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  • 2024-29216 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100542
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request (ICR) related to the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act and aims to gather data on program participants for evaluation purposes. The public has until January 13, 2025, to submit their comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. The DOL is asking for authorization to conduct this information collection for a period of three years.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants people to tell them what they think about a plan to collect information from folks starting their own businesses with help from a special program. They have until January 13, 2025, to share their ideas on how to make it better.

  • 2024-29218 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Labor Organization and Auxiliary Reports
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100540
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Labor is proposing changes to certain forms related to labor-management reporting and is seeking public comments. These changes involve requiring an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for identification purposes on specific forms, as well as outlining new differentiation requirements between primary consultants and sub-consultants. The goal is to improve clarity and efficiency in reporting and ensure transparency. The public is invited to comment, particularly on the necessity and burden of these revisions, before January 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to change some forms to make it easier and clearer for people to report certain information about working with consultants, like asking for a special number to identify them. They are asking people to tell them if they think these changes are necessary and if they are too difficult to do.

  • 2024-31607 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Public Comment
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 671
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is inviting public comments on the continuation and extension of different information collection requests (ICRs) related to employee benefit plans. These ICRs cover various topics, including health plan enrollment notices, multiple employer welfare arrangements, and reporting procedures for top hat plans, among others. The public can submit their comments by March 7, 2025, and these comments will assist the Department in assessing the impact and effectiveness of these information requirements. The ICRs aim to help reduce the public's reporting burden and improve the understanding of the Department's data collection needs.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor is asking people to share their thoughts on rules about collecting information from companies offering employee benefits. This helps make sure the rules are not too hard for people to follow and help the department know what information they need. They want everyone's input by March 7, 2025, to make sure this process works better for everyone.

  • 2024-31428 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Occupational Safety and Health Onsite Consultation Agreements
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107164
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a request to collect information. This information helps the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) support its On-Site Consultation Service for small and medium businesses, free of penalties or citations. The collected data could improve the safety and clarity of the service, and comments should be submitted by January 30, 2025, via the specified website. The Department wants to continue this information gathering for three more years.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to keep asking questions to make workplaces safer for small and medium businesses, and they're asking people to share their thoughts about this by the end of January 2025. They want to make sure it's not too hard or confusing for people to give their ideas.

  • 2020-28952 — Discretionary Review by the Secretary of Labor
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 29
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change how certain work permission decisions (like letting helpers come to the U.S. for temporary jobs) are checked. They are asking people what they think about letting a big boss have more say in these decisions to make sure everything is fair.

  • 2021-00097 — Guidance on Black Lung Benefits Act Self-Insurance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1529
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) announced a bulletin titled "DCMWC Self-Insurance Process Guidelines" that outlines updates to their process for evaluating self-insurance applications under the Black Lung Benefits Act. This act requires coal mine operators to either purchase insurance for benefits or get authorization from the Department of Labor to self-insure. The bulletin detailing these updates is open for public comment until February 8, 2021, and interested parties can submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. OWCP's goal is to ensure that coal operators are financially responsible for benefits, minimizing reliance on the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure that companies that run coal mines have enough money to take care of their workers who might get sick from working there. They can either buy special insurance or get permission to handle the money themselves, and they need to follow new rules to make sure they're doing it right, which people can talk about and give their opinions on.

  • 2024-29825 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Resource Justification Model
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102164
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Resource Justification Model (RJM). This model allows state agencies to electronically submit data about costs, which helps determine funding allocations for administrative expenses. Those interested can submit their comments by January 16, 2025, through the specified online platform. The DOL seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue this data collection for three more years, affecting state, local, and tribal governments.

    Simple Explanation

    The big helpers in charge of jobs and training, called the Department of Labor, want to hear what people think about a special way to check how states use money for helping people find jobs. They are asking people to share their ideas by January 16, 2025, to help them decide if they should keep using this way to decide where the money goes.

  • 2021-02698 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Mechanical Power Presses Standard
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8924
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection related to the Mechanical Power Presses Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Public comments are requested on various aspects of the information collection, such as its necessity, accuracy, and the burden it may impose on respondents. The goal is to ensure mechanical power presses are safe and that safety devices are functioning correctly to prevent worker injuries. Comments must be submitted by March 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to check that special machines called mechanical power presses are safe for workers. They're asking for public opinions to help decide if their plan is good and necessary.

  • 2025-05325 — Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14168
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on the continuation of the American Time Use Survey (ATUS). This survey collects data on how people in the United States use their time, including work, childcare, and leisure activities. Comments are requested to ensure the data collected remains useful and that the survey minimizes the burden on those who take part. The deadline for submitting comments is May 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics wants to hear what people think about a survey called the American Time Use Survey, which asks folks how they spend their time, like working or playing. They want to make sure it's easy for people to answer, like making sure the questions are not too hard or long.

  • 2024-30396 — Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO): Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104213
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO) is holding an open meeting via TEAMS and teleconference on January 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST), to discuss various topics related to employment and training services for veterans. Attendees are encouraged to email their intent to participate by January 10, 2025, to Gregory Green at ACVETEO@dol.gov. The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, provide updates on the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, and conduct a public forum. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request by January 7, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment is having a meeting on how to help veterans find jobs on January 14, 2025. People can join the meeting by using a computer or phone, and they need to say if they want to join by January 10.

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