Feds Poll Grannies on Job Hunt Survey Burden
Published Date: 1/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a new survey about the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which helps low-income seniors find jobs. They want to make sure the survey is useful and not too much work for participants. Comments are open until February 20, 2025, so everyone affected can share their thoughts before it starts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Survey for Low‑Income Older Workers
If you are a low‑income senior age 55 or older, the Department of Labor may ask you to take part in the Senior Community Service Employment Program Older Workers Study. The agency estimates 1,600 respondents, a total annual time burden of 400 hours, $0 in other costs, and is seeking OMB approval (OMB Control Number 1290-0NEW) for up to three years; comments are due by February 20, 2025.
Protection From Penalty Without OMB Number
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, you generally cannot be penalized for failing to comply with an information collection that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. That legal protection applies to this collection request while DOL seeks OMB approval.
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