DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRYDraft Request of Waivers [28 Pa.B. 1990] The Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1998, passed by Congress and signed by President Clinton, included language that allows states to request waivers of the laws which govern employment and training programs. The Department of Labor and Industry (Department) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has developed a draft request of waivers.
The waiver authority applies to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and to the Wagner-Peyser Act, which governs the public employment service. A waiver allows the State to be exempted from specific statutory or regulatory requirements. The waiver provisions are intended to provide flexibility to states and local areas in implementing reforms to the workforce development system in exchange for accountability for results.
This comprehensive package includes 24 waivers, 23 JTPA waivers of which 9 are Administrative, 8 are Programmatic and 6 are for Youth; and 1 Wagner-Peyser waiver. The waivers will simplify administration, improve outcomes, reduce costs, enhance customer service, eliminate duplication, consolidate programs and set the course for workforce development and employment and training programs in this Commonwealth.
Copies of the waiver request package may be obtained by contacting: John C. Vogel, Director, Bureau of Employment Services and Training, 12th Floor, Labor and Industry Building, 7th and Forster Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
JOHNNY J. BUTLER,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-641. Filed for public inspection April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
