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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

Drug Enforcement Administration 

Manufacturer of Controlled 

Substances; Notice of Registration 

By Notice dated September 18, 2008, 

and published in the Federal Register 

on September 26, 2008, (73 FR 55869), 

Mallinckrodt Inc., 3600 North Second 

Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63147, made 

application by letter to the Drug 

Enforcement Administration (DEA) to 

be registered as a bulk manufacturer of 

Oripavine (9330), a basic class of 

controlled substance listed in schedule 

II. 

The company plans to use the above 

listed controlled substance as an 

intermediate in the manufacture of a 

non-controlled product. 

No comments or objections have been 

received. DEA has considered the 

factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 

determined that the registration of 

Mallinckrodt Inc. to manufacture the 

listed basic class of controlled substance 

is consistent with the public interest at 

this time. DEA has investigated 

Mallinckrodt Inc. to ensure that the 

company’s registration is consistent 

with the public interest. The 

investigation has included inspection 

and testing of the company’s physical 

security systems, verification of the 

company’s compliance with state and 

local laws, and a review of the 

company’s background and history. 

Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823, 

and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, 

the above named company is granted 

registration as a bulk manufacturer of 

the basic class of controlled substance 

listed. 

Dated: January 9, 2009. 

Joseph T. Rannazzisi, 

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of 

Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 

Administration. 

[FR Doc. E9–730 Filed 1–14–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4410–09–P 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

Foreign Claims Settlement 

Commission 

[OMB Number 1105–NEW] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Proposed Collection; 

Comments Requested 

ACTION: 60-Day Emergency Notice of 

Information Collection Under Review: 

Filing of Information Requesting 

Compensation for Settled Physical 

Injury Claims Against the Government 

of Libya and Referred to the Foreign 

Claims Settlement Commission by the 

Department of State. 

The Department of Justice, Foreign 

Claims Settlement Commission 

(Commission), will be submitting the 

following information collection request 

to the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for review and clearance in 

accordance with emergency review 

procedures of the Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995. OMB approval has been 

requested by February 18, 2009. The 

proposed information collection is 

published to obtain comments from the 

public and affected agencies. If granted, 

the emergency approval is only valid for 

180 days. Comments should be directed 

to OMB, Office of Information and 

Regulation Affairs, Attention: 

Department of Justice Desk Officer, 

Washington, DC 20503. Comments are 

encouraged and will be accepted for 60 

days until March 16, 2009. 

During the first 60 days of this same 

review period, a regular review of this 

information collection is also being 

undertaken. All comments and 

suggestions, or questions regarding 

additional information, including 

obtaining a copy of the proposed 

information collection instrument with 

instructions, should be directed to 

Judith Lock, Foreign Claims Settlement 

Commission, Department of Justice, 600 

E Street, NW., Suite 6002, Washington 

DC 20579, or by facsimile (202) 616– 

6993. 

Written comments and suggestions 

from the public and affected agencies 

concerning the proposed collection of 

information are encouraged. Your 

comments should address one or more 

of the following four points: 

—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, e.g., 

permitting electronic submission of 

responses. 

Overview of this information: 

(1) Type of information collection: 

New Collection. 

(2) The title of the form/collection: 

Claims of U.S. Nationals Against Libya. 

(3) The agency form number, if any, 

and the applicable component of the 

department sponsoring the collection: 

Form Number: FCSC 1–08. Foreign 

Claims Settlement Commission, 

Department of Justice. 

(4) Affected public who will be asked 

or required to respond, as well as a brief 

abstract: Primary: Individuals. Other: 

None. Information will be used as a 

basis for determining eligibility of U.S. 

nationals with physical injury claims for 

awards payable by the Department of 

Treasury out of funds provided 

pursuant to the U.S.-Libya Claims 

Settlement Agreement for certain 

terrorism-related claims against Libya, 

its agencies and instrumentalities, and 

officials and employees thereof, and 

referred to the Commission by the 

Department of State. 

(5) An estimate of the total number of 

respondents and the amount of time 

estimated for an average respondent to 

respond/reply: It is estimated that 100 

respondents will complete the 

application in approximately two hours. 

(6) An estimate of the total public 

burden (in hours) associated with the 

collection: The estimated total annual 

public burden associated with this 

application is 200 hours. 

If additional information is required 

contact: Lynn Bryant, Department 

Clearance Officer, United States 

Department of Justice, Justice 

Management Division, Policy and 

Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, 

Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., 

Washington, DC 20530. 

Dated: January 9, 2009. 

Lynn Bryant, 

Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United 

States Department of Justice. 

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Employment and Training 

Administration 

Advancing Registered Apprenticeship 

into the 21st Century: Collaborating 

For Success; Solicitation for Grant 

Applications 

Announcement Type: New Notice of 

solicitation for grant applications. 

Funding Opportunity Number: SGA/ 

DFA PY 08–11. 

Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance CFDA Number: 17.201. 


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Key Dates: The closing date for receipt 

of application under this announcement 

is 60 days from the date of publication 

in the Federal Register. 

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of 

Labor, Employment and Training 

Administration (ETA), announces the 

availability of approximately $6.5 

million for 10–20 grants to promote the 

adoption of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework established 

by the Final Rule published on October 

29, 2008 (73 FR 64402), promulgating 

revised 20 CFR Part 29, Labor Standards 

for the Registration of Apprenticeship 

Programs. The grants will fund the 

development and/or adaptation of 

national guideline standards that 

incorporate competency-based 

progression; hybrid-style progression; 

and/or interim credentials. Funds are 

also available to train staff, 

apprenticeship instructors and members 

on the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework and on the 

development of standards that utilize 

the elements of the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship framework as 

established by the Final Rule. National 

industry and employer associations, 

labor-management organizations and 

other organizations that demonstrate the 

capacity to advance registered 

apprenticeship through the 

development of new or modified 

apprenticeship standards using the 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework are eligible 

to apply for grant funds. 

To be considered for an award, grant 

applications must incorporate at least 

four of the following seven components: 

1. Continued expansion into fast 

growing and/or new and emerging 

industries (including construction). 

2. Development of new or modified 

programs or guideline standards that 

utilize competency-based (see Part 

VIII—Section 2—Key Definitions) or 

hybrid training models (see Part VIII— 

Section 2—Key Definitions). 

3. Use of interim credentialing to 

acknowledge the skills an apprentice 

attains during training. 

4. Adoption of Technology-Based 

Learning strategies for related 

instruction. 

5. Strategic partnerships with the 

Office of Apprenticeship (OA), State 

Apprenticeship Agencies (SAA), and 

the public workforce investment system. 

6. Innovative strategies to serve 

under-represented populations, 

particularly youth and women, to meet 

the talent development needs of 

regional economies through Registered 

Apprenticeship. 

7. Innovative Partnerships with 

Education (Secondary and PostSecondary) and other key stakeholders. 

Allowable activities may include 

developing new or modifying existing 

standards for apprenticeship programs 

(including national guideline 

standards), developing curricula to 

support these standards; using 

technology-based learning strategies; 

developing skill assessment tools for 

competency-based models; training and 

education to take advantage of the 

opportunities outlined in the new 

regulatory requirements; and 

conducting outreach and training efforts 

to educate members, affiliates, staff and 

partners on the new model. 

All applicants must develop or 

modify at least one national guideline 

standard with at least four programs and 

train a minimum of 100 apprentices in 

the new model. Additionally, all 

applicants must demonstrate that they 

have the ability and expertise to develop 

the new framework and the capacity to 

provide training to their membership. 

This expertise and capacity can be 

demonstrated by the individual 

applicant or through partnership with 

other organizations. 

ETA recognizes that the use of these 

approaches will offer apprentices 

greater opportunities to increase their 

knowledge and attain the skills that 

emerging and high growth industries 

demand. Additionally, the use of 

interim credentialing and competencybased models will ensure that 

apprentices receive recognition for the 

skills and competencies they have 

attained during and prior to completion 

of a traditional time-based program. 

ETA believes that expanding the use of 

these Apprenticeship models will 

increase the ability of apprenticeship 

programs to meet the needs of industries 

that require more flexibility in training 

a worker for the required level of 

proficiency and expertise. 

ADDRESSES: To apply by mail, please 

submit one (1) blue-ink signed, 

typewritten original of the application 

and two (2) signed photocopies in one 

package to the U.S. Department of 

Labor, Employment and Training 

Administration, Division of Federal 

Assistance, Attention: Mamie Williams, 

Reference SGA/DFA PY 08–11, 200 

Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N– 

4716, Washington, DC 20210. 

Information about applying online 

through http://www.grants.gov can be 

found in Section IV.B(3) of this 

document. Applicants are advised that 

mail delivery in the Washington area 

may be delayed due to mail 

decontamination procedures. Hand 

delivered proposals will be received at 

the above address. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Registered Apprenticeship system is 

administered by the Employment and 

Training Administration’s (ETA) Office 

of Apprenticeship (OA) in partnership 

with State Apprenticeship Agencies 

(SAA), and is an important strategy to 

prepare workers for successful careers. 

It is a significant postsecondary 

education, training and employment 

option available nationwide, driven by 

the needs of businesses and industries. 

