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The Department of Labor issued summaries of decisions regarding whether workers can apply for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) under the Trade Act of 1974. These decisions are based on several criteria. Workers from firms that have either increased imports, shifted production to foreign countries, or become suppliers to other firms deemed eligible for assistance, could be certified to receive TAA. In some cases, investigations revealed that the criteria for assistance were not met, while in others, the determinations to terminate investigations were due to withdrawn petitions or coverage under existing certifications.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on a new data collection program related to the Job Corps Evidence Building Portfolio. They aim to collect data to understand and evaluate three Job Corps demonstration pilot projects. This includes gathering information through interviews, focus groups, and surveys from program staff, partners, and participants. The DOL is particularly interested in input on the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection effort and ways to minimize the burden on those providing information.

The Department of Labor is inviting comments from the public on a proposed extension of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Program. This program gathers data on employment and unemployment to aid in economic policy and state funding allocations. The goal is to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents while ensuring data accuracy and clarity. Comments can help improve the quality and efficiency of data collection and are being accepted until April 12, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on an information collection request related to the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program, which is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This program allows plan administrators to pay reduced penalties if they voluntarily comply with annual reporting requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL is seeking authorization for this information collection for three years, targeting businesses and not-for-profit institutions. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to attorney fees for representing federal employees in workers' compensation cases. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork while ensuring the data collected is useful and easy to understand. Feedback is specifically sought on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process. Comments must be received by February 18, 2025, and the detailed information and procedures for submitting these can be found on the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a report that deals with keeping records of COVID-19 exposure and incidents in healthcare settings. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The report aims to gather information that helps protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 but is currently not being actively enforced. Meanwhile, the DOL is seeking approval to continue collecting this information for three years as it considers removing these requirements altogether.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to employee benefits laws. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and can be submitted through the regulations website. The department aims to ensure the collected information is useful, accurate, and not overly burdensome for respondents.

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.