This notice is a request for information for use by the Department of Labor (DOL) in preparation of an annual report on certain trade beneficiary countries' implementation of international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. This will be the eighth such report by DOL under the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (TDA).

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is amending its regulations to modernize the procedures for the issuance of labor certifications to employers sponsoring H2B nonimmigrants for admission to perform temporary nonagricultural labor or services and the procedures for enforcing

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Wage and Hour Division

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the availability of approximately $10 million in funds for Older Worker Demonstration Grants. These grants will be awarded though a competitive process as a part of the High Growth Job Training Initiative (HGJTI). The grants are intended to address the

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 5, 2008 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of AlcatelLucent, Plano, Texas.

The petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid. The petition was signed by one dislocated worker. A petition filed by workers

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on October 27, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 957, on behalf of workers of Allied Systems, Ltd., Moraine, Ohio.

The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

This notice is announcing the issuance of a Program Policy Letter (PPL) to provide mine operators guidance for implementing the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) requirements for wireless communications and electronic tracking systems. Material in the guidance does not constitute a regulation.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Mine Safety and Health Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on October 16, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Hanesbrands, Inc., Eden, North Carolina (TAW64,229) and Hanesbrands, Inc., Forest City, North Carolina (TAW64,229A).

Due to existing

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on October 27, 2008 in response to a petition filed by an International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Region 5 official on behalf of workers of Logistics Services, Inc., Fenton, Missouri.

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, 2008 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of the workers at St. Louis Music, a Division of LOUD Technologies, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Standard on Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120). Section 126(e) of the ``Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986'' (SARA) (Pub. L. 99499) which became law on

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a document in the Federal Register on December 8, 2008, soliciting public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in OSHA's Standards on Longshoring (29 CFR part 1918) and

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C., App. 2), and after consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Labor announced on September 22, 2008, her intention to recharter the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) as being in

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

This document announces the availability of the Year 2008 Form M1, Annual Report for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Certain Entities Claiming Exception. It is substantively identical to the 2007 Form M1. The Form M1 may again be filed electronically over the Internet.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employee Benefits Security Administration

The Department of Labor (DOL or Department) is amending its regulations regarding the certification for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in agricultural occupations on a temporary or seasonal basis, and the enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of such nonimmigrant workers.

This final rule

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Wage and Hour Division

By application dated November 3, 2008, Oregon AFLCIO Labor Liaison requested administrative reconsideration of the negative
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determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By application dated November 13, 2008, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Region 2B requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By application dated December 2, 2008, petitioners requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on

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 April 14, 2008, applicable to workers of Chrysler

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

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)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Labor Department

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 13, 2007, applicable to workers of Hanesbrands, Inc., Eden Division, Eden, North Carolina. The

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 issued a Certification of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 13, 2007, applicable to workers of Hanesbrands, Inc., Forest City Division, Forest City, North

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Jatco USA, Inc., Remanufacturing Department, Including OnSite Workers of Kelly Services, Inc. and Express Personnel, Wixom, MI; Jatco USA, Inc., Quality Investigations Department, Including OnSite Workers of Kelly Services, Inc. and Express Personnel, Wixom, MI; Jatco USA, Inc., Administrative Department, Including OnSite Workers of Kelly

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By applications dated October 29, 2008, 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 denial notice was signed on September 26, 2008 and

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 12, 2008, applicable to workers

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration