To transmit changes to the instructions for the JTPA Summary Program Report, ETA 9047.

To provide information on the process of setting performance criteria for key UI performance measures.

To provide specific procedural guidance to States regarding the use of the Conditional Certifications Issued (ETA 9057) and Certification Workload and Characteristics of Certified Individuals (ETA 9058) Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits quarterly report forms during the authorization lapse effective July 1- September 30, 1998.

To correct the date by which responses to the UI/ES Dialogue paper are needed.

To transmit a revised Attachment 1 to TELL 12-97.

To encourage the employment and training community to work with employers, associations, government agencies, and other appropriate groups to assist in addressing the Year 2000 and beyond information technology training and hiring needs.

To transmit additional guidance on JTPA Performance Standards pursuant to Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 2-97, dated February 19, 1998.

To announce two September 1998 BTQ nonmonetary determination quality review training seminars for SESA staff.

To transmit the Welfare-to-Work (WtW) financial reporting format and corresponding instructions for formula WtW grants and to advise States of the procedures to follow in submitting the required data.

To announce schedule of four user group forums on the Risk Analysis Project.