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The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Consumer Expenditure Surveys, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed changes include updating interview questions and testing a new self-administered online diary. This online diary, accessible on the internet, will help gather data on consumer spending habits while minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments from the public will help assess the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys.

The Department of Labor is inviting comments from the public on a proposed extension of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Program. This program gathers data on employment and unemployment to aid in economic policy and state funding allocations. The goal is to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents while ensuring data accuracy and clarity. Comments can help improve the quality and efficiency of data collection and are being accepted until April 12, 2021.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, has issued a notice requesting public comments on a new data collection initiative called the QCEW Business Supplement (QBS). This program aims to gather timely information about the U.S. economy to aid stakeholders and policymakers. The first survey will explore how businesses are adjusting post-COVID-19, covering topics such as telework and government assistance. Comments on the data collection process are requested by April 5, 2021, and the survey is expected to engage 150,000 respondents, requiring about 10 minutes each.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on the continuation of the American Time Use Survey (ATUS). This survey collects data on how people in the United States use their time, including work, childcare, and leisure activities. Comments are requested to ensure the data collected remains useful and that the survey minimizes the burden on those who take part. The deadline for submitting comments is May 27, 2025.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the Department of Labor is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the "Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses." This survey helps measure work injuries and illnesses in various industries and contributes to improving workplace safety and health standards. The BLS has introduced changes like a new data series for cases involving job restrictions and updated classification systems starting in 2023. They are testing additional contact methods to improve the survey's response rates, which have declined recently. Interested parties can submit comments until June 17, 2025.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the Department of Labor is seeking comments on the possible extension of the "Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries" data collection. This program aims to gather complete and accurate information about fatal work injuries to help develop safety strategies. Comments regarding the necessity, efficiency, and potential burden of this data collection effort must be submitted by June 9, 2025. The BLS wants feedback on how gathering this data can improve workplace safety measures and the methodologies used.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is seeking public comments on the proposed changes to the "National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997," which aims to study the transition from education to work and family life by surveying the same group of individuals over many years. This notice invites feedback on whether the data collection is necessary, the estimated burden on respondents, and suggestions to improve the quality and clarity of the collected data. The survey, conducted mainly by phone, will include new questions on work accommodations and retirement expectations, while reducing focus on topics like coronavirus and health behaviors to lessen respondent burden. Comments are due by April 28, 2025, and will be considered in the approval process for the information collection request.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS). The ORS collects important data that helps the Social Security Administration assess job requirements for disability programs like SSDI and SSI. This data includes information on physical, mental, and environmental job demands, and is necessary for ensuring fair disability determinations. Comments should focus on the relevance, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection, and must be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from the Department of Labor is requesting public comments on their proposed revisions to the "Veterans Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS)." This supplement provides information on veterans' labor force status and aims to help improve veteran-related policies and programs. The BLS is especially interested in feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, its impact on respondents, and suggestions for improvement using technology. The changes will include new questions and the removal of less-used ones, with a response deadline by March 30, 2021.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.