, evaluation, screener survey, private sector
WIRED Initiative, Partner Survey, local governments
WIRED Intiative, Partner Survey, Private Sector
WIRED Initiative Evaluation, screener, local governments

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,980	0	0	0	5,980	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,124	0	0	0	2,124	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	76,440	0	0	0	76,440	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden increase is a result of this survey because it's a new initiative.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $450,347

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/10/2009

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