DIRECTIVE	:	ET Handbook No. 406, Change 2
TO	:	REGIONAL AND STATE OFFICES
FROM	:	BARBARA ANN FARMER Administrator for Regional Management
SUBJECT	:	ETA 9002 Data Preparation Handbook

1. Purpose. To announce the extension of the office Management and Budget (OMB) approval of information collection on ETA Form 9002.

2. Background. States are required to submit quarterly reports to the Employment and Training Administration to comply with the Wagner-Peyser Act as amended by the Job Training Partnership Act; 38 USC 4107(b) and (c) and 38 USC 4112 (c) .

   The ET Handbook No. 406, ETA 9002 Data Preparation Handbook, is the official source for reporting requirements on the ETA Form 9002. It was developed to facilitate users of the quarterly report. Only those changes in terms and definitions esulting from new legislation and/or related regulations will take precedence over definitions in this Handbook. When any such changes occur, appropriate revisions will be issued to reflect these changes.

3. OMB Approval. Reporting requirements in this Handbook have been approved by OMB according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, under OMB approval No. 1205-0240 to expire August 31, 1999. Respondents' obligation to comply are mandatory according to the Wagner-Peyser Act as amended by the Job Training Partnership Act and 38 USC 4107(b) and (c) and 4112 (c). (NOTE: Persons are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.)

4. Action Required. Administrators are requested to provide the above information to the appropriate staff along with copies of the attached Form ETA 9002 with revised expiration date.

5. Inquiries. Employment Service. program questions may be directed to Pearl Wah on 202-219-5185. Reporting questions may be directed to Terry Wiram on 202-219-4336.

6. Attachment. Form ETA 9002