Notice published by Labor Department on Feb. 21

The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Voluntary Protection Program Application Information; 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. 21

Title
Curtain & Drapery Fashions Including On-Site Leased Workers From Paychex Business Solutions, Lowell, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
Voluntary Protection Program Application Information; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Tail Inc., Miami, FL; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Parker International Products, Inc.; Worcester, MA; Notice of Termination of Investigation
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Norton Pike Division Including On-Site Leased Workers From Allstaff, Littleton, NH; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance