21780 Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 84 / Tuesday, May 1, 2001 / Notices

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Collection

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(2) Title of the Form/Collection:

Application for Authorization to Issue

Health Care Certificates.

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the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Form I–905, Business and

Trade Services, Adjudications Division,

Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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certificates to foreign health care

workers.

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Dated: April 25, 2001.

Richard A. Sloan,

Department Clearance Officer, Department of

Justice, Immigration and Naturalization

Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

National Institute of Corrections

Solicitation for a Cooperative

Agreement—Executive Leadership

Training for Women

AGENCY: National Institute of

Corrections, Department of Justice.

ACTION: Solicitation for a cooperative

agreement.

SUMMARY: The National Institute of

Corrections (NIC) invites applications

for a cooperative agreement to provide

for the revision of the current

curriculum for the program, Executive

Leadership Training for Women, and to

plan all aspects of program delivery for

the leadership series. The cooperative

agreement includes the delivery of

Phase I of the program in fiscal year

2002.

The award recipient will become

familiar with the work currently being

done at NIC that provides for an

understanding of the history and future

development goals of the NIC Executive

Leadership Training Program for

Women. Through an NIC briefing and

review of written materials the recipient

will have access to the original design

methodology and all aspects of

curriculum development and delivery.

The recipient will have the full benefit

of the work in progress under the

cooperative agreement, ‘‘Documentation

of the Impact of NIC Executive

Leadership Training for Women’’ that

will provide for an assessment of the

impact of the current program on

graduates.

This project will be a collaborative

venture with the NIC Prisons Division.

NIC seeks to continue to offer the most

current and effective leadership

development for women in senior

positions in corrections. A total of

$120,000 is reserved for the project

during fiscal years 2001 and 2002. The

2001 allocation is $40,000 and the 2002

allocation is $80,000. Funds are subject

to congressional approval at the

beginning of each fiscal year. The

cooperative agreement funds are

intended to support one cooperative

agreement over an 18 month period. The

recipient of the award will be selected

through the competitive solicitation

process.

Background

History

In the early 1990’s the Prisons

Division of the National Institute of

Corrections made a commitment to a

leadership development curriculum that

would enhance the ability of women for

executive level positions in corrections.

Although some women were in midlevel management and executive

positions, the gains realized during the

previous 20 years seemed to be slowing.

Noting the under-representation of

women in executive positions NIC

awarded a Cooperative Agreement to

develop a competency-based executive

leadership training program for women.

The development of the program was

divided into two phases: Needs

assessment and curriculum design; and

a pilot presentation. The program was

originally designed for senior level

women working in state departments of

corrections. It quickly expanded to

include professional women from jails

and community corrections. Since the

development of the core program,

additional ‘‘phases’’ or training events

have been added to further enhance the

long-term development of the graduate

and her contribution to her agency.

Curriculum Design

The curriculum design for Executive

Leadership for Women was developed

as a competency model based on

research done with correctional

visionaries and women in senior

positions in correctional leadership. The

administration of several assessment

instruments created findings that

formed the development of the

competencies. Through one such

instrument, Strategic Directions

Questionnaire, correctional leaders

identified 10 competencies as essential

to a commissioner’s future leadership

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effectiveness. From this, a Correctional

Leadership Competency Model was

developed. In this original research for

the program 48 directors of corrections

participated.

In addition, twenty women in

correctional leadership positions

(directors, deputy directors and regional

directors of corrections) completed the

Leadership 360TM questionnaire, a

competency assessment instrument,

which was used in conjunction with the

Correctional Leadership Competency

Model to identify the areas in which

women most needed leadership

development.

The three largest gap areas—strategic,

communication and consensual—were

given particular emphasis in the design

of the training. All ten competencies

were used in the development of the

curriculum. Participants attending the

program receive Leadership 360TM

feedback, which includes a profile of

the individual gap scores against the

Correctional Leadership Competency

Model.

A brief description of the phases

offers an overwiew of the goals

throughout the process. Classes are

small, ranging from 20–22 participants.

Participants return a year after the first

five day program for the Phase II

program, a three day event.

Phase I: Executive Leadership

This five-day program focuses on

leadership development. A number of

assessments, including the Leadership

360TM feedback, are combined with

experiential activities and simulations

to help participants gain understanding

of their own behavior and leadership

effectiveness. The program is highly

individualized.

