Federal Register #2026-07606

Department of Labor Seeks Public Comment on Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS) Information Collection

The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employment and Training Administration (ETA), is requesting public comment on an information collection related to Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS): - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Purpose: - Information collection request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Supports compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements - Enables states to complete deliverables such as: - State economic analyses - Special workforce information or economic studies - Annual performance reports - Scope: - No products, services, or equipment are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Affected public includes state, local, and tribal governments - Estimated 54 respondents and 162 responses annually - Unique Requirements: - Focused solely on information collection and review - Seeks public input on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - Place of Performance: - Department of Labor (federal office) - Period of Performance: - Approval sought for a three-year period

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval regarding Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS). This collection ensures compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements and supports states in completing grant deliverables such as economic analyses, workforce information studies, and annual performance reports. Public comments on this ICR are invited and must be received by May 20, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a bid response format or estimated contract value.

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