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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comments for a period of 60 days, ending on April 27, 2021, regarding an information collection under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This proposed extension of a currently approved collection aims to gather data to determine eligibility for compensation. The collection targets individuals or households, requiring an estimated 2.5 hours per respondent, with a total expected annual burden of 5,000 hours. Feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden minimization of the collection is requested to enhance its utility and efficiency.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is requesting public comments on its plan to reinstate a previously expired survey. This survey, required by law, assesses how effectively OSC handles complaints about prohibited personnel practices, whistleblower disclosures, and enforcement efforts. The survey includes questions about user satisfaction with OSC's services, and results are reported annually to Congress. Public feedback is invited on how to improve the survey and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a 30-day notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the "Record of Employee Interview." This collection is meant to help enforce federal wage provisions on HUD-assisted construction projects, as required by regulations. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection, as well as ways to reduce the burden on those who need to respond. Interested individuals can submit their feedback by February 18, 2025, via the provided contact details and website.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection effort related to the Family Options Study. This study aims to assess the long-term impacts of different housing and service interventions on homeless families. HUD intends to update contact information for 2,241 families who participated in the study to conduct a followup survey approximately eleven years after their initial enrollment. Comments are invited from the public regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to use a slightly revised version of its annual survey. The survey is conducted to gather feedback from individuals who have sought assistance from OSC, such as filing complaints or seeking advisory opinions. It consists of four electronic questionnaires, each with five to ten questions, aimed at determining if individuals feel informed about their rights, successful at resolving issues, and satisfied with OSC's help. The OSC invites public comments on the survey's effectiveness and the potential burden on respondents by March 8, 2021.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection focuses on monitoring antimicrobial use and resistance in U.S. broiler chicken production through the National Animal Health Monitoring System. The study, conducted with the University of Minnesota, aims to provide insights into how antimicrobial use and resistance affect animal health and production over time. Comments on this proposal are invited until January 15, 2025, and can be submitted online.

The U.S. Census Bureau, under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on the extension of an existing survey called the Current Population Survey, School Enrollment Supplement. This survey collects data on school and college enrollment, as well as demographics of students, to help policymakers make informed decisions. They are inviting comments on the necessity and efficiency of this survey until February 24, 2025. People interested can email or submit them online, and all submissions will become part of the public record.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to renew the information collection requirements under the Temporary Labor Camp Standard. This renewal is part of efforts to ensure data collected is useful and efficiently formatted while minimizing the burden on businesses. An increase in reported cases has resulted in more workers living in contractor-provided housing, prompting OSHA to request a change in burden hours from 48 to 238. Comments can be submitted electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until March 3, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on information collections related to Form 1099-A, which deals with the acquisition or abandonment of secured property. This initiative is part of the IRS's ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The estimated number of responses has decreased to 466,000, and this change will reduce the total annual burden hours. Comments are welcome on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the information collection process.

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comments on its request to extend the current approval for the "Survey of Residential Building or Zoning Permit Systems" (Form C-411) without any changes. This survey is crucial for collecting data needed to update information on places that issue building or zoning permits. These updates help create accurate statistics on construction activity, which informs key economic indicators and is used in calculations of the nation's GDP. The Census Bureau aims to ensure they have up-to-date coverage of permit-issuing jurisdictions, and public comments can be submitted online via reginfo.gov.