Current through May 31, 2024
Section 679.270 - What are the special designation provisions for single-area States?(a) The Governor of any State that was a single-State local area under the WIA as in effect on July 1, 2013 may designate the State as a single-State local area under WIOA.(b) The Governor of a State local area under paragraph (a) of this section who seeks to designate the State as a single-State local area under WIOA must:(1) Identify the State as a single-area State in the Unified or Combined State Plan; and(2) Include the local plan for approval as part of the Unified or Combined State Plan.(c) The State WDB for a single-area State must act as the Local WDB and carry out the functions of the Local WDB in accordance with WIOA sec. 107 and § 679.370 , except that the State is not required to meet and report on a set of local performance accountability measures.(d) Single-area States must conduct the functions of the Local WDB as outlined in paragraph (c) of this section to achieve the incorporation of local interests but may do so in a manner that reduces unnecessary burden and duplication of processes.(e) States must carry out the duties of State and Local WDBs in accordance with guidance issued by the Secretary of Labor.