What are the Labor Surplus Areas in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska?

One of the ways a project can be eligible for an SBA 504 loan is to be located in a Labor Surplus Area, which are designated as such by the Department of Labor. The list of labor surplus areas for October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 can be viewed below. A detailed explanation of procedures for classifying Labor Surplus Areas can be found here.