OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2027
03/31/2027
03/31/2027
38
0
38
8,136
0
8,136
0
0
0
This consolidated information collection implements sections 102 and 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (P.L. 113-128), which requires each State to submit a Unified State Plan or, in the alternative, a Combined State Plan. The Unified or Combined State Plan requirements improve service integration and ensure that the workforce system is industry-relevant by responding to the economic needs of the State and matching employers with skilled workers. To that end, the Unified or Combined State Plan would describe how the State will develop and implement a unified, integrated service delivery system rather than discuss the State's approach to operating each core program individually.
This information collection request (ICR) is being submitted in association with the Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing, Final Rule (88 FR 82658; RIN 1205-AC02). The revised regulations require States to use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Act ES services, including services provided to MSFWs under 20 CFR parts 653 and 658, although Colorado, Massachusetts, and Michigan may continue to use alternative staffing models to the same extent the Department previously authorized prior to the 2020 Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing Flexibility Final Rule (85 FR 592, January 6, 2020; RIN 1205-AB87). The Department is requiring that SMA functions at § 653.108 be performed by State merit staff in all States, including Colorado, Massachusetts, and Michigan. The Final Rule makes additional revisions to the ES regulations to strengthen the provision of services to MSFWs and to enhance the protections afforded by the Monitor Advocate System and the Complaint System. This ICR is necessary to support regulatory changes the Department is making in the Final Rule.
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.
NonSub justification 1205-0522_080425.docx
TEGL_04-21_PY 2022 State Plan modification guidance.pdf
WIOA State Plan