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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 is asking for public comments on extending its authority to collect information related to the "Medical Travel Refund Request" under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request aims to lower the paperwork and the time needed for individuals requesting reimbursements for travel expenses to medical providers. The Workers' Compensation Programs Office uses this information to facilitate claims under various acts, such as the Black Lung Benefits Act and the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. The public can submit comments by April 12, 2021, to influence the final approval process by OMB.

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 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 Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have jointly proposed a new rule seeking public input on extending the Secretary of Labor's review system to specific temporary labor certification cases. This rule will allow the Secretary of Labor to review decisions related to H-2B temporary labor certifications made by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board. The proposal includes updates to existing regulations and aims to maintain efficient handling of cases without notable disruption. The departments are encouraging public comments on this proposed rule to ensure informed decision-making.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This survey gathers data on the demographics, employment, and occupational health of crop workers in the U.S. The DOL invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection by January 27, 2025. The total estimated number of respondents is 3,594, with an estimated annual time burden of 1,280 hours.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending permission to collect information about unemployment claims and benefits. They want feedback by May 12, 2025. The aim is to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The data from this collection helps track economic indicators, and they seek to ensure it is collected efficiently and effectively. Interested parties are encouraged to comment but should avoid sharing sensitive personal information.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Handbook 391. This request is related to collecting information from state workforce agencies to process unemployment claims for federal employees. The DOL aims to obtain authorization to collect this information for three years, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has announced the final funding amounts for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Services and Training grants for Program Year 2024. This funding, totaling $90,134,000, is part of an ongoing effort outlined in previous Federal Register notices. The allotments are calculated using a method that adjusts based on the previous year's allocations and availability of funds. Some funds were redistributed to other states since not all states submitted competitive applications for the 2024 grants. Additionally, $6,591,000 is allocated for migrant and seasonal farmworker housing, promoting permanent housing development.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.