Washington COVID-19 Regulation Updates

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Last Updated: Tuesday 6 October 2020

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

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This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in this document.

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Notice Number: 2020-21020

Publication Date: 23 September 2020

Effective Date: 23 September 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-23/pdf/2020-21020.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

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This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in this document.

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Notice Number: 2020-21019

Publication Date: 23 September 2020

Effective Date: 23 September 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-23/pdf/2020-21020.pdf

Proclamation 20-15.8 (Washington): Department of Licensing

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that amends and extends proclamation 20.15 relating to the waiver of requirements for physical presence and testing to allow for the renewal of all driver licenses and identification cards by mail or e-commerce.

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Notice Number: 20-15.8

Publication Date: 2 October 2020

Effective Date: 2 October 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-15.8.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.9 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-49, which waives and suspends statutes, and prohibits certain activities, relating to garnishments of wages and other income to collect judgments for consumer debt throughout Washington State.

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Notice Number: 20-49.9

Publication Date: 2 October 2020

Effective Date: 2 October 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-49.9.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.9 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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Notice Number: 20-49.9

Publication Date: 2 October 2020

Effective Date: 2 October 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-49.9.pdf

Proclamation 20-21.8 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation to extend the waiver and suspension of rules relating to a one-week waiting period to collect unemployment insurance through the Employment Security Department.

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Notice Number: 20-21.8

Publication Date: 2 October 2020

Effective Date: 2 October 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-21.8.pdf

Proclamation 20-23.9 (Washington): Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation extending Proclamation 20-23 which provides for ratepayer assistance and preservation of essential services.

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Notice Number: 20-23.9

Publication Date: 2 October 2020

Effective Date: 2 October 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-23.9.pdf

Proclamation 20-41.9 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-41. The original orders waived and suspended statutes that deal with the expiry of personal and commercial driver licenses by the Department of Licensing.

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Notice Number: 20-41.9

Publication Date: 2 October 2020

Effective Date: 2 October 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-41.9.pdf

Proclamation 20-05 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington published a proclamation on 29 February 2020 that declares a state of emergency in all counties in the state of Washington.

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Notice Number: 20-05

Publication Date: 29 February 2020

Effective Date: 29 April 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-05%20Coronavirus%20%28final%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-07 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that prohibits gatherings of 250 people or more for social, spiritual and recreational activities in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties until midnight on 31 March 2020, unless extended.

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Notice Number: 20-07

Publication Date: 11 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-07%20Coronavirus%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-11 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that amends Proclamation 07-20 by limiting gatherings of 250 people or more in all counties of the state of Washington until midnight on 31 March 2020, unless extended.

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Notice Number: 20-11

Publication Date: 13 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-11%20Coronavirus%20Gatherings%20Amendment%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-15 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives requirements for physical presence and testing to allow for the renewal of all driver licenses and identification cards by mail or e-commerce until midnight on 15 April 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-15

Publication Date: 16 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-15%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20Offices%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-14 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that amends Proclamations 20-07 and 20-11 by prohibiting gatherings of 50 people or more until midnight on 31 March 2020, unless extended.

Activities of less than 50 people are also prohibited unless the organizers comply with social distancing and sanitation measures established by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Washington State Department of Health guidelines.

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Notice Number: 20-14

Publication Date: 16 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-14%20COVID-19%20-%20Prohibitions%20on%20Gatherings%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-13 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that:

- prohibits gatherings of individuals in any public venue where people gather for entertainment, recreation, food and beverage service, theater, bowling, fitness and other similar activities
- prohibits the onsite consumption of food and/or beverages in certain public venues until midnight on 31 March 2020, unless extended, including restaurants, bars, food courts, coffee shops and sit-down facilities in grocery stores and pharmacies
- allows establishments to continue with food or beverage delivery and/or take-out services
- prohibits the operation of public venues in which people gather for entertainment, social or recreational purposes, including theaters, bowling alleys, gyms, fitness centers, barbershops and hair/nail salons until midnight on 31 March 2020, unless extended
- prohibits the operation of all retail stores, except grocery stores and pharmacies, unless they designate an employee or officer who must establish and implement social distancing and sanitation measures

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Notice Number: 20-13

Publication Date: 16 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-13%20Coronavirus%20Restaurants-Bars%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-20 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has issued a proclamation that waives and suspends until midnight on 17 April 2020:

- the imposition of late filing penalties for late renewals of business licenses
- the accrual and imposition of interest on certain taxes, such as business and occupation tax

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Publication Date: 18 March 2020

Effective Date: 18 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-20%20-%20COVID-19%20-%20DOR%20Waivers%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-22 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that exempts specified motor carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles who collect or deliver essential food and emergency supplies in Washington State from the driver hours of service rules until midnight on 17 April 2020 for the following purposes:

- grocery purposes and pet food
- medical supplies and equipment
- pharmaceuticals
- fuels, as well as electricity and natural gas system equipment components

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Notice Number: 20-22

Publication Date: 18 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-22%20-%20COVID-19%20Truck%20Driver%20Hours%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-21 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends until midnight on 17 April 2020 the waiting period of one week before an applicant is eligible for unemployment benefits for claims filed on or after 8 March 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-21

Publication Date: 18 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-21%20-%20COVID-19%20Unemployment%20Insurance%20Waiver%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-25 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that:

- prohibits all people in Washington State from leaving their homes except for essential activities and/or work in essential business services, or from participating in social, spiritual and recreational gathering until midnight on 6 April 2020
- prohibits all non-essential businesses in Washington State from conducting business from 25 March 2020 until midnight on 8 April 2020
- prohibits essential businesses from operating unless they establish and implement specified social distancing and sanitation measures

Essential activities include:

- obtaining necessary supplies and services for family or household members and pets
- engaging in activities essential for the health and safety of family, household members and pets
- caring for a family member, friend, or pet in another household or residence, and to transport a family member, friend or their pet for essential health and safety activities, and to obtain necessary supplies and services.
- engaging in outdoor exercise activities if appropriate social distancing practices are used

