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Fri, Mar 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains exemptions issued by the Department of Labor (the Department) from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA or the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code). This notice includes the following: 201301, UBS Financial Services Inc., D11610; 201302, Atlas Energy, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, D11664; 201303, Central Pacific Bank 401(k) Retirement and Savings Plan, D11666; 201304, Silchester International Investors LLP, D11671; 201305, EquiLend Holdings LLC, D11724; and, 201306, Coca Cola Company and Red Re, Inc., L11738.
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Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H2B

Fri, Mar 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor is delaying the effective date of the Wage Methodology for the Temporary Nonagricultural Employment H2B Program final rule (the Wage Rule), in order to address legislation that prohibits any funds from being used to implement the Wage Rule for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2013. The Wage Rule revised the methodology by which the Department calculates the prevailing wages to be paid to H2B workers and United States (U.S.) workers recruited in connection with a temporary labor certification for use in petitioning the Department of Homeland Security to employ a nonimmigrant worker in H2B status.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Mar 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On March 29, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Electrical Protective Equipment and Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standards,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Labor Certification Process for Temporary Employment of Aliens in

Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (we or the Department) is issuing this notice to correct a previous announcement of prevailing wage rates covering the employment of certain temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H2A workers) and certain domestic workers engaged in open range production of livestock in Texas, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma. In addition, the Department is rescinding the wage determinations listed in the January 8, 2013, Federal Register notice covering the employment of H2A workers and certain domestic workers engaged in sheepherding and goatherding occupations in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards codified in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the 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 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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the continued collection of data to comply with program reporting and recordkeeping requirements of the Indian and Native American programs as authorized under Public Law 105220, Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), section 166. Each grantee administering funds under the Indian and Native American programs

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ``Annual Funding Notice for Defined Benefit Pension Plans,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval utilizing emergency review procedures, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35 (PRA) and 5 CFR 1320.13.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Mar 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``WorkStudy Program of the Child Labor Regulations,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 by (TAW) number issued during the period of February 25, 2013 through March 1, 2013.

In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(a) of the Act must be met.

I. Under Section 222(a)(2)(A), the following must be satisfied: (1) A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2) The sales or production, or both, of such firm have decreased absolutely; and
(3) One of the following must be satisfied:
(A) Imports of articles or services like o

Amended Certifications Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment and Alternative Trade Adjustment

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 10, 2011, applicable to workers of Baldwin Hardware Corporation, a Subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, including onsite leased workers from Gage personnel, Adecco, Mack Employment and John Galt Staffing, Reading, Pennsylvania. The workers are engaged in the production of decorative hardware. The Notice was published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2011 (76 FR 54796).

At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that on December 17, 2012, Spectrum Brands purchased Baldwin Hardware, and that the subject firm is now known as Baldwin Hardware Corporation, a Subsidiary of Spectrum Brands, formerly

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories; Expansions of Recognitions:

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's final decision expanding the recognition of TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory under 29 CFR 1910.7.

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act.

The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved.

The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below,

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services Activities and Worker Profiling and Reemployment Outcomes,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Charter Renewals:

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC), and the Labor Chapters of U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the Secretary of Labor has determined that the renewal of the charter of the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements (NAC) is necessary and in the public interest and will provide information that cannot be obtained from other sources. The committee shall provide its views to the Secretary of Labor through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs of the U.S. Department of Labor, which is the point of contact for the NAALC and the Labor Chapters of U.S. FTAs. The committee shall comprise twelve members, four representing the labor community, four representing the business community, and four representing the public.

Purpose: In accordance with the provisions of the FACA, Article 17 of the NAALC, Article 17.4 of the United StatesSingapore Free Trade Ag

Permanent Variance Applications:

Thu, Mar 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Since 1973, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has granted permanent variances to a number of chimney construction companies from the provisions of the OSHA standards that regulate boatswain's chairs and hoist towers, specifically paragraph (o)(3) of 29 CFR 1926.452 and paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4), (c)(8), (c)(13), (c)(14)(i), and (c)(16) of 29 CFR 1926.552. These variances use temporary personnelhoisting systems to transport workers to and from worksites in a personnel cage while constructing tapered chimneys using formwork techniques and procedures. Recently, the Agency received applications from 15 employers for a variance addressing chimney and chimneyrelated construction that, like the previous variances, propose to use temporary personnelhoisting systems to transport workers to and from worksites in a personnel cage. These variance applications, however, included conditions that address construction of chimneys and chimneyrelated structures using temporary hoisti

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Mar 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Funding Availabilities:

Tue, Mar 19 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $20 million in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Investment Act and the Second Chance Act of 2007 to serve adult offenders enrolled in state and/or local workrelease programs.

Under this solicitation, DOL expects to award 15 grants for up to $1,400,000 each to cover a 39month period of performance, which includes a planning period of up to six months, program operation period of 24 months, and followup services of at least nine months provided to each participant. Any nonprofit organization with Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) status may apply for these grants to provide services to eligible participants in areas of highpoverty and high crime rates. These services will include case management; mentoring to support reintegration; education and/or training leading to industry recognized credentials for in demand industries and occupations in the state or local ar

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Mar 19 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Investment Manager Electronic Registration,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Mar 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Standard on 4,4'Methylenedianiline in Construction,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Thu, Mar 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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. 3056(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 Wage and Hour Division is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to extend Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the Information Collection: Records to be kept by EmployersFair Labor Standards Act. A copy of the proposed information request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMAT

Thu, Mar 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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
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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, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about the regulatory requirements of the Confidentiality and Disclosure of State Unemployment Compensation Information final rule and State Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, which expires September 30, 2

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Mar 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor published a document in the Federal Register of February 26, 2013, concerning request for comments on site visits to job clubs. The document contained incorrect dates.

