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The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is inviting public comments on its proposal to extend the information collection request for the YouthBuild Reporting System. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Changes are proposed for the ETA-9143 form to improve clarity based on feedback, though no changes are planned for forms ETA-9136 and ETA-9138. The public has until March 5, 2021, to submit comments, which will be included in the final request for approval.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking comments on a proposal to extend the use of the Health Insurance Claim Form. This effort is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for respondents, aligning with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, identified as OWCP-1500, is used to collect necessary information to pay health care providers for services to injured workers covered under various compensation programs. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments, and all submissions will be publicly accessible.

The proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. marks December 3, 2024, as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It highlights the contributions of over one billion disabled people worldwide and reaffirms the commitment to treating them with dignity and providing opportunities for their full potential. The administration's efforts include strengthening home-based services, making transit systems more accessible, enhancing web accessibility, and proposing to end subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. The document also emphasizes international collaboration in advancing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a request to collect information related to Bank Collective Investment Funds under the Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 1991-38. This information gathering is required to ensure that certain financial transactions involving employee benefit plans comply with the rules and are fair and transparent. The document highlights the importance of the collection, potential burden and cost, and welcomes suggestions for improvement. Comments can be submitted by April 28, 2025, and details on how to submit them are provided in the notice.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for feedback on an information collection related to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 2002-12, which involves buying and selling securities between investment funds through passive or model-driven cross-trading programs. This request has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act and comments will be accepted until April 28, 2025. The aim is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and burdensome, and if there are ways to improve or simplify it. The OMB will determine if the collection can proceed, with approval lasting up to three years.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on continuing the use of the "Claim for Medical Reimbursement Form." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and the burden placed on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, also known as OWCP-915, is used for claiming reimbursement for medical expenses, and the DOL wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection. Comments are accepted until April 12, 2021, and interested individuals are encouraged to submit their opinions to the DOL's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on its information collection request (ICR) related to the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which recognizes employers for their efforts to hire veterans. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are encouraged to address the necessity and utility of the information collected, as well as ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The DOL intends for the OMB's authorization to last for three years, with the current comment period ending on February 16, 2021.

The Department of Labor has amended Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) 2002-51, linked to the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction (VFC) Program, which aims to help correct breaches in fiduciary duties without facing penalties. These changes include a new self-correction feature allowing certain plan contributions to be fixed without filing a full application, and updates to improve notice procedures to interested parties while providing an appendix with a model notice. The amendment aims to make it easier and less expensive for employers to correct errors and comply with regulations under the VFC Program.

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 Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public feedback on a proposed information collection related to the recruitment standards for Guam Military Base Realignment Contractors. This request, under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to gather opinions about the necessity and efficacy of the data collection. The goal is to improve the recruitment of U.S. workers for projects in Guam as required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. Public comments will be accepted until February 14, 2025, and the proposed collection is intended to last for three years.