DIRECTIVE	:	ET Handbook No. 406, Change 3
TO	:	REGIONAL AND STATE OFFICES
FROM	:	DAVID HENSON Director Office of Regional Management
SUBJECT	:	ETA 9002 Data Preparation Handbook

1. Purpose. To announce the extension of the office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of information collection on Form ETA-9002 through June 30, 2000.

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 Workforce Investment Act; 38 U.S.C. 4107(b) and (c), and 38 U.S.C. 4112 (c).

   The ET Handbook No. 406, ETA 9002 Data Preparation Handbook, is the official source for reporting requirements on the ETA-9002. It was developed to facilitate use of the quarterly report. Only those changes in definitions resulting 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 through June 30, 2000. Respondents' obligations to comply are mandatory according to the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and 38 U.S.C. 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 the appropriate ETA Regional Office or Artine Jones on (202) 219-5185. Reporting questions may be directed to Robert Horstman on (202) 219-5651.

6. Attachment. Form ETA-9002 A-C.