Funds and Solicitations for Grant Applications; Availability:

Wed, Mar 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor, announces the availability of approximately $6 million for grants to State Workforce Agencies (SWA) to develop the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI).

Grants awarded will provide SWAs the opportunity to develop or expand State workforce longitudinal administrative data systems. These State longitudinal data systems will, at a minimum, include information on programs that provide training, employment services, and unemployment insurance; connect with education data contained in Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) databases; be linked longitudinally at the individual level to allow for enhanced opportunity for evaluation of federally and Statesupported education programs; and lead to better information for customers and stakeholders of the workforce system. Where such longitudinal systems do not exist or are in early development, WDQI grant assistance may be used to design and develop these systems. WDQI

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection: Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM 921). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice.

Labor Certification Process for Temporary Employment of Aliens in Agriculture in the

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (Department) is issuing this Notice to announce (1) the allowable charges for 2013 that employers seeking H2A workers may charge their workers when the employer provides three meals a day, and (2) the maximum travel subsistence meal reimbursement that a worker with receipts may claim in 2013. The Notice also includes a reminder regarding employers' obligations with respect to overnight lodging costs as part of required subsistence.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Occupational Code Assignment,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Claim for Compensation by Dependents Information Reports (CA5, CA5b, CA1031, CA1074, Letter of Compensation Due at Death and Letter of Student/Dependency). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contactin

Mon, Mar 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this Final Rule is to establish the uniform national threshold entered employment rate (UNTEER) for veterans, as required of the Secretary in 38 U.S.C. 4102A(c)(3)(B), for use in evaluating States' performance in assisting veterans to meet their employment needs. The Final Rule also explains how the threshold will be used in the process of identifying those States to be reviewed by comparing the actual entered employment rate (EER) achieved for veterans with the threshold EER, and it identifies certain factors, in addition to the threshold, that will be included in the Department's review to determine whether an EER below the threshold reflects a deficiency in the State's performance, or is attributable to other factors beyond the State's control. Finally, in those cases in which a State's EER is determined to reflect a deficiency in a State's performance, this Final Rule identifies the procedure for the submission and review of a corrective action plan (CAP), the delivery of te

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Mar 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Requests To Approve Conformed Wage Classifications and Unconventional Fringe Benefit Plans Under the DavisBacon and Related Acts and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Revised Determinations on Reconsiderations:

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On May 9, 2012, the Department of Labor issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of Simpson Lumber Company, LLC, Shelton, Washington (TAW81,372), Simpson Lumber Company, LLC, Tacoma, Washington (TAW 81,372A), and Simpson Lumber Company, LLC, Longview, Washington (TAW 81,372B) (hereafter referred to collectively as ``the subject firm'' or ``Simpson Lumber Company''). The workers are engaged in activities related to the production of dimension lumber, primarily used in housing construction, remodel, and repair. The worker group does not include leased workers.

The reconsideration investigation revealed that customer imports of dimensional lumber (or like or directly competitive articles) during the relevant period contributed importantly to the worker group separations and production declines at each of the aforementioned locations of Simpson Lumber Company.

Section 222(a)(1) has been met because a significant number

Affirmative Determinations Regarding Applications for Reconsideration:

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated January 9, 2013, the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers/ Communications Workers of America, Local 502, requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of SGL Carbon, LLC, St. Marys, Pennsylvania (subject firm). The determination was issued on December 14, 2012. The Department's Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2013 (78 FR 771). The workers' firm is engaged in activities related to the production of graphite parts.

The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the findings that, with respect to Section 222(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, the subject firm has not experienced a decline in the sales or production of graphite parts during the relevant period.

The request for reconsideration in

Amended Certifications Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on September 14, 2012, applicable to workers and former workers of The Evercare Company, Waynesboro, Georgia (subject firm). The subject worker group included onsite leased workers from Global Personnel Solutions.

In response to an inquiry by the State of Georgia, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. According to information provided by the subject firm and Manpower, Manpower workers onsite at the subject firm supplied staffing services and the separation of Manpower workers is due to the subject firm's acquisition from a foreign country the production of articles like or directly competitive with the consumer package goods produced by the subject firm.

The amended notice applicable to TAW81,932 is hereby issued as follows:

All workers of The Eve

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

I. Under Section 222(a)(2)(A), the following must be satisfied: (1) A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2) the sales or production, or both, of such firm have decreased absolutely; and
(3) One of the following must be satisfied:
(A) Imports of articles or services li

Negative Determinations on Reconsiderations:

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On January 25, 2013, the Department of Labor issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center, a Department of Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, Connecticut (subject firm). The Department's notice of affirmative determination was published in the Federal Register on February 12, 2013 (78 FR 9940). The subject workers supply medical transcription services.

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c), reconsideration may be granted under the following circumstances:
(1) If it appears on the basis of facts not previously considered that the determination complained of was erroneous;
(2) If it appears that the determination complained of was based on a mistake in the determination of facts not previously considered; or (3) If in the opinion of the Certifying Officer, a mis
interpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the decision.

The initial investigation resulted in

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Mar 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing: http://www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/OMBControlNumber.cfm.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Mar 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to assure 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 Mine Safety and Health Administration is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information collection for 30 CFR 48.3, Training plans; time of submission; where filed; information required; time for approval; method for disapproval; commencement of training; approval of instructors, 30 CFR 75.1502, Mine emergency evacuation and firefighting program of instruct

Tue, Mar 5 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Amended Certifications Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment

Tue, Mar 5 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on January 18, 2013, applicable to workers of Verizon Business Networks Services, Inc., Senior AnalystsOrder Management, Voice Over Internet Protocol, Small and Medium Business, Tampa, Florida. The workers supplied order management services to small and medium business customers relating to the firm's Voice Over Internet Protocol (``VOIP'') products. The notice was published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2013 (78 FR 8592).

In response to new information received during the investigation of petition number TAW82,256, the Department reviewed this certification for workers of the subject firm. Information shows that the Senior CoordinatorOrder Management, Voice Over Internet Protocol, Small and Medium Business of Verizon Business Networks Services, Inc., San Antonio, Texas operates the

Investigations to Terminate Certifications of Eligibility:

Tue, Mar 5 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated in response to a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) filed on December 20, 2012 on behalf of workers of U.S. Steel Tubular Products, McKeesport Tubular Operations Division, Subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, McKeesport, Pennsylvania (subject firm). The workers' firm produces steel drill pipe and drill collars.

On January 28, 2013, the Department issued a certification stating that the criteria set forth in Section 222(e) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, was met.

A review of the determination and the petition, however, revealed that the certification was erroneously issued. Specifically, the determination inaccurately stated that the petition was filed within a year of the March 3, 2011 publication in the Federal Register of the International Trade Commission's finding that dumping of drill pipes and drill collars from China negatively impacted U.S. firms engaged in

Solicitations for Grant Applications:

Mon, Mar 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announces the availability of $12 million in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Investment Act to serve adult and youth exoffenders. Services for exoffenders will be targeted to females, but must also be open to eligible male exoffenders.

Strategies Targeting Characteristics Common to Female ExOffenders grants
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will be awarded through a competitive process. Under this solicitation, DOL expects to award eight grants up to $1.5 million each to cover a 37month period of performance. These grants will include an integrated strategy of recruitment and assessment, empowerment and self development, case management, education and training, workforce development, followup, and state/local partnerships.

The complete SGA and any subsequent SGA amendments in connection with this solicitation are described in further detail on ETA's Web site at http://www.doleta.g

Mon, Mar 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

With this notice, OSHA is revoking twenty-four (24) obsolete variances. Between 1975 and 1977, OSHA granted permanent variances to 24 companies engaged in the construction of cylindrical steel tanks. The variances specified several conditions that served as an alternative means of compliance to the fallingobjectprotection and fallprotection requirements of the standard governing general requirements for scaffolds in effect during this period. In 1996, OSHA revised its scaffolds standards for construction to include provisions that essentially duplicated the conditions specified by these variances. Therefore, OSHA believes the alternative means of compliance granted by the variances is no longer necessary and is revoking the variances.

Based on comments received in response to a December 19, 2011, notice proposing to revoke these variances (76 FR 78698), on August 7, 2012, OSHA published a notice in the Federal Register correcting several cross references in OSHA's scaffolds standards for co

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final rules under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) that implement reporting requirements for multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) and certain other entities that offer or provide benefits that consist of medical care (within the meaning of section 733(a)(2) of ERISA and 29 CFR 2590.7012) for employees of two or more employers. These final rules amend the existing Form M1 reporting rules by incorporating new provisions enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ``Affordable Care Act''). They also amend existing Form 5500 annual reporting rules for ERISAcovered plans subject to Form M1 reporting rules. Elsewhere in this edition of the Federal Register, the Employee Benefits Security Administration is publishing final rules related to the Secretary of Labor's new enforcement authority with respect to MEWAs, a notice adopting final revisions to the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report and its instructions to add n

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains two final rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to facilitate implementation of new enforcement authority provided to the Secretary of Labor by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act). The Affordable Care Act authorizes the Secretary to issue a cease and desist order, ex parte (i.e. without prior notice or hearing), when it appears that the alleged conduct of a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) is fraudulent, creates an immediate danger to the public safety or welfare, or is causing or can be reasonably expected to cause significant, imminent, and irreparable public injury. The Secretary may also issue a summary seizure order when it appears that a MEWA is in a financially hazardous condition. The first regulation establishes the procedures for the Secretary to issue ex parte cease and desist orders and summary seizure orders with respect to fraudulent or insolvent MEWAs. The second regulation esta

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces revisions to the Form M-1, Report for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) and Certain Entities Claiming Exception (ECEs), and its availability. The revisions can be viewed on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's (EBSA) Web site at www.dol.gov/ebsa. The revised form is substantively different from previous versions of the Form M1. Elsewhere in this edition of the Federal Register, EBSA is publishing Final Rules for Filings Required for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Certain Other Related Entities. These rules amend the existing MEWA regulations to implement the registration requirement added to section 101(g) of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, (ERISA), as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act), as well as to enhance compliance, enforcement, and protection of employersponsored health benefits. The form and the accompanying instruc

Funding Availabilities:

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announces the availability of $20 million in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Investment Act for grants to intermediary organizations to operate multisite projects to serve juvenile offenders and inschool youth atrisk of involvement in the juvenile justice system, ages 14 and above, in highpoverty, highcrime communities.

Intermediary Organizations Serving Juvenile Offenders in High Poverty, HighCommunities grants will be awarded through a competitive process. Under this solicitation, DOL expects to award, four grants of $5 million each to cover a 39month period of performance. These grants will include a combination of workforce development, education and training, case management, mentoring, restorative justice, community wide violence reduction components, and post program support and followup.

The complete SGA and any subsequent SGA amendments in connection with this solicitation are described in f

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains revisions to the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report filed by administrators of certain employee welfare benefit plans that are required to comply with the Form M1 reporting requirements of 29 CFR 2520.1012. The revisions are intended to enhance the Department of Labor's ability to enforce the Form M1 reporting requirements under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA). These forms revisions are being published simultaneously with final regulations under Title I of ERISA that implement reporting requirements for MEWAs and certain other entities that offer or provide coverage for medical care benefits for employees of two or more employers.

Meetings:

Fri, Mar 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Article 19.5 of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor gives notice of the public session of the meeting of the Labor Affairs Council (``Council'' or ``LAC''). The LAC public session will be held the morning of March 19, 2013. The purpose of the public session is to provide an opportunity for the Council to meet with the public to discuss matters related to the implementation of Chapter 19 (the Labor Chapter) of the KORUS FTA, including activities of the Labor Cooperation Mechanism established under Article 19.6 of the FTA.

Rescission of Two Guidance Documents:

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is publishing a final notice rescinding two guidance documents: The Interpreting Nondiscrimination Requirements of Executive Order 11246 with respect to Systemic Compensation Discrimination and Voluntary Guidelines for SelfEvaluation of Compensation Practices for Compliance with Executive Order 11246 with respect to Systemic Compensation Discrimination. Rescinding these prior guidance documents will improve OFCCP's ability to enforce the Executive Order's ban on pay discrimination. It will eliminate a rarely used, ineffective and burdensome compliance procedure. This rescission allows OFCCP to better direct its resources for the benefit of victims of discrimination, the government, contractors, and taxpayers.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Benzene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1028).

Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides the interim final regulations governing the employee protection (whistleblower) provision of section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act, which added section 18C of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide protections to employees of health insurance issuers or other employers who may have been subject to retaliation for reporting potential violations of the law's consumer protections (e.g., the prohibition on denials of insurance due to preexisting conditions) or affordability assistance provisions (e.g., access to health insurance premium tax credits). This interim rule establishes procedures and time frames for the handling of retaliation complaints under section 18C, 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 Bo

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Reserve Funding Request,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Feb 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Feb 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ``Unemployment Insurance Data Validation Program,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Meetings:

Tue, Feb 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA) gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements (``Committee'' or ``NAC''), which was established by the Secretary of Labor.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the implementation of the labor provisions of Free Trade Agreements, as well as a Subcommittee's report on ILAB's research priorities.

Mon, Feb 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor's (Department's) Employment and Training Administration proposes to designate in regulation data exchange standards, developed in consultation with an interagency work group established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for Unemployment Insurance (UI) administration as required by amendments to Title IX of the Social Security Act (SSA) made by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (the Act). This proposed regulation would establish data exchange standards for three categories of information: realtime applications on the Interstate Connection Network (ICON); the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES); and implementation of the standards identified for ICON and SIDES in major Information Technology (IT) modernization projects to upgrade UI Benefits and Tax systems by State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) using Federal funds.

Mon, Feb 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of LaborManagement Standards (OLMS) of the Department of Labor (Department) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the collection of information requirements implementing Executive Order (E.O.) 13496: Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws. A copy of the proposed information collection reque

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Feb 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Training,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Mon, Feb 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111117), the Department of Labor (DOL) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of its FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 made in FY 2012. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/procurement/memo/servicecontractinventoriesguidance11052010.pdf. The Department of Labor has posted its inventory and a summary of the inventory on the agency's Web site

Applications:

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On December 12, 2012, the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of Goodman Networks, Inc., Core Network Engineering (Deployment Engineering) Division, including workers in the Core Network Engineering (Deployment Engineering) Division in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hunt Valley, Maryland, Naperville, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri, who report to Plano, Texas (subject firm). The suffixes used in the initial determination to identify the workers have been removed; however, the subject worker group remains the same.

The workers are engaged in activities related to the supply of services of installation specification writing and maintenance customer record drawings for the installation of telecommunication equipment. The workers are not separately identifiable function or service supplied. The worker group does not include any leased workers.

Section 222(a)(1) has been met because a s

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

I. Under Section 222(a)(2)(A), the following must be satisfied: (1) a significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2) the sales or production, or both, of such firm have decreased absolutely; and
(3) One of the following must be satisfied:
(A) imports of articles or services like

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection: Certification by School Official (CM981). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice.

Determinations Regarding Applications for Reconsideration:

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application received on January 25, 2013, petitioners requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of PNC Bank, National Association, Retail Bank, Franklin, Pennsylvania (TAW82,188), and PNC Bank, National Association, Retail Bank, West Chester, Illinois (TAW 82,188A) (hereafter referred to collectively as ``the subject firm''). The negative determination was issued on December 27, 2012. The Department's Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2013 (78 FR 2290). The subject firm supplies banking and financial services; the subject worker groups supply call center services.

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Amended Certifications Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor (Department) issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on September 17, 2012, applicable to workers and former workers of Brockway Mould, Inc., a division of Ross International Ltd, Brockport, Pennsylvania (subject firm). The workers are engaged in activities related to the production of mould equipment primarily used to produce bottles, containers, and jars. The Department's Notice was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2012 (77 FR 61030).

At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information from the subject firm reflects that one employee (Robert Lerch) from BJR Trucking was employed onsite at the Brockport, Pennsylvania location of Brockway Mould, Inc. The Department has determined that this employee was sufficiently under the control of Brock

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires this notice to set forth the effectiveness of information collection requirements contained in the final rule on Pattern of Violations.

Tue, Feb 19 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Claim for Reimbursement Assisted Reemployment (CA2231). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice.

Tue, Feb 19 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Death Gratuity Forms (CA 40, CA41, and CA42). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice.

Applications for Reconsideration; Affirmative Determinations:

Fri, Feb 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated January 29, 2013, a worker requested administrative
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reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on December 27, 2012 and the Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2013 (78 FR 2290). The workers' firm supply call center functions related to sales services for Comcast products, including video, telephone, and highspeed Internet.

The negative determination was based on the findings that the subject firm did not shift or import the supply of services like or directly competitive with those provided by the subject firm.

The request for reconsideration included new information regarding a possible connection to an affiliated facility that employed workers who are eligible to apply for TAA.

The Department carefully reviewed the request for recons

Fri, Feb 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (the Department), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (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 (EBSA) is soliciting comments on the proposed amendment to the information collection request (ICR) contained in Prohibited Transaction Exemption 774 that is described below. A copy of the ICR may be obtained by contacting the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. ICRs also are available at reginfo.gov (http://www.reginfo.gov/pub

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Mine Rescue Teams, Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance, and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Prohibited Transaction Exemptions:

Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (the Department) is extending the comment period for a proposed amendment to PTE 200606, a prohibited transaction class exemption issued under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). PTE 200606 provides an exemption for certain transactions entered into on behalf of individual account pension plans that have been abandoned by their sponsors.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 the Walking and Working Surfaces Standard for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Securities Lending by Employee Benefit Plans,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Applications for Reconsideration:

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated January 16, 2013, the State of Connecticut Department of Labor requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center, Department of Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, Connecticut
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(subject firm). The determination was issued on December 11, 2012. The Department's Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2013 (78 FR 771). The workers supply medical transcription services.

The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the findings that there was no shift in the supply of services to a foreign country by the subject firm and no increased imports of services like or directly competitive with those supplied by the subject worker group.

The request for reconsideration supplied new information regarding a possible acquisition fro

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Surface Coal MineDaily Inspection, Certified Person, Inspection Report,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Funding Availability; Solicitation for Grant Applications:

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or Department) announces a grant competition for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), authorized under section 167 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). NFJP provides training, employment services, and related assistance in order to increase economic opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents. The Department is exercising its option under WIA to continue grant awards to NFJP grantees that have performed successfully, and hold a grant competition for service delivery areas in which the current grantee has not performed adequately. Therefore, this grant competition is only seeking applications to operate NFJP in the following service areas: California (central California service area covering Merced, Madera and Stanislaus Counties), Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico. A total of approximately $9.6 million is expected to be available for gran

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Fri, Feb 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA is correcting its regulations that were amended by the Hazard Communication Standard final rule, published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2012. The majority of the corrections are to references inadvertently missed in the original publication of the final rule. Other corrections include correcting values or notations in tables, and updating references to terms.

Cranes and Derricks in Construction:

Thu, Feb 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA published a direct final rule and a companion notice of proposed rulemaking on November 9, 2012, to broaden the exemption for digger derricks in its construction standard for cranes and derricks. OSHA received a significant adverse comment on the direct final rule and is, therefore, withdrawing the direct final rule. OSHA will issue a final rule at a later date based on the notice of proposed rulemaking.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Currently, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about the collection of data concerning the extension without changes of the data retention required by 20 CFR 652.8(d)(5) of the WagnerPeyser Act, which requires each state to retain applications and job orders for a minimum of one year. The current expiration date for this informat

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 by (TAW) number issued during the period of January 14, 2013 through January 18, 2013.

Amended Certifications Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor (Department) issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on May 25, 2012, applicable to workers and former workers of PepsiCo, Inc., Business & Information Solutions (BIS) Division, Plano, Texas (PepsiCoBISPlano). Workers of PepsiCoBIS are engaged in activities related to the supply of information technology support services.

In response to information obtained during an investigation of a related case, the Department reviewed the certification for workers and former workers of PepsiCoBISPlano.

The Department has received information that PepsiCo, Inc., Business & Information Solutions (BIS) Division, Bradenton, Florida (PepsiCoBISBradenton) operates in conjunction with PepsiCoBISPlano. PepsiCoBISBradenton includes onsite leased
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workers from Cognizant Technology Solutions and Infosys Technologies Ltd. Based on these f

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides the interim final text of regulations governing the employee protection (whistleblower) provisions of the Seaman's Protection Act (``SPA'' or ``the Act''), as amended by Section 611 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010. Section 611 transfers to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (``OSHA'' or ``the Agency'') the administration of the whistleblower protections previously enforced solely via a private right of action. This interim rule establishes procedures and time frames for the handling of retaliation complaints under SPA, including procedures and time frames for employee complaints to OSHA, investigations by OSHA, appeals of OSHA determinations to an
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administrative law judge (ALJ) for a hearing de novo, hearings by ALJs, review of ALJ decisions by the Administrative Review Board (ARB) on behalf of the Secretary of Labor (Secretary), and judicial review of the Secretary's final decision. In addition, this interim rule provides the Sec

Applications for Reconsideration; Determinations:

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated December 27, 2012 and received by the Department of Labor (Department) on January 4, 2013, workers of Verizon Services Corporation, Customer Services Clerk, General Clerk, Clarksburg, West Virginia (subject firm) requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The Department's determination was issued on December 19, 2012. The Department's Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2013 (78 FR 2290).

