Formative Data Collections for DOL Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB Non_Sub Change Memo_2_5_25.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-02-05
SSC OMB Non_Sub Change Memo_4_10_24.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-04-25
SSA Template for Formative Generic_updated.docx Supplementary Document	2022-10-27
Attachment #3 Appendix C - Site Selection Questionnaire.docx Supplementary Document	2022-04-19
SSB Template for Formative Generic.docx Supplementary Document	2022-04-14
SSA Template for Formative Generic_updated.docx Supplementary Document	2022-10-27
Formative Generic SSB DOL _final_updated_2025-8.29.25.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-08-29
Formative Generic SSA DOL _final_updated_2025-8.29.25.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-08-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1290-0043	ICR Reference No: 202508-1290-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202502-1290-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Formative Data Collections for DOL Research
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/03/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2025
Responses	5,500	5,500
Time Burden (Hours)	5,500	5,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Chief Evaluation Office of DOL seeks approval of this generic clearance to allow DOL to conduct a variety of formative data collections. Under this generic clearance, DOL would engage in a variety of formative data collections with researchers, practitioners, technical assistance providers, service providers and potential participants throughout the field to fulfill the following goals: (1) inform the development of DOL research, (2) maintain a research agenda that is rigorous and relevant, (3) ensure that research products are as current as possible and (4) inform the provision of technical assistance. DOL envisions using a variety of techniques including semi-structured discussions, focus groups, surveys, and telephone or in-person interviews in order to reach these goals. The findings from this data collection can inform and support future and current research but that are not highly systematic or intended to be statistically representative or otherwise generalizable.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 3224(a) Name of Law: American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 29 USC 3224a (1)

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 26829	06/24/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 16900	09/03/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,500	5,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,500	5,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $100,000

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

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

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/03/2025

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