To clarify the amendment to Section 51(i)(2) of the IRC dealing with "qualifying rehires," and to identify the period of time requirement for referral of individuals from vocational rehabilitation programs as this applies to the WOTC and WtW tax credits.

To notify all appropriate workforce development system agencies of the labor exchange performance measurement system that the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposes to implement for the public labor exchange during program year (PY) 2001. This system will consist of three components: (1) a set of labor exchange performance measures, (2) reporting requirements for labor exchange services and performance outcomes, and (3) procedures for establishing performance goals that State agencies and ETA can use in assuring the delivery of high quality labor exchange services. This notice conveys ETA's current position on the framework for the labor exchange performance measurement system in order to facilitate planning for implementation beginning July 1, 2001.

To inform State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) that the U.S. Employment Service/America's Labor Market Information System (USES/ALMIS) within the Office of Workforce Security will be supplying States with starter kits and an initial supply of three new Occupational Information Network (O*NET) career exploration tools. These tools are intended for use within local One-Stop Centers to enhance the range of services available to job seekers. This initial supply will introduce these tools to State and local One-Stop Centers through SESAs.

To provide guidance to Welfare-to-Work (WtW) Formula and Competitive grantees on the provision of the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2001, which allows for a voluntary extension of up to five years from the date of award for all WtW grants. It also provides guidance on several other related issues.

To provide States and outlying areas with WIA title I Adults and Dislocated Workers and Youth Activities allotments for PY 2001; preliminary planning estimates for PY 2001 public employment service (ES) activities, as required by Section 6(b)(5) of the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended; and Reemployment Services allotments for PY 2001

To provide planning estimates and guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2001 WOTC/WtW programs under the Wagner-Peyser Act Annual Funding Agreement.

To transmit guidance and instruction promoting the consistent integration and use of the web-based WIA Performance Reporting System

To provide detailed information on the revisions and new submission procedures for the Trade Act Participant Report (TAPR).

To provide tables for Fiscal Year (FY) 1999 showing estimated FUTA receipts attributable to employment in each State and the amounts provided to each State for program administration and benefit payments. Cumulative totals for FY 1981 through FY 1999 are also included.

To remind State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) about the need for timeliness in reporting ETA 538 and ETA 539 data during holiday weeks and the need for explanation of significant changes in initial claims reported on the ETA 539.