Approved under the follwing conditions to which DOL has agreed: -- DOL will continue its examination of the most effective mechanism t assess program outcomes in TAA, including the use of UI wagerecords and/or a comprehensive study of the program. Key issues to address in this examination are the relevance of training to the job acquired after program exit, the cost of training, and employment experiences (including experiences of a comparison group under a comprehensive study).The activity shall also reflect any legislative changes to TAA. -- DOL shall assess the validity and usefulness of the data collected through the 563 and 9027 forms, through program reviews over the next two years. This assessment shall include the reliability of data on training waivers granted under TAA, and whether quarterly reporting of waivers remains necessary. DOL's goal will be to seek ways of maximizing the usefulness of the data collected for program management and policy purposes. The next clearance request shall report on this assessment. -- Both of the preceding activities shall include appropriate consultation with the respondent population. With respect to the firs activity, tracking program outcomes has become especially important in light of the recent Inspector General Audit of the TAA program, which found that program outcomes have not met reemployment or training goal implied by the underlying statute.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1995
10/31/1995
09/30/1993
11,548
0
11,548
2,320
0
2,320
0
0
0
QUARTERLY DATA ON TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITY IS NEEDED FOR TIMELY PROGRAM EVALUATION NECESSARY FOR COMPETENT ADMINISTRATION AND FOR PROVIDING LEGALLY MANDATED REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS ON THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. QUARTERLY NUMBER OF WAIVERS OF TRAININ ISSUED AND REVOKED BY REASON ARE NEEDED FOR PROPER ADMINISTRATION AND PROVIDE STATUTORILY REQUIRED REPORT TO THE CONGRESS.
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.
QUARTERLY DETERMINATIONS, ALLOWANCE ACTIVITIES, AND EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES UNDER THE TRADE ACT TRAINING WAIVERS ISSUED AND REVOKED