Registered Apprenticeship trains 

workers for high-skilled, high-wage 

careers, with an employer satisfaction 

rate of 85 percent. Registered 

Apprenticeship has more than 29,000 

programs, 250,000 employers and 

468,000 apprentices—predominantly in 

high-growth industries. Industries, 

employer associations, and labormanagement organizations, which 

sponsor most of the Registered 

Apprenticeship programs, are 

particularly well situated to help OA 

implement the Final Rule and advance 

Registered Apprenticeship into the 21st 

century. 

The intent of this solicitation is to 

promote the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework as outlined 

in the new regulations within existing 

national organizations, their affiliates 

and members which have Registered 

Apprenticeship programs. The primary 

focus is making funds available to 

develop new or adapt existing national 

guideline standards to include 

competency-based models, hybrid 

models (combination of time and 

competency-based models) and/or 

interim credentials. Funds are also 

available to train staff, apprenticeship 

instructors and members on this new 

framework and on the new standards 

that will be developed. 

This solicitation provides background 

information on the Advancing 

Apprenticeship Initiative and critical 

elements required of projects funded 

under the solicitation. It also describes 

the application submission 

requirements, the process that eligible 

applicants must use to apply for funds 

covered by this solicitation, and how 

grantees will be selected. This 

announcement consists of seven parts: 

• Part I provides background 

information on Registered 

Apprenticeship. 

• Part II describes the size and nature 

of the anticipated awards. 

• Part III describes the qualifications 

of an eligible applicant. 

• Part IV provides information on the 

application and submission process. 


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• Part V explains the review process 

and rating criteria that will be used to 

evaluate applications. 

• Part VI provides award 

administration information. 

• Part VII contains ETA contact 

information. 

• Part VIII contains ‘Veterans Priority’ 

information and key definitions that 

may be referenced within this notice. 

Part I. Funding Opportunity 

Description 

Background 

Registered Apprenticeship programs 

offer employment and a combination of 

on-the-job learning and related technical 

and theoretical instruction. Apprentices 

are employed at the start of their 

apprenticeship and work through a 

series of defined curricula until the 

completion of their apprenticeship 

programs. The duration of training, and 

the skills and competencies required for 

mastery, are driven by the needs of 

businesses and industries. Traditional 

apprenticeship programs require a 

specific number of hours of on-the-job 

learning. While this model is successful 

and preferred in certain industries, 

increasingly, new and high-growth 

industries are establishing competencybased and hybrid (competency and 

time-based) apprenticeship strategies 

that focus on the mastery of key skills 

and allow motivated workers to progress 

at their own pace. Currently, the 

Registered Apprenticeship system 

approves time-based, competencybased, and a hybrid of time- and 

competency-based programs, and 

provides technical assistance to help 

industries develop interim credentials. 

Interim credentials earned through 

Registered Apprenticeship programs, 

and issued by the Department’s Office of 

Apprenticeship as certificates of 

training, are increasingly recognized 

nationwide as portable industry 

credentials. The primary and ultimate 

apprentice certification is a Certificate 

of Completion of Apprenticeship, which 

is awarded at the end of the 

apprenticeship. Many apprenticeship 

programs—particularly in high-growth 

industries such as health care, advanced 

manufacturing and transportation—now 

also offer interim credentials and 

training certificates based on a 

competency model that leads to a 

Certificate of Completion. There may be 

beginning, intermediate, advanced, and 

specialty certification levels. Registered 

Apprenticeship programs are flexible to 

also allow credit for previous 

apprenticeship-related experience. In 

addition, interim credentials are 

recognized by the publicly-funded 

workforce investment system. 

Increased flexibility and additional 

options will help advance Registered 

Apprenticeship in all industries that 

require employees to adapt quickly to 

changing skill needs and technology 

advances driven by demand and 

competition in a 21st century global 

economy. These additional options will 

further enable Registered 

Apprenticeship to meet the needs of 

sponsors and apprentices and facilitate 

partnerships with and the leveraging of 

workforce and education system 

resources. 

In order to ensure that Registered 

Apprenticeship is integrated into 

service delivery strategies for businesses 

and the workforce, it is critical to 

support collaboration between the 

Registered Apprenticeship 

infrastructure, national industry and/or 

employer associations, labor 

management organizations, and other 

organizations that demonstrate the 

capacity to advance registered 

apprenticeship through the 

development of new or modified 

apprenticeship standards using the 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. These 

stakeholders are uniquely positioned to 

integrate Registered Apprenticeship into 

business engagement strategies by 

encouraging the development of new 

apprenticeship programs. National 

industry and/or employer associations, 

national labor-management and/or other 

national organizations can leverage the 

unique capacity of OA and SAA 

apprenticeship staff to provide technical 

assistance for prospective or existing 

programs. These national groups can 

also enhance strategic regional 

development by integrating innovative 

approaches to registered apprenticeship 

into their talent development with their 

local affiliates. 

Part II. Award Information 

1. Award Amount 

ETA anticipates awarding between 10 

to 20 grants with funding identified for 

each of three major ETA activities 

outlined below. Funding will be 

awarded to help National industry and 

employer associations, labormanagement organizations and other 

apprenticeship partners and 

stakeholders carry out one or more of 

the following project activities/ 

components: 

A. Implementation: 

To develop and/or modify new or 

existing Registered Apprenticeship 

standards that utilize the elements of 

the proposed new Registered 

Apprenticeship framework and 

implement the new model in at least 

four sites with a minimum total of 100 

apprentices. Up to $500,000 in funding 

will be awarded to each grantee under 

this component. The amount of funding 

requested should be appropriate to 

conduct the activities needed to reach 

the project goals under this component. 

B. Training & Outreach: 

Train members and staff on the 

elements of the proposed new 

Registered Apprenticeship framework. 

Training should be focused on 

preparing members and staff to 

implement apprenticeship models that 

utilize a minimum of four of the seven 

components described in the 

introductory summary of this grant 

solicitation. Up to $150,000 in funding 

will be awarded to each grantee under 

this component. The amount of funding 

requested should be appropriate to 

conduct the activities needed to reach 

the project goals under this component. 

C. Training, Outreach, and 

Implementation: 

This option is a combination of A and 

B. Up to $650,000 in funding will be 

awarded to each grantee (up to $500,000 

for implementation and up to $150,000 

for training and outreach). The amount 

of funding requested should be 

appropriate to conduct the activities 

needed to reach the project goals under 

this component. 

Applicants must provide a detailed 

explanation of the activities they 

propose to conduct under each funding 

component for which they apply, and 

detail the funding amount requested for 

each component. Applications will be 

scored solely on the criteria for the 

category (A, B, or C) chosen. For 

example; an application that seeks 

funding to accomplish the goals 

identified under the Implementation 

component will be evaluated based on 

the Implementation criteria only, while 

an application submitted under Option 

C will be evaluated under a set of 

combined criteria (see Part V of this 

notice for more details). Proposals will 

be grouped by the category for which 

they apply, and the proposals within 

each category will be rated separately. 

Applying for only one component of 

funding will not affect scoring of 

applications and will not reduce an 

applicant’s ability to be funded. No 

category has preference over one of the 

others. 

ETA reserves the right to fund grants 

at either a lower or higher amount, or 

fund a smaller or larger number of 

projects based on the type and the 

number of quality submissions. 


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2. Use of Funds 

Grants awarded under this solicitation 

are to be used to develop partnerships 

of public and private entities to promote 

the 21st Century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. 

Partnerships should include 

representatives of business or businessrelated non-profit organizations, 

education and training providers, which 

may include community colleges or 

other community-based organizations, 

and the public workforce system. 

Eligible entities have the opportunity to 

collaborate with OA and SAA staff to 

advance their Registered 

Apprenticeship standards and 

programs. In addition, eligible entities 

can collaborate with other partners to: 

(1) Write new or modify existing 

standards that utilize competency-based 

and/or hybrid (competency/time-based) 

models, and/or interim credentials, 

technology-based learning, or other 

elements of a 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework; and 

(2) Conduct outreach activities to 

train and prepare members and/or staff 

on the implementation of such models. 

Optional partners may include 

educational institutions, or other 

community and/or workforce 

organizations as appropriate. 

Pursuant to Section V, applications 

will be scored on the extent to which 

applicants describe strategies for 

working in partnerships as described 

above. 

As provided below, these funds will 

be awarded to develop programs that 

provide job training and related 

assistance designed to assist employed 

and unemployed workers in gaining the 

skills and competencies needed to 

obtain or upgrade career ladder 

employment positions in the 

occupations and industries for which 

employers are using H–1B visas to hire 

foreign workers. Funds may also be 

used to enhance the provision of job 

training services and information, such 

as the development of curricula and 

program models, to build core 

competencies and train workers. Note: 

See Attachment 1 to this notice for a list 

of the ‘‘H–1B Industry Sectors and 

Occupations’’. 

Activities funded under this 

solicitation must support the 

advancement of Registered 

Apprenticeship by national industry 

and/or employer associations, national 

labor-management organizations, and 

other national organizations that 

demonstrate the capacity to advance 

registered apprenticeship through the 

development of new or modified 

apprenticeship standards using the 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. 

Activities to be conducted under 

these options may include: 

Implementation 

A. Developing new or modified 

standards that utilize a minimum of four 

elements of the 21st century approach to 

preparing workers. (The seven elements 

of this approach are outlined in the 

introductory summary of this 

document.) Note: Applicants must pilot 

the new model in at least four programs 

and train a minimum of 100 apprentices 

total or 25 apprentices in the new model 

at each site. 

