; and (B) to recognize a program that does comply to such standards as an apprenticeship program, for purposes of the apprenticeship laws. (2) Office of Apprenticeship role In the event that a State does not apply for recognition under this section, the Secretary does not recognize a State agency as provided in this section, or the Secretary withdraws recognition of a State apprenticeship agency under subsection (g), the Office of Apprenticeship shall be the registration agency for all programs in the State and shall have the authority under paragraph (1) with respect to programs in such State. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the Office of Apprenticeship from serving as a registration agency for a program in a State that has a State apprenticeship agency in other circumstances, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (c) Agency components (1) Requirements In order for an agency of a State to be recognized as a State apprenticeship agency under this section, the agency shall— (A) represent a State that has a State apprenticeship law, which may be established through statute, Executive order, regulation, or other means, and implement the State law in accordance with the requirements of the apprenticeship laws; (B) submit a State plan for equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship; (C) have sufficient resources and capacity to carry out the functions of a State apprenticeship agency under the apprenticeship laws and to maintain the quality standards of an apprenticeship program under section 127, including providing technical assistance and outreach activities to apprenticeship programs registered by the agency; (D) prescribe the contents of apprenticeship agreements for sponsors in the State in accordance with section 128; (E) ensure that the registration of apprenticeship programs occurs only— (i) in apprenticeable occupations, as described in section 126, including occupations in high-growth and high-demand industries