To announce the schedule of the FY 2003 BTQ Nonmonetary Determination Evaluation Training Seminars.

To reemphasize the importance of properly completing Form ETA 581.

To notify states that in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB has extended approval of the current reporting packet to allow for the collection of data for quarterly reports, annual reports, and the WIASRD through August 31, 2005. To transmit guidance and instruction for submitting state annual performance reports and WIASRD data for Program Year 2001 (period ending 6/30/2002) as required under the Act.

To provide clarifications to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) financial reporting instructions issued in Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 16-99 dated June 23, 2000.

To inform State Workforce Agencies of OMB's approved extension of the State Alien Labor Certification Activity Report on Form ETA 9037.

To provide a copy of ETA Form 9042A and 9042A-1, Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance and Solicitud de Asistencia Para Ajuste.

To provide clarification to State Workforce Agencies (SWA) with regard to the processing of H-2B temporary applications for limited jobs in the landscaping industry which includes only those activities addressed in this guidance for the 2002-2003 season.

To announce details for three RJM training sessions for state staff.

To extend the date of plan submissions and correct data figures for Table 2 Affirmative Action Plan Significant MSFW Local Offices in the attached Planning Guidance for PY 2002 Wagner-Peyser Act Agricultural Services Submissions with the Strategic Five-Year State Plan under the Workforce Investment (WIA) Act of 1998.

(1) transmit information regarding new health insurance coverage benefits and state-level responsibilities created by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002; and (2) announce the availability of funds to help states establish the systems and procedures needed to carry out their new responsibilities.