Evaluation of Strategies Used in the TechHire and Strengthening Working Families Initiative Grant Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
TechHire Informed Consent Form_updated_1-17-2018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-01-23
Appendix.docx Supplementary Document	2017-10-27
Part B_TechHire - updated 1-17-2018.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-01-23
Part A TechHire -updated 1-17-2018.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-01-23
TechHire Informed Consent Form_updated_1-17-2018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-01-24
TH COC_Approved.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-09-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
227206	Tracking Form Other-Tracking Letter	New
227205	Grantee Staff Interviews Other-Interview protocol	New
227204	6-month follow-up survey Other-Survey	New
227203	Baseline Information Form Other-Baseline information	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1290-0014	ICR Reference No: 201706-1290-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of Strategies Used in the TechHire and Strengthening Working Families Initiative Grant Programs
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: 01/24/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/02/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,156	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,116	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office is undertaking the Evaluation of Strategies Used in the TechHire and Strengthening Working Families Initiative Grant Programs. The evaluation includes both implementation and impact components. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify whether the grants help low-wage workers obtain employment in and advance in H-1B industries and occupations and, if so, which strategies are most helpful.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 113 107 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
  

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:
	81 FR 81172	11/17/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 50893	11/02/2017
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
Grantee Staff Interviews
Baseline Information Form
6-month follow-up survey
Tracking Form

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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	3,156	0	0	3,156	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,116	0	0	1,116	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 information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $372,226

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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

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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: 11/02/2017

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