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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the renewal of an information collection activity aimed at reducing paperwork and respondent burden. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, practicality, and accuracy of their information collections, as well as suggestions to improve quality and reduce respondent burden. The collection is part of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act processes, requiring individuals to provide personally identifiable information through a paper form. Comments on this collection can be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Presidential Memorandum outlines the order of succession for officials in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to act as Administrator if the current Administrator is unable to perform their duties. It lists the Deputy Administrator for Management and Resources, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming, and Assistant Administrators by appointment order or alphabetical order if appointed on the same day. The document specifies that individuals acting in these roles cannot act as Administrator and asserts the President's discretion to make changes. It also revokes a previous memorandum from 2008 and includes general provisions about the implementation and limitations of this order.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a proposed information collection, inviting the public to participate in a survey connected to the 2025 Digital Development Awards. This survey aims to help select award winners who utilize digital technology for inclusive growth. Comments and recommendations on the survey are due by February 24, 2025. This action is in compliance with legal requirements, as USAID must notify the public and gain approval from the Office of Management and Budget before conducting such collections.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection related to its grants and cooperative agreements. This notice invites public comments until January 15, 2025, on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it might be improved. Three new Standard Provisions are being considered, which involve plans for activity monitoring, digital information submission with a data management plan, and without a data management plan. Comments must be submitted in writing and will be part of the public record.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection using Google Forms. This collection is a part of USAID's Occupational Safety & Health (OHS) program and is aimed at gathering data on workplace injuries and illnesses as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the OSH Act of 1970. The collected data will be used to improve workplace safety and health programs and assess workplace safety progress. Comments from the public are welcome and should be submitted within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is planning to modify its Partner-Vetting System, a system used to vet directors, officers, and employees of non-governmental organizations seeking funds from USAID. The system collects personal data to ensure that USAID’s funds do not inadvertently support individuals or entities posing a risk to national security. Changes include removing certain categories of individuals from its coverage and clarifying details in the system’s records. USAID invites the public to submit comments on the proposed changes by February 12, 2021.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to their Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. This survey targets contacts from faith-based organizations that met with USAID in 2024. They aim to gather feedback to improve their engagement process. Comments on the survey's necessity, usefulness, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents are welcome within 60 days of the notice.

On October 16, 2020, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) made changes to the rules regarding leave and holidays for U.S. personal services contractors. The document corrects some mistakes in those changes, like fixing sentence structures and adding effective dates in specific clauses. It also corrects how certain citations are presented. These updates do not change the main rules but make sure everything is written correctly.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort designed to improve its services. Under this plan, USAID aims to gather qualitative feedback from its customers through surveys and forms to understand their experiences and perceptions better. This feedback will help USAID identify strengths and areas for improvement in their service delivery, but it will not be used for influencing major policy decisions. The feedback process is voluntary, low-cost, and will not include sensitive personal information.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 13891, which is focused on improving agency guidance documents. This rule outlines how USAID will create, review, and issue guidance documents, ensuring they are non-binding and written clearly. It also establishes procedures for public access and comments on draft guidance documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and accountability, with no new reporting requirements or significant economic impact expected.