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Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification

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Fed. RegisterFebruary 3, 2026

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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the information collection requirements for the CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification, which includes Form ETA-9141C for prevailing wage determinations and Form ETA-9142C for CW-1 applications. This is a routine administrative review to manage paperwork burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The revision affects employers and workers seeking temporary employment certification. Public comments accepted until April 6, 2026.

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PublishedFebruary 3, 2026

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) for the CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification; and related information collection and retention requirements (OMB Control Number 1205-0534), which covers Form ETA-9141C, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination; Form ETA-9141C, General Instructions; Form ETA-9142C, CW-1 Application for Temporary Employm

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