Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (``the Act'') and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

On July 11, 2008, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 21, 2008 (73 FR 42368).

The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a ``Certification of NonRelocation and Market and Capacity Information Report'' (Form 42792) for the following:

Applicant/Location: Titanic Tennessee, LLC/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Principal Product/Purpose: The loan, guarantee, or grant application

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 18, 2008 in response to a petition filed by a state workforce official on behalf of workers of Citgo Lube and Wax Facility, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on August 7, 2008, in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of CMA Actuation Products, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 24, 2008 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of HTI Hydraulic Technologies, LLC, Galion, Ohio.

The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification (TAW62,679 as amended) which expires on February 22,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reopening the rulemaking record on the request for information entitled ``Conveyor Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density'' published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2008 (73 FR 35057) and extending the comment period to September 8, 2008.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Mine Safety and Health Administration

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on February 22, 2008, applicable to workers

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on November 16, 2007, applicable to workers

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for
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workers (TAW) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TAW) number issued during the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 512 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1142, the 143rd open meeting of the full Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans will be held on September 10, 2008. In addition, the Working Groups assigned by the Advisory Council to study the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employee Benefits Security Administration

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on August 1, 2008, applicable to workers of

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Alternative Trade

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

On July 11, 2008, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 21, 2008 (73 FR 42369).

The previous investigation initiated on April 30, 2008, resulted in a negative

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on August 5, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by workers on behalf of workers of CPU2, LLC, Arden, North Carolina.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on August 5, 2008, in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at JHP Transport LLC, Myerstown, Pennsylvania.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In this rulemaking, OSHA is proposing to amend its regulations to add language clarifying that noncompliance with the personal protective equipment (PPE) and training requirements in safety and health standards in these parts may expose the employer to liability on a peremployee basis. The amendments consist of new paragraphs added to the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

August 12, 2008.

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. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

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
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training 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 a petition for modification filed by the party listed below to modify the application of the existing mandatory safety standard published in [[Page 47981]]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Mine Safety and Health Administration

The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) of the Department of Labor (Department or DOL) is proposing a rule to implement priority of service in qualified job training programs prescribed in section 2(a)(1) of the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA). The Department undertakes this rulemaking in accordance with section 605 of the Veterans'

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Western Area Power Administration

The Department of Labor is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Title of

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Veterans Employment and Training Service

August 11, 2008.

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. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor (Department) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to propose changes in the Senior Community Service Employment Program resulting from the 2006 Amendments to title V of the Older Americans Act, and to clarify various policies. Key proposed changes include the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Veterans Affairs Department

The Department of Labor (``Department''), through the Office of LaborManagement Standards (``OLMS''), issued proposed changes to its Guidelines for the Department's administration of the Secretary of Labor's (``Secretary'') responsibility under the Federal transit law, 49 U.S.C. 5333(b). This document sets forth the Department's review of and

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor-Management Standards Office