Rule published by Labor Department on Dec. 20

The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees.

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 Dec. 20

Title
Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health: Working Group on Presumptions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Coal Mine Rescue Teams: Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons-Agreements, Reporting Requirements, and Posting Requirements
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Attestation by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers for Longshore Activities in U.S. Ports