To transmit to State employment security agencies (SESAs) a revised directory of State individuals to contact for information on UC tax matters. TPS reviewers are also listed.

To distribute the U.S. Census 2000 Fact Sheets provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

To distribute the joint issuance signed by the Assistant Secretary for the Employment and Training Administration; the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; and the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration.

To provide guidance to local workforce investment areas on how to apply for funds to support technical assistance projects for those Local Workforce Investment Boards (Local Boards) that are on the cutting edge of implementing the new youth system envisioned under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and are interested in showcasing their system and programs.

To advise SESAs of performance reported for nonmonetary determinations activities under Benefits Timeliness and Quality (BTQ).

To encourage participation in JETTCON2000 (Joint Employment and Training Technology Conference).

To inform State Employment Security Agencies of the reauthorization of the Trade Act of 1974.

To provide State Employment Security Agencies (SESA) with guidelines for the release of UI BAM program data for CY 1999.

To notify State Employment Security Agencies (SESAs) of revisions to the UTFAS and of accompanying training.

To provide technical guidance for States to implement the core and customer satisfaction performance measures and calculate performance levels required under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).