The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the findings that the subject firm did not shift to a foreign country the supply of services like or directly competitive with those supplied by the workers and did not import services like or directly competitive with those supplied by the workers.

The request for reconsideration supplied new informati

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This Final Rule amends certain regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (the FMLA or the Act) to implement amendments to the military leave provisions of the Act made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, which extends the availability of FMLA leave to family members of members of the Regular Armed Forces for qualifying exigencies arising out of the
servicemember's deployment; defines those deployments covered under these provisions; extends FMLA military caregiver leave for family members of current servicemembers to include an injury or illness that existed prior to service and was aggravated in the line of duty on active duty; and extends FMLA military caregiver leave to family members of certain veterans with serious injuries or illnesses. This Final Rule also amends the regulations to implement the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act, which establishes eligibility requirements specifically for airline flight crewmembers and flight attenda

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Negative Determination on Reconsideration:

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On December 4, 2012, the Department of Labor issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Commercial/Actuarial/Information Delivery Services (IDS)/Corporate & Financial Reporting group, Hartford, Connecticut (The HartfordIDS Group). The Department's Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2013 (78 FR 773).

The HartfordIDS Group is engaged in activities related to the supply of financial services. The HartfordIDS Group develops databases for creating reports for corporate, regulatory, and financial services. The HartfordIDS Group is separately identifiable from other groups within Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Workers within the HartfordIDS Group provide business and information technology applications for corporate, regulatory, and financial reporting.

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c), reconsideration may be granted under the fol

Reorganizations and Delegations of Authority:

Tue, Feb 5 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document makes a number of technical amendments to Chapter IV of the Department of Labor's regulations. These amendments are necessary because of the dissolution of the Employment Standards Administration (ESA), and because the Secretary's order of November 16, 2012, delegated authority and assigned responsibilities to the Director of the Office of LaborManagement Standards (OLMS) in administering the Department's responsibilities under the LaborManagement Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) and under certain provisions relating to standards of conduct for federal sector labor organizations in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA), the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (FSA), and the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA). In addition, a separate order on November 16, 2012, delegated authority and assigned certain responsibilities in enforcement of the CSRA, LMRDA, and FSA, previously vested in ESA, to the Department's Administrative Review Board (ARB).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Gamma Radiation Surveys,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On January 31, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and
Construction,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Meetings:

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA invites interested parties to attend an informal stakeholder meeting concerning Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program policies. The meeting will focus on the following topics: NRTL independence; the NRTL initial application process and timeline; the NRTL renewal process; and, at OSHA's discretion and as time permits, other topics raised by participants or OSHA staff. OSHA plans to use the information gathered at this meeting to explore development of new or revised policies, procedures, or guidelines for the NRTL Program.

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Jan 30 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Jan 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ``Fire Protection in Underground Coal Mines,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Jan 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ``Petition Requirements and Investigative Data Collection: Trade Act of 1974, as Amended,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Jan 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice describes changes to the Department of Labor's (Department) Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program (DFVC Program or Program). Administrators of employee benefit plans subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) who fail to file annual reports on a timely basis can be subject to civil penalties under section 502(c)(2) of ERISA. The DFVC Program is intended to encourage delinquent plan administrators to comply with their annual reporting obligations under ERISA through the assessment of reduced civil penalties. The DFVC Program was initially adopted in 1995 and was last updated in a published Federal Register Notice on March 28, 2002 (2002 Notice). The Department's DFVC Program Web site has been updated periodically since 2002 to reflect the adoption of technical changes to the Program. Most recently, the DFVC Program Web site was updated to reflect the Department's final regulation mandating electronic filing of annual reports as part of t

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Statement of Expenditures and Financial Adjustment of Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees and ExServicemembers,'' (Reporting Form ETA191) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Open Government Initiative; iCERT Labor Certification Registry:

Thu, Jan 24 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is announcing a new initiative to make available to the general public appropriately redacted copies of H1B, H1B1, E3, H2A, H2B and permanent labor certification documents through its iCERT Visa Portal System. This new online tool, formally called the iCERT Labor Certification Registry (LCR), is a component of the Department of Labor's Open Government initiative and provides an additional level of transparency for the labor certification decisions issued by the ETA Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). The iCERT LCR provides searchable access to copies of labor certification documents and labor condition application documents as well as the latest quarterly and annual case file datasets through a single location. Public access to the iCERT LCR will be available at http://icert.doleta.gov beginning July 1, 2013.

Thu, Jan 24 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired collection of the ``National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997.'' A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual lis

Meetings:

Thu, Jan 24 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 512 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1142, the 165th open meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans (also known as the ERISA Advisory Council) will be held on March 1, 2013.

The meeting will take place in C5521 Room 4, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. The purpose of the open meeting, which will run from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, is to welcome the new members, introduce the Council Chair and Vice Chair, receive an update from the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and determine the topics to be addressed by the Council in 2013.

