Department of Labor August 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21617
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-31
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor
Cooperative Agreements Under the Disability Employment Initiative; Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) SGA-DFA-PY-10-01; Amendment Number 1
Document Number: 2010-21585
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-31
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
The Employment and Training Administration published a document in the Federal Register of August 9, 2010, announcing the availability of funds and solicitation for grant applications for the Disability Employment Grants. This amendment makes changes to the August 9 document by correcting this Solicitation.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21580
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the National Transit Systems Security Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act
Document Number: 2010-21128
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-08-31
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This document provides the interim final text of regulations governing the employee protection (``whistleblower'') provisions of the National Transit Systems Security Act (``NTSSA''), enacted as Section 1413 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (``9/11 Commission Act''), and the Federal Railroad Safety Act (``FRSA''), as amended by Section 1521 of the 9/11 Commission Act. The 9/11 Commission Act was enacted into law on August 3, 2007. FRSA was amended further by Public Law 110-432, 122 Stat. 4892, Div. A, Title IV, section 419 (Oct. 16, 2008). This rule establishes procedures and time frames for the handling of retaliation complaints under NTSSA and FRSA, including procedures and time frames for employee complaints to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (``OSHA''), investigations by OSHA, appeals of OSHA determinations to an administrative law judge (``ALJ'') for a hearing de novo, hearings by ALJs, review of ALJ decisions by the Administrative Review Board (``ARB'') (acting on behalf of the Secretary) and judicial review of the Secretary's final decision.
Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection Provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982
Document Number: 2010-21125
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-08-31
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the regulations governing employee protection (or ``whistleblower'') claims under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA), 49 U.S.C. 31105. The amendments clarify and improve procedures for handling STAA whistleblower complaints and implement statutory changes enacted into law on August 3, 2007, as part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Commission Act), Public Law 110-53, 121 Stat. 266. These changes to the STAA whistleblower regulations also make the procedures for handling retaliation complaints under STAA more consistent with OSHA's procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (ERA), 42 U.S.C. 5851 and other whistleblower provisions.
Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 219 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
Document Number: 2010-21122
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-08-31
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This document provides the interim final text of regulations governing the employee protection (or ``whistleblower'') provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA''). This rule establishes procedures and time frames for the handling of retaliation complaints under CPSIA, including procedures and time frames for employee complaints to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (``OSHA''), investigations by OSHA, appeals of OSHA determinations to an administrative law judge (``ALJ'') for a hearing de novo, hearings by ALJs, review of ALJ decisions by the Administrative Review Board (``ARB'') (acting on behalf of the Secretary) and judicial review of the Secretary's final decision.
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
Document Number: 2010-21680
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) will meet September 14 and 15, 2010, in Washington, DC. In conjunction with the NACOSH meeting, its Gulf Oil Spill Subgroup will meet.
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21529
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21514
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21472
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
Document Number: 2010-21394
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
Document Number: 2010-21393
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Specialty Minerals, Inc., Franklin, VA; Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration
Document Number: 2010-21392
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Prohibited Transaction Exemption Procedures; Employee Benefit Plans
Document Number: 2010-21073
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-08-30
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor
This document contains a proposed rule that, if adopted, would supersede the existing procedure governing the filing and processing of applications for administrative exemptions from the prohibited transaction provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), and the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 (FERSA). The Secretary of Labor is authorized to grant exemptions from the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA, the Code, and FERSA and to establish an exemption procedure to provide for such relief. The proposed rule would clarify and consolidate the Department of Labor's exemption procedures and provide the public with a more comprehensive description of the prohibited transaction exemption process.
YouthBuild Program
Document Number: 2010-21097
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-08-27
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the YouthBuild Transfer Act of 2006 (Transfer Act), which establishes the YouthBuild program in the Department under subtitle D of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) as amended. The proposed rule clarifies the requirements of the Transfer Act for YouthBuild program providers and participants. The proposed rule would set standards under which YouthBuild program providers would carry out the goals of the program, which are to assist at-risk youth in obtaining a High School diploma or GED and acquiring occupational skills training that leads to employment through the construction/rehabilitation of housing for low-income or homeless individuals and families in the community.
