To provide states with the underlying formula for the TAA funds disbursement process and FY 2004 planning estimates and to describe the process for requesting additional TAA funds for training and administration.

To provide states with the Program Year (PY) 2003 ACSI Table of Weights.

To transmit guidance for the development and management of PY 2003 Workforce Information Core Products and Services grant plans.

To provide revised dislocated worker formula allotted funds for PY 2003.

To inform grant applicants of the requirement to include a Dun & Bradstreet (D & B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after October 1, 2003.

To provide clarification to State Workforce Agencies (SWA) with regard to the processing of H-2B temporary applications for limited jobs in the landscaping industry which includes only those activities addressed in this guidance for the 2003-2004 season.

To modify Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 2-97 in order to provide guidance for the preparation and submission of PY 1999 W-P Act Plans.

To transmit guidelines for the preparation and submission of the Annual Summary Report of Services provided to MSFWs.

To provide guidance to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) on training deadlines, issuing waivers to the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program training requirements, and additional information on implementing the TAA Reform Act of 2002.

To announce final planning allotments for PY 1998 basic labor exchange activities, required by Section 6(b)(5) of the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended.