On June 8, 2005, the Department of Labor (DOL) published interim final regulations that govern its responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000, as amended (EEOICPA or Act). Part B of the Act provides lumpsum payments of $150,000 and medical benefits to covered employees and, where applicable,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Workers’ Compensation Programs Office

December 21, 2006.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (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 each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

This notice describes MSHA's revised fee schedule for testing, evaluating, and approving mining products as permitted by 30 CFR 5.50. MSHA charges applicants a fee to cover its costs associated with testing and evaluating equipment and materials manufactured for use in the mining industry. MSHA will apply the new fee schedule beginning on January

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Mine Safety and Health Administration

By application dated November 1, 2006, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding

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 of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 1, 2006, applicable to workers of Optical

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 September 20, 2006, 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 workers (TAW) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TAW) number issued during the period of December

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 14 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Everett Charles Technologies, a subsidiary of Dover Corporation, FSG San Jose, San Jose, California.

The petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid. One of

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

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

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 workers (TAW) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TAW) number issued during the period of December

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

December 20, 2006.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted 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 supporting documentation,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

1. Purpose. To delegate authority and assign responsibilities to the Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs.

2. Authority and Directives Affected. This Order is issued pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.; and Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. Appendix 1); additional authorities are listed in Paragraph 4 of this

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Treasury Department

This notice informs interested persons of the first meeting of the Technical Study Panel (Panel) on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining. The public is invited to attend.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Mine Safety and Health Administration

By application of October 20, 2006 a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility for workers and former workers of the subject firm to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). The denial notice was signed on October

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at United Auto Workers, Local 969, Columbus, Ohio. The application did not contain new information supporting a conclusion that the determination was erroneous, and also did not

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By application dated November 27, 2006, the Carpenter's Industrial Council, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (Union), requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

December 15, 2006.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (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 each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

December 15, 2006.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (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 each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

The Secretary of Labor announces that the functions of the Office of Trade Agreement Implementation (OTAI) of the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) have been reassigned to the newly established Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA). The OTLA will serve as the Contact Point for purposes of administering the labor chapters of the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

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 April 7, 2005, applicable to workers of

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 13, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment on behalf of workers of Employment Solutions employed at Water Pik, Inc, Loveland, Colorado.

The workers of Employment Solutions employed at

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 21, 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Ford Motor Company, St. Louis Assembly Plant, Hazelwood, Missouri.

The petitioning group of workers is covered by an earlier petition filed on November 24, 2006 (TAW60,478)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 15, 2006, in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Hi Specialty America, Division of Hitachi Metals America, Ltd., Irwin, Pennsylvania.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be

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 of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on October 25, 2006, applicable to workers of Kentucky

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

OSHA routinely conducts reviews of its existing safety and health standards to improve and update them. As part of this ongoing process, OSHA is issuing this ANPRM to initiate Phase III of the Standards Improvement Project (SIPs III). SIPs III is the third in a series of rulemaking actions intended to improve and streamline OSHA standards by

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration