Labor Department Issues Minor Correction to Student Benefit Form

2026-10456 — Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2026

Good news for businesses and workers: the Department of Labor won’t raise any fines or penalties in 2026 because the usual inflation data wasn’t available. This means all civil penalties stay the same starting May 27, 2026. So, no surprise cost hikes this year—just steady rules and steady fees!

2026-12053 — Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Medical Travel Refund Request-Mileage (OWCP-957A), Medical Travel Refund Request-Expenses (OWCP-957B)

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info from workers who ask for travel refunds for medical visits. They’re checking to make sure the forms for mileage and other expenses are easy to use and don’t waste your time or money. If you have thoughts, speak up by August 17, 2026, so they can keep things running smoothly for everyone who needs these refunds.

2026-11554 — Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request; Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about workers' compensation for longshore and harbor workers. This means folks involved in these jobs will keep sharing important details, but the government promises to keep paperwork easy and clear. You’ve got until August 10, 2026, to share your thoughts—no extra costs or big changes, just a smooth extension!

2026-11496 — Proposed Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Certification of Funeral Expenses Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about funeral expenses for workers covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This helps make sure families get the right benefits when a worker passes away. They’re asking for public comments by August 10, 2026, to keep this paperwork going smoothly without extra hassle.

2026-11495 — Proposed Extension Without Change of Existing Collection; Comment Request; Administration of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info for the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act without changing anything. This affects workers and families who get death benefits for students, making sure the paperwork stays easy and clear. You can share your thoughts by August 10, 2026, and there’s no new cost or extra hassle planned.

2026-11497 — Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Request for Examination and/or Treatment (LS-1)

The Department of Labor wants to keep using a form called LS-1, which helps workers ask for medical exams or treatment related to work injuries. They’re asking for your thoughts by August 10, 2026, to make sure the form is easy to use and doesn’t waste time or money. This affects workers filing claims and the agencies handling them, with no new costs expected—just a smooth extension of the current process.

Previous: 2026-12434 — Regulatory Guide: Acceptability of ASME OM-2 Code, Component Testing Requirements at Nuclear Facilities; Correction

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission fixed a mistake about the start date for a guide on testing parts at nuclear plants. This update affects nuclear facility operators who follow the ASME OM-2 testing rules. The corrected guide takes effect on June 22, 2026, with no new costs or delays expected.

Next: 2026-12440 — Public Notice: Design Challenge for National Memorial to Fallen Highway Workers in Work Zones

The Federal Highway Administration is calling on creative minds to design a National Memorial honoring highway workers who lost their lives in work zones. Designers must submit their ideas by October 20, 2026, showing how their memorial will be meaningful, safe, and lasting. This is a chance to create a powerful symbol that reminds everyone how important work zone safety really is.