The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a request for comments on a new information collection related to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. This collection aims to improve oversight and effectiveness by gathering data from State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to enhance minority and women's participation in highway construction jobs. The proposed information, which state DOTs already collect, will help evaluate program success on a national level. Public comments are invited on aspects like necessity, accuracy, and methods to lessen the burden of this data collection.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to gather information from states about their programs that help people learn skills for road work jobs, especially for women and minorities. They are asking people to say if they think this will help, if it's the right way to do it, and if there's an easier way to get the information.