Approved as amended by and consistent with DOL's memo to OMB of 6/2/99. In addition, the following terms of clearance apply. (1) DOL will continue its efforts to evaluate issues facing women who seek apprenticeships under this program. DOL agrees that the participation level for women (approx. 8% to 10%) is too low. (2) DOL's efforts to implement a new MIS have been delayed due to Y2K efforts. Since this approval expires in June of 2001, DOL will, by the next submission of this paperwork, implement a new MIS which both increases the electronic submission of data for this program and expands on the AIMS database so that DOL can track the number of EEO complaints filed. (3) DOL will continue to rework its GPRA goals for the % of apprentices that are women or minority. DOL will seek to ensure that while the goals are realistic, they are also aggressive and challenging. OMB believes that, in light of low starting point for women involvement, the current goal of 1% increase per year may not be challenging enough and therefore may not be appropriate. (4) To the extent DOL has failed to meet the 1% goal in recent years for women and minorities, DOL will continue to evaluate deficiencies in the program and methods/solutions for addressing these deficiencies. DOL will update OMB on its performance against the new GPRA goals in the next submission for clearance. (5) This clearance is for 2 years so that OMB can continue to monitor with respect to these terms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
06/30/1999
5,350
0
3,959
6,068
0
4,959
0
0
0
Title 29 CFR part 30 sets forth policies and procedures to promote equality of opportunity in apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and recognized State apprenticeship agencies.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship and Training -- 29 CFR Part 30