Organizations or members of the public wishing to submit a written statement may do so by submitting 30 copies on or before February 21, 2013 to Larry Good, Executive Secretary, ERISA Advisory Council, U.S. Department

Thu, Jan 24 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document 201230878, appearing on page 76073, in the issue of Wednesday, December 26, 2012, make the following correction:

In the first column, under the heading DATES, in the second line, ``January 23, 2013'' should read ``January 25, 2013''.
[FR Doc. C1201230878 Filed 12313; 8:45 am]
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Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising the Agency's existing regulation for pattern of violations (POV). MSHA has determined that the existing regulation does not adequately achieve the intent of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) that the POV provision be used to address mine operators who have demonstrated a disregard for the health and safety of miners. Congress included the POV provision in the Mine Act so that mine operators would manage health and safety conditions at mines and find and fix the root causes of significant and substantial (S&S) violations, protecting the health and safety of miners. The final rule simplifies the existing POV criteria, improves consistency in applying the POV criteria, and more effectively achieves the Mine Act's statutory intent. It also encourages chronic safety violators to comply with the Mine Act and MSHA's health and safety standards.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA solicits public comments concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements specified in its standards on Electrical Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.137) and Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (29 CFR 1910.269).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ``Consumer Expenditure Surveys: Quarterly Interview and Diary,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This document updates a non-mandatory appendix in OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard. The nonmandatory appendix is being updated to include the contents of the latest National Academy of Sciences publication entitled, ``Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards,'' 2011 edition. All revisions being made are minor and non substantive.

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act.

Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications:

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $75 million in grant funds authorized by the YouthBuild provisions of the Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2918a]. The final amount available depends on the amount of funds appropriated for YouthBuild in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013.

YouthBuild grants will be awarded through a competitive process. Under this solicitation, DOL will award grants to organizations to oversee the provision of education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while performing meaningful work and service to their communities.

The complete SGA and any subsequent SGA amendments in connection with this solicitation are described in further detail on ETA's Web site at http://www.doleta.gov/grants/ or on http://www.grants.gov. The Web sites provide application

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 (EBSA) is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) described below. A copy of the ICRs may be obtained by contacting the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. ICRs also are available at reginfo.gov (http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to revise the information collection requirements currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for handling of retaliation complaints filed with OSHA under various whistleblower protection statutes and the procedural regulations described in this notice. These regulations contain procedures employees must use to file a complaint with OSHA alleging that their employer violated a whistleblower protection provision contained in certain statutes that generally prohibit retaliatory action by employers against employees who engage in activities protected by the statutes. The revised information collection requirements include a new form providing additional methods for employees to submit retaliation complaints to OSHA, including electronic submission.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Currently, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about The Trade Activity Participant Report (OMB No. 12050392), which provides information on participant activities and performance outcomes for those served under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, as authorized under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.

Amended Certifications Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment

Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on January 6, 2012, applicable to workers of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Primary Care Business Unit (Sales) Division, East Hanover, New Jersey. The Department's notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2012 (77 FR 3501). The notice was amended on May 4, 2012 and October 17, 2012 to include workers under the control of the subject firm working offsite in Illinois and to include the primary Care Business Unit Division that is part of the East Operating Unit. The amended notices were published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2012 (77 FR 28901) and October 29, 2012 (77 FR 65581) respectively.

At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm.

New information shows that following a co

Meetings:

Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, and Section 166(h)(4) of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) [29 U.S.C. 2911(h)(4)], notice is hereby given of the next teleconference meeting of the Native American Employment and Training Council (Council), as constituted under WIA.

Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL), 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 required 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. The Department is soliciting comments concerning its proposal to collect information about employment experiences and workers' knowledge of basic employment laws and rules so as to better understand employees' experience with worker misclassification. A copy of the proposed information request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below

Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of Labor has determined that the renewal of a national advisory committee on apprenticeship is necessary and in the public interest. The Department of Labor intends to renew the ACA Charter with revisions. The revisions are not intended to change the purpose or the Committee's original intent. The revisions are a routine updating of the Charter to ensure closer alignment with the Department's strategic goals and priorities. The charter for the ACA will expire on January 31, 2013.

Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the ``Wellbeing Supplement to the American Time Use Survey.'' A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Currently, ETA is soliciting comments on the current data collection for the Registered ApprenticeshipCollege Consortium (RACC). The RACC exists to facilitate applying the Registered Apprenticeship completion certificate towards college credit. RACC postsecondary members agree to accept apprentice graduates from member Registered Apprenticeship sponsors

Determinations:

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By applications received on November 12, 2012 and November 26, 2012, two workers independently requested administrative
reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers Komax Solar, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Komax Holdings, AG, York, Pennsylvania (subject firm or Komax). The negative determination was issued on November 1, 2012. The Department's Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on November 26, 2012 (77 FR 70480).

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c), administrative reconsideration may be granted under the following circumstances:
(1) If it appears on the basis of facts not previously considered that the determination complained of was erroneous;
(2) If it appears that the determination complained of was based on a mistake in the determination of facts not previously considered; or (3) If in the opinion of the Certifying Officer, a
mis

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

I. Under Section 222(a)(2)(A), the following must be satisfied: (1) a significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2) The sales or production, or both, of such firm have decreased absolutely; and
(3) One of the following must be satisfied:
(A) Imports of articles or services li

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on July 27, 2012, applicable to workers and former workers of Esselte Corporation, including onsite leased workers from Onin Staffing, Morristown, Tennessee. The Department's Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on August 9, 2012 (77 FR 47673). Workers were engaged in employment related to the production of envelope and legal pads.

At the request of a duly authorized representative, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm.

