Data Collection for OCFT Program Evaluation

OMB Control No: 1290-0006	ICR Reference No: 200811-1290-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Data Collection for OCFT Program 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: 10/26/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2008
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by DOL.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2011	18 Months From Approved
Responses	490	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	520	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection will provide critical information to the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT) on the impact of its technical cooperation program to combat exploitive child labor.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 164 105 Name of Law: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005

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 19529	04/10/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 70372	11/20/2008
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 Onsite Interviews and Focus Groups (Private Sector) Onsite Interviews and Focus Groups (Individuals) Email Survey (Private Sector) Key Informant Interviews (Federal Government)

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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	490	0	0	490	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	520	0	0	520	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new data collection that will provide critical information to OCFT on the impact of its technical cooperation program to combat exploitive child labor. The ultimate goal of the program is to contribute to the elimination of the worst forms of child labor internationally by: 1) preventing or withdrawing children from exploitive labor and providing them with education and/or training opportunities, and 2) increasing countries’ capacity to address child labor.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $500,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: Amy Hobby 2026934553

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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: 11/20/2008

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