B. Developing new or modified 

curriculum; 

C. Provide on-the-job training geared 

towards skills assessment; 

D. Developing a skills assessment tool 

for competency-based models (if 

applicable); 

E. Partnering with the Registration 

Agency, and/or the public workforce 

system, and/or secondary and postsecondary educational entities; 

F. Use of technology-based learning 

such as on-line discussions or 

simulations; 

G. Develop programs and training 

utilizing competency-based, and/or 

hybrid (competency/time-based) 

models, and/or interim credentials. 

Training and Outreach 

A. Training approximately 10 

affiliates and/or 100–150 members and 

staff on the implementation of 

apprenticeship standards that utilize the 

new regulatory framework governing the 

National Apprenticeship system; 

B. Training apprenticeship instructors 

on new requirements; 

C. Conducting outreach to members, 

staff, partners, and affiliated sites on 

apprenticeship standards that utilize 

elements of this framework. 

Implementation, Training & Outreach 

A. Train approximately 10 affiliates 

and/or 100–150 members and staff on 

the implementation of apprenticeship 

standards that utilize the new regulatory 

framework governing the National 

Apprenticeship system; 

B. Train apprenticeship instructors on 

new requirements; 

C. Conduct outreach to members, 

staff, partners, and affiliated sites on 

apprenticeship standards that utilize 

elements of this framework. 

D. Develop new or modify existing 

standards that utilize a minimum of four 

elements of the 21st century approach to 

preparing workers. (The seven elements 

of this approach are outlined in the 

introductory summary of this 

document.) Note: Applicants must pilot 

the new model for one national 

guideline standard or in at least four 

programs and train a minimum of 100 

apprentices total or 25 apprentices in 

the new model at each site. 

E. Develop new or modify existing 

curriculum; 

F. Provide on-the-job training geared 

towards skills assessment; 

G. Develop a skills assessment tool for 

competency-based models (if 

applicable); 

H. Partner with OA, SAA, and/or the 

public workforce system, and/or 

secondary and post-secondary 

educational entities; 

I. Use of technology-based learning 

such as on-line learning, simulations, 

etc.; 

J. Develop programs and training 

utilizing competency-based, and/or 

hybrid (competency/time-based) 

models, and/or interim credentials. 

3. Cost Sharing 

Cost sharing or matching funds are 

not required as a condition for 

application, but leveraged resources are 

strongly encouraged and failure to 

commit and integrate leveraged 

resources into the project may have a 

significant impact on an applicant’s 

ability to successfully compete for grant 

funds. As described in Part V, 

applications will be scored based on the 

quality and the degree to which the 

source and use of leveraged funds are 

clearly explained, and the extent to 

which they are integrated into the 

project in support of grant outcomes. 

4. Period of Performance 

The period of performance will be 24 

months from the date of execution of the 

grant documents. 

ETA may approve a request for a nocost extension to grantees for an 

additional period of time based on the 

success of the project and other relevant 

factors. 

5. Funding Restrictions 

Determinations of allowable costs will 

be made in accordance with the 

applicable federal cost principles. 

Disallowed costs are those charges to a 

grant that the grantor agency or its 

representative determines not to be 

allowed in accordance with the 

applicable federal cost principles or 

other conditions contained in the grant. 

Applicants will not be entitled to 

reimbursement of pre-award costs. 

Indirect Costs. As specified in the 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) Circular Cost Principles, indirect 

costs are those that have been incurred 

for common or joint objectives and 


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cannot be readily identified with a 

particular cost objective. An indirect 

cost rate (ICR) is required when an 

organization operates under more than 

one grant or other activity whether 

federally-assisted or not. Organizations 

must use the ICR supplied by the 

relevant federal agency, in this case, 

ETA. If an organization requires a new 

ICR or has a pending ICR, the Grant 

Officer will award a temporary billing 

rate for 90 days until a provisional rate 

can be issued. This rate is based on the 

fact that an organization has not 

established an ICR agreement. Within 

this 90-day period, the organization 

must submit an acceptable indirect cost 

proposal to their Federal cognizant 

agency to obtain a provisional ICR. 

Administrative Costs. An entity that 

receives a grant under this solicitation 

may not use more than 10 percent of the 

amount of the grant to pay 

administrative costs associated with the 

program or project. Administrative 

costs, which could be both direct and 

indirect costs, are specified at 20 CFR 

667.220. Administrative costs do not 

need to be identified separately from 

program costs on the Standard Form 

424A Budget Information Form. 

Administrative costs should be 

discussed in the budget narrative and 

tracked through the grantee’s accounting 

system. To claim any administrative 

costs that are also indirect costs, the 

applicant must obtain an indirect cost 

rate agreement from its Federal 

cognizant agency as specified above. 

Salary and Bonus Limitations. None 

of the funds appropriated in Public Law 

109–149, Public Law 110–5, or prior 

Acts under the heading ‘‘Employment 

and Training’’ that are available for 

expenditure on or after June 15, 2006, 

shall be used by a recipient or subrecipient of such funds to pay the salary 

and bonuses of an individual, either as 

direct costs or indirect costs, at a rate in 

excess of Executive Level II, except as 

provided for under section 101 of Public 

Law 109–149. This limitation shall not 

apply to vendors providing goods and 

services as defined in OMB Circular A– 

133. See Training and Employment 

Guidance Letter number 5–06 for further 

clarification: http://wdr.doleta.gov/ 

directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2262 

Legal Rules Pertaining to Inherently 

Religious Activities by Organizations 

that Receive Federal Financial 

Assistance. Direct Federal grants, subawards, or contracts under this program 

must not be used to support inherently 

religious activities such as religious 

instruction, worship, or proselytizing. 

Therefore, organizations must take steps 

to separate, in time or location, their 

inherently religious activities from the 

services supported with DOL financial 

assistance under this program. Neutral, 

secular criteria that neither favor nor 

disfavor religion must be employed in 

the selection of grant and sub-grant 

recipients. In addition, under the 

Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and 

DOL regulations implementing the 

Workforce Investment Act, a recipient 

may not use direct Federal assistance to 

train a participant in religious activities, 

or employ participants to construct, 

operate, or maintain any part of a 

facility that is used or to be used for 

religious instruction or worship. See 29 

CFR 37.6(f). Under WIA, ‘‘no individual 

shall be excluded from participation in, 

denied the benefits of, subjected to 

discrimination under, or denied 

employment in the administration of or 

in connection with, any such program 

or activity because of race, color, 

religion, sex (except as otherwise 

permitted under Title IX of the 

Education Amendments of 1972 and the 

Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 

1993), national origin, age, disability, or 

political affiliation or belief.’’ 

Regulations pertaining to the Equal 

Treatment for Faith-Based 

Organizations, which includes the 

prohibition against supporting 

inherently religious activities with 

direct DOL financial assistance, can be 

found at 29 CFR Part 2, Subpart D. 

Provisions relating to the use of indirect 

support (such as vouchers) are at 29 

CFR 2.33(c) and 20 CFR 667.266. 

A faith-based organization receiving 

federal financial assistance retains its 

independence from Federal, State, and 

local governments, and may continue to 

carry out its mission, including the 

definition, practice, and expression of 

its religious beliefs. For example, a 

faith-based organization may use space 

in its facilities to provide secular 

programs or services supported with 

Federal financial assistance without 

removing religious art, icons, scriptures, 

or other religious symbols. In addition, 

a faith-based organization that receives 

Federal financial assistance retains its 

authority over its internal governance, 

and it may retain religious terms in its 

organization’s name, select its board 

members on a religious basis, and 

include religious references in its 

organization’s mission statements and 

other governing documents in 

accordance with all program 

requirements, statutes, and other 

applicable requirements governing the 

conduct of DOL funded activities. 

The Department notes that the 

Religious Freedom Restoration Act 

(RFRA), 42 U.S.C. 2000bb, applies to all 

Federal law and its implementation. If 

your organization is a faith-based 

organization that makes hiring decisions 

on the basis of religious belief, it may be 

entitled to receive Federal financial 

assistance under Title I of the Workforce 

Investment Act and maintain that hiring 

practice even though Section 188 of the 

Workforce Investment Act contains a 

general ban on religious discrimination 

in employment. If you are awarded a 

grant, you will be provided with 

information on how to request such an 

exemption. 

Faith-based and community 

organizations may reference 

‘‘Transforming Partnerships: How to 

Apply the U.S. Department of Labor’s 

Equal Treatment and Religion-Related 

Regulations to Public-Private 

Partnerships’’ at: http:// 

www.workforce3one.org/public/ 

_shared/ 

detail.cfm?id=5566&simple=false. 

Intellectual Property Rights. The 

Federal Government reserves a paid-up, 

nonexclusive and irrevocable license to 

reproduce, publish or otherwise use, 

and to authorize others to use for federal 

purposes: (i) The copyright in all 

products developed under the grant, 

including a subgrant or contract under 

the grant or subgrant; and (ii) any rights 

to copyright to which the grantee, 

subgrantee or a contractor purchases 

ownership under an award (including 

but not limited to curricula, training 

models, technical assistance products, 

and any related materials). Such uses 

include, but are not limited to, the right 

to modify and distribute such products 

worldwide by any means, electronically 

or otherwise. Federal funds may not be 

used to pay any royalty or licensing fee 

associated with such copyrighted 

material, although they may be used to 

pay costs for obtaining a copy which is 

limited to the developer/seller costs of 

copying and shipping. 

