Federal Register #2026-22018

DOL-ETA seeks comments on extending the Contribution Operations information collection

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on extending its Contribution Operations information collection, not purchasing products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). - Information collection: State unemployment insurance agencies submit quarterly ETA 581 reports covering employer registrations, contribution and wage reporting, collections, employer field audits, and efforts to detect State Unemployment Tax Act dumping. - Purpose and estimated burden: ETA uses the information to monitor program performance and support projections and forecasts. The collection estimates 53 state-government respondents, 212 annual responses, and 1,590 annual burden hours, with no estimated annual other-cost burden. - Products, services, OEMs, and vendors: None requested or identified; this is a public-comment notice, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration is seeking comments on a proposed extension, without changes, of the “Contribution Operations” information collection. State unemployment insurance agencies submit quarterly ETA 581 reports on employer registrations, contribution and wage reporting, collections, audits, and efforts to detect State Unemployment Tax Act dumping. The collection is used to monitor program performance and support projections and forecasts; the notice estimates 53 respondents and 1,590 annual burden hours. Written comments must be received by December 28, 2026.

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