Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16902
Information Collection for Linked Open Data on Credentials for Community College Grants
Buyer
Employment and Training Administration, Labor Department
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-16902
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public input on a proposed information collection for Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Purpose: - Collect data from grantees about credentials and competencies developed or delivered with federal funds - Requirements: - Grantees must make information about all credentials (diplomas, badges, certificates, certifications, apprenticeships, licenses, degrees) and competencies publicly accessible - Materials must be openly licensed and posted to public distribution platforms - Use standard data formats such as Credential Transparency Description Language - Data to include credential providers, credentials, competencies, delivery modes, geographic coverage, industry sectors, occupations, assessments, accreditations, costs, and outcomes - Respondent Details: - Estimated 62 respondents - Annual submission required - Total estimated annual burden: 1,860 hours - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a data collection requirement rather than a procurement of products or services.
Description
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments on an initial request for authority to conduct an information collection titled "Linked Open Data on Credentials." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection requires grantees of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants to make information about credentials publicly accessible using open licenses and standard data formats. The information includes details about credentials, competencies, delivery modes, geographic coverage, industry sectors, assessments, accreditations, costs, and outcomes. Comments are due by October 19, 2026.