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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced a new system that collects information about individuals who submit public comments on OPM documents published in the Federal Register. This system, known as "OPM/Internal—29, Federal Register Comments," will store and manage comments and any personal information provided by the commenter. Public comments can be submitted via Regulations.gov, and these records are maintained in the Federal Docket Management System. OPM is committed to safeguarding this information and has detailed specific procedures for accessing and contesting records.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes a voluntary program called the ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (AV STEP) for vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS). The program aims to review and oversee these vehicles, focusing on safety and public transparency. Participants can apply to perform specific operations or seek exemptions from certain safety standards. The program is designed to help NHTSA monitor the safe development of ADS while collecting data that could inform future safety standards.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a virtual public meeting for the National Advisory Committee on February 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. mountain time. This meeting will discuss the implementation of the Public Lands Rule and educate committee members on their roles and responsibilities. It will include topics like ethics, compliance with laws, and an overview of the committee's purpose. People interested in attending must register in advance, and there are options for submitting comments or requesting accommodations like translation services.

The National Institutes of Health has announced several closed meetings as part of the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings will occur in early March 2021 and are not open to the public to protect confidential information related to grant applications. The discussions will focus on a variety of topics, including infectious diseases, reproductive health, and allergies, among others. The meetings will be held virtually, and more details, including contact information for specific committees, are provided in the notice.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a new information collection called the Licensing Questionnaire, using ATF Form 8620.44. This form aims to assess if individuals seeking employment or contracts with ATF, or their immediate family members, have any financial interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or explosives industries. The agency expects 2,000 respondents annually, with each taking about 5 minutes to complete the form, totaling an estimated public burden of 167 hours. The comment period is open for 30 days, until March 29, 2021.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is inviting public comments on a proposal to introduce new Discrimination Complaint Forms (FR 1413). These forms will help individuals file discrimination complaints if they believe they were treated unfairly while applying for jobs or after leaving employment at the Board. Comments must be submitted by February 4, 2025, and aim to understand the necessity, burden, and clarity of the proposed information collection. This process is part of the agency's obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires comments to be considered before finalizing the proposal.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a new matching program with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify eligibility for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy. This program involves the IRS sharing specific taxpayer information with the SSA to determine correct subsidy percentages for benefits under the Social Security Act. Interested parties have until May 12, 2025, to submit comments regarding this program, which will begin on May 27, 2025, and last for 18 months. The initiative is authorized under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act.

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine Corps, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the Navy Access Control Management System and the U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System to manage base access. It aims to ensure security by verifying individual identities using biometric data. The public has until March 31, 2021, to submit comments on this proposal.

The Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense is planning to collect public information and is seeking feedback on this proposal. This initiative is in response to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to evaluate the impact of new workplace safety policies implemented due to COVID-19. The findings will help improve the work environment and ensure effective communication. The public can submit their comments electronically by April 1, 2021, as physical mail submissions are not possible during the pandemic.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information about sexual assault incidents in the military as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This proposal includes maintaining a database with details such as the nature of the assault, the individuals involved, and the outcomes of any investigations. The proposal also covers reporting on retaliation claims related to sexual assault cases. Public comments on this plan will be accepted until February 5, 2025.