Office of the Secretary
Document Number: 2010-21271
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-26
Agency: Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, including, among other things, a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Linda Watts Thomas on 202-693-4223 (this is not a toll-free number) and e-mail to: DOL_ PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
Availability of Interim Procedures for Federal External Review and Model Notices Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Notice
Document Number: 2010-21206
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-26
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document announces the availability of guidance detailing interim procedures for the Federal external review process and model notices both for internal claims and appeals and for external review processes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21080
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-25
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21079
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-25
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Document Number: 2010-21078
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-25
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-21077
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-25
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Portable Fire Extinguishers (Annual Maintenance Certification Record); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Document Number: 2010-21059
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-24
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard (Annual Maintenance Certification Record) (29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)).
Welding, Cutting and Brazing Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Document Number: 2010-21055
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-24
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Welding, Cutting and Brazing Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q). The information collected is used by employers and workers whenever welding, cutting and brazing are performed. The purpose of the information is to ensure that employers evaluate hazards associated with welding and ensure that adequate measures are taken to make the process safe.
Grantee Quarterly Progress Report; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Document Number: 2010-21053
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-24
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA solicits public comment concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified for its Grantee Quarterly Progress Report.
Rigging Equipment for Material Handling; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Document Number: 2010-21050
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-24
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements contained in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(6)(i), (b)(6)(ii), (c)(15)(ii), (e)(1)(i), (ii), and (iii) and (f)(2) of the Standard on Rigging Equipment for Material Handling (29 CFR 1926.251). These paragraphs require affixing identification tags or markings on rigging equipment, developing and maintaining inspection records, and retaining proof-testing certificates.
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20914
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-24
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Final Rule on Default Investments Under Participant Directed Individual Account Plans
Document Number: 2010-20799
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-23
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 public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Employee Benefits Security Administration is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of the information collection provisions of its regulation relating to default investment alternatives (29 CFR 2550.404c-5). A copy of the information collection request (ICR) may be
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Regulation Relating to Loans to Plan Participants and Beneficiaries Who Are Parties in Interest With Respect to the Plan
Document Number: 2010-20798
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-23
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 public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Employee Benefits Security Administration is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of the information collection provisions of its regulation relating to loans to plan participants and beneficiaries who are parties in interest with respect to the plan (29 CFR 2550.408b-1). A copy of the information collection request (ICR) may be obtained by
Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc., Corporate Office, Medford, WI; Notice of Revised Determination on Remand
Document Number: 2010-20791
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-23
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
Document Number: 2010-20790
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-23
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
Document Number: 2010-20789
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-23
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation; Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20719
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-20
Agency: Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Operator Response to Schedule for Submission of Additional Evidence (CM-2970) and Operator Response to Notice of Claim (CM-2970A). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office
Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation; Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20718
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-20
Agency: Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Application for Approval of a Representative's Fee in Black Lung Claim Proceedings Conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (CM-972). A copy of the proposed information collection request
Comment Request for Information Collection for OMB 1205-0030, Job Corps Enrollee Allotment Determination, Extension Without Revisions
Document Number: 2010-20717
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-20
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 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 collection of data about OMB 1205-0030 (October 31, 2010).
Comment Request for Information Collection for OMB Control No. 1205-0033; Job Corps Health Questionnaire, Extension Without Revisions
Document Number: 2010-20716
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-20
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 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 collection of data about Job Corps Health Questionnaire, Form ETA 6-53 which expires on 10/31/2010. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by
Comment Request for Information Collection for OMB Control No. 1205-0035, Job Corps Placement and Assistance Record, Extension With Revisions
Document Number: 2010-20715
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-20
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 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 collection of data about Job Corps Placement and Assistance Record [OMB Control No. 1205- 0035, expires 09/30/2010]: ETA 678 form, Job Corps Placement and Assistance Record. ETA form 678 currently captures information about a student's training and subsequent placement in a job, higher education or the military, as well as the name of the placement provider agency. It is used to evaluate overall program effectiveness. This form is critical to the program's evaluation process. It is the only form which documents a student's post-center status. This form is completed by either a Job Corps center records staff or a career transition specialist for each student.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection With Non-Substantive Changes; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20648
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-20
Agency: Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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. 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 Form ETA 750 Application for Alien Employment Certification. A copy of the proposed information collection request
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20381
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-18
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20380
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-18
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20290
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-17
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-20276
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-08-17
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
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