Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Appendix A Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting Statement Extension_v5.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-07-31
Supporting Statement Extension_v5.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-07-31
TAA - DOL - Advance Letter.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-31
OMB 1205-0460 Signed Approval Form.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-07-29
Note to Reviewer.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-28
1205-0460 Nonsubstantive change for new design_v7.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2008-12-12
note to reviewer, 11-20-08, 1205-0460, non subs change re survey details.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2008-11-28
Mathematica memo - survey, TAA evaluation, 1205-0460.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2008-11-28
TAA Postcard C.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-09-15
TAA Postcard-B&D.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-09-15
TAA_Baseline_Reports_OMB_07AUG08.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-08-08
REVISED Supporting statement - EXPERIMENT - TAA.3.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2008-09-03
App E-Mail-InternetSurveyLocal.final.doc Supplementary Document	2008-08-01
App D-Protocols4ProcessAnal.final.doc Supplementary Document	2008-08-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43794	Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1205-0460	ICR Reference No: 200905-1205-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200812-1205-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/12/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/10/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2010
Responses	1,357	0	1,653
Time Burden (Hours)	940	0	2,084
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection is for a six-year evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. The evaluation is comprised of an impact analysis using a comparison group methodology. A process is also included to determine what programmatic and administrative features may affect performance. Data collection includes: baseline and follow-up surveys of TAA participants and comparison group members, site visits to states and local areas, and an internet/phone survey of local TAA coordinators.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 220 172 Name of Law: Workforce Investment Act of 1998
  

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:
	74 FR 14159	03/30/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 39976	08/10/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Plan for Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program	Appendix B, Appendix A, Appendix C	Baseline Survey ,   Follow Up Survey ,   State UI Data Request

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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	1,357	1,653	0	0	-296	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	940	2,084	0	0	-1,144	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Annualized hour and respondent burden have been reduced due to adjustments to the survey protocol, specifically, decreasing the follow-up surveys from two to a single survey, with a slightly expanded sample to assure a sufficient number of responses, due to lower-than-anticipated response rates for different subgroups.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,540,217

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: 08/10/2009

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