"The Department of Labor supports the president's nullification and looks forward to examining additional flexibilities for states relative to the drug testing of persons seeking unemployment benefits," said Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Ed Hugler.
Recreational boating deaths involving paddlecraft more than doubled in Northeast waters during 2016, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The summit was held March 21-25 and included sessions from ASSE President Tom Cecich.
Although they will receive $50,000 each to develop their concepts into prototypes, anyone can submit a prototype to compete in the second phase of the challenge to win up to $100,000.
The bilateral cooperation focuses on airport expansion, airspace, management, aviation safety, and security.
A preflight system check and lack of an indication in the cockpit could have potentially prevented the incident, according to the board.
"Dr. Michaels is widely regarded as a pivotal business leader in this space over the last eight years, and this is an unprecedented opportunity to get his insight into where U.S. EHS and sustainability programs are headed," said Mark Ward, general manager at UL EHS Sustainability.
The competition is related to offshore energy exploration and development.
The competition in Raleigh will feature dogs from local, state, and national law enforcement agencies, the military, and corrections departments.
For the first time ever, the 2020 Census will offer an online response option. The annual American Community Survey asks about computer and Internet use, commuting, disabilities, occupations, and health insurance status.
NIOSH has released two new modules that track sharps incidents and blood and body fluid exposures among healthcare workers.
The company has recalled over 35,000 pounds of frozen taquitos that could be contaminated with rubber and plastic.
The agency will reopen six of them on or around April 1.
"From an advanced system that uses multidimensional ultrasonic technology to locate defects in tracks before they create problems, to the use of drones for track and bridge inspections, freight railroads are increasingly technology focused," said AAR CEO and President Edward R. Hamberger.
"Now that the blacklisting rule is finally behind us, it is time to come together to ensure the rights of all American workers are protected," said U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.