Unemployment Insurance Random Audit of EUC 2008 Claimants

OMB Control No: 1205-0495	ICR Reference No: 201203-1205-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Unemployment Insurance Random Audit of EUC 2008 Claimants
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 03/20/2012
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/10/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/15/2012
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request is approved under the emergency processing provisons of the PRA. DOL will immediately begin the process of soliciting public comments and obtaining PRA approval under the standard process.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2012	6 Months From Approved
Responses	212	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,116	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Public Law 112-96, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, compels states to perform random audits of the work search requirements for all claimants in the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program of 2008 (EUC08). Prior to passage of this law, there was no such requirement, necessitating both the random audits themselves, and collection of data documenting state audit activities and results. In addition to Public Law 112-96, collection for data necessary for oversight of the program is authorized under Section 303(a)(6) of the Social Security Act.

Emergency Justfication: This provision of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, enacted March 2, 2012, requires that information in this information collection request be collected immediately or as soon as practicable.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 96 2142 Name of Law: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012    US Code: 42 USC 503(a)(6) Name of Law: Social Security Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 96 2141(b)(2) Name of Law: The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012

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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

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 ETA 9162 Report for Random Audit Activity ETA 9162 Random Audit

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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	212	0	212	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,116	0	9,116	0	0	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: New information collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 03/15/2012

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