[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 206 (Thursday, October 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84934-84935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24587]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Occupational Code Assignment

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training 
Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed 
extension for the authority to conduct the information collection 
request (ICR) titled, ``Occupational Code Assignment (OCA).'' This 
comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce 
paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).

DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by 
December 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation, 
including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency 
of response, and estimated total burden, may be obtained free by 
contacting Pam Frugoli by telephone at (202) 693-3643 (this is not a 
toll-free number), by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cbadb9beaca4a7a2e5bbaaa68bafa4a7e5aca4bd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3958186949c9f9add83929eb3979c9fdd949c85">[email protected]</span></a>, or by accessing: 
http://www.onetcenter.org/ombclearance.html. For persons with a hearing 
or speech disability who need assistance to use the telephone system, 
please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
    Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of this ICR 
by email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cfa9bdbaa8a0a3a6e1bfaea28faba0a3e1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4829691838b888dca948589a4808b88ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a>; or by mail or courier to the U.S. 
Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of 
Workforce Investment, 200 Constitution Ave NW, C-4526, Washington, DC 
20210; or by fax (202) 693-3015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Pam Frugoli by telephone at 
(202) 693-3643 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a3c282f3d353633742a3b371a3e3536743d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f190d0a18101316510f1e123f1b101351181009">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOL, as part of continuing efforts to reduce 
paperwork and respondent burden, conducts pre-clearance consultation to 
provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to 
comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information before 
submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final 
approval. This helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the 
desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is 
minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the 
impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed.
    The OCA form (ETA 741) was developed as a public service to the 
users of the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), to help them 
obtain occupational codes and titles for jobs that they are unable to 
locate in O*NET. The O*NET system classifies nearly all jobs in the 
United States economy. However, new specializations are constantly 
evolving and emerging. The use of the OCA is voluntary and is provided: 
(1) as a uniform format to the public and private sector to submit 
information in order to receive assistance in identifying an 
occupational code; (2) to assist the O*NET system in identifying 
potential occupations that may need to be included in future O*NET data 
collection efforts; and (3) to provide input to a database of 
alternative (lay) titles to facilitate searches for occupational 
information in the O*NET websites including O*NET OnLine, My Next Move, 
My Next Move for Veterans, O*NET Code Connector, as well as 
CareerOneStop.
    The OCA process is designed to help the occupational information 
user relate an occupational specialty or a job title to an occupational 
code and title within the framework of the 2018 Standard Occupational 
Classification (SOC) based O*NET system. The O*NET-SOC system consists 
of a database that organizes the work done by individuals into 
approximately 1,000 occupational categories. In addition, O*NET 
occupations have associated data on the importance and level of a range 
of occupational characteristics and requirements, including knowledge, 
skills, abilities, tasks and work activities. Since the O*NET-SOC 
system is based on the 2018 SOC system, identifying an O*NET-SOC code 
and title also facilitates linkage to national, state, and local 
occupational employment and wage estimates.
    Section 308 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 
authorizes this information collection.
    This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency 
generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and 
the public is generally not required to respond to an information 
collection, unless it is approved by OMB under the PRA and displays a 
currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any 
other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to 
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that 
does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 
1320.6.
    Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the 
contact shown in the ADDRESSES section. Comments must be written to 
receive consideration, and they will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval of the final ICR. In order to help ensure 
appropriate consideration, comments should mention 1205-0137.
    Submitted comments will also be a matter of public record for this 
ICR and posted on the internet, without redaction. DOL encourages 
commenters not to include personally identifiable information, 
confidential business data, or other sensitive statements/information 
in any comments.
    DOL is particularly interested in comments that:
    <bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    <bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    <bullet> Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology,

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(e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses).
    Agency: DOL-ETA.
    Type of Review: Extension without changes.
    Title of Collection: Occupational Code Assignment.
    Form: ETA-741.
    OMB Control Number: 1205-0137.
    Affected Public: State, Local and tribal governments, Federal 
Government, individual & households, and private sector.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 60.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: .6 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 36 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).

Jos[eacute] Javier Rodr[iacute]guez,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.
[FR Doc. 2024-24587 Filed 10-23-24; 8:45 am]
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