Resource Justification Model (RJM)

OMB Control No: 1205-0430	ICR Reference No: 201507-1205-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201302-1205-005
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No: 012-05-01-05-01-2035-00
Title: Resource Justification Model (RJM)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/03/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/30/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2016
Responses	212	0	212
Time Burden (Hours)	5,804	0	6,519
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Using the RJM, state agencies electronically submit detailed cost data in a structured format (spreadsheet file). The information specifies salary and benefit rates, workloads, processing times, and non-personal services dollars, which are used to inform ETA’s administrative funding allocation process. Review and validation of the data by ETA Regional Offices is also an important part of the RJM.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 74 - 271 303(a)(1) Name of Law: Social Security Act    PL: Pub.L. 74 - 271 303(a)(6) Name of Law: Social Security 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:
	80 FR 11230	03/02/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 66935	10/30/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Resource Justification Model (RJM) 410 RJM Handbook

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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	212	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,804	6,519	0	-715	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There are three (3) changes to the RJM data collection (The first two will result in a decrease in respondent burden): • Reduced the categories of existing Non-Personal Services (NPS) categories from eight (8) to three (3): IT/Communications, Non IT and Personal Service Contracts. • Discontinued the requirement to submit hard copy note books containing the supporting documentation. This update will streamline the Regional Office validations procedures. • Added the requirement to the breakout of Personal Services/Personal Benefits of IT expenditures. These changes result in a 715 hour burden reduction (from 6,519 hours to 5,804 hours). Other burdens (respondents, responses, and other costs) remain unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $166,323

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: Walter Parker 202 693-2778 [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: 10/30/2015

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