Phase II: Strategic Leadership

At the recommendation of Phase I

participants, NIC funded a three-day

follow-up training. Phase II emphasizes

strategic thinking, the leaders’ role in

challenging and encouraging change

within the organization, and the use of

persuasion and consensual skills for

managing change.

Phase I and II program participants

overlap, thereby creating opportunities

for the two classes to network and

further build leadership capacity on a

national level.

Phase III: Organizational Leadership

Note: Redevelopment of Phase III is not

within the scope of this cooperative

agreement activity.

With Phase III, NIC extended its

leadership program to directors of

corrections. Partnerships between Phase

I and II participants and their directors

are the cornerstone in building

organizational competency. Phase III is

focused on the dynamics of the

organization, especially the use of

innovative problem-solving, and the

role of the executive team in creating

effective vehicles for systemic change.

Scope of the Project

The National Institute of Corrections

is interested in ideas the applicant may

present that will maximize the

opportunity to update the program

content based on current research on

women’s leadership development.

Applicants are encouraged to become

not only familiar with the existing

program model but also to explore a

variety of program models that may

enhance the existing program.

The work of this project will result in:

A. Background Summary for Women’s

Leadership Development Program

Development of a brief, researchbased written overview that identifies

the benefits of offering a program

specific to women’s leadership

development. This document should

include a review of leadership

education principles or concepts as they

apply to women’s leadership

development.

B. Curriculum Revision

Review of current Executive

Leadership Training curriculum and the

development of revised material or

design model through one of the

following ways:

Existing Model With Enhancements

• A review and update of the

curriculum based on work being done

by NIC on leadership competencies that

will include an update of the research

originally done to support the

Correctional Leadership Model as well

as recommendations from the

information gathered during the course

of this cooperative agreement.

Introduction of a New Model

• A review and update of the

curriculum using a competency based

leadership education model that can be

modified to be corrections specific for

women in senior management as well as

recommendation from the information

gathered during the course of this

cooperative agreement.

Either approach to program design

must include the following:

• A continuation of a two phase

program design with an increased

emphasis on project work and the use

of technology as a tool to strengthen the

application of program goals during the

calendar year between the two phases.

• A program design that includes an

increased emphasis on coaching and

mentoring as an executive skill with

practical applications.

• An updated participant manual and

a faculty companion manual.

C. Training Evaluation Model

Recommendation for a training

evaluation design for prospective use

which will be developed in consultation

with NIC and the provider of the NIC

Cooperative Agreement,

‘‘Documentation of the Impact of NIC

Executive Leadership Training for

Women.’’

D. Site Selection

Selection of site for Phase I program

delivery. An important component to

the success of the previous programs

has been the effectiveness of the

learning environment. The site

description or recommendations

included within the application of this

cooperative agreement will be a

consideration in the selection criteria.

The learning environment must be a site

that is conducive to outdoor

experimental activities; individual quiet

work; and provide space for small group

break out space. The recommended site

should be located within a one hour

drive from a major airport.

E. Program Delivery

Delivery of Phase I in the summer of

2002 is a part of this agreement.

Traditionally offered in June, the

delivery of this program may be

delivered between the months of June

and September of 2002 to assure

adequate program development time.

The delivery of the Executive

Leadership Training Program, Phase I

includes preparation of program

material, setting the agenda for and

hosting a faculty planning meeting,

negotiating faculty contracts and

coordination of all on site logistics.

Participant and faculty travel is

managed and funded separately by NIC.

Participant lodging and meals are

funded within this agreement based on

government per diem.

Required Project Activities

A. Identification of women’s

leadership training programs in the

private or public sector to provide

background for further understanding of

the role of such programs in Executive

Leadership and to review various

models.

B. If an award has been made,

attendance of the primary team

members at the June 20–24, 2001 class

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at the Searles Castle in Salem, New

Hampshire to allow for a more in depth

orientation to the current program and

to participate in a focus group with

graduates and the provider for the

‘‘Documentation of the Impact of NIC

Executive Leadership Training for

Women.’’ (If an award has not been

made by that date, one team member,

preferably the project director, from the

top three applicants will be invited at

NIC’s expense to observe aspects of the

program.)

C. Initial meeting with NIC, the

current provider of the training, and the

awardee of the Cooperative Agreement,

‘‘Documentation of the Impact of NIC

Executive Leadership for Women’’ for

an overview of program’s history,

development and current goals. This

commitment may be met under item B

above, if a final award has been made.

D. All activities necessary to meet the

goals under Scope of Project. Inclusion

of a person on the project team with

recent experience in developing

leadership programs for and/or

conducting training for executive

women is desirable.

E. Collaborating with NIC and the

awardee of the cooperative agreement

entitled ‘‘Documentation of the Impact

of NIC Executive Leadership Training

for Women,’’ announced in the February

2001 Federal Register. This

collaboration will be for the purpose of

sharing information for program

development.

Authority: Public Law 93–415.

Funds Available: The award will be

limited to $120,000 (direct and indirect

costs) and project activity must be

completed within 18 months of the date

of award. Participant and faculty travel

for the delivery of Phase I is not

included in the funding for this project.

This project will be a collaborative

venture with the NIC Prisons Division.

Funds will be allocated for fiscal year

2001, at $40,000 and fiscal year, 2002 at

$80,000.

Application Requirements: The

successful applicant will propose a

project approach that will ensure

accomplishment of each of the stated

desired outcomes under the section

Scope of the Project within this

announcement. The applicant will

assure that the project team offers

technical expertise in the areas of

program development, leadership

education specific to the development

of women in leadership, and

administrative capabilities to coordinate

all logistical requirements of the project.

The project staff identified must

indicate a willingness to the

commitment of time necessary to

complete the project plan.

The success of the work under this

project is critical to the further

development of NIC’s leadership series

for executive women. This

announcement is running concurrently

with the NIC cooperative agreement

entitled ‘‘Documentation of the Impact

of the NIC Executive Leadership

Training for Women.’’ Successful

applicants for each of these related

projects must be willing to work in

collaboration to provide for coordinated

information sharing in the curriculum

refinement goals of NIC. The NIC

Program Manager will be responsible for

assuring adequate opportunities for

coordination.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications:

Applications must be received by 1 p.m.

on Tuesday, May 29, 2001. They should

be addressed to: Director, National

Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street,

NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC

20534. Hand delivered applications

should be brought to 500 First Street,

NW., Washington, DC 20534. The front

desk will call Bobbi Tinsley at (202)

307–3106, extension 0 for pickup.

Addresses and Further Information: A

copy of this announcement, application

forms, and information on the current

NIC Executive Leadership Training for

Women Program may be obtained

through the NIC web site: http://

www.nicic.org (click on ‘‘Cooperative

Agreements’’). If a written copy is

needed contact Judy Evens, Cooperative

Agreement Control Office (1–800–995–

6423 ext. 44222 or (202) 307–3106 ext.

44222, e-mail at jevens@bop.gov.) All

technical and/or programmatic

questions concerning this

announcement should be directed to

Andie Moss, at 320 First Street, NW.,

Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534 or

by calling 800–995–6423, ext. 30485,

202–307–3106, ext. 30485, or e-mail:

amoss@bop.gov.

Eligibility Applicants: An eligible

applicant is any State or general unit of

local government, public or private

agency, educational institution,

organization, team, or individual with

the requisite skills to successfully meet

the outcome objectives of the project.

Review Considerations: Applications

received under this announcement will

be subjected to an NIC 3 to 5 member

Peer Review Process.

Number of Awards: One (1).

NIC Application Number: 01P04. This

number should appear as a reference

line in your cover letter and also in box

11 of Standard Form 424.

Executive Order 12372: This program

is subject to the provisions of Executive

Order 12372. Executive Order 12372

allows States the option of setting up a

system for reviewing applications from

within their States for assistance under

certain Federal programs. Applicants

(other than Federally-recognized Indian

tribal governments) should contact their

State Single Point of Contact (SPOC), a

list of which is included in the

application kit, along with further

instructions on proposed projects

serving more than one State.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Number: 16.603)

Dated: April 25, 2001.

Morris L. Thigpen,

Director, National Institute of Corrections.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

April 19, 2001.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has

submitted the following public

information collection requests (ICRs) to

the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,

44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of each

individual ICR, with applicable

supporting documentation, may be

obtained by calling the Department of

Labor. To obtain documentation for

BLS, ESA, and PWBA contact Marlene

Howze ((202) 219–8904 or by email to

Howze-Marlene@dol.gov). To obtain

documentation for ETA, MSHA, OSHA,

and VETS contact Darrin King ((202)

693–4129 or by E-Mail to KingDarrin@dol.gov).

Comments should be sent to Office of

Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM,

ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or

VETS, Office of Management and

Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC

20503 ((202) 395–7316), within 30 days

from the date of this publication in the

Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in

comments which:

• 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,