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Notice Number: 20-25

Publication Date: 23 March 2020

Effective Date: 25 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-25%20Coronovirus%20Stay%20Safe-Stay%20Healthy%20%28tmp%29%20%28002%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-27 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that:

- waives and suspends specified statutes that prevent, hinder or delay necessary action in coping with impacts to taxpayers resulting from the state of emergency
- prohibits certain activities impacting taxpayers
- allows new electronic notary services provisions

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Notice Number: 20-27

Publication Date: 24 March 2020

Effective Date: 27 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-27%20-%20COVID-19%20Notary%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-30 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends specified statutes that prevent, hinder or delay necessary action by the Washington State Employment Security Department in providing unemployment compensation to the significant number people in Washington State suffering from layoffs resulting from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic until 24 April 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-30

Publication Date: 25 March 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-30%20COVID-19%20-%20ESD-Job%20Requirements%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-25.1 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-25 (Stay Home – Stay Healthy) to midnight on 4 May 2020. The earlier proclamation prohibited all people in Washington State from leaving their homes except for essential activities and/or work in essential business services, or from participating in social, spiritual and recreational gathering until midnight on 6 April 2020.

Essential business services were defined in the Appendix (Proclamation 20-25).

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Notice Number: 20-25.1

Publication Date: 2 April 2020

Effective Date: 2 April 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-25.1%20-%20COVID-19%20-%20Stay%20Home%2C%20Stay%20Healthy%20Extension%20%28tmp%29%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-40 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that prohibits the implementation of orders enacted by the Washington State Building Code Council adopting amendments to the State Building Code with an effective date of 1 July 2020 until 1 November 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-40

Publication Date: 2 April 2020
Effective Date: 2 April 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-40%20-%20COVID-19%20Building%20Code%20Implementation%20Date%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-41 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends statutes that deal with the expiry of personal and commercial driver licenses by the Department of Licensing until 3 May 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-41

Publication Date: 3 April 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-41%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20License%20Extension.pdf

Proclamation 20-46 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that prohibits all employers from taking action that is inconsistent with the following practices until 12 June 2020, unless extended:

- employers must use all available options for alternative work assignments to protect high-risk employees, if requested, from exposure to the COVID-19 disease, like telework, alternative or remote work locations, reassignment, and social distancing measures
- employers must allow any high-risk employee in a situation where an alternative work arrangement is not feasible to use any available accrued leave or unemployment insurance
- if the employee’s paid time off exhausts during the period of leave, employers must fully maintain all employer-related health insurance benefits until the employee is deemed eligible to return to work
- employers may not take adverse employment action against an employee for exercising their rights under this Proclamation that would result in loss of the employee’s current employment position by permanent replacement

The employer may still:

- hire temporary employees under certain conditions
- require an employee who does not report to work to give up to five days’ notice to the employer of any decision to report to work
- take employment action when no work reasonably exists, such as a reduction in force, for a high-risk employee during this Proclamation, but not an action that may adversely affect the employee's eligibility for unemployment benefits

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Notice Number: 20-46

Publication Date: 13 April 2020

Effective Date: 13 April 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-46%20-%20COVID-19%20High%20Risk%20Employees.pdf

US Executive Order 13916: National Emergency Authority To Temporarily Extend Deadlines for Certain Estimated Payments

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The President of the United States has published an executive order directing the Secretary of the Treasury to consider taking action to extend deadlines for various estimated payments for importers who are suffering significant financial hardship because of COVID–19.

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Notice Number: 2020-08846

Publication Date: 23 April 2020

Effective Date: 18 April 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-23/pdf/2020-08846.pdf

US Temporary Final Rule (19 CFR Part 24): Temporary Postponement of the Time to Deposit Certain Estimated Duties, Taxes, and Fees During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak

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The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the designee of the Secretary of Homeland Security (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) has issued a temporary final rule amending the Customs and Border Protection regulations.

The amendment temporarily postpones the deadline for importers of record with a significant financial hardship to deposit certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees that they would ordinarily be obligated to pay as of the date of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption.

The postponement relates to merchandise entered in March or April 2020, for a period of 90 days from the date that the deposit would otherwise have been due but for this emergency action.

To qualify for this temporary postponement, an importer must demonstrate a significant financial hardship. An eligible importer's operation must be fully or partially suspended during March or April 2020 due to government orders limiting commerce, travel, or group meetings because of COVID-19. As a result of the suspension of its operations, the gross receipts of such importer for March 13-31, 2020, or April 2020 must be less than 60 percent of the gross receipts for the comparable period in 2019.

An eligible importer need not file additional documentation with CBP to be eligible for this relief but must maintain documentation as part of its books and records establishing that it meets the requirements for relief.

This temporary postponement does not permit the return of any deposits of estimated duties, taxes, and/or fees that have been paid. It also does not apply to entries or withdrawals from warehouse, subject to certain specified trade remedies, and any entry summary that includes merchandise subject to those trade remedies is not eligible under this rule.

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Notice Number: 2020-08618

Publication Date: 22 April 2020

Effective Date: 20 April 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-22/pdf/2020-08618.pdf

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

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The President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act into law to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.

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Notice Number: 116-136

Publication Date: 27 April 2020

Effective Date: 27 April 2020

Source: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr748/BILLS-116hr748enr.pdf

Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

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The President has signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act into law to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing.

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Notice Number: 116-139

Publication Date: 27 April 2020

Effective Date: 24 April 2020

Source: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr266/BILLS-116hr266enr.pdf

Proclamation 10014 (US)

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The President of the United States has signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants. The proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, 23 April 2020 and expires in 60 days, unless continued by the President. 

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Notice Number: 2020-09068

Publication Date: 27 April 2020

Effective Date: 23 April 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-27/pdf/2020-09068.pdf

13 CFR Part 120: Small Business Administration Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Additional Criterion for Seasonal Employers

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue regulations for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), including regulations that allow additional lenders to originate loans and establish terms and conditions.

