To inform states that OMB has approved the extension of data collection to support the BAM Program.

To provide State Workforce Agencies with guidelines and key dates for the completion of CY 2006 UI BAM paid and denied claims sample cases and the publication of CY 2006 BAM data.

To announce the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of extension of form ETA-227, Overpayment Detection and Recovery Activities.

To transmit a reissuance of the minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the second quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2007. This issuance includes the AWBA for the State of Mississippi.

To announce the opening of the application process for Recognition of Excellence 2007.

To update guidance to reflect the processing of H-2A applications through ETA’s National Processing Centers and outline special procedures as part of the labor certification process for multi-state custom combine owners/operators, including Canadian, who desire to employ temporary foreign workers as members of their respective custom combine crews in the United States.

To outline special procedures, determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, as part of the H-2A labor certification process for employers who desire to employ temporary foreign workers in the United States in occupations involving an itinerary for the shearing of sheep, goats, alpacas, or other animals requiring shearing.

To establish special procedures as part of the H-2A labor certification process for employers who desire to employ temporary foreign workers in the United States for occupations involved in the open range production of livestock.

To update guidance to reflect the processing of H-2A applications through ETA’s National Processing Centers and provide clarification regarding the information employers must report to State Workforce Agencies regarding worker abandonment, rejection or termination.

To issue the revised federal poverty guidelines for the Senior Community Service Employment Program.