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The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request related to unemployment insurance claims and benefit payment activities. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. People can submit their comments online until February 14, 2025. The Department of Labor wants to know if this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome for state, local, and tribal governments, who are the primary respondents.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request (ICR) related to the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act and aims to gather data on program participants for evaluation purposes. The public has until January 13, 2025, to submit their comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. The DOL is asking for authorization to conduct this information collection for a period of three years.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Resource Justification Model (RJM). This model allows state agencies to electronically submit data about costs, which helps determine funding allocations for administrative expenses. Those interested can submit their comments by January 16, 2025, through the specified online platform. The DOL seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue this data collection for three more years, affecting state, local, and tribal governments.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to safety standards in shipyard work. This request is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. They aim to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the safety requirements are useful and effective. The deadline for submitting comments is February 21, 2025, and they are encouraging feedback on ways to improve the information collection process.

The Department of Labor is asking the public for comments on its plan to collect data related to workforce programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The information is required for these programs to report their performance. People have until February 5, 2025, to submit their comments. The proposed collection affects state, local, and tribal governments and is expected to include over 19 million responses, taking an estimated total of almost 4.85 million hours annually to complete.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request regarding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Implementation Evaluation. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited to consider the necessity and utility of the information collection, and to propose ways to enhance its quality and minimize respondent burden. Interested individuals have until January 13, 2025, to submit their feedback on the proposal.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to managing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected will help ensure that funds are properly managed and used exclusively for unemployment benefits. The public can provide feedback on the necessity and accuracy of this data collection by March 21, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to stop issuing certificates that allow employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 14(c). This decision is based on the conclusion that such wages are no longer necessary due to improved employment opportunities and legal protections for individuals with disabilities. If enacted, the proposal would phase out new certificates immediately and existing ones over three years, ensuring that all affected workers transition to being paid at least the regular minimum wage. The Department believes that this change reflects broader societal shifts towards equality and inclusion for workers with disabilities.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for grants under the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program. This program aims to support community-driven projects that create innovative services to improve the educational opportunities for Indian students. The Department is offering an estimated $20 million for this competition, with awards ranging from $400,000 to $500,000 each. These projects should focus on preparing Native youth for college and careers and may gain additional points if they include partnerships with local businesses or focus on early learning initiatives.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to revise the collection of information for the ATF Citizens' Academy Application form. The revision includes updating the estimated number of respondents and their related time burden for completing the form, which has decreased from previous years. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal, particularly concerning the accuracy, utility, and the reduction of respondent burden.