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The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on their information collection concerning the Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy, Form LS-570. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency is interested in feedback about the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements on the data collection, and encourages suggestions for reducing the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by May 23, 2025, and more information is available on their website or at their office in Washington, DC.

The Department of Labor is considering a proposed exemption that would allow certain asset management affiliates of Deutsche Bank to not be barred from relying on a specific existing exemption, despite a past criminal conviction of a Deutsche Bank subsidiary. This exemption will only apply if the companies meet several conditions, such as not employing any individuals involved in the criminal conduct and maintaining strict compliance policies. This exemption aims to prevent disruptions for retirement and investment plans that use these affiliates, as losing the ability to use the exemption could lead to significant costs and disruptions for these plans. Public comments are being solicited to assess the potential benefits and costs of granting this exemption.

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 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.

In this final rule, the Department of Labor revises the way it calculates prevailing wage levels for alien workers in the U.S. to ensure wages align more accurately with those of U.S. workers with similar skills. This change applies to H1-B, H1-B1, and E-3 visa programs as well as certain immigrant visa categories. The rule lowers the previous wage level estimates, transitioning over a phased implementation period, to better protect U.S. worker job opportunities by eliminating financial incentives for using lower-paid foreign labor over similarly capable American workers. The rule also provides steps to ensure a smooth transition to these new wage levels.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request in connection with the Black Lung Benefits Act. This collection helps ensure that beneficiaries continue to meet eligibility requirements by updating details such as income and marital status. The collection process includes forms that now offer an electronic filing option. Comments can be submitted until March 15, 2021, as the proposal is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) according to the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, supported by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), seeks to collect data on performance reports required by State, local boards, and education and training providers as mandated by the Act. The public has until March 19, 2021, to provide comments on this collection. The DOL expects around 19 million respondents and estimates the total annual time burden to be nearly 10 million hours.

The Department of Labor has issued a notice regarding a proposed exemption for certain prohibited transaction restrictions relating to Goldman Sachs. This exemption, if granted, would allow certain entities affiliated with Goldman Sachs to continue engaging in activities normally restricted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), despite Goldman Sachs Malaysia's conviction under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The exemption is proposed to last five years, and public comments are invited until February 10, 2021. The measures aim to protect affected plans and ensure compliance with specific conditions during the exemption period.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is related to the Criteria and Non-Criteria Agricultural Clearance Order Forms and H-2A Application. They want to reinstate previous forms used before the Farmworker Protection Final Rule took effect. Public comments on this request are invited before April 3, 2025, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the registration and identification of independent contractors for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This collection is intended to improve the enforcement of safety regulations and assess fines for violations. Comments are due by February 24, 2025, and can be submitted online. The collection is expected to impact businesses, with over 22,000 respondents anticipated, and necessitates over 18,000 hours annually to complete.