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The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced its plan to submit various information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to comment on these requests before February 6, 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is revising its collections, introducing new forms such as Form 709-NA for nonresident gift tax transfers and expanding e-filing authorization forms like Forms 8453-EG and 8879-EG. These changes aim to streamline tax reporting and electronic filing processes.

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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its proposal to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves publishing a notice in the Federal Register and seeking feedback on various aspects, such as the estimate of the burden on the public and ways to improve the information collection process. Two types of information collections are highlighted: (1) the extension of the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Assumption of Responsibilities, which involves peer review activities, and (2) the reinstatement and modification of the Medicare Enrollment Application for Clinics/Group Practices and Other Suppliers. Public comments are due by February 14, 2025, and further details can be found on the CMS PRA website.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a public comment opportunity on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves publishing a notice for any new information collection requests, extensions, or reinstatements, and giving the public a chance to comment. The information collection being discussed is related to Section 1115 Demonstration Projects, where states must comply with specific requirements to obtain waiver authority, including public notices and reports. Interested parties can send comments on the estimated burden or any other aspect of these collections by March 5, 2025.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection related to testing and reporting SARS-CoV-2 in animals. This initiative aims to gather data from laboratories and state animal health officials to monitor the emergence and spread of the virus in animals. The feedback from the public will help APHIS assess the necessity, utility, and efficiency of this information collection process and its impact, ensuring compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are due by March 5, 2021, and all submitted comments will become a public record.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting crewmember identification documents information. This request is part of an Information Collection Request (ICR) process mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Coast Guard seeks public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection, which is designed to validate the identities of crewmembers on vessels visiting U.S. ports. Comments can be submitted until January 8, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with specifics detailed in the notice.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection request. This request is related to compliance with commercial driver licensing and testing standards, involving drivers and state licensing agencies, to ensure accurate recordkeeping of testing, licensing, and violations as stated in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Comments on the renewal, which does not include proposed changes from a previously discussed rule, need to be submitted by May 16, 2025. The FMCSA is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the data collection, its burden estimates, and ways to improve the information's quality and minimize the burden.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is asking for public comments on its plan to renew an information collection related to State regulatory authority on coal mining inspections. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which aims to minimize the burden of reporting by the public. They are gathering feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, if it will be processed timely, and ways to improve its quality and clarity. Comments are due by February 4, 2025, and the information gathered will help ensure compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes gathering data on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which measures the quality of life and daily functioning of Medicare beneficiaries. Public input is wanted to assess the necessity of this information collection and its potential burden on participants. Comments must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to ensure they are considered before final approval by the Office of Management and Budget.