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###### Department of Labor

###### Employment and Training Administration

# ACTION:

Notice.

# 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                         *frugoli.pam@dol.gov,*                         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:                         *frugoli.pam@dol.gov;*                         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                         *frugoli.pam@dol.gov.*

# 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:
    - 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;
    - 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;
    - Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
    - 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,       ( print page 84935)                          (                     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).                

José Javier Rodríguez,

Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Labor.

[FR Doc. 2024-24587 Filed 10-23-24; 8:45 am]

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