Department of Labor September 8, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors; Equal Opportunity Survey
Document Number: E6-14922
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-09-08
Agency: Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Federal Contract Compliance Programs Office
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is publishing a final rule rescinding the Equal Opportunity Survey (EO Survey) requirement in order to more effectively focus enforcement resources and eliminate a regulatory requirement that fails to provide value to either OFCCP enforcement or contractor compliance. This rule allows OFCCP to better direct its resources for the benefit of victims of discrimination, the government, contractors, and taxpayers.
Petitions for Modification
Document Number: E6-14888
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-09-08
Agency: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E6-14875
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-09-08
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) was established to advise the Secretary of Labor on issues relating to the occupational safety and health of Federal employees. The purpose of this Federal Register notice is to announce the upcoming FACOSH meeting. The Agenda items for the meeting will include: 1. Call to Order. 2. Program Updates. a. GAO Audit. b. SHARE. c. Federal Recordkeeping. d. Federal Agency Training. e. Pandemic Flu Guidance for Federal Agencies. 3. New Business. 4. Adjournment.
Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties
Document Number: 06-7512
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-09-08
Agency: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to amend its civil penalty regulations to increase penalty amounts and to implement new requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 amendments to the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act). In addition, MSHA is proposing to revise procedures for proposing civil monetary penalties to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the civil penalty process. These changes are intended to induce greater mine operator compliance with the Mine Act and MSHA's safety and health standards and regulations, thereby improving safety and health for miners.
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