[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 27, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-23864]
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[Federal Register: September 27, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Notice of Changes in Status of Extended Benefit (EB) Periods for
the States of Alaska, Rhode Island, and Washington
This notice announces changes in benefit period eligibility under
the Extended Benefit (EB) Program for the States of Alaska, Rhode
Island, and Washington.
Summary
The following changes have occurred since the publication of the
last notice regarding States' EB status:
August 6, 1994 Alaska's 13-week insured unemployment rate
for the week ending July 16, 1994 fell below 6.0 percent and was less
than 120 percent of the average for the corresponding period for the
prior two years, causing the State to trigger ``off'' EB effective
August 6, 1994.
August 13, 1994 Rhode Island triggered ``off'' EB. The EB
trigger mechanisms for Rhode Island had been below the thresholds
necessary to be triggered ``on'' to EB since the week beginning June 5,
1994. However, Section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Federal-State Extended
Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 specifies that no EB period shall
last for less than 13 consecutive weeks, regardless of whether or not
the necessary thresholds are met. That 13-week period ended for Rhode
Island on August 13, 1994.
August 27, 1994 The State of Washington triggered ``off''
EB. The EB trigger mechanisms for the State had been below the
thresholds necessary to be triggered ``on'' to EB since the week
beginning June 12, 1994. However, as stated above, Section 203(b)(1)(A)
of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970
specifies that no EB period shall last for less than 13 consecutive
weeks, regardless of whether or not the necessary thresholds are met.
That 13-week period ended for Washington on August 27, 1994.
Information for Claimants
The duration of benefits payable in the EB Program, and the terms
and conditions on which they are payable, are governed by the Federal-
State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and
the operating instructions issued to the States by the U.S. Department
of Labor. In the case of a State ending an EB period, the State
employment security agency will furnish a written notice to each
individual who is filing claims for Extended Benefits informing them of
the ending of the EB period and its effect on the individual's right to
Extended Benefits (20 CFR 615.13(c)(4)).
Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB benefits, or who
wish to inquire about their rights under the programs, should contact
the nearest State employment service office or unemployment
compensation claims office in their locality.
Signed at Washington, D.C., on September 21, 1994.
Doug Ross,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. 94-23864 Filed 9-26-94; 8:45 am]
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