To report on the status of UI DV implementation, provide FY 2003 directions, and identify U. S. Department of Labor (Department) National Office UI DV contacts.

To transmit Federal military retired pay due to annual cost of living adjustments (COLAs).

To notify state workforce liaisons and One-Stop Center System Managers of a draft notice that will be sent to potentially eligible TAA recipients pursuant to Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No. 05-03 to advise them of the health insurance tax credit and the related requirements.

To announce a review of UI PERFORMS--the system for enhancing unemployment insurance operational performance--and to solicit comments on the UI PERFORMS system and suggestions for issues to be included in the review.

To request that state workforce agencies issue a notice to potentially eligible TAA recipients to advise them of the health insurance tax credit and the related requirements (a copy of the notice is attached).

To provide state workforce agencies with clarification and guidance on transition issues affecting the revised ETA 9002 and VETS 200 reports contained in the ET Handbook 406 and reporting for the first quarter; the continued reporting of Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) program activity via the ETA Standard Form 5148; and the projected timeframe to establish labor exchange performance levels for states.

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.