Notice of a Change in Status of the Extended Benefit (EB) Program for Alaska, 29747 [2020-10547]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 96 / Monday, May 18, 2020 / Notices 29747 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration Notice of a Change in Status of the Extended Benefit (EB) Program for West Virginia Notice of a Change in Status of the Extended Benefit (EB) Program for Alaska Notice of a Change in Status of the Extended Benefit (EB) Program for Montana AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces a change in benefit payment status under the EB program for West Virginia. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding West Virginia’s EB status: This notice announces a change in benefit payment status under the EB program for Alaska. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding Alaska’s EB status: This notice announces a change in benefit payment status under the EB program for Montana. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding Montana’s EB status: West Virginia’s 13-week insured unemployment rate (IUR) for the week ending April 18, 2020 was 5.52 percent, which exceeds 120 percent of the corresponding rate in the prior two years. This IUR caused West Virginia to be triggered ‘‘on’’ to an EB period that began May 3, 2020. The State will remain in an EB period for a minimum of 13 weeks. Alaska’s 13-week insured unemployment rate (IUR) for the week ending April 18, 2020 was 5.93 percent, which exceeds 120 percent of the corresponding rate in the prior two years. This IUR caused Alaska to be triggered ‘‘on’’ to an EB period that began May 3, 2020. The State will remain in an EB period for a minimum of 13 weeks. Montana’s 13-week insured unemployment rate (IUR) for the week ending April 18, 2020 was 5.56 percent, which exceeds 120 percent of the corresponding rate in the prior two years. This IUR caused Montana to be triggered ‘‘on’’ to an EB period that began May 3, 2020. The State will remain in an EB period for a minimum of 13 weeks. The trigger notice covering state eligibility for the EB program can be found at: https://oui.doleta.gov/ unemploy/claims_arch.asp. The trigger notice covering state eligibility for the EB program can be found at: https://oui.doleta.gov/ unemploy/claims_arch.asp. The trigger notice covering state eligibility for the EB program can be found at: https://oui.doleta.gov/ unemploy/claims_arch.asp. Information for Claimants The duration of benefits payable in the EB program and the terms and conditions on which they are payable are governed by the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and the operating instructions issued to the states by the U.S. Department of Labor. In the case of a state beginning an EB period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits and is potentially eligible for EB (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)). Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB, or who wish to inquire about their rights under the program, should contact their State Workforce Agency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance Room S– 4524, Attn: Kevin Stapleton, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number: (202)693–3009 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email: Stapleton.Kevin@dol.gov. Information for Claimants Information for Claimants The duration of benefits payable in the EB program and the terms and conditions on which they are payable are governed by the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and the operating instructions issued to the states by the U.S. Department of Labor. In the case of a state beginning an EB period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits and is potentially eligible for EB (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)). Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB, or who wish to inquire about their rights under the program, should contact their State Workforce Agency. The duration of benefits payable in the EB program and the terms and conditions on which they are payable are governed by the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and the operating instructions issued to the states by the U.S. Department of Labor. In the case of a state beginning an EB period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits and is potentially eligible for EB (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)). Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB, or who wish to inquire about their rights under the program, should contact their State Workforce Agency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance Room S– 4524, Attn: Kevin Stapleton, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number: (202) 693–3009 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email: Stapleton.Kevin@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Signed in Washington, DC. John Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training. Signed in Washington, DC. John Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training. Signed in Washington, DC. John Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training. [FR Doc. 2020–10556 Filed 5–15–20; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2020–10547 Filed 5–15–20; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2020–10548 Filed 5–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 May 15, 2020 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 96 (Monday, May 18, 2020)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of a Change in Status of the Extended Benefit (EB) Program 
for Alaska

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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    This notice announces a change in benefit payment status under the 
EB program for Alaska.
    The following change has occurred since the publication of the last 
notice regarding Alaska's EB status:

    Alaska's 13-week insured unemployment rate (IUR) for the week 
ending April 18, 2020 was 5.93 percent, which exceeds 120 percent of 
the corresponding rate in the prior two years. This IUR caused 
Alaska to be triggered ``on'' to an EB period that began May 3, 
2020. The State will remain in an EB period for a minimum of 13 
weeks.

    The trigger notice covering state eligibility for the EB program 
can be found at: https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/claims_arch.asp.

Information for Claimants

    The duration of benefits payable in the EB program and the terms 
and conditions on which they are payable are governed by the Federal-
State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and 
the operating instructions issued to the states by the U.S. Department 
of Labor. In the case of a state beginning an EB period, the State 
Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement 
to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits and 
is potentially eligible for EB (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)).
    Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB, or who wish to 
inquire about their rights under the program, should contact their 
State Workforce Agency.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment 
and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance Room S-
4524, Attn: Kevin Stapleton, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20210, telephone number: (202) 693-3009 (this is not a toll-free 
number) or by email: [email protected].

    Signed in Washington, DC.
John Pallasch,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 2020-10547 Filed 5-15-20; 8:45 am]
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