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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 (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request related to the Steel Erection Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This request concerns ensuring that workers exposed to fall hazards receive proper training and that all building materials and equipment are verified as safe for use. Public comments are welcomed until March 12, 2021, to evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection. This approval is crucial as federal agencies cannot conduct such collections without a valid OMB Control Number.

In this notice, OSHA, part of the Department of Labor, announces that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). OSHA has made a preliminary finding in favor of this application. They are also proposing to add four new testing standards to their list of suitable test standards, asking for public comments on this proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by March 10, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and relates to the collection of data to ensure nondiscrimination in programs funded by DOL. The document invites feedback on several aspects of the information collection process and is open for comments until February 16, 2021. The goal is to ensure fair practices while streamlining and improving the information collection methods.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have issued a rule to expand the discretionary review authority of the Secretary of Labor to include certain H-2B temporary labor certification cases. This rule allows the Secretary to review cases that are pending before or have been decided by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA). The rule is part of a broader effort to ensure that internal processes are properly supervised by the Secretary and is expected to be used mainly for cases of notable importance. Public comments are encouraged, but significant adverse comments could halt the rule's implementation.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to managing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected will help ensure that funds are properly managed and used exclusively for unemployment benefits. The public can provide feedback on the necessity and accuracy of this data collection by March 21, 2025.

OSHA has announced that TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This would allow TUVAM to include eight additional test standards in their scope of recognition. OSHA found TUVAM's application acceptable, although it is not a final approval, and is inviting public comments until February 18, 2021. After considering public input, the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health will make the final decision on the application.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to safety standards in shipyard work. This request is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. They aim to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the safety requirements are useful and effective. The deadline for submitting comments is February 21, 2025, and they are encouraging feedback on ways to improve the information collection process.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection process related to a financial exemption that allows employee benefit plans to invest in mutual funds under specific conditions. This exemption requires banks or plan advisers to disclose details to independent fiduciaries before any asset transfers and provide regular updates afterward. Comments are being solicited on several aspects, including the need and practicality of the information collection, accuracy in estimating the associated burdens, and suggestions for improving the process. The Department seeks to maintain authorization for this collection for three years, during which it remains subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

Blue Diamond Coal Co. submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting permission to modify safety standards at the Calvary No. 81 mine in Kentucky. The company wants to use certain unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) to provide better respiratory protection and comfort for miners, especially those with facial hair or who have difficulty wearing tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines safety checks, training, and maintenance procedures for the PAPRs, emphasizing that these alternatives could provide equal or greater safety for miners. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 21, 2025.