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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released a notice inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to disability retirement applications under the CSRS/FERS system. The collection involves Standard Form 3112, which helps assess eligibility for disability retirement. OPM is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the information gathering process. Comments are being accepted until March 29, 2021, and can be submitted through mail, email, or fax.

The Executive Order provides a way for alumni of AmeriCorps programs to be hired for federal jobs without going through the usual competitive application process. It allows people who have completed a certain amount of service with AmeriCorps to be directly appointed by federal agencies if they are qualified. This order helps keep skilled individuals in public service roles. However, all applicants must still meet baseline requirements, like citizenship and no legal disqualifications, to be considered for these positions.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on renewing an information collection known as the "Bank Appeals Follow-Up Questionnaire." This is part of a broader effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information gathered will assess the effectiveness of the OCC's appeals process for banks and help improve it. Comments on the need, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection are invited, and they must be submitted by April 19, 2021.

The Executive Order 14002 addresses the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have resulted in job losses, business closures, and financial difficulties, particularly impacting communities of color. The order directs federal agencies to find ways to provide relief and improve access to assistance for individuals, families, small businesses, and various levels of government. Agencies are encouraged to use existing resources to reduce barriers and improve coordination in relief efforts. The order stipulates that these actions should adhere to applicable laws and available funding, and it does not create any enforceable legal rights.

The executive order titled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" emphasizes recognizing men and women as biologically distinct categories based on immutable biological facts. It mandates that federal agencies enforce laws and policies using definitions that reflect this distinction and eliminate references to gender ideology in government documents and communications. Additionally, it directs agencies to ensure that sex-based rights are protected and that federal funding is not used to support gender ideology, thereby outlining specific measures for revising identification documents, policies on intimate spaces, and agency practices.

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a new interest rate of 3.00% for fiscal year 2025, to be used by federal agencies in planning and evaluating water and land resources. This rate, which is higher than the previous year's rate of 2.75%, reflects changes based on the average yield of long-term U.S. Treasury securities. All government agencies must apply this rate for calculating future benefits and costs in such planning efforts. This change ensures consistency with federal rules that set limits on rate changes from year to year.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting the public and federal agencies to comment on information collections for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These programs offer free tax return preparation and counseling for seniors and those with low to moderate incomes, including individuals with disabilities. The IRS has announced changes in the paperwork requirements and added several new forms to ensure compliance. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted by May 6, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on information collections related to Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is seeking feedback on whether these information collections are necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality of the data collected. Comments should be submitted by March 18, 2025, to ensure they are considered.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting comments from the public and federal agencies on the reinstatement of an information collection request used to assess the eligibility of disabled adult children for benefits like health coverage or survivor annuity payments. This collection, known as the Disabled Dependent Questionnaire (RI 30-10), requires input on its necessity, accuracy, and how the process might be improved or made less burdensome using technology. Comments will be accepted until May 27, 2025, and the process is governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Department of Commerce, through the U.S. Census Bureau, intends to revise the Household Pulse Survey, which gathers information on household experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. These revisions will involve removing questions that have become less useful and adding new ones on topics like disability, child health access, telehealth, and childcare, based on previous public comments and consultations with other federal agencies. The survey, approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will maintain the same level of public burden and is expected to start collecting data with the revised questions around March 1, 2021. The general public is invited to comment on these revisions within 30 days of the notice's publication.