Department of Labor May 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Bureau of International Labor Affairs Proposed Collection of Information; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-12542
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-29
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is conducting a pre-clearance consultation 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 (PRA) [44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)(A)]. The 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 the collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.
Temporary Employment of H-2A Aliens in the United States
Document Number: E9-12436
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-05-29
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration
The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is suspending the H-2A Final Rule published on December 18, 2008 and in effect as of January 17, 2009. That Final Rule amended the regulations governing the certification for temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in agricultural occupations on a temporary or seasonal basis, and the enforcement of contractual obligations applicable to employers of such nonimmigrant workers. To ensure continued functioning of the H-2A program, the Department is republishing and reinstating the regulations in place on January 16, 2009 for a period of 9 months, after which the Department will either have engaged in further rulemaking or lift the suspension.
Labor Certification Process for the Temporary Employment of Aliens in Agriculture and Logging in the United States: 2009 Adverse Effect Wage Rates, Allowable Charges for Agricultural and Logging Workers' Meals, and Maximum Travel Subsistence Reimbursement
Document Number: E9-12434
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-29
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (Department) is issuing this Notice to announce: The 2009 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for employers seeking to employ temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers to perform agricultural labor or services (H-2A workers) or logging (H-2B logging workers); the allowable charges for 2009 that employers seeking H-2A workers, and H-2B logging workers may levy upon their workers when three meals a day are provided by the employer; and the maximum travel subsistence reimbursement which a worker with receipts may claim in 2009. AEWRs are the minimum wage rates the Department has determined must be offered and paid by employers of H-2A workers or H-2B logging workers to U.S. and foreign workers for a particular occupation and/or area so that the wages of similarly employed U.S. workers will not be adversely affected. 20 CFR 655.100(b) and 655.200(b).\1\ These rates will apply to applications for H-2A labor certification and H-2B logging certifications filed after June 29, 2009.
Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E9-12278
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-26
Agency: Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E9-12127
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-26
Agency: Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary
145th Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E9-12114
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-26
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor
Investment Advice-Participants and Beneficiaries
Document Number: E9-12065
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-05-22
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor
This document delays the effective and applicability dates of final rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and parallel provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, relating to the provision of investment advice to participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans, such as 401(k) plans, and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts (and certain similar plans). These rules were published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2009, and were to have become effective and applicable on March 23, 2009, but were delayed until May 22, 2009, by a final rule published on March 20, 2009 (74 FR 11847). This document further delays the effective and applicability dates of these final rules from May 22, 2009, until November 18, 2009, to allow additional time for the Department to evaluate questions of law and policy concerning the rules.
Hearing on Target Date Funds and Similar Investment Options
Document Number: E9-12024
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-22
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a joint one-day hearing on issues relating to investments in target date funds and similar investment options by 401(k) plan participants and other investors.
Proposed Information Collection Request for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Title XII Advances and Voluntary Repayment Process; Comment Request for Extension Without Change
Document Number: E9-11993
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-22
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
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 collection 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.
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; COBRA Notification Requirements-American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Document Number: E9-11977
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-22
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (the Department), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA 95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden on the public and helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. Currently, the Employee Benefits Security Administration is soliciting comments on the revision of the information collection provisions of its final rule at 29 CFR Part 2590, Health Care Continuation Coverage to reflect the hour and cost burden associated with the COBRA notification requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A copy of the information collection request (ICR) may be
Proposed Information Collection Request for the ETA 538 and ETA 539, Weekly Initial and Continued Claims; Comment Request for Extension Without Change
Document Number: E9-11962
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-22
Agency: Department of Labor
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 collection 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.
Proposed Information Collection Request on the ETA 5159, Claims and Payment Activities; Comment Request for Extension Without Change
Document Number: E9-11914
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Labor
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 collection 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.
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E9-11899
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Comment Request for Information Collection for Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Handbook; Extension Without Change
Document Number: E9-11893
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Labor
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 and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Handbook, Number 384.
Proposed Information Collection Request on Applications for UI Modernization Incentive Payments; Comment Request for Extension Without Change
Document Number: E9-11892
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Labor
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 collection 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.
Dell USA LP, Global Finance Division, Round Rock, TX; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11874
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Delphi Corporation, Flint, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11872
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Moyno, Inc., a Division of Robbins & Myers, Inc., Springfield, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11869
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Peterson Manufacturing Company, Grandview, MO; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11868
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Numonyx-California Technology Center, Santa Clara, CA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11867
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Viscotec Automotive Products, LLC, Morganton, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11866
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Tricon Timber, LLC, Superior, MT; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11865
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Pandora Manufacturing, LLC, Pandora, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11864
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Dalure Fashions, Inc., Gatesville, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11863
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Manitowac Cranes, Shady Grove, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11862
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Honeywell International, Olathe, KS; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11861
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Groat Brothers, Inc., Woodland, WA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11859
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Tensolite d/b/a Carlisle Interconnect Company, Vancouver, WA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11858
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Temic Automotive of North America, Inc., Northbrook, IL; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11857
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
SUMCO Phoenix Corporation, Cincinnati Division, Maineville, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11856
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
The Hershey Company, Hershey, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11855
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Smead Manufacturing Company, Springfield, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11854
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
L and L Products, Inc., Romeo, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11853
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
International Automotive Components Group, North America, Dearborn, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11852
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Edscha North America, Centerpoint Administrative Offices, Pontiac, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11851
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Janesville Acoustics, Norwalk, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11849
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
B/E Aerospace, Inc., Marysville, WA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11848
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Daramic, LLC, Owensboro, KY; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11847
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Timbar Packaging and Display, Oneida Division, Vernon, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Document Number: E9-11845
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E9-11841
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Labor Organization Annual Reports
Document Number: E9-11813
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards
This document extends the period for comments on the proposed rule published on April 21, 2009 (74 FR 18172). The proposed rule would rescind the regulations published on January 21, 2009 (74 FR 3677), which made several revisions to the current Form LM-2, which is used by the largest labor organizations to file their annual financial reports under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended, and established a procedure by which the Secretary of Labor may revoke, under certain circumstances, a particular labor organization's authorization to file a simplified annual report, Form LM-3. The comment period, which was to expire on May 21, 2009, is extended to June 22, 2009.
Notice of Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part
Document Number: E9-11685
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-20
Agency: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforces mine operator compliance with mandatory safety and health standards that protect miners and improve safety and health conditions in U.S. mines. This Federal Register Notice (FR Notice) notifies the public that it has investigated and issued a final decision on certain mine operator petitions to modify a safety standard.
Petitions for Modification
Document Number: E9-11674
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-20
Agency: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Petitions for Modification
Document Number: E9-11673
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-20
Agency: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification filed by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards published in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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