In this interim final rule, Treasury authorizes all lenders eligible to originate loans under the PPP to use an alternative criterion for calculating the maximum loan amount for PPP loans issued to seasonal employers.

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Notice Number: 2020-09239

Publication Date: 30 April 2020

Effective Date: 30 April 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-30/pdf/2020-09239.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Corporate Groups and Non-Bank and Non-Insured Depository Institution Lenders (Small Business Administration)

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The Small Business Administration has published an interim final rule that supplements previously posted interim final rules by limiting the amount of Paycheck Protection Program loans that any single corporate group may receive, and provides additional guidance on the criteria for non-bank lender participation in the PPP.

This interim final rule applies to applications submitted under the Paycheck Protection Program through June 30, 2020, or until funds made available for this purpose are exhausted.

Comments must be received on or before June 3, 2020.

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Notice Number: 2020-09576

Publication Date: 4 May 2020

Effective Date: 4 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-04/pdf/2020-09576.pdf

Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak (IRS)

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The Employee Benefits Security Administration and Internal Revenue Services have published a document announcing the extension of certain timeframes under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code for group health plans, disability and other welfare plans, pension plans, and participants and beneficiaries of these plans during the COVID-19 National Emergency.

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Notice Number: 2020-09399

Publication Date: 4 May 2020

Effective Date: 4 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-04/pdf/2020-09399.pdf

Executive Order 13920: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System (US)

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The President of the United States of America has declared a national emergency with respect to the threat to the United States bulk-power system, and has prohibited certain actions relating to bulk-power system electric equipment.

These include acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of any bulk-power system electric equipment where the transaction involves any property in which any foreign country or one of its nationals has any interest, where the transaction was initiated after the date of this order, and where certain officials have determined that:

- the transaction involves bulk-power system electric equipment designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied, by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary; and

- the transaction:

- poses an undue risk of sabotage to or subversion of the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, or maintenance of the bulk-power system in the United States;
- poses an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of United States critical infrastructure or the economy of the United States; or
- otherwise poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.

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Notice Number: 2020-09695

Publication Date: 4 May 2020

Effective Date: 1 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-04/pdf/2020-09695.pdf

Executive Order 13917: Delegating Authority Under the Defense Production Act With Respect to Food Supply Chain Resources During the National Emergency Caused by the Outbreak of COVID-19

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The President of the United States of America has signed an executive order relating to beef, pork and poultry processors.

The order provides that it is important that processors of beef, pork, and poultry in the food supply chain continue operating and fulfilling orders to ensure a continued supply of protein for Americans. However, outbreaks of COVID-19 among workers at some processing facilities have led to a reduction in some of those facilities' production capacity. In addition, recent actions in some States have led to the complete closure of some large processing facilities. Such actions may differ from or be inconsistent with interim guidance recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Department of Labor entitled “Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers” providing for the safe operation of such facilities.

Closures threaten the continued functioning of the national meat and poultry supply chain, undermining critical infrastructure during the national emergency. Given the high volume of meat and poultry processed by many facilities, any unnecessary closures can quickly have a large effect on the food supply chain.

The executive order delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to take action to ensure that meat and poultry processors continue operations consistent with the guidance for their operations jointly issued by the CDC and OSHA.

Under the delegation of authority provided in the order, the Secretary of Agriculture may identify additional specific food supply chain resources that require the same treatment.

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Notice Number: 2020-09536

Publication Date: 1 May 2020

Effective Date: 28 April 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-01/pdf/2020-09536.pdf

Proclamation 20-15.2 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending Proclamation 20-15 and the statutory waivers and suspensions relating to in-person Department of Licensing eye examinations and renewals of driver’s licenses and identification cards until the termination of the COVID-19 State of Emergency or May 31, 2020, whichever occurs first.

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Notice Number: 20-15.2

Publication Date: 5th May 2020

Effective Date: 5th May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-15.2%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20Offices%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-20.2 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published an Proclamation extending Proclamation 20-20, which waived and suspended laws and rules relating to tax penalties, fees, interest, and due dates until the termination of the COVID-19 State of Emergency or May 31, 2020, whichever happens first.

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Notice Number: 20-20.2

Publication Date: 5th May 2020

Effective Date: 5th May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-20.2%20-%20COVID-19%20DOR%20Interest%20Fees%20Penalties%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-23.2 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation extending Proclamation 20-23 which provides for ratepayer assistance and preservation of essential services.

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Notice Number: 20-23.2

Publication Date: 5th May 2020

Effective Date: 5th May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-23.2%20-%20COVID-19%20Ratepayer%20Assistance.pdf

Proclamation 20-25.3 (Washington)

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending the state of emergency, as well as the "Stay home - Stay Healthy" proclamations (20-25, 20-25.1 and 20-25.2) until 31 May 2020. All provisions remain in place except for some easing of prohibitions relating to certain low-risk business activities such as retail (curb-side pick-up orders only) and religious services.

The Proclamation includes a link to the Safe Start Washington re-opening plan.

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Notice Number: 20-25.3

Publication Date: 4th May 2020

Effective Date: 4th May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/20-25.3%20-%20COVID-19%20Stay%20Home%20Stay%20Healthy%20-%20Reopening%20%28tmp%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

17 CFR Parts 227 and 239: Temporary Amendments to Regulation Crowdfunding (SEC)

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is adopting temporary final rules to facilitate capital formation for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The temporary final rules are intended to expedite the offering process for smaller, previously established companies directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19 that are seeking to meet their funding needs through the offer and sale of securities pursuant to Regulation Crowdfunding.

The temporary final rules are designed to facilitate this offering process by providing tailored, conditional relief from certain requirements of Regulation Crowdfunding relating to the timing of the offering and the availability of financial statements required to be included in issuers' offering materials while retaining appropriate investor protections.

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Notice Number: 2020-09806

Publication Date: 7 May 2020

Effective Date: 4 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-07/pdf/2020-09806.pdf

Proclamation 20-55 (Washington): COVID-19: Collective Bargaining

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends various statutory restrictions relating to state collective bargaining agreements.

