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Department of Labor Requests Public Comment on Surveys and Regulatory Information Collections

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP), and Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) are seeking public comment on several information collection initiatives: - Registered Apprenticeship National Public Awareness Campaign: - ETA will conduct baseline and quarterly surveys targeting U.S. adults and employers to measure awareness and engagement with Registered Apprenticeship programs. - Surveys support workforce development in skilled trades and critical industries. - 10,200 survey responses anticipated for the general public and employer/sponsor groups. - OWCP Information Collection: - Insurance carriers and self-insured employers must submit information regarding financial obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and its extensions. - 728 submissions expected for compliance tracking. - MSHA Waiver Applications: - Coal mine operators may apply for waivers of surface sanitary facilities requirements. - No products or OEMs are being procured; these are requests for information collection authority. - Notable requirements include large-scale survey administration, compliance reporting, and regulatory waiver applications.

Description

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments on a proposed new information collection request titled "Registered Apprenticeship National Public Awareness Campaign." The campaign aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden while collecting data through surveys to establish baselines and track changes in awareness and perceptions related to Registered Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship.gov. The surveys target U.S. adults and employers to support campaign planning and evaluation. Comments on the information collection are due by October 19, 2026.

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