Labor Department publishes notice on Feb. 14

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Subpart A (“General Provisions”) and Subpart B (“Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment”) (29 CFR part 1915); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements.

The Department provides billions in unemployment insurance, which peaked around 2011 though spending had declined before the pandemic. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, claimed the Department funds "ineffective and duplicative services" and overregulates the workplace.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Labor Department on Feb. 14

Title
Subpart A (“General Provisions”) and Subpart B (“Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment”) (29 CFR part 1915); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Subpart R (“Steel Erection”); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Honeywell Resins & Chemicals, Resins & Chemicals Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Defender Services, Inc., and Manpower Anderson, SC; Including Employees of Honeywell Resins & Chemicals, Resins & Chemicals Division, Anderson, SC, Working in the Following Locations: Waxhaw, NC; Cortlandt Manor, NY; Mooresville, NC; Greensboro, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Meeting