If revenues are generated through 

selling products developed with grant 

funds, including intellectual property, 

these revenues are program income. 

Program income is added to the grant 

and must be expended for allowable 

grant activities. 

Part III. Eligibility Information 

Under this announcement, eligible 

applicants include the following 

entities: 

A. National Industry Associations that 

demonstrate the capacity to advance 

registered apprenticeship through the 

development of new or modified 

apprenticeship standards using the 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework; 

B. National Employer Associations 

that demonstrate the capacity to 

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through the development of new or 

modified apprenticeship standards 

using the elements of the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship framework; 

C. National Labor-Management 

Organizations that demonstrate the 

capacity to advance registered 

apprenticeship through the 

development of new or modified 

apprenticeship standards using the 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework; and 

D. Other National Organizations that 

demonstrate the capacity to advance 

registered apprenticeship through the 

development of new or modified 

apprenticeship standards using the 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. 

Part IV. Application and Submission 

Information 

1. Address To Request Application 

Package 

This announcement includes all 

information and forms needed to apply 

for this funding opportunity. 

2. Content and Form of Application 

Submission 

The proposal must consist of two 

separate and distinct parts, Parts I and 

II. Applications that fail to adhere to the 

instructions in this section will be 

considered non-responsive and may not 

be given further consideration. 

A. Part I is the Cost Proposal and must 

include the following three items: 

• The Standard Form (SF) 424, 

‘‘Application for Federal Assistance’’ 

(available at http://www07.grants.gov/

agencies/approved_standard_forms.jsp). 

The SF–424 must clearly identify the 

applicant and be signed by an 

individual with authority to enter into 

a grant agreement. Upon confirmation of 

an award, the individual signing the SF 

424 on behalf of the applicant shall be 

considered the representative of the 

applicant. On line 12 of the SF 424, 

applicants must also indicate the 

component (from Part II: Award 

Information—Section 1—Award 

Amount: A. Implementation; B. 

Training & Outreach; C. Training, 

Outreach & Implementation) for which 

they are applying for funds under this 

notice. Applicants that fail to indicate 

the component for which they are 

applying for funds under this notice 

will be deemed non-responsive by DOL 

and the application will not be accepted 

for award consideration. 

• Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) 

number. All applicants for Federal grant 

and funding opportunities are required 

to have a DUNS number. See OMB 

Notice of Final Policy Issuance, 68 FR 

38402 (June 27, 2003). Applicants must 

supply their DUNS number on the SF– 

424. The DUNS number is a nine-digit 

identification number that uniquely 

identifies business entities. Obtaining a 

DUNS number is easy and there is no 

charge. To obtain a DUNS number, 

access this Web site: http:// 

www.dnb.com/us/ or call 1–866–705– 

5711. 

• The SF–424–A Budget Information 

Form (available at: http://www07.grants.

gov/agencies/approved_standard_

forms.jsp). In preparing the Budget 

Information Form, the applicant must 

provide a concise narrative explanation 

to support the request. The budget 

narrative should break down the budget 

and leveraged resources by the activities 

specified in the technical proposal. The 

narrative should also discuss precisely 

how the administrative costs support 

the project goals. 

Applicants that fail to provide a SF– 

424, SF–424–A and/or a budget 

narrative will be removed from 

consideration prior to the technical 

review process. Leveraged resources 

should not be listed on the SF–424 or 

SF–424–A Budget Information Form, 

but must be described in the budget 

narrative and in Part II of the proposal. 

The amount of Federal funding 

requested for the entire period of 

performance must be shown on the SF– 

424 and SF–424–A Budget Information 

Form. Applicants are also encouraged, 

but not required, to submit OMB control 

number 1890–0014: Survey on Ensuring 

Equal Opportunity for Applicants, 

which can be found at: http://www.

doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm. 

B. Part II is the technical proposal. 

The following information is required as 

part of the technical proposal: 

• A table of contents listing the 

application sections. 

• A 2–3 page abstract summarizing 

the proposed project and applicant 

profile information including: (1) 

Applicant name; (2) project title; (3) 

overview of strategies; (4) partnership 

members; and (5) requested funding 

level. 

• A timeline outlining project 

activities. 

The technical proposal of the 

application demonstrates the applicant’s 

capabilities to fulfill the intention of the 

SGA. The Technical Proposal is limited 

to 10 double-spaced, single-sided, 8.5- 

inch-by-11-inch pages with 12-point 

font and 1-inch margins. Please note 

that the budget, the abstract, and the 

timeline are not included in the 10-page 

limit (See Below). In addition to the 

technical proposal, the applicant may 

provide resumes, a staffing pattern, 

statistical information, letters of 

support, and related materials in 

attachments. The applicant must 

reference any participating entities in 

the text of the Technical Proposal. 

Applications that do not meet these 

requirements will not be considered. 

Applications may be submitted 

electronically on www.grants.gov or in 

hard-copy via U.S. mail, professional 

delivery service, or hand delivery. 

These processes are described in further 

detail in Section IV(3). Applicants 

submitting proposals in hard-copy must 

submit an original signed application 

(including the SF 424) and one (1) 

‘‘copy-ready’’ version free of bindings, 

staples or protruding tabs to ease in the 

reproduction of the proposal by DOL. 

Applicants submitting proposals in 

hard-copy are also requested, though 

not required, to provide an electronic 

copy of the proposal on CD–ROM. 

3. Submission Dates and Times 

The closing date for receipt of 

applications under this announcement 

is March 16, 2009. Applications must be 

received at the address below no later 

than 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). 

Applications submitted electronically 

through Grants.gov, must be 

successfully submitted at http:// 

www.grants.gov no later than 5:00:00 

p.m. (Eastern Time) March 16, 2009, 

and then subsequently validated by 

Grants.gov. The submission and 

validation process is described in more 

detail below. The process can be 

complicated and time-consuming. 

Applicants are strongly advised to 

initiate the process as soon as possible 

and to plan for time to resolve technical 

problems if necessary. 

Applications sent by e-mail, telegram, 

or facsimile (fax) will not be accepted. 

If an application is submitted by both 

hard-copy and through www.grants.gov 

a letter must accompany the hard-copy 

application stating why two 

applications were submitted and the 

differences between the two 

submissions. If no letter accompanies 

the hard-copy we will review the copy 

submitted through www.grants.gov. For 

multiple applications submitted through 

www.grants.gov we will review the 

latest submittal. 

Applications that do not meet the 

conditions set forth in this notice will 

not be honored. No exceptions to the 

mailing and delivery requirements set 

forth in this notice will be granted. 

Mail/overnight mail/hand delivery— 

To apply by mail, please submit one (1) 

blue-ink signed, typewritten original of 

the application and two (2) signed 

photocopies in one package to the U.S. 

Department of Labor, Employment and 

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Federal Assistance, Attention: Mamie 

Williams, Reference SGA/DFA PY 08– 

11, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., 

Room N–4716, Washington, DC 20210. 

Information about applying online 

through www.grants.gov can be found in 

Section IV.B of this document. 

Applicants are advised that mail 

delivery in the Washington area may be 

delayed due to mail decontamination 

procedures. Hand delivered proposals 

will be received at the above address. 

Electronic submission—Applicants 

may apply online through Grants.gov 

(http://www.grants.gov). It is strongly 

recommended that before the applicant 

begins to write the proposal, applicants 

should immediately initiate and 

complete the ‘‘Get Registered’’ 

registration steps at http:// 

www.grants.gov/applicants/ 

get_registered.jsp. These steps may take 

multiple days or weeks to complete, and 

this time should be factored into plans 

for electronic submission in order to 

avoid unexpected delays that could 

result in the rejection of an application. 

It is highly recommended that 

applicants use the ‘‘Organization 

Registration Checklist’’ at http://www.

grants.gov/assets/Organization_Steps_

Complete_Registration.pdf to ensure the 

registration process is complete. 

Within two business days of 

application submission, Grants.gov will 

send the applicant two email messages 

to provide the status of application 

progress through the system. The first 

email, almost immediate, will confirm 

receipt of the application by Grants.gov. 

The second email will indicate the 

application has either been successfully 

validated or has been rejected due to 

errors. Only applications that have been 

successfully submitted and successfully 

validated will be considered. It is the 

sole responsibility of the applicant to 

ensure a timely submission, therefore 

sufficient time should be allotted for 

submission (two business days), and if 

applicable, subsequent time to address 

errors and receive validation upon 

resubmission (an additional two 

business days for each ensuing 

submission). It is important to note that 

if sufficient time is not allotted and a 

rejection notice is received after the due 

date and time, the application will not 

be considered. 

The components of the application 

must be saved as either .doc, .xls or .pdf 

files. Documents received in a format 

other than .doc, .xls or .pdf will not be 

read. 

The Grants.gov helpdesk is available 

from 7 a.m. (Eastern Time) until 9 p.m. 

(Eastern Time). Applicants should factor 

the unavailability of the Grants.gov 

helpdesk after 9 p.m. (Eastern Time) 

into plans for submitting an application. 

Applicants are strongly advised to 

utilize the plethora of tools and 

documents, including FAQs, that are 

available on the ‘‘Applicant Resources’’ 

page at http://www.grants.gov/ 

applicants/app_help_reso.jsp#faqs. To 

receive updated information about 

critical issues, new tips for users and 

other time sensitive updates as 

information is available, applicants may 

subscribe to ‘‘Grants.gov Updates’’ at 

http://www.grants.gov/applicants/ 

email_subscription_signup.jsp. 

If applicants encounter a problem 

with Grants.gov and do not find an 

answer in any of the other resources, 

call 1–800–518–4726 to speak to a 

Customer Support Representative or 

email support@grants.gov. 

Late Applications: For applications 

submitted on Grants.gov, only 

applications that have been successfully 

submitted no later than 5:00:00 p.m. 

(Eastern Time) on the closing date and 

successfully validated will be 

considered. For applicants not 

submitting on Grants.gov, any 

application received after the exact date 

and time specified for receipt at the 

office designated in this notice will not 

be considered, unless it is received 

before awards are made, was properly 

addressed, and: (a) Was sent by U.S. 

Postal Service registered or certified 

mail not later than the fifth calendar day 

before the date specified for receipt of 

applications (e.g., an application 

required to be received by the 20th of 

the month must be postmarked by the 

15th of that month) or (b) was sent by 

professional overnight delivery service 

to the addressee not later than one 

working day prior to the date specified 

for receipt of applications. 

‘‘Postmarked’’ means a printed, stamped 

or otherwise placed impression 

(exclusive of a postage meter machine 

impression) that is readily identifiable, 

without further action, as having been 

supplied or affixed on the date of 

mailing by an employee of the U.S. 

Postal Service. Therefore, applicants 

should request the postal clerk to place 

a legible hand cancellation ‘‘bull’s eye’’ 

postmark on both the receipt and the 

package. Failure to adhere to the above 

instructions will be a basis for a 

determination of non-responsiveness. 

Evidence of timely submission by a 

professional overnight delivery service 

must be demonstrated by equally 

reliable evidence created by the delivery 

service provider indicating the time and 

place of receipt. 

4. Funding Restrictions 

Determinations of allowable costs will 

be made in accordance with the 

applicable Federal cost principles as 

indicated in Part VI(2). Disallowed costs 

are those charges to a grant that the 

grantor agency or its representative 

determines not to be allowed in 

accordance with the applicable Federal 

cost principles or other conditions 

contained in the grant. 

5. Withdrawal of Applications 

Applications may be withdrawn by 

written notice or telegram (including 

Mailgram) received at any time before 

an award is made. Applications may be 

withdrawn in person by the applicant or 

by an authorized representative thereof, 

if the representative’s identity is made 

known and the representative signs a 

receipt for the proposal. 

6. Intergovernmental Review 

This funding opportunity is not 

subject to Executive Order (EO) 12372, 

‘‘Intergovernmental Review of Federal 

Programs.’’ 

Part V. Application Review Information 

1. Evaluation Criteria 

This section identifies and describes 

the criteria that will be used to evaluate 

the proposals for the Advancing 

Apprenticeship Initiative. The factors 

on which the proposals will be 

evaluated are delineated in the same 

order as the criterion is listed under 

each component. The factors follow the 

evaluation criteria for each component. 

Implementation 

1. How do you plan to develop new 

program standards or to revise existing 

standards? Describe the occupation(s) 

for which you have utilized, or will 

utilize competency-based and/or hybrid 

(competency/time-based) models, 

interim credentials, technology-based 

learning, or other elements of a 21st 

century Registered Apprenticeship 

framework. (15 points) 

2. How you plan to work with the 

Registration Agency (OA or the 

recognized SAA) to develop new 

program standards or revise existing 

standards. What experience have you 

had working with a Registration Agency 

to develop, revise or implement 

program standards? (10 points) 

3. How will you develop new or 

modify training curricula to implement 

the competency-based and hybrid 

models for apprenticeship? (10 points) 

4. How will you measure the 

development of On-the-Job-Learning 

(OJL) skills? How will you determine 

the amount of OJL time needed for an 

apprentice to demonstrate competency 

in particular skills? How will you track 

apprentices’ progression through 

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apprenticeships? Please describe what 

tool/s will be developed and how they 

will be implemented. (10 points) 

5. Describe how you will work with 

your members and affiliates to establish 

and operate at least four programs, with 

enrollment of at least 25 apprentices, 

that utilize the competency-based or 

hybrid model and provide for issuance 

of interim credentials. (10 points) 

6. How many new programs (at least 

four) will you develop? How will you 

determine the occupations for which 

you are developing and implementing 

new programs? (10 points) 

7. How will you recruit and train the 

new apprentices in competency-based 

and hybrid programs (minimum of 25 at 

each location or a total of 100 

apprentices)? (10 points) 

8. To what extent will other resources 

be available to carry out activities; and 

how will these new programs be 

sustained during and beyond the period 

of performance under the grant? (15 

points) 

9. Describe how you will work in 

partnership with any other industry, 

employer or labor-management 

organization, the public workforce 

system, or educational institutions. 

Please describe each group’s role. (5 

points) 

10. Describe how you will use 

technology-based learning to help 

apprentices learn. (5 points) 

The score for each of the factors 

delineated under this component will 

be evaluated on: 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to develop training 

programs that will be targeted for 

development of standards that utilize 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. Responses 

should include information on the 

studies and research used to identify to 

identify the programs to be developed 

for standard development. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to work with the 

registration agency and describes the 

level of experience the applicant has in 

working with the registration agency to 

develop, revise or implement 

apprenticeship program standards. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to develop new, or 

modify existing, training curricula to 

establish and implement competencybased and hybrid models for 

apprenticeship. Responses should 

include a detailed explanation of how 

the curricula to be developed will assist 

users in advancing through 

apprenticeships that utilize 

competency-based and hybrid models 

which result in the issuance of interim 

credentials. 

• The ability of the applicant to 

identify what evaluation measures and/ 

or tools will be used to determine the 

amount of On-the-Job-Learning time 

needed to demonstrate competency in 

particular skills to track progression of 

Apprentices through competency-based 

or hybrid model apprenticeships. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to collaborate with its 

members and affiliates to establish and 

operate programs that utilize 

competency-based or hybrid model 

apprenticeship programs. Responses 

should describe how strategies will be 

shared with members and affiliates and 

how the strategies support 

collaborations that result in successful 

development of programs that utilize 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the new 

programs (minimum of four) to be 

developed and describe the research 

and/or studies used or developed to 

determine the occupations it will 

identify for development and 

implementation of new training 

programs for apprentices (industry 

growth statistics, regional or local 

employment growth statistics, applicant 

experience in a specific occupational 

training, etc). 

• How thoroughly the applicant 

describes the strategies to be used to 

recruit and train new apprentices in 

competency-based and hybrid programs. 

Responses should include identification 

and explanation of the strategies and 

how they will lead to the successful 

recruitment and training of apprentices. 

• The nature and quality of leveraged 

resources and the extent to which the 

resources will support grant activities; 

and the extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the strategies 

to be used for sustainment of new 

programs beyond the period of 

performance of the grant. Responses 

should provide evidence that key 

partners have expressed a clear 

commitment to providing resources to 

the project, and an explanation of how 

the strategies will increase the ability of 

the applicant to continue to successfully 

sustain the program without additional 

grant funds. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

identifies and describes strategies for 

working with other industry, employer, 

or labor-management organizations, the 

public workforce system, and 

educational institutions to develop, or 

modify existing programs to develop, 

revise or implement apprenticeship 

program standards. Responses should 

identify who the applicant plans to 

partner with, the applicant and partner’s 

roles and responsibilities, and how the 

partnerships will lead to the successful 

development or modification of 

programs. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

identifies and describes what 

technology-based learning tools will be 

used to help apprentices learn. 

Responses should describe how the 

technology-based learning will be used 

to help apprentices learn through the 

use of competency-based and hybrid 

models that lead to the issuance of 

interim credentials. 

Training and Outreach 

1. Please describe who will you train 

and/or who will be the focus of your 

outreach. (15 points) 

2. What curriculum and/or tools will 

be developed and how will they be 

incorporated into your training and/or 

outreach? (20 points) 

3. Describe strategies for conducting 

outreach to expand and promote 

implementation of competency-based 

and hybrid model apprenticeship 

programs, as well as interim credentials 

by your membership and industry. (15 

points) 

4. Describe strategies for training your 

membership and staff on the new 

model. (15 points) 

5. How will this new training 

framework be sustained? (15 points) 

6. How will you work in partnership 

with any other industry, employer or 

labor-management organization, the 

public workforce system, or educational 

institutions and if so, who and how. 

