Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor Policy: Questions and Answers for Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application (SGA) 07-03, Strengthening Labor Systems in Central America: Establishing Worker Rights Centers, 7679 [E7-2739]

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Additionally, the certification provides the best means by which an OSHA compliance officer can determine that the manufacturer or an equally-qualified entity assessed a field modified aerial lift and found that it was safe for use by, or near, employees, and would provide employees with a level of protection at least equivalent to the protection afforded by the lift in its original configuration. Finally, employees may review the information on the certificate; such a review will provide them with information that they can use to determine the safety of the modified lifts. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–2745 Filed 2–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In response to the subject solicitation, inquiries have been received regarding the requirements of the solicitation. This notice publishes the inquiries and the responses to the inquiries. Due to the pending closing date of February 23, 2007 no further questions will be entertained. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Harvey, Department of Labor, Procurement Services Center, S–4307, 200 Constitution Ave, NW., Washington DC, 20210, Telephone (202) 693–4592, e-mail: Harvey-lisa@dol.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Q: Could you confirm that the grant seeks projects serving Central American laborers working in the countries listed, i.e., not migrant laborers working in Central America and/or the United States? A. The project seeks to serve Central American Laborers working in the countries listed. Q. Is the aim of the project to help Central American laborers vindicate their rights under existing labor laws in their countries of origin, or also to help influence change in those laws for the better? A. The SGA states ‘‘this project provides assistance to improve the effective enforcement of national labor laws by strengthening the capacity of local organizations to provide advice to workers about the scope and applicability of relevant labor laws, and when necessary, provide legal services explaining the procedural and documentation requirements to exercise those rights.’’ Q. If an organization wishes to apply to tackle part of the project (i.e., in one or two of the countries concerned, rather than all), can it do so on its own, or must it do so as part of a larger association? A. The Applicant must demonstrate how it will undertake activities in all countries listed, whether alone or through an association of organizations. Signed this 12th day of February 2007. Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer. [FR Doc. E7–2739 Filed 2–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor Policy: Questions and Answers for Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application (SGA) 07–03, Strengthening Labor Systems in Central America: Establishing Worker Rights Centers SUMMARY: 7679 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs: Questions and Answers for Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application (SGA) 07–02, Strengthening Labor Compliance in the Agricultural Sector in Central America and the Dominican Republic Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In response to the subject solicitation, inquiries have been received regarding the requirements of the solicitation. This notice publishes the inquiries and the responses to the inquiries. Due to the pending closing date of February 23, 2007 no further questions will be entertained. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 32 (Friday, February 16, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor 
Policy: Questions and Answers for Solicitation for Cooperative 
Agreement Application (SGA) 07-03, Strengthening Labor Systems in 
Central America: Establishing Worker Rights Centers

AGENCY: Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and 
Labor Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In response to the subject solicitation, inquiries have been 
received regarding the requirements of the solicitation. This notice 
publishes the inquiries and the responses to the inquiries. Due to the 
pending closing date of February 23, 2007 no further questions will be 
entertained.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Harvey, Department of Labor, 
Procurement Services Center, S-4307, 200 Constitution Ave, NW., 
Washington DC, 20210, Telephone (202) 693-4592, e-mail: Harvey-
lisa@dol.gov.
    Q: Could you confirm that the grant seeks projects serving Central 
American laborers working in the countries listed, i.e., not migrant 
laborers working in Central America and/or the United States?
    A. The project seeks to serve Central American Laborers working in 
the countries listed.
    Q. Is the aim of the project to help Central American laborers 
vindicate their rights under existing labor laws in their countries of 
origin, or also to help influence change in those laws for the better?
    A. The SGA states ``this project provides assistance to improve the 
effective enforcement of national labor laws by strengthening the 
capacity of local organizations to provide advice to workers about the 
scope and applicability of relevant labor laws, and when necessary, 
provide legal services explaining the procedural and documentation 
requirements to exercise those rights.''
    Q. If an organization wishes to apply to tackle part of the project 
(i.e., in one or two of the countries concerned, rather than all), can 
it do so on its own, or must it do so as part of a larger association?
    A. The Applicant must demonstrate how it will undertake activities 
in all countries listed, whether alone or through an association of 
organizations.

    Signed this 12th day of February 2007.
Lisa Harvey,
Grant Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-2739 Filed 2-15-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-28-P
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