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Notice Number: 20-55

Publication Date: 7th May 2020

Effective Date: 7th May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-55%20COVID-19%20Collective%20Bargaining%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Federal Delay in Opening of 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 and 2020 EEO-3 and 2020 EEO-5 Data Collections Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a delay in the anticipated opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection and the 2020 EEO-3 and EEO-5 data collections due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. The EEOC expects to begin collecting the 2020 EEO-3 and the 2020 EEO-5 in January 2021 and will notify filers of the precise date the surveys will open as soon as it is available.

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Notice Number: 2020-09876

Publication Date: 8 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-08/pdf/2020-09876.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Nondiscrimination and Additional Eligibility Criteria

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has posted an interim final rule that supplements previously posted rules relating to the Paycheck Protection Program by providing guidance on nondiscrimination obligations and additional eligibility requirements, and requests public comment.

On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program. The program is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA posted additional interim final rules on April 3, 2020, April 14, 2020, April 24, 2020, April 28, 2020, and April 30, 2020 and the Department of the Treasury posted an additional interim final rule on April 28, 2020. This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules.

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Notice Number: 2020-09963

Publication Date: 8 May 2020

Effective Date: 8 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-08/pdf/2020-09963.pdf

Proclamation 20-41.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Amending and extending Proclamations 20-05, 20-41, and 20-41.1

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-41 and 41.1. until the suspension of the state of emergency or 31 March, whichever comes first. The original orders waived and suspended statutes that deal with the expiry of personal and commercial driver licenses by the Department of Licensing.

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Notice Number: 20-41.2

Publication Date: 11 May 2020

Effective Date: 11 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-41.2%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20License%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); Availability (Food and Drug Administration)

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The Food and Drug Administration has announced the availability of guidance documents related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. The guidance documents have been implemented without prior comment, but they remain subject to comment at any time. Some examples of the documents include temporary policies regarding:

- Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (March 2020)
- Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Chain Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (April 2020)
- Packaging and Labeling of Shell Eggs Sold by Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (April 2020)

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Notice Number: 2020-10146

Publication Date: 12 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-12/pdf/2020-10146.pdf

Temporary Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2B Nonimmigrants Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency (Department of Homeland Security)

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The Department of Homeland Security has published a temporary final rule that, as a result of disruptions and uncertainty to the U.S. economy and international travel caused by the global novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, amends the regulations regarding certain temporary nonagricultural workers, and their U.S. employers, within the H-2B nonimmigrant classification.

The Department is temporarily removing certain limitations on employers or U.S. agents seeking to hire certain H-2B workers already in the United States to provide temporary labor or services essential to the U.S. food supply chain, and certain H-2B workers, who are essential to the U.S. food supply chain, seeking to extend their stay.

This final rule is effective from May 14, 2020, through May 15, 2023. Employers may request the flexibilities under this rule by filing an H-2B petition, including the new attestation and all required evidence, on or after the effective date of this rule and until 120 days thereafter.

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Notice Number: 2020-10486

Publication Date: 14th May 2020

Effective Date: 14th May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-14/pdf/2020-10486.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.1 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments and Accrual of Interest

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Notice Number: 20-49.1

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Effective Date: 15 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20.49.1COVID19Garnishment.pdf

Proclamation 20-48.1 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends the waiver and suspension of certain statutes relating to the requirement to carry a valid medical certification and other skill testing and renewal requirements for Commercial Driver License and Commercial Learner Permit holders until the termination of the COVID-19 State of Emergency or 11:59 PM on May 31, 2020, whichever occurs first.

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Notice Number: 20-48.1

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Effective Date: 15 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20.48.1COVID19DOLCDLCerts.pdf

Proclamation 20-22.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Truck Driver hours

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamations 20-22 and 20-22.1 relating to driver hours of service until 11:59 p.m. on June 14, 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-22.2

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Effective Date: 15 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20.22.2COVID19TruckDriver%20Hours.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Extension of Limited Safe Harbor With Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan Request

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On April 24, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule relating to promissory notes, authorizations, affiliation, and eligibility in connection with the implementation of a temporary new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program.” The Paycheck Protection Program was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). The SBA has published an interim final rule that supplements its implementation of the Act and requests public comment.

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Notice Number: 2020-10649

Publication Date: 19 May 2020

Effective Date: 19 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-19/pdf/2020-10649.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Loan Increases

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Notice Number: 2020-10658

Publication Date: 19 May 2020

Effective Date: 19 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-19/pdf/2020-10658.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Eligibility of Certain Electric Cooperatives

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The SBA has published an interim final rule that supplements previously posted interim final rules by providing guidance on additional eligibility requirements for certain electric cooperatives, and requests public comment.

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Notice Number: 2020-10674

Publication Date: 19 May 2020

Effective Date: 19 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-19/pdf/2020-10674.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Treatment of Entities With Foreign Affiliates

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This interim final rule supplements previously posted interim final rules by providing guidance on additional eligibility requirements related to entities with foreign affiliates, and requests public comment.

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Notice Number: 2020-10967

Publication Date: 21 May 2020

Effective Date: 21 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-21/pdf/2020-10967.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments and Accrual of Interest

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-49 and executive order 49.1, regarding Garnishments and Accrual of Interest, until 27 March, 2020 or the termination of the state of Emergency, whichever occurs first.

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Notice Number: 20-49.2

Publication Date: 22 May 2020

Effective Date: 22 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/COVID19Proc20.49.2Garnishment.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Second Extension of Limited Safe Harbor With Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan and Lender Reporting

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On May 8, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule relating to the extension of a safe harbor with respect to a certification required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) in connection with the implementation of a temporary new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program.” This interim final rule revises the interim final rule posted on May 8, 2020, and published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2020, by extending the date by which certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers may repay their loans from May 14, 2020 to May 18, 2020, in order to avail themselves of a safe harbor with respect to the certification required by the Act, and by extending the timeframe for submission of the initial SBA Form 1502 report for PPP loans. This interim final rule supplements SBA's implementation of the Act and requests public comment.

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Notice Number: 2020-11292

Publication Date: 26 May 2020

Effective Date: 26 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-26/pdf/2020-11292.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

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The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document. The restrictions will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2020.

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Notice Number: 2020-11145

Publication Date: 22 May 2020

Effective Date: 21 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-22/pdf/2020-11145.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

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The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document. The restrictions will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2020.

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Notice Number: 2020-11154

Publication Date: 22 May 2020

Effective Date: 21 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-22/pdf/2020-11154.pdf

Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Federative Republic of Brazil

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The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced a decision to implement enhanced protocols for persons entering the US from Brazil by directing all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present in Brazil to arrive at one of the airports where the Government is focusing public health resources. This is in addition to protocols implemented in the past for flights from other countries.

The document also adds two airports (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH)) to the list of airports where such flights may land.

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Notice Number: 2020-11576

Publication Date: 28 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-28/pdf/2020-11576.pdf

Amendment to Proclamation of May 24, 2020, Suspending Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus

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The President has issued a Proclamation that amends the Proclamation 10041 of May 24, 2020, titled “Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus” to make the effective date of that Proclamation 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, 2020. Proclamation 10041 does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, 2020.

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Notice Number: 2020-11670

Publication Date: 28 May 2020

Effective Date: 28 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-28/pdf/2020-11670.pdf

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus

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The Executive Office of the President has released a proclamation that suspends and limits entry into the United States of all aliens who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. The effective date is indicated in the Proclamation as 28 May 2020, although this date was later amended in Proclamation 10042 to 26 May 2020.

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Notice Number: 2020-11616

Publication Date: 28 May 2020

Effective Date: 28 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-28/pdf/2020-11616.pdf

Proclamation 20-57 (Washington): COVID-19: Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation applicable to essential workers and workplaces to prohibit any agricultural employer from continuing to operate beyond June 3, 2020, unless the employer complies with all provisions of the Agriculture COVID-19 Requirements-– Provisions for All Worksites and Work-Related Functions.

For purposes of this Proclamation, agricultural employers exclude meat or other food processing operations, but include, amongst others:

- orchards
- fields
- dairies
- fruit and vegetable packing warehouses

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Notice Number: 20-57

Publication Date: 28 May 2020

Effective Date: 28 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-57%20-%20COVID-19%20Concerning%20Agr%20Workers%20Health%20%28tmp%29_0.pdf

Proclamation 20-25.4 (Washington): Adjusting and Extending Stay Home - Stay Healthy to 1 July, 2020

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending the state of emergency, as well as the "Stay home - Stay Healthy" proclamations until 1 July 2020, with details on the transition from "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" to "Safe Start, Stay Healthy" county-by-county phased reopening.

The Governor has ordered, in addition to other requirements detailed in the Safe Start Washington Phased Reopening Plan, that, beginning on June 8, 2020, when on the job, all employees must wear a facial covering except when working alone or when the job has no in-person interaction as detailed in the Safe Start Washington Phased Reopening Plan; and that employers must provide cloth facial coverings to employees, unless their exposure dictates a higher level of protection.

The Proclamation also includes a link to "COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers".

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Notice Number: 20-25.4

Publication Date: 31 May 2020

Effective Date: 1 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-25.4%20-%20COVID-19%20Safe%20Start.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-49 and executive order 49.1, regarding Garnishments, until 17 June, 2020 or the termination of the state of Emergency, whichever occurs first.

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Notice Number: 20-49.4

Publication Date: 29 May 2020

Effective Date: 29 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-49.4%20-%20COVID-19%20Garnishment%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-48.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends 20-48 and 20-48.1 with regards to the Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements.

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Notice Number: 20-48.2

Publication Date: 29 May 2020

Effective Date: 29 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-48.2%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL-CDL%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-21.3 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit

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Notice Number: 20-21.3

Publication Date: 29 May 2020

Effective Date: 29 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-21.3%20Coronavirus%20Ext%20ESD%201%20Week%20Waiver%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-23.4 (Washington): Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation extending Proclamation 20-23 which provides for ratepayer assistance and preservation of essential services.

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Notice Number: 20-23.4

Publication Date: 29 May 2020

Effective Date: 29 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-23.4%20-%20COVID-19%20Ratepayer%20Assist%20EXT%20FINAL_0.pdf

Proclamation 20-15.3 (Washington): Department of Licensing

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Notice Number: 20-15.3

Publication Date: 29 May 2020

Effective Date: 29 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-15.3%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20Offices%20Ext%20%28tmp%29_0.pdf

Proclamation 20-30.3 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirement

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Notice Number: 20-30.3

Publication Date: 29 May 2020

Effective Date: 29 May 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-30.3%20-%20COVID-19%20Job%20Search%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Loan Forgiveness

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA posted various additional interim final rules, and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) posted an additional interim final rule on April 27, 2020.

This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules in order to help PPP borrowers prepare and submit loan forgiveness applications as provided for in the CARES Act, help PPP lenders who will be making the loan forgiveness decisions, inform borrowers and lenders of SBA's process for reviewing PPP loan applications and loan forgiveness applications, and requests public comment.

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Notice Number: 2020-11536

Publication Date: 1 June 2020

Effective Date: 28 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-01/pdf/2020-11536.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA posted additional interim final rules on various dates and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) posted an additional interim final rule on April 27, 2020. SBA and Treasury posted an interim final rule on Loan Forgiveness contemporaneously with this interim final rule on May 22, 2020.

This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules in order to inform borrowers and lenders of SBA's process for reviewing PPP loan applications and loan forgiveness applications, and requests public comment.

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Notice Number: 2020-11533

Publication Date: 1 June 2020

Effective Date: 28 May 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-01/pdf/2020-11533.pdf

Proclamation 20-19.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Evictions and Related Housing Practices

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation relating to residential and commercial rental properties. The proclamation amends 20-05, 20-19, and 20-19.1 to temporarily prohibit residential evictions and temporarily impose other related prohibitions statewide until 11:59 p.m. on August 1, 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-19.2

Publication Date: 2 June 2020

Effective Date: 2 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-19.2%20Coronavirus%20Evictions%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

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The President has signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act that modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the law:

- establishes a minimum maturity of five years for a paycheck protection loan with a remaining balance after forgiveness
- extends the covered period during which a loan recipient may use such funds for certain expenses while remaining eligible for forgiveness
- raises the non-payroll portion of a forgivable covered loan amount from the current 25% up to 40%
- extends the period in which an employer may rehire or eliminate a reduction in employment, salary, or wages that would otherwise reduce the forgivable amount of a paycheck protection loan. (However, the forgivable amount must be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of employees if the recipient is (1) unable to rehire former employees and is unable to hire similarly qualified employees, or (2) unable to return to the same level of business activity due to compliance with federal requirements or guidance related to COVID-19.)
- revises the deferral period for paycheck protection loans, allowing recipients to defer payments until they receive compensation for forgiven amounts (Recipients who do not apply for forgiveness shall have 10 months from the program's expiration to begin making payments.)
- eliminates a provision that makes a paycheck protection loan recipient who has such indebtedness forgiven ineligible to defer payroll tax payments
- is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule

[Adapted from a summary by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress.]

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Notice Number: H.R.7010

Publication Date: 5 June 2020

Effective Date: 5 June 2020

Source: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7010/BILLS-116hr7010enr.pdf

Proclamation 20-46.1 (Washington): COVID-19: High-Risk Employees – Workers’ Rights

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that continues to prevent employers from failing to provide accommodation to high-risk workers, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that protects them from risk of exposure to the COVID-19 disease on the job. If alternative work arrangements are not feasible, the employer is must allow an employee to utilize all available accrued leave options free from risk of adverse employment action.

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Notice Number: 20-46.1

Publication Date: 9 June 2020

Effective Date: 9 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-46.1%20-%20COVID-19%20High%20Risk%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-22.3 (Washington): COVID-19: Truck Driver Hours

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation extending the exemption from driver hours of service rules for motor carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles in Washington State collecting or delivering the various goods until July 14, 2020.

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Notice Number: 20-22.3

Publication Date: 12 June 2020

Effective Date: 12 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-22.3.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to First Interim Final Rule

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA's) 7(a) Loan Program. Subsequently, SBA issued a number of interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program. On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act) was signed into law, amending the CARES Act.

This interim final rule revises SBA's interim final rule published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020, by changing key provisions, such as the loan maturity, deferral of loan payments, and forgiveness provisions, to conform to the Flexibility Act. SBA also is making conforming amendments to the use of PPP loan proceeds for consistency with amendments made in the Flexibility Act. Several of these amendments are retroactive to the date of enactment of the CARES Act, as required by section 3(d) of the Flexibility Act.

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Notice Number: 2020-12909

Publication Date: 16 June 2020

Effective Date: 27 June 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-16/pdf/2020-12909.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.5 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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Notice Number: 20-49.5

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-49.5%20-%20COVID-19%20Garnishment%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-15.4 (Washington): Department of Licensing

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends proclamation 20-15 waiving requirements for physical presence and testing to allow for the renewal of all driver licenses and identification cards by mail or e-commerce.

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Notice Number: 20-15.4

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-15.4%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20Offices%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-48.3 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

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Notice Number: 20-48.3

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-48.3%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL-CDL%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-41.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-41, which waived and suspended statutes that deal with the expiry of personal and commercial driver licenses by the Department of Licensing.

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Notice Number: 20-41.4

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-41.4%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20License%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-20.4 (Washington): Department of Revenue - Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending Proclamation 20-20, which waived and suspended laws and rules relating to tax penalties, fees, interest, and due dates.

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Notice Number: 20-20.4

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-20.4%20DOR%20Interest%20Fees%20Penalties%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-21.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver

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Notice Number: 20-21.4

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-21.4%20Coronavirus%20Ext%20ESD%201%20Week%20Waiver%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-30.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirement

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends certain statutes that prevent, hinder or delay the Washington State Employment Security Department in providing unemployment compensation to the significant people suffering from layoffs resulting from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Number: 20-30.4

Publication Date: 18 June 2020

Effective Date: 18 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-30.4%20-%20COVID-19%20Job%20Search%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-41.5 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-41, until the suspension of the state of emergency or 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2020, whichever comes first. The original orders waived and suspended statutes that deal with the expiry of personal and commercial driver licenses by the Department of Licensing.

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Notice Number: 20-41.5

Publication Date: 19 June 2020

Effective Date: 19 June 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-41.5%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20License%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to the Third and Sixth Interim Final Rules

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. Subsequently, SBA and Treasury issued additional interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program. On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act) was signed into law, amending the CARES Act.

This interim final rule revises interim final rules posted on SBA's website on April 14, 2020 (published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2020) and April 28, 2020 (published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2020), by changing provisions to conform to the Flexibility Act. Several of these amendments are retroactive to the date of enactment of the CARES Act, as required by section 3(d) of the Flexibility Act.

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Notice Number: 2020-13293

Publication Date: 19 June 2020

Effective Date: 27 March 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-19/pdf/2020-13293.pdf

Proclamation 20-58 (Washington): COVID-19: Employment Security Department– Shared Work Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation suspending RCW 50.60.110(1), in its entirety, through 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2020, because it prevents, hinders or delays necessary action to restore at least partial employment of the workforce that has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Number: 20-58

Publication Date: 19 June 2020

Effective Date: 19 June 2020

Source:https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-58%20-%20COVID-19%20ESD%20Shared%20Work%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

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The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced the continuation of the temporarily limit on travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.

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Notice Number: 2020-13676

Publication Date: 24 June 2020

Effective Date: 23 March 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-24/pdf/2020-13676.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

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The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced the continuation of the temporarily limit on travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.

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Notice Number: 2020-13677

Publication Date: 24 June 2020

Effective Date: 23 March 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-24/pdf/2020-13677.pdf

Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

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The President has released a proclamation extending Proclamation 10014 with regards to the suspension of entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the United States labor market during the economic recovery following the 2019 novel Coronavirus outbreak.

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Notice Number: 2020-13888

Publication Date: 25 June 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-25/pdf/2020-13888.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review Procedures Interim Final Rules

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program.

Subsequently, SBA and Treasury issued additional interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program. On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act) was signed into law, amending the CARES Act. This interim final rule revises interim final rules posted on SBA's and the Department of the Treasury's websites on May 22, 2020 (published on June 1, 2020, in the Federal Register), by changing key provisions to conform to the Flexibility Act. Several of these amendments are retroactive to the date of enactment of the CARES Act, as required by section 3(d) of the Flexibility Act.

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Notice Number: 2020-13782

Publication Date: 26 June 2020

Effective date: 27 March 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-26/pdf/2020-13782.pdf

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Certain Eligible Payroll Costs

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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of Sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA's) 7(a) Loan Program. Subsequently, SBA issued a number of interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program.

This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules by providing additional guidance on certain eligible payroll costs.

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Notice Number: 2020-14128

Publication Date: 30 June 2020

Effective date: 26 March 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-30/pdf/2020-14128.pdf

Proclamation 20-30.5 (Washington): Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends certain statutes that prevent, hinder or delay the Washington State Employment Security Department in providing unemployment compensation to those suffering from layoffs resulting from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Number: 20-30.5

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-30.5.pdf

Proclamation 20-21.5 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver

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Notice Number: 20-21.5

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-21.5.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.6 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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Notice Number: 20-49.6

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-49.6.pdf

Proclamation 20-20.5 (Washington): Department of Revenue - Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending Proclamation 20-20, which waived and suspended laws and rules relating to tax penalties, fees, interest, and due dates.

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Notice Number: 20-20.5

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-20.5.pdf

Proclamation 20-48.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending Proclamation 20-20, which waived and suspended laws and rules relating to tax penalties, fees, interest, and due dates.

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Notice Number: 20-48.4

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-48.4.pdf

Proclamation 20-23.6 (Washington): Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation extending Proclamation 20-23 which provides for ratepayer assistance and preservation of essential services.

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Notice Number: 20-23.6

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-23.6.pdf

Proclamation 20-41.6 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension

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Notice Number: 20-41.6

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-41.6.pdf

Proclamation 20-15.5 (Washington): Department of Licensing

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Notice Number: 20-15.5

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Effective Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-15.5.pdf

Amendment to Proclamation 10052

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The President of the United States of America amended proclamation 10052 dealing with "Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak" by noting that the limit to entry applies to anyone who does not have a valid nonimmigrant visa in the same category in which he or she is seeking entry.

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Notice Number: 2020-14510

Publication Date: 2 July 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-02/pdf/2020-14510.pdf

Proclamation 20-25.6 (Washington): Adjusting and Extending Stay Home - Stay Healthy

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending the state of emergency, as well as the "Stay home - Stay Healthy" proclamations until 6 August 2020, with details on the transition from "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" to "Safe Start, Stay Healthy" county-by-county phased reopening.

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Notice Number: 20-25.6

Publication Date: 7 July 2020

Effective Date: 7 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-25.6%20-%20COVID-19%20Safe%20Start-Stay%20Healthy%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-22.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Truck Driver Hours

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- livestock and livestock feed
- medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; and
- supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants

Those transporting routine goods or mixed loads with a nominal quantity of qualifying emergency relief do not fall within the exemption.

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Notice Number: 20-22.4

Publication Date: 14 July 2020

Effective Date: 13 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-22.4.pdf

Proclamation 20-58.1 (Washington): COVID-19: Employment Security Department– Shared Work Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation suspending RCW 50.60.110(1), in its entirety, through 11:59 p.m. on August 1, 2020, because it prevents, hinders or delays necessary action to restore at least partial employment of the workforce that has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proclamation provides that states may choose to charge or not charge employers on a state level for the shared work benefits paid, and it is necessary to waive the statutory provisions related to shared work to provide financial relief to encourage employers to provide shared work programs.

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Notice Number: 20-58.1

Publication Date: 15 July 2020

Effective Date: 15 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-58.1%20-%20COVID-19%20SharedWorkExt%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Community Advantage Pilot Program Temporary Changes-Community Advantage Recovery Loans

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The Community Advantage (CA) Pilot Program is a pilot program to increase SBA-guaranteed loans to small businesses in underserved areas. In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, SBA has developed a new, temporary CA loan product titled “Community Advantage Recovery Loans” (CA Recovery Loans) for eligible CA Lenders to provide technical and financial assistance to assist small businesses located in underserved areas with retooling their business models for the COVID-19 environment and building financial resiliency against potential future disruptions. SBA is issuing this document to provide the specific requirements for CA Recovery Loans.

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Notice Number: 2020-14852

Publication Date: 15th July 2020

Effective Date: 15th July 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-15/pdf/2020-14852.

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

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The Secretary of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue temporarily limiting the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.

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Notice Number: 2020-15954

Publication Date: 22 July 2020

Effective Date: 22 July 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-22/pdf/2020-15954.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable To Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

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The Secretary of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue temporarily limiting the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.

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Notice Number: 2020-15955

Publication Date: 22 July 2020

Effective Date: 22 July 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-22/pdf/2020-15955.pdf

Proclamation 20-25.7 (Washington): Adjusting and Extending Stay Home - Stay Healthy

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending the state of emergency, as well as the "Stay home - Stay Healthy" proclamations until the state of emergency, issued on February 29, 2020, is rescinded or until this order is amended or rescinded, with details on the transition from "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" to "Safe Start, Stay Healthy" county-by-county phased reopening.