Please describe each group’s role. (5 

points) 

7. Describe how you will use 

technology-based learning to prepare 

staff and/or members to develop and 

implement training programs that 

utilize competency-based and/or hybrid 

models. (5 points) 

8. How do you plan to evaluate the 

effectiveness of training and outreach 

efforts to identify whether the activities 

are successful in expanding the use of 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework (e.g. surveys, 

member questionnaires, other 

identifiable evaluation factors)? (10 

points) 

The score for each of the factors 

delineated under this component will 

be evaluated on: 

• The ability of the applicant to 

identify who will be targeted for 

training on the 21st Registered 

Apprenticeship framework and/or 

targeted for outreach to promote the use 

of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. Responses 

should describe how those targeted for 

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development of programs that utilize 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

can describe the course materials and or 

learning tools that will be developed 

and how they will be used for training 

and outreach on the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the strategies 

to be used to promote the use of 

elements of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework, specifically 

the use of competency-based models 

and hybrid models, by applicant 

members and industry partners and/or 

affiliates. Responses should include an 

explanation of why the outreach 

strategies will lead to increased use of 

competency-based and hybrid models 

programs that lead to the issuance of 

interim credentials. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the strategies 

to be used to train its members and/or 

staff on the elements of the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship model. 

Responses should include explanation 

of how the strategies will prepare 

applicant’s members and/or staff to 

develop and/or modify programs to 

utilize competency-based and hybrid 

models that lead to the issuance of 

interim credentials. 

• The nature and quality of leveraged 

resources and the extent to which the 

resources will support grant activities; 

and the extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the strategies 

to be used for sustainment of new 

programs beyond the period of 

performance of the grant. Responses 

should provide evidence that key 

partners have expressed a clear 

commitment to providing resources to 

the project, and an explanation of how 

the strategies will increase the ability of 

the applicant to continue to successfully 

sustain the program without additional 

grant funds. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

identifies and describes strategies for 

working with other industry, employer, 

or labor-management organizations, the 

public workforce system, and 

educational institutions to develop, or 

modify existing training programs to 

prepare its staff and/or members to 

develop, revise or implement 

apprenticeship program standards that 

utilize competency-based and hybrid 

models. Responses should identify who 

the applicant plans to partner with, the 

applicant and partner’s roles and 

responsibilities, and how the 

partnerships will lead to the successful 

training of staff and/or members on the 

development or modification of 

programs that utilize the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

identifies and describes what 

technology-based learning tools will be 

used to help train its members and/or 

staff to develop, revise or implement 

apprenticeship program standards that 

utilize competency-based and hybrid 

models. 

• The ability of the applicant to 

identify what evaluation measures and/ 

or tools will be used to determine the 

effectiveness of training and/or outreach 

to its staff, members and partners on the 

development or modification of 

apprenticeship programs that utilize 

competency-based or hybrid models. 

Implementation, Training and Outreach 

1. How do you plan to develop new 

program standards or to revise existing 

standards? Describe the occupation(s) 

for which you have utilized, or will 

utilize competency-based and/or hybrid 

(competency/time-based) models, 

interim credentials, technology-based 

learning, or other elements of a 21st 

century Registered Apprenticeship 

framework. (10 points) 

2. How you plan to work with the 

Registration Agency (OA or the 

recognized SAA) to develop new 

program standards or revise existing 

standards. What experience have you 

had working with a Registration Agency 

to develop, revise or implement 

program standards? (10 points) 

3. How will you develop new or 

modify training curricula to implement 

the competency-based and hybrid 

models for apprenticeship? (10 points) 

4. How will you develop On-the-JobLearning (OJL) skills assessments and 

how will you track apprentices’ 

progression? Please describe what tool/ 

s will be developed and how they will 

be incorporated into the new learning 

model. (10 points) 

5. How will you recruit and train the 

new apprentices under the new model 

(minimum of 25 at each location or a 

total of 100 apprentices)? Describe how 

you will work with your members and 

affiliates to implement the new 

standards in at least four locations with 

a minimum of 25 apprentices at each 

site or a grand total of 100 apprentices. 

(10 points) 

6. Who will you train and/or will be 

the focus your outreach and or staff 

training? (5 points) 

7. Please describe what curriculum 

and/or tool/s will be developed and 

how they will be incorporated into the 

new learning model. (15 points) 

8. Describe strategies for conducting 

outreach to expand and promote 

implementation of the new model to 

your membership and industry. (5 

points) 

9. How will this new training 

framework be sustained? (5 points) 

10. Will you work in partnership with 

any other industry, employer or labormanagement organization, the public 

workforce system, or educational 

institutions and if so, who and how? 

Please describe each group’s role. (5 

points) 

11. Describe how you will use 

technology-based learning to help 

apprentices learn. (5 points) 

12. How do you plan to evaluate the 

effectiveness of training and outreach 

efforts to identify whether the activities 

are successful in expanding the use of 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework (e.g. surveys, 

member questionnaire’s, other 

identifiable evaluation factors). (10 

points) 

The score for each of the factors 

delineated under this component will 

be evaluated on: 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to develop training 

programs that will be targeted for 

development of standards that utilize 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. Responses 

should include information on the 

studies and research used to identify the 

programs to be developed for standard 

development. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to work with the 

registration agency and describes the 

level of experience the applicant has in 

working with the registration agency to 

develop, revise or implement 

apprenticeship program standards 

• The extent to which the applicant 

describes plans to develop new, or 

modify existing, training curricula to 

establish and implement competencybased and hybrid models for 

apprenticeship. Responses should 

include a detailed explanation of how 

the curricula to be developed will assist 

users in advancing through 

apprenticeships that utilize 

competency-based and hybrid models 

which result in the issuance of interim 

credentials. 

• The ability of the applicant to 

identify what evaluation measures and/ 

or tools will be used to determine the 

amount of On-the-Job-Learning time 

needed to demonstrate competency in 

particular skills to track progression of 

Apprentices through competency-based 

or hybrid model apprenticeships. 

• How thoroughly the applicant 

describes the strategies to be used to 

work with the applicant’s members, 

affiliates, other industries and/or to 

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apprentices in a minimum of four 

competency-based and hybrid programs. 

Responses should include identification 

and explanation of the strategies and 

how they will lead to the successful 

recruitment and training of apprentices. 

• The ability of the applicant to 

identify who will be targeted for 

training on the 21st Registered 

Apprenticeship framework and/or 

targeted for outreach to promote the use 

of the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. Responses 

should describe how those targeted for 

training and outreach will assist in the 

development of programs that utilize 

the 21st century Registered 

Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

can describe the course materials and or 

learning tools that will be developed 

and how they will be used for training 

and outreach on the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the strategies 

to be used to train its members and/or 

staff on the elements of the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship model. 

Responses should include explanation 

of how the strategies will prepare 

applicant’s members and/or staff to 

develop and/or modify programs to 

utilize competency-based and hybrid 

models that lead to the issuance of 

interim credentials. 

• The nature and quality of leveraged 

resources and the extent to which the 

resources will support grant activities; 

and the extent to which the applicant 

can identify and describe the strategies 

to be used for sustainment of new 

programs beyond the period of 

performance of the grant. Responses 

should provide evidence that key 

partners have expressed a clear 

commitment to providing resources to 

the project, and an explanation of how 

the strategies will increase the ability of 

the applicant to continue to successfully 

sustain the program without additional 

grant funds. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

identifies and describes strategies for 

working with other industry, employer, 

or labor-management organizations, the 

public workforce system, and 

educational institutions to develop, or 

modify existing training programs to 

prepare its staff and/or members to 

develop, revise or implement 

apprenticeship program standards that 

utilize competency-based and hybrid 

models. Responses should identify who 

the applicant plans to partner with, the 

applicant and partner’s roles and 

responsibilities, and how the 

partnerships will lead to the successful 

training of staff and/or members on the 

development or modification of 

programs that utilize the 21st century 

Registered Apprenticeship framework. 

• The extent to which the applicant 

identifies and describes what 

technology-based learning tools will be 

used to help apprentices learn. 

Responses should describe how the 

technology-based learning will be used 

to help apprentices learn through the 

use of competency-based and hybrid 

models that lead to the issuance of 

interim credentials. 

• The ability of the applicant to 

identify what evaluation measures and/ 

or tools will be used to determine the 

effectiveness of training and/or outreach 

to its staff, members and partners on the 

development or modification of 

apprenticeship programs that utilize 

competency-based or hybrid models 

Review and Selection Process 

A review panel will carefully evaluate 

applications against the rating criteria 

described in Part V (1), which are based 

on the policy goals, priorities, and 

emphases set forth in this SGA. Up to 

100 points may be awarded to an 

application, based on the Rating Criteria 

described in Part V(1). 

Proposals will be grouped by the 

category for which they apply, and the 

proposals within each category will be 

rated separately. The ranked scores will 

serve as the primary basis for selection 

of applications for funding, in 

conjunction with other factors such as 

the availability of funds; and proposals 

that are most advantageous to the 

government. The panel results are 

advisory in nature and not binding on 

the grant Officer, who may consider any 

information that comes to his attention 

including information provided by OA; 

the availability of funds; and what is 

most advantageous to the government, 

in making award determinations. The 

Government will consider applications 

with a score of 80 or above to be eligible 

for a grant award. Applicants that score 

less than 80 will not be eligible for a 

grant award. If no fundable proposals 

are received for a given category, 

additional awards may be made in the 

other categories. The government 

reserves the right to award grants with 

or without discussions or negotiations 

with applicants. Should a grant be 

awarded without negotiations, the 

award will be based on the applicant’s 

signature on the SF–424, which 

constitutes a binding offer. 

The government reserves the right to 

award grants with or without 

discussions or negotiations with 

applicants. Should a grant be awarded 

without negotiations, the award will be 

based on the applicant’s signature on 

the SF–424, which constitutes a binding 

offer. 

