1205-AB57 200910 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1205 Employment and Training Administration ETA 1200 Department of Labor DOL Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program; Regulations The Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2009 (Act), Div. B, Title I, Subtitle I of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, reauthorizes the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program. More specifically, the law amends the criteria for certification of worker groups as eligible to apply for benefits and services and substantially expands those benefits and services. It also requires reports on the program's effectiveness. The Act amends section 248 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2320) and requires that the Secretary issue regulations to carry out these provisions. Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 20 CFR 617, 618, 665, 671 29 CFR 90 19 USC 2320 Secretary's Order 3-2007, 72 FR 15907 Yes The Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 (TGAAA) is the portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) (Pub. L. No. 111-5, Div. B, Title I, Subtitle I) that reauthorized and substantially amended the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) program. Significant program changes enacted in the TGAAA include amending the certification criteria to expand the types of workers who may be certified and expanding the available program benefits. This proposed rule is important because it will update the program’s regulations to be in concert with the notable program changes wrought by the TGAAA. These regulations are authorized by sections 248 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2320), as amended by the TGAAA. The public will be afforded an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed regulatory changes when the Department publishes the NPRM in the Federal Register. A final rule will be issued after analysis of, and response to, public comments. Preliminary estimates of the anticipated costs of this regulatory action have not been determined at this time and will be determined at a later date. NPRM 12/00/2010 No No Federal No No Erin Fitzgerald 1205 Employment and Training Administration ETA 202 693-3560 202 693-3149 fitzgerald.erin@dol.gov 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-5428, FP Building, Washingon DC 20210