(a)(1) The Governor may request, and the Secretary may grant, a
waiver of specific provisions of these regulations to the extent that
such request is consistent with the provisions of the Act.
(2) In requesting a waiver under paragraph (a)(1) of this section,
the Governor shall demonstrate how it will either improve the targeting
of services to the hard to serve, increase the level of basic and
occupational skills training provided by the JTPA program in the State,
contribute to the provision of academic enrichment services to youth,
promote coordination of JTPA programs with other human resource
programs, or substantially improve the job placement outcomes of the
JTPA program.
(3) Waivers granted by the Secretary shall be effective for no more
than four years from the date the waiver is granted.
