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The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection request (ICR) related to the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation. The request, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, aims to gather necessary data to process medical bills for certain employees under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Feedback is needed on the necessity, timeliness, and accuracy of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is related to the Criteria and Non-Criteria Agricultural Clearance Order Forms and H-2A Application. They want to reinstate previous forms used before the Farmworker Protection Final Rule took effect. Public comments on this request are invited before April 3, 2025, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is correcting a previous rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2021. The rule required electronic filing and automatic acceptance of electronic service for representatives in proceedings before the Administrative Review Board, except with special permission. However, there was an error in the rule as it did not include instructions to revise two section headings in the Code of Federal Regulations, despite providing the new text for these sections. This correction adds the missing instructions to ensure the headings are revised as intended.

The Department of Labor is seeking public feedback on their request to collect information through the DOL Events Management Platform. This platform helps gather registration details for various events organized by the Department. The information collection has to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which ensures the necessity and utility of the data collected. The public can submit comments on the proposal until March 15, 2021, before it is reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection aims to gather data on an employee's average weekly wage to determine compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The public is invited to comment on aspects like the necessity and utility of the information collection. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025, through the specified online portal.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of an information collection related to rehabilitation action reports under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves Form OWCP-44, which is used to assess whether disabled workers should continue receiving maintenance allowances during vocational rehabilitation. The request is open for public comment until March 19, 2021. The department aims to obtain a three-year authorization for this collection and emphasizes that no penalties will apply for non-compliance if a valid OMB Control Number is not displayed.

The Department of Labor has repealed a rule from August 2020 that aligned with an Executive Order by former President Trump requiring specific procedures for issuing guidance documents. This decision follows a new Executive Order issued by President Biden on January 20, 2021, which revoked the previous order, highlighting the need for regulatory flexibility to address national challenges like COVID-19 and climate change. The Department determined the existing rule limited its ability to quickly provide necessary public guidance and thus decided to remove it, effective immediately.

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 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.