Part VI. Award Administrative 

Information 

1. Award Notices 

All award notifications will be posted 

on the ETA Web site at: http:// 

www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm. 

Applicants selected for award will be 

contacted directly before the grant’s 

execution. Applicants not selected for 

award will be notified by mail as soon 

as possible. 

Note: Selection of an organization as a 

grantee does not constitute approval of the 

grant application as submitted. Before the 

actual grant is awarded, ETA may enter into 

negotiations about such items as program 

components, staffing, and administrative 

systems in place to support grant 

implementation. If negotiations do not result 

in a mutually acceptable submission, the 

Grant Officer reserves the right to terminate 

the negotiation and decline to fund the 

application. 

2. Administrative and National Policy 

Requirements—Administrative Program 

Requirements 

All grantees will be subject to all 

applicable Federal laws (including 

provisions in appropriations law), 

regulations, and the applicable Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) 

Circulars. The applicants selected under 

the SGA will be subject to the following 

administrative standards and 

provisions, if applicable: 

• 29 CFR Part 29—Labor Standards 

for the Registration of Apprenticeship 

Programs 

• 29 CFR Part 29—Apprenticeship 

Programs, Labor Standards for 

Registration, Amendment of 

Regulations; Final Rule. 

• Workforce Investment Act—20 

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 

667 Subpart B (Administrative Rules, 

Costs and Limitations) and Subpart H 

(Administrative Adjudication and 

Judicial Review). 

• Non-Profit Organizations—2 CFR 

Part 230 (Cost Principles, formerly 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) Circular A–122) and 29 CFR Part 

95 (Administrative Requirements). 

• Educational Institutions—2 CFR 

Part 220 (Cost Principles, formerly OMB 

Circular A–21) and 29 CFR part 95 

(Administrative Requirements). 

• State and Local Governments—2 

CFR Part 225 (Cost Principles, formerly 

OMB circular A–87) and 29 CFR Part 97 

(Administrative Requirements). 

• All entities must comply with 29 

CFR Parts 93 and 98, and where 

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• In accordance with Section 18 of 

the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, 

Public Law 104–65 (2 U.S.C. 1611), nonprofit entities incorporated under 

Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(4) 

that engage in lobbying activities will 

not be eligible for the receipt of Federal 

funds and grants. 

• 29 CFR Part 2, subpart D—Equal 

Treatment in Department of Labor 

Programs for Religious Organizations; 

Protection of Religious Liberty of 

Department of Labor Social Service 

Providers and Beneficiaries. 

• 29 CFR Part 30—Equal Employment 

Opportunity in Apprenticeship and 

Training. 

• 29 CFR Part 31—Nondiscrimination 

in Federally Assisted Programs of the 

Department of Labor—Effectuation of 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

• 29 CFR Part 32—Nondiscrimination 

on the Basis of Handicap in Programs 

and Activities Receiving or Benefiting 

from Federal Financial Assistance. 

• 29 CFR Part 33—Enforcement of 

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of 

Handicap in Programs or Activities 

Conducted by the Department of Labor. 

• 29 CFR Part 35—Nondiscrimination 

on the Basis of Age in Programs or 

Activities Receiving Federal Financial 

Assistance from the Department of 

Labor. 

• 29 CFR Part 36—Nondiscrimination 

on the Basis of Sex in Education 

Programs or Activities Receiving 

Federal Financial Assistance. 

• 29 CFR Part 37—Implementation of 

the Nondiscrimination and Equal 

Opportunity Provisions of the 

Workforce Investment Act of 1998 

(WIA). 

(Note: Except as specifically provided in 

this notice, ETA’s acceptance of a proposal 

and award of Federal funds to sponsor any 

program(s) does not provide a waiver of any 

grant requirements and/or procedures. For 

example, the OMB Circulars require that an 

entity’s procurement procedures must ensure 

that all procurement transactions are 

conducted, as practical, to provide full and 

open competition. If a proposal identifies a 

specific entity to provide services, the ETA 

award does not provide the justification or 

basis to sole-source the procurement, i.e., 

avoid competition.) 

3. Reporting Requirements 

As a condition of participation in the 

grant program, applicants will be 

required to submit periodic reports such 

as the Quarterly Financial Reports, 

Progress Reports and Final Reports as 

follows: 

Quarterly Financial Reports. A 

Quarterly Financial Status Report (ETA 

9130)/OMB Approval No. 1205–0461 is 

required until such time as all funds 

have been expended and/or the grant 

period has expired. Quarterly financial 

reports are due 45 days after the end of 

each calendar year quarter. Grantees 

must use ETA’s Online Electronic 

Reporting System. 

Quarterly Progress Reports. The 

grantee must submit a quarterly 

Performance Progress Report, SF-PPR/ 

OMB Approval Number: 0970–0443 to 

the designated Federal Project Officer 

within 45 days after the end of each 

calendar year quarter. Two copies are to 

be submitted providing a detailed 

account of activities undertaken during 

that quarter. ETA may require 

additional data elements to be collected 

and reported on either a regular basis or 

special request basis. Please see Part V 

(1) of this SGA for the types of data 

elements ETA will require for quarterly 

submission. Applicants must agree to 

meet ETA’s reporting requirements in 

order to become a grantee. 

The quarterly progress report must be 

in narrative form and must include: 

1. A comparison of actual 

accomplishments with the goals and 

objectives established for the period. 

This must include discussion of 

placements in apprenticeships, giving 

the name and address of each workplace 

and company involved. 

2. Reasons why established goals were 

not met, if appropriate. 

3. Any problems that may impede the 

performance of the grant and corrective 

action proposed or taken. 

4. Any changes in the proposed work 

to be performed during the next 

reporting period. 

In addition, between scheduled 

reporting dates, the grantee(s) must 

immediately inform the Office of 

Apprenticeship of significant 

developments affecting the ability to 

accomplish the goals of the project. 

Final Report. A draft final report must 

be submitted no later than 60 days prior 

to the expiration date of the grant. This 

report must summarize activities, 

employment outcomes, and related 

results. After responding to ETA’s 

questions and comments on the draft 

report, three copies of the final report 

must be submitted no later than the 

grant expiration date. 

Part VII. Agency Contacts 

For further information regarding this 

SGA, please contact Mamie Williams, 

Grants Management Specialist, (202) 

693–3341. Any questions regarding this 

SGA should be faxed to (202) 693–2879 

(not a toll-free number). You must 

specifically address your fax to the 

attention of Mamie Williams and should 

include the following information: SGA/ 

DFA PY 08–11, a contact name, fax, and 

telephone number. 

Part VIII. Other Information 

1. Veterans Priority 

The Jobs for Veterans Act (Pub. L. 

107–288) provides priority of service to 

veterans and spouses of certain veterans 

for the receipt of employment, training, 

and placement services in any job 

training program directly funded, in 

whole, or in part, by the U.S. 

Department of Labor. In circumstances 

where a ‘Advancing Registered 

Apprenticeship into the 21st Century’ 

grant recipient must choose between 

two equally qualified candidates for 

training, one of whom is a veteran, the 

Jobs for Veterans Act requires that 

‘Advancing Registered Apprenticeship 

into the 21st Century’ grant recipients 

give the veteran priority of service by 

admitting him or her into the program. 

Please note that, to obtain priority of 

service, a veteran must meet the 

program’s eligibility requirement. ETA 

Training and Employment guidance 

Letter (TEGL) No. 5–03 (September 16, 

2003) provides guidance on the scope of 

the Jobs for Veterans Act and its effect 

on current employment and training 

programs. TEGL No. 5–03, along with 

additional guidance, is available at the 

‘‘Jobs for Veterans Priority of Service’’ 

Web site (http;//www.doleta.gov/ 

programs/vets). The Department 

published a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking to implement Veterans 

Priority in August 2008 (73 FR 48086 

(Aug. 15, 2008)). 

2. Key Definitions 

Certificate of Completion of 

Apprenticeship: The Certificate of 

Completion of Apprenticeship issued by 

the Registration Agency to those 

registered apprentices certified and 

documented as successfully completing 

the apprentice training requirements 

outlined in the Standards of 

Apprenticeship. 

Competency-Based Model: 

Competency/performance-based 

apprenticeship occupations are 

premised on attainment of 

demonstrated, observable and 

measurable competencies and skills in 

lieu of meeting time-based work 

experience. Work processes are 

designed to include all the skills needed 

to attain competencies and how the 

mentor/journey worker will assess the 

apprentices. Therefore, work process 

schedules and related instruction 

outlines must specify approximate time 

of completion or attainment of each 

competency, which can be applied 

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requirement (competencies 

demonstrated not withstanding and 

assuming no credit for previous 

experience). In competency/ 

performance-based occupations, 

apprentices may accelerate the rate of 

competency achievement or take 

additional time beyond the approximate 

time of completion or attainment due 

the open entry and exit design. 

Hybrid Model: In addition to timebased occupations which have a fixed 

set time for completion and 

competency/performance-based 

occupations, a third alternative has 

evolved which, in effect, is a ‘‘hybrid’’ 

of the two types of occupations 

previously mentioned. This third type 

of training method is basically a 

combination of time and performance 

considerations whereby work processes 

are developed with a minimum time/ 

hours for each task or job requirement. 

