Federal Register #2026-08375

DOL Seeks Comment on Information Collections for Labor Certification and Service Feedback

The Department of Labor, through the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is seeking public comment on several proposed information collections to support agency service delivery and labor statistics. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a request for information collection, not a procurement of products or services. - Requested Services/Collections: - CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA9142C) - 705 respondents annually - Supports temporary labor certification for the Northern Mariana Islands - BLS Generic Clearance for Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery - 80,000 respondents annually - Gathers qualitative feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve BLS service delivery - Current Population Survey (CPS) - Monthly survey of 60,000 households - Provides key employment and unemployment statistics as a Principal Federal Economic Indicator - Notable Requirements: - Focus on collecting qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform agency operations and improve service delivery - Emphasis on minimizing respondent burden and encouraging electronic submission methods - No procurement of physical products or IT systems; all activities relate to information collection and survey administration - Locations: - Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics (federal offices) - Northern Mariana Islands (federal facility for CW-1 program)

Description

The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection titled "BLS Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery." This collection aims to gather qualitative feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve service delivery. The feedback will provide insights into perceptions, experiences, and expectations but will not yield quantitative data generalizable to the population. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is requesting comments to ensure the collection minimizes burden and improves clarity and utility.

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