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Notice Number: 20-25.7

Publication Date: 24 July 2020

Effective Date: 24 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-25.7.pdf

Proclamation 20-46.2 (Washington): COVID-19: High-Risk Employees – Workers’ Rights

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends Proclamation 20-46 to protect employees from the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 disease on the job.

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Notice Number: 20-46.2

Publication Date: 29 July 2020

Effective Date: 29 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-46.2.pdf

Proclamation 20-15.6 (Washington): Department of Licensing

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Notice Number: 20-15.6

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-15.6%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL%20Offices%20Ext%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-30.6 (Washington): Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that waives and suspends certain statutes that prevent, hinder or delay the Washington State Employment Security Department in providing unemployment compensation to those suffering from layoffs resulting from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Number: 20-30.6

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-30.6%20-%20COVID-19%20Job%20Search%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-41.7 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – License and Permit Renewal Extension

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Notice Number: 20-41.7

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-41.7%20-%20COVID-19%20DOLLicenseExt%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-20.6 (Washington): Department of Revenue - Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a Proclamation extending Proclamation 20-20, which waived and suspended laws and rules relating to tax penalties, fees, interest, and due dates.

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Notice Number: 20-20.6

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-20.6%20-%20COVID-19%20DOR%20InterestFeesPenalties%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-21.6 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver

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Notice Number: 20-21.6

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-21.6%20-COVID-19%20ESD%201WeekWaiver%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-23.7 (Washington): Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation extending Proclamation 20-23 which provides for ratepayer assistance and preservation of essential services.

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Notice Number: 20-23.7

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-23.7%20-%20COVID-19%20RatepayerAssist%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-48.5 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation that extends the waiver and suspension of certain statutes relating to the requirement to carry a valid medical certification, and other skill testing and renewal requirements for Commercial Driver License and Commercial Learner Permit holders.

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Notice Number: 20-48.5

Publication Date: 31 July 2020

Effective Date: 31 July 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-48.5%20-%20COVID-19%20DOL-CDL%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Proclamation 20-49.7 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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Notice Number: 20-49.7

Publication Date: 4 August 2020

Effective Date: 4 August 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-49.7.pdf

Proclamation 20-22.5 (Washington): COVID-19: Truck Driver Hours

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Notice Number: 20-22.5

Publication Date: 12 August 2020

Effective Date: 12 August 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-22.5.pdf

Proclamation 20-67 (Washington): COVID-19: Food Production Workers Paid Leave

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The Governor of the State of Washington has published a proclamation applicable to essential workers and workplaces to prohibit any food production employer from continuing to operate between August 18, 2020, and November 13, 2020, unless the employer provides its workers with emergency supplemental paid sick leave for a qualifying event subject to the terms set out in the Executive Order.

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Notice Number: 20-67

Publication Date: 13 August 2020

Effective Date: 13 August 2020

Source: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-67.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

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Notice Number: 2020-18468

Publication Date: 21 August 2020

Effective Date: 21 August 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-21/pdf/2020-18468.pdf

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

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Notice Number: 2020-18470

Publication Date: 21 August 2020

Effective Date: 21 August 2020

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-21/pdf/2020-18470.pdf

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Proclamation 20-15.8 (Washington): Department of Licensing

Proclamation 20-49.9 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

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Proclamation 20-21.8 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – 1 Week Waiver

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Proclamation 20-05 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-07 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-11 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-15 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-14 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-13 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-20 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-22 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-21 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-25 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-27 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-30 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-25.1 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-40 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-41 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-46 (Washington)

US Executive Order 13916: National Emergency Authority To Temporarily Extend Deadlines for Certain Estimated Payments

US Temporary Final Rule (19 CFR Part 24): Temporary Postponement of the Time to Deposit Certain Estimated Duties, Taxes, and Fees During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

Proclamation 10014 (US)

13 CFR Part 120: Small Business Administration Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Additional Criterion for Seasonal Employers

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Corporate Groups and Non-Bank and Non-Insured Depository Institution Lenders (Small Business Administration)

Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak (IRS)

Executive Order 13920: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System (US)

Executive Order 13917: Delegating Authority Under the Defense Production Act With Respect to Food Supply Chain Resources During the National Emergency Caused by the Outbreak of COVID-19

Proclamation 20-15.2 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-20.2 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-23.2 (Washington)

Proclamation 20-25.3 (Washington)

17 CFR Parts 227 and 239: Temporary Amendments to Regulation Crowdfunding (SEC)

Proclamation 20-55 (Washington): COVID-19: Collective Bargaining

Federal Delay in Opening of 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 and 2020 EEO-3 and 2020 EEO-5 Data Collections Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Nondiscrimination and Additional Eligibility Criteria

Proclamation 20-41.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Amending and extending Proclamations 20-05, 20-41, and 20-41.1

Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); Availability (Food and Drug Administration)

Temporary Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2B Nonimmigrants Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency (Department of Homeland Security)

Proclamation 20-49.1 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments and Accrual of Interest

Proclamation 20-48.1 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

Proclamation 20-22.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Truck Driver hours

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Extension of Limited Safe Harbor With Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan Request

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Loan Increases

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Eligibility of Certain Electric Cooperatives

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Treatment of Entities With Foreign Affiliates

Proclamation 20-49.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments and Accrual of Interest

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Second Extension of Limited Safe Harbor With Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan and Lender Reporting

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Federative Republic of Brazil

Amendment to Proclamation of May 24, 2020, Suspending Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Proclamation 20-57 (Washington): COVID-19: Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers

Proclamation 20-25.4 (Washington): Adjusting and Extending Stay Home - Stay Healthy to 1 July, 2020

Proclamation 20-49.4 (Washington): COVID-19: Garnishments

Proclamation 20-48.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Department of Licensing – CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements

Proclamation 20-21.3 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit

Proclamation 20-23.4 (Washington): Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services

Proclamation 20-15.3 (Washington): Department of Licensing

Proclamation 20-30.3 (Washington): COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit – Job Search Requirement

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Loan Forgiveness

Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities

Proclamation 20-19.2 (Washington): COVID-19: Evictions and Related Housing Practices