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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8222
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request concerning investment advice for participants and beneficiaries. This request is being reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the public can submit comments until March 8, 2021. The regulation involves requirements for fiduciary advisers who offer investment advice, including disclosures, audits, and maintaining records. The DOL aims to secure approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a period of three years.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about some new rules for money helpers (called fiduciary advisers) who give advice about where to put your money. These rules are about what they need to tell you, checking their work, and keeping records, but people are confused about how much it will cost and how much time it will take.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11749
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is requesting comments on extending the authority to collect information titled "Transmittal for Unemployment Insurance Materials." This request aligns with efforts to minimize paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information helps the department assess state compliance with federal requirements for unemployment insurance laws. Those interested have until May 12, 2025, to submit their comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants people to share their thoughts about collecting information to help check if states follow rules about unemployment help. They're asking for ideas on how to make it less of a hassle for everyone involved.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 682
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to fulfill reporting requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This request involves collecting performance indicators and includes new requirements for apprenticeship grant reporting. The department invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this data collection. The OMB will consider these comments by February 5, 2025, as part of their approval process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to collect information to help improve work programs and needs permission to do so, and they are asking people what they think about this plan. The gathering of this information will cost a lot of money and involve many people, but the details about what exactly they need and how it will help aren't very clear yet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3203
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on an information collection request related to the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program, which is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This program allows plan administrators to pay reduced penalties if they voluntarily comply with annual reporting requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL is seeking authorization for this information collection for three years, targeting businesses and not-for-profit institutions. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to hear from people about a program that helps companies who are late in sending important paperwork. If they send it in late but honestly, they pay a smaller fine. The department wants approval to keep asking companies to do this for three more years.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9915
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the 13 Carcinogens Standard under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). This request aims to ensure employers properly record employee exposure to certain carcinogens, such as Benzidine and 4-Aminodiphenyl, and inform workers about these risks. Comments are open until March 21, 2025, and the DOL seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ease of this information collection. This effort is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, requiring approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection to proceed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to hear people's thoughts about rules for keeping workers safe from 13 dangerous chemicals. They want to make sure that businesses properly track how workers might be exposed to these chemicals and let them know about the risks.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9954
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of an information collection related to rehabilitation action reports under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves Form OWCP-44, which is used to assess whether disabled workers should continue receiving maintenance allowances during vocational rehabilitation. The request is open for public comment until March 19, 2021. The department aims to obtain a three-year authorization for this collection and emphasizes that no penalties will apply for non-compliance if a valid OMB Control Number is not displayed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants permission to keep using a form that helps decide if workers who are hurt can keep getting support while they learn new skills for work. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this until March 19, 2021.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 29
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have jointly proposed a new rule seeking public input on extending the Secretary of Labor's review system to specific temporary labor certification cases. This rule will allow the Secretary of Labor to review decisions related to H-2B temporary labor certifications made by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board. The proposal includes updates to existing regulations and aims to maintain efficient handling of cases without notable disruption. The departments are encouraging public comments on this proposed rule to ensure informed decision-making.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change how certain work permission decisions (like letting helpers come to the U.S. for temporary jobs) are checked. They are asking people what they think about letting a big boss have more say in these decisions to make sure everything is fair.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5253
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection request (ICR) related to the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation. The request, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, aims to gather necessary data to process medical bills for certain employees under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Feedback is needed on the necessity, timeliness, and accuracy of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to hear what people think about a form they use to collect information. This form helps them check and pay doctors' bills for workers who got sick doing their jobs. They want it to be easy to understand and not take too long for people to fill out.