Wagner-Peyser Act shall submit to the Secretary of Labor, through the appropriate Regional Office of the Employment and Training Administration, detailed plans for carrying out the provisions of this Act within such State. States are provided preliminary planning estimates in January of each year preceding the program year for which funds are allotted. Final planning estimates are issued annually by late March. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Application Procedure: Each State prepares a Statewide Plan. The State Plan is developed as provided under Section 8 of the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended and in accordance with the regulations. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Review of State Plan occurs at Employment and Training Administration regional offices. Final award is provided the grantee agencies before July 1, the start of the program year. Deadlines: Established each year (contact Federal agency for deadline for application submission). Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: As provided in regulations. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The Wagner-Peyser Act requires that at least 97 percent of the funds appropriated for allotment to States be distributed by the formula provisions of Section 6 of the Act. An amount
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