Evaluation of the Individual Training Account Experiment

OMB Control No: 1205-0441	ICR Reference No: 200810-1205-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200610-1205-005
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the Individual Training Account Experiment
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/26/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/02/2009
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: DOL has agreed to provide the results of their nonresponse bias analysis to OMB when this is completed and will consult with BLS regarding disclosure review of the proposed public use microdata file prior to dissemination.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2012	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2009
Responses	3,360	0	3,840
Time Burden (Hours)	1,120	0	1,920
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Approval is sought for an additional follow-up survey to be conducted as part of the Individual Training Account (ITA) Experiment. The experiment is designed to test three different approaches to providing ITA's. Data from this follow-up survey of ITA customers will be used by the Department to understand experiences inside the workforce system and labor market outcomes for ITA customers. Measures of these experiences and outcomes are necessary to the evaluation of the three approaches.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 220 171 Name of Law: Workforce Investment 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 42597	07/22/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 9109	03/02/2009
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 Evaluation of the Individual Training Account Experiment

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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	3,360	3,840	0	0	-480	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,120	1,920	0	0	-800	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: It is estimated that fewer respondents will be surveyed for this follow-up effort 3360 rather than 3840); therefore fewer hours are estimated to be needed (1,120)than previously anticipated, requested and approved (1920).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,900,000

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

Agency Contact: Bonnie Naradzay 202-693-3675 [email protected]

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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: 03/02/2009

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