Interim Credential: Interim Credential 

means a credential issued by the 

Registration Agency, upon request of the 

appropriate sponsor, as certification of 

competency attainment by an 

apprentice. Competency means the 

attainment of manual or technical skills 

and knowledge, as specified by an 

occupational standard. Program 

sponsors shall identify and define all 

interim credentials that they choose to 

utilize. Interim credentials can only be 

issued for recognized components of an 

apprenticeable occupation as identified 

by an appropriate job task analysis. 

Technology-Based Learning (TBL): 

Can be defined as the learning of 

content via all-electronic technology, 

including the Internet, intranets, 

satellite broadcasts, audio and video 

tape, video and audio conference, 

Internet conferencing, chat rooms, 

bulletin boards, Web casts, computerbased instruction, and CD-ROM. It 

encompasses related terms, such as 

online learning, Web-based learning, 

computer-based learning, and elearning. 

Time-Based Model: The traditional 

Registered Apprenticeship model is 

time-based with a minimum 

requirement of 2,000 hours of on-the-job 

learning and 144 hours of related 

instruction. The majority of 

apprenticeship programs use this 

model. 

OMB Information Collection No. 

1225–0086. 

Expires: September 30, 2009. 

According to the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are 

required to respond to a collection of 

information unless such collection 

displays a valid OMB control number. 

Public reporting burden for this 

collection of information is estimated to 

average 20 hours per response, 

including time for reviewing 

instructions, searching existing data 

sources, gathering and maintaining the 

data needed, and completing and 

reviewing the collection of information. 

Send comments regarding the burden 

estimated or any other aspect of this 

collection of information, including 

suggestions for reducing this burden, to 

the OMB Desk Officer for ETA, Office of 

Management and Budget, Room 10235, 

Washington DC 20503. Please do not 

return the completed application to the 

OMB. Send it to the sponsoring agency 

as specified in this solicitation. This 

information is being collected for the 

purpose of awarding a grant. The 

information collected through this 

‘‘Solicitation for Grant Applications’’ 

will be used by the Department of Labor 

to ensure that grants are awarded to the 

applicants best suited to perform the 

functions of the grant. Submission of 

this information is required in order for 

the applicant to be considered for award 

of this grant. Unless otherwise 

specifically noted in this 

announcement, information submitted 

in the respondent’s application is not 

considered to be confidential. 

Signed at Washington, DC, this 9th day of 

January 2009. 

Chari Magruder, 

Grant Officer, Employment and Training 

Administration. 

Attachment 1 to SGA/DFA PY 08–11- 

Advancing Registered Apprenticeship 

into the 21st Century: Collaborating for 

Success 

H–1B Industry Sectors and 

Occupations—Industry Sectors: 

Information Technology 

Computer Systems Design and Related 

Services 

Software Development/Software 

Publishers 

Data Processing Services 

Information Services 

Telecommunications 

Scientific Research and Development 

Services (including Biotechnology) 

Scientific and Technical Consulting 

(including Biotechnology) 

Architecture, Engineering, Surveying 

Specialized Design Services 

Construction/Skilled Trades 

Finance, Insurance and Real Estate and 

Administrative Support Services 

Accounting, Tax Preparation, 

Bookkeeping & Payroll Services 

Financial Investment 

Securities & Commodity 

Brokerage/Contracts 

Business Support Services 

Insurance Carriers, Agencies, 

Brokerages, and Insurance and 

Employee Benefit Funds 

Credit Intermediation 

Advanced Manufacturing 

Semiconductor and Other Electronic 

Component Manufacturing 

Computer, Electronic Product, and 

Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 

Pharmaceutical and Medicine 

Manufacturing 

Communications Equipment 

Manufacturing 

Navigational, Measuring, 

Electromedical, and Control 

Instruments Manufacturing 

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 

Aerospace Manufacturing 

Chemical and Petrochemical 

Manufacturing 

Motor Vehicle and Parts Manufacturing 

Medical Equipment and Supplies 

Manufacturing 

Metalworking Manufacturing 

Food Manufacturing 

Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing 

Automotive Repair/Maintenance 

Health Care 

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 

and Other Hospitals 

Offices of Physicians 

Offices of Dentists 

Offices of Other Health Practitioners 

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories 

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 

Home Health Care Services 

Energy 

Electric Power Generation, 

Transmission, and Distribution 

Oil & Gas Extraction, Refining, and 

Production 

Mining and Support Activities for 

Mining 

Pipeline Transportation 

Transportation 

Air Transportation 

Freight and Truck Transportation 

Water Transportation 

Transportation Support 

Cross-Cutting Occupations 

Computer Related Occupations 

Systems Analysis and Programming 

Data Communications and Networks 

Computer Systems Technical Support 

Computer Systems User Support 

Engineering and Related Technical 

Occupations 

Aeronautical 

Electrical 

Civil 

Ceramic 

Mechanical 

Chemical 


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Mining and Petroleum 

Metallurgy and Metallurgical 

Industrial 

Agricultural 

Marine 

Nuclear 

Drafters 

Surveying/Cartographic 

Architectural. 

Occupations in Mathematics and 

Physical Sciences 

Mathematics 

Astronomy 

Chemistry 

Physics 

Geology 

Meteorology 

Occupations in Life Sciences 

Agricultural Sciences 

Biological Sciences 

Occupations in Medicine and Health 

Physicians/Surgeons 

Osteopaths 

Dentists 

Veterinarians 

Pharmacists 

Registered Nurses 

Therapists 

Dieticians 

Medical and Dental Technology 

Other Health Care Practitioners 

Occupations in Financial and 

Administrative Fields 

Accountants/Auditors 

Bookkeepers/Payroll Services 

Budget and Management Systems 

Analysis 

Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 

Management 

Purchasing Managers 

Agents/Appraisers 

Technology Related Occupations 

Process Technicians. 

Mechanics/Mechanical Engineering 

Technicians 43 

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BILLING CODE 4510–FT–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Employment and Training 

Administration 

[TA–W–64,020] 

American Multimedia, Inc., Burlington, 

NC; Notice of Affirmative 

Determination Regarding Application 

for Reconsideration 

By application dated January 6, 2008, 

the petitioner requested administrative 

reconsideration of the negative 

determination regarding workers’ 

eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment 

Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade 

Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) 

applicable to workers and former 

workers of the subject firm. The 

determination was issued on December 

17, 2008. The Notice of Determination 

will soon be published in the Federal 

Register. 

The initial investigation resulted in a 

negative determination based on the 

finding that imports of replicated CD’s, 

VHS, DVD’s, and cassette tapes did not 

contribute importantly to worker 

separations at the subject firm and no 

shift of production to a foreign source 

occurred. 

In the request for reconsideration, the 

petitioner provided additional 

information regarding the customers of 

the subject firm and alleged that the 

customers might have increased imports 

of CD’s, VHS, DVD’s, and cassette tapes. 

The Department has carefully 

reviewed the request for reconsideration 

and the existing record and has 

determined that the Department will 

conduct further investigation to 

determine if the workers meet the 

eligibility requirements of the Trade Act 

of 1974. 

Conclusion 

After careful review of the 

application, I conclude that the claim is 

of sufficient weight to justify 

reconsideration of the U.S. Department 

of Labor’s prior decision. The 

application is, therefore, granted. 

Signed at Washington, DC, this 9th day of 

January 2009. 

Elliott S. Kushner, 

Certifying Officer, Division of Trade 

Adjustment Assistance. 

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Employment and Training 

Administration 

[TA–W–63,981] 

Prime Tanning Company, 

Incorporated, Berwick, ME; Notice of 

Affirmative Determination Regarding 

Application for Reconsideration 

By application dated December 19, 

2008, the Department of Labor 

(Department) received a request for 

administrative reconsideration of the 

Department’s Notice of negative 

determination regarding workers’ 

eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment 

Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade 

Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) 

applicable to workers and former 

workers of the subject firm. The 

determination was issued on November 

25, 2008. The Department’s Notice of 

determination was published in the 

Federal Register on December 10, 2008 

(73 FR 75138). Workers at the subject 

firm produce whole- and half-side 

leather sides, and are not separately 

identifiable by product line. 

The negative determination was based 

on the Department’s findings that the 

subject firm did not shift production to 

a foreign country and that neither the 

subject firm nor its major declining 

customers increased imports of articles 

like or directly competitive with those 

produced by the subject firm. 

In the request for reconsideration, a 

company official alleged that ‘‘many 

shoe manufacturers, including those in 

our backyard, transferred their 

purchasing of tanned leather to those 

facilities in Asia’’ and that ‘‘the leather 

industry in the United States has all but 

disappeared.’’ 

A careful review of previouslysubmitted material shows that, during 

the relevant period, the subject firm may 

have supplied component parts for 

articles produced by a firm with a 

currently TAA certified worker group. 

The Department has carefully 

reviewed the request for 

reconsideration, and has determined 

that the Department will conduct 

further investigation to determine if the 

workers meet the eligibility 

requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. 

Conclusion 

After careful review of the 

application, I conclude that the claim is 

of sufficient weight to justify 

reconsideration of the U.S. Department 

of Labor’s prior decision. The 

application is, therefore, granted. 

Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of 

January 2009. 

Linda G. Poole, 

Certifying Officer, Division of Trade 

Adjustment Assistance. 

[FR Doc. E9–648 Filed 1–14–09; 8:45 am] 

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