Department of Labor 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors; Compliance Evaluations in All OFCCP Programs
This final rule revises the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503), to give the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) authority to use additional investigative procedures to determine a contractor's compliance with Section 503. In this regard, this rule adopts the ``compliance evaluation approach'' that is incorporated in the regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the affirmative action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended (VEVRAA), respectively. In addition, this final rule revises the compliance check procedure found in the current Executive Order 11246 and VEVRAA implementing regulations. The compliance check is one of the four investigative procedures currently used by OFCCP to determine a contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the affirmative action provisions of VEVRAA. This final rule makes a few other minor and non- substantive revisions to the regulations in 41 CFR Parts 60-1, 60-250, and 60-741.
Request for Certification of Compliance-Rural Industrialization Loan and Grant Program
The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a ``Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report'' (Form 4279-2) for the following: Applicant/Location: Shelby County Cookers, LLC, Harlan, Iowa. Principal Product: The loan, guarantee, or grant applicant has plans to complete the construction and upgrade of a meat processing plant for fully cooked bacon. The NAICS industry code for this enterprise is 311512 (meat processed from carcasses).
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2005 Budget
This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awards funds to nonprofit organizations to provide training and education programs or to develop training materials for employers and workers about safety and health topics selected by OSHA. Nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, that are not an agency of a State or local government, are eligible to apply. State or local government-supported institutions of higher education are eligible to apply in accordance with 29 CFR part 95. This notice announces grant availability for two different categories of Susan Harwood Training grants. General descriptions of the two categories of grants are provided below.
Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA); Community-Based Job Training Grants
The Employment and Training Administration published a document in the Federal Register on May 3, 2005, 70 FR 22905, concerning the availability of grant funds for eligible community colleges under the Community-Based Job Training Grants (CBJTG): SGA/DFA PY-04-10. This notice is to alert prospective applicants that a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page has been posted on the Department of Labor's Web site at: https://www.doleta.gov/business/FAQCommunity- BasedJobTrainingGrants.cfm. This page is to help answer frequently asked questions that the Grants office has received throughout the CBJTG solicitation. Please check this site periodically for any updates to the FAQ's.
Workforce Investment Act-Limited English Proficiency and Hispanic Worker Initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announces the availability of approximately $5 million in demonstration grant funds to test unique and innovative training strategies for services to individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) (those who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English \1\ ) and Hispanic Americans, specifically, those who lack basic and occupational skills needed by high-growth occupations. This demonstration program is targeted to incumbent workers, new job entrants or youth who lack the language, basic skills, and occupational skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century workplace. This demonstration program emphasizes the use of innovative contextualized learning strategies which simultaneously provide language and occupational skills training that open career opportunities and pathways for LEP and Hispanic Americans.
Combating Exploitive Child Labor Through Education in Guyana; Correction
In notice document 05-9284 beginning on page 24635 in the issue of Tuesday, May 10, 2005, make the following correction: On page 24635 in the first column, third sentence of Section II ``Award Information'', the language, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation is four (4) years'', is incorrect. This sentence should be changed to read, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation must be between 30 months and 48 months.''.
Combating Exploitive Child Labor Through Education in Mozambique; Correction
In notice document 05-10619 beginning of page 30777 in the issue of Friday, May 27, 2005, make the following correction: On page 30777, in the third column, third sentence of Section II ``Award Information'', the language, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation is four (4) years'', is incorrect. This sentence should be changed to read, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation must be between 30 months and 48 months.''
Combating Exploitive Child Labor Through Education in Angola; Correction
In notice document 05-10620 beginning on page 30791 in the issue of Friday, May 27, 2005, make the following correction: On page 30791, in the second column, third sentence of Section II ``Award Information'', the language, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation is four (4) years'', is incorrect. This sentence should be changed to read, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation must between 30 months and 48 months.''
Combating Exploitive Child Labor Through Education in Sierra Leone and Liberia; Correction
In notice document 05-10621 beginning on page 30805 in the issue of Friday, May 27, 2005, make the following correction: On page 30805, in the second column, third sentence of Section II ``Award Information'', the language, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation is four (4) years'', is incorrect. This sentence should be changed to read, ``The duration of the project(s) funded by this solicitation must be between 30 months and 48 months.''
Acrylonitrile Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in the Acrylonitrile Standard (the ``AN'' Standard) (29 CFR 1910.1045).
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Application for Authority for an Institution of Higher Education to Employ its Full-Time Students at Subminimum Wages Under Regulations 29 CFR Part 519 (WH-201). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this notice.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements, Construction. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this notice.
Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment
OSHA is proposing to update the existing standard for the construction of electric power transmission and distribution installations and make it consistent with the more recently promulgated general industry standard addressing the maintenance and repair of electric power generation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. The proposal also makes some miscellaneous changes to both standards, including adding provisions related to host employers and contractors, flame resistant clothing, and training, and updates the construction standard for electrical protective equipment, makes it consistent with the corresponding general industry standard, and makes it applicable to construction generally. The existing rules for this type of work were issued in 1971. They are out of date and are not consistent with the more recent, corresponding rules for the operation and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution systems. The revised standard would include requirements relating to enclosed spaces, working near energized parts, grounding for employee protection, work on underground and overhead installations, work in substations, and other special conditions and equipment unique to the transmission and distribution of electric energy. OSHA is also proposing a new standard on electrical protective equipment for the construction industry. The current standards for the design of electrical protective equipment, which apply only to electric power transmission and distribution work, adopt several national consensus standards by reference. The new standard would replace the incorporation of these out-of-date consensus standards with a set of performance-oriented requirements that is consistent with the latest revisions of these consensus standards and with the corresponding standard for general industry. Additionally, OSHA is proposing new requirements for the safe use and care of electrical protective equipment to complement the equipment design provisions. In addition, OSHA is proposing changes to the two corresponding general industry standards. These changes address: Class 00 rubber insulating gloves, electrical protective equipment made from materials other than rubber, training for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution workers, host-contractor responsibilities, job briefings, fall protection (including a requirement that employees in aerial lifts use harnesses), insulation and working position of employees working on or near live parts, protective clothing, minimum approach distances, deenergizing transmission and distribution lines and equipment, protective grounding, operating mechanical equipment near overhead power lines, and working in manholes and vaults. These changes would ensure that employers, where appropriate, face consistent requirements for work performed under the construction and general industry standards and would further protect employees performing electrical work covered under the general industry standards. The proposal would also update references to consensus standards in Sec. Sec. 1910.137 and 1910.269 and would add new appendices to help employers comply with provisions on protective clothing and the inspection of work positioning equipment. OSHA is also proposing to revise the general industry standard for foot protection. This standard has substantial application to employers performing work on electric power transmission and distribution installations, but that applies to employers in other industries as well. The proposal would remove the requirement for employees to wear protective footwear as protection against electric shock.
F.L. Smidth, Inc., Catasauqua R&D Laboratory, Catasauqua, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Standard on Vinyl Chloride; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.1017.
Department of Labor's Fleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition
In compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and Executive Order 13149, this notice announces the availability of the 2004 report which summarizes the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) compliance with the annual alternative fuel vehicle acquisition requirement for its fleet. The web site also contains the Department's previous annual reports for fiscal years 1999-2003. Additionally, the reports include data relative to the agency's effort in reducing petroleum consumption.
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