The company reports that workers leased from Resource Manufacturing and Express Employment Professionals were employed onsite at the Morristown, Tennessee location of Esselte Corporation, Morristown, Tennessee. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of the subject fi

Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the ``Veterans Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS),'' to be conducted in August 2013, August 2014, and August 2015.

A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in th

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on February 7, 2012, applicable to workers of Schneider Electric, U.S.A., subsidiary of Schneider Electric, Power Business Unit, Power Solutions Division, including onsite leased workers from Volt Workforces Solutions, LaVergne, Tennessee. The workers are engaged in activities related to the production of electric monitoring devices used for measuring and monitoring electric consumption. The notice was published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2012 (77 FR 12083).

At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information from the company shows that workers leased from Resource Tek were employed on site at the LaVergne, Tennessee location of Schneider Electric, U.S.A., Power Business Unit, Power Solutions Division. Th

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated September 26, 2012, the State of Minnesota 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).

Following the filing of the request for reconsideration, the Department issued a certification that includes workers of the subject firm (TAW80,399A; CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation, Waseca, Minnesota; expires on December 2, 2013).

Conclusion

Due to the eligibility of workers and former workers of CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation, Waseca, Minnesota to apply for TAA, the Department determines that an investigation would serve no purpose. Accordingly, the application is denied.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 16th day of November, 2012 Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 201300101 Filed 1713; 8:45 am]
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Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on December 28, 2011, applicable to workers and former workers of Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a division of United Technologies, Inc., dba Sikorsky Military Completion Center, including onsite leased workers from Adecco, Aerotek, Inc., Aquinas Consulting & Staffing Solutions, Belcan Engineering Group, Butler America, LLC., Cameron Mfg. and Design, Inc., Express Employment Professionals, Kelly Engineering, Kelly Services, Inc., New ERA Recruiting, Normatec Consultants, Inc., and RCM Technologies, Horseheads, New York.

Workers of Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a division of United Technologies, Inc., Horseheads, New York (Schweizer) are engaged in activities related to the production of helicopte

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Internet has become the means for disseminating the entirety of the Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda. However, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires publication of a regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register. This Federal Register Notice contains the regulatory flexibility agenda. In addition, the Department's Regulatory Plan, a subset of the Department's regulatory agenda, is being published in the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan contains a statement of the Department's regulatory priorities and the regulatory actions the Department wants to highlight as its most important and significant.

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On August 8, 2012, the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of Dana Holding Company, Power Technologies Group Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (subject firm). The worker group includes onsite leased workers from Manpower. The subject worker group includes workers engaged in activities related to the production of gaskets. The reconsideration investigation revealed that the subject workers do not produce exhausts.

Section 222(a)(1) has been met because a significant number or proportion of the workers in the subject firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened with such separation.

Based on information provided during the reconsideration investigation, the Department determines that worker separations at the subject firm are related to a shift in a portion of the production of gaskets (or like or directly competitive articles) to a foreign country and that

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (Department) is issuing this notice to announce the 2013 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services.

AEWRs are the minimum wage rates the Department has determined must be offered and paid by employers to H2A workers and workers in corresponding employment for a particular agricultural job and area so that the wages of similarly employed U.S. workers will not be adversely affected. 20 CFR 655.100(b). In this notice, the Department announces the AEWRs for 2013.

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``Act''), 19 U.S.C. 2273, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on December 2, 2011, applicable to workers of CalAmp Products, Inc., Satellite Products Division, including onsite leased workers from Select Staffing, Oxnard, California (TAW80,399). The workers are engaged in the production of converter/amplifiers for satellite television. The Department's Notice was published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2011 (76 FR 77556).

At the request of the State of Minnesota, the Department reviewed the certification for workers and former workers of CalAmp Products, Inc., Satellite Products Division, Oxnard, California.

New information shows that, following a corporate merger in March 2012, the correct legal name of the subject firm located in Waseca, Minnesota and Oxnard, California should read CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation (CWNC), and that th

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (we or the Department) is issuing this notice to announce new prevailing wage and piece rates covering the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H2A workers) and corresponding employees to perform agricultural labor or services in certain occupations with special procedures established under 20 CFR 655.102 in the H2A program, including open range production of livestock, itinerant animal shearing, sheepherding, goatherding, and custom combine operations. The new prevailing wages are based on surveys conducted by State Workforce Agencies (SWA) of employers and transmitted to the Department between May 1, 2012 and June 1, 2012 in accordance with the Department's Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) for these occupations. For open range production of livestock, sheepherding, and goatherding occupations, which are characterized by other than a reasonably regular workday or workweek, the prevailing wage results, reflected as monthly or

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's (Department) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is issuing this notice to announce recruitment standards that construction contractors are required to follow when recruiting United States (U.S.) workers for Guam military base realignment projects funded through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2010.

Determinations:

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated September 17, 2012, a state workforce representatives requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Commercial/ Actuarial/Information Delivery Services (IDS)/Corporate & Financial Reporting group, Hartford, Connecticut (The HartfordIDS Group). The determination was issued on August 2, 2012. The determination was corrected on September 19, 2012 to clarify the basis for the negative determination.

The HartfordIDS Group is engaged in activities related to the supply of financial services. Specifically, the workers provide business and
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information technology applications for corporate, regulatory, and financial reporting. The group develops databases for creating reports for corporate, regulatory, and financial services. The group is separately identifiable from other group

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Section 221 (a) of the Act.

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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 Section 221(a) of the Act.

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the
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determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved.

Fri, Jan 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT