On June 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor posted notice in the federal register requesting comments about the reports to be submitted by states with respect to UI benefit appeals. See 2026-12882.pdf
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)- sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that the agency receives on or before July 27, 2026. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Howell by telephone at 202– 693–6782, or by email at DOL_PRA_ [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ETA 5130, Benefit Appeals Report, contains information on the number of appeals and the resultant decisions classified by program, appeal level, cases filed and disposed of (workload flow), and decisions by level, appellant and issue. The data on this form is used to monitor the benefit appeals process in the state workforce agencies (SWAs). Data is also used for budgeting and workload data. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2026 (91 FR 3223).
Comments are invited on:
(1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Improved reporting by states provides public information that may be helpful to state agencies, employers and their representatives in determining how to manage UI Benefit Appeals state by state. Reporting improvements may include the reporting of redeterminations that are not captured in the current reports, delays due to requests for hearing postponements, delays due to no shows of parties to the hearing, and delays due to systems malfunctions.
UWC plans to submit comments and encourages UWC members to submit comments to identify reporting improvements.
