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The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on an information collection request regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) web-based hotline. This hotline collects confidential information on labor issues from interested parties, including Mexican workers. The public can submit comments until January 13, 2025, about the necessity and effects of this information collection. The Department aims to ensure that the data collection is effective, minimizes burdens, and uses appropriate technology, with the collection having no cost to respondents and requiring 550 annual burden hours.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, sponsored by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), related to the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This collection aims to raise awareness about fall hazards and prevent workplace fatalities and injuries. Comments should be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by May 19, 2025. The proposed survey will help verify participation in the Stand-Down, and DOL-OSHA seeks authorization for this information collection for three years.

The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed information collection under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Public comments on this collection, which involves medical and compensation claims for federal employees, are invited until March 19, 2021. The goal is to ensure the process is necessary, efficient, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Department is looking for input on the utility, clarity, and cost-effectiveness of this information collection.

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 has requested public comments on a new information collection related to injuries from operating mechanical power presses. This request is part of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's efforts in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They aim to gather data on incidents involving employee injuries, including details such as the cause and the number of people involved, to improve workplace safety. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection until January 13, 2025.

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.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a request related to Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) compliance. This information collection aims to ensure that employees participating in SEPs receive timely and specific written information about their plans, such as participation requirements and employer contribution details. The public is invited to comment on whether this information collection is necessary and useful, and the DOL seeks authorization for this request to be valid for three years. Public comments can be submitted until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Labor has issued a notice to request public comments on an information collection related to foreign currency transactions involving employee benefit plans. This is conducted under a class exemption that allows certain financial institutions to engage in such transactions with the plans, provided certain conditions are met. The public can submit comments or feedback until April 14, 2025, and the Department aims to ensure the transaction processes protect the interests of plan participants. The collection seeks to gather input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the information collection, which is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Department of Labor submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request is focused on collecting data related to the safety and health measures for refuse piles and impoundment structures in mining operations, which are critical for preventing accidents and injuries. Public comments are invited on whether the information collection is necessary and how it might be improved, with all feedback due by February 18, 2021. The Department aims to minimize the burden on businesses by using efficient data collection methods.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to ventilation in underground coal mines. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The safety and health standards aim to ensure proper ventilation to protect miners from harmful gases and dust. The proposal includes tests and recordkeeping requirements to maintain and adjust ventilation systems, ensuring miner safety in harsh underground conditions.