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The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection aims to gather data on an employee's average weekly wage to determine compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The public is invited to comment on aspects like the necessity and utility of the information collection. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025, through the specified online portal.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to employee benefits laws. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and can be submitted through the regulations website. The department aims to ensure the collected information is useful, accurate, and not overly burdensome for respondents.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments as they submit a request for approval to the Office of Management and Budget concerning the Occupational Requirements Survey. This survey, conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, aims to collect data until 2031 and publish findings in 2032, after being revised to drop certain data elements related to job work levels. Interested individuals can comment on the necessity and quality of this information collection, alongside its estimated burden and cost, before January 27, 2025. Feedback can be submitted through the website reginfo.gov, as outlined in the notice.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending the authority for the Tax Performance System (TPS) information collection, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork. This information helps assess the performance of unemployment insurance tax programs and the burden on respondents. The public can submit comments by March 23, 2021, which will be considered before the final approval of the collection process. The TPS aims to ensure data is collected efficiently and accurately, evaluating the necessity and quality of this collection, while minimizing the burden on state workforce agencies.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a new survey they want to conduct about young adults on the autism spectrum. This survey, part of the Research Support Services for Employment of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum (REYAAS) Project, aims to gather data on the experiences of autistic young adults in the workforce to help improve policies and programs. The public can write comments about the necessity and impact of this information collection by April 23, 2025. More details can be obtained by contacting Nicole Bouchet at the DOL.

The Department of Labor is seeking public feedback on an information collection request about the Consumer Price Index Housing Survey. This request, backed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The survey helps gather essential data to calculate the Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation and is used to adjust dollar values. Individuals and households are primarily involved in this survey, and comments can be submitted until April 7, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration granted an exemption allowing the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. to lease its training facility to its Apprenticeship and Training Fund under specific conditions. The agreement ensures the Plan pays fair market rent, verified by an independent fiduciary, and that the lease benefits participants by providing effective training facilities. The fiduciary also monitors compliance with the lease terms and any rent increases must adhere to changes in the Consumer Price Index. This exemption is designed to avoid conflicts with ERISA's prohibited transaction rules.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is extending the authority to conduct the Unemployment Insurance Data Validation Program. They are seeking public comments on this information collection to reduce paperwork and improve data accuracy as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. States must validate unemployment insurance data to ensure correct and verified reporting and may need to conduct the validation process every three years or sooner under certain conditions. Comments from the public are encouraged to assess the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this data collection.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request related to the definition of "plan assets" involving participant contributions to employee benefit plans. This request is being managed by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and is part of adhering to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The regulation details the timeframes within which contributions must become plan assets and outlines the requirements for employers who need an extension to meet these deadlines. The DOL invites public comments on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, utility, and potential burden on businesses.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to attorney fees for representing federal employees in workers' compensation cases. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork while ensuring the data collected is useful and easy to understand. Feedback is specifically sought on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process. Comments must be received by February 18, 2025, and the detailed information and procedures for submitting these can be found on the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.