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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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a notice about a new information collection related to PACE Medicaid Capitation Rate Setting. The notice is looking for public comments on the proposed collection methods, which aim to assist states in setting PACE rates for elderly care programs integrating Medicare and Medicaid services. This process involves obtaining feedback on minimizing the burden of information collection and improving the clarity and utility of the collected data. Comments must be submitted by December 20, 2024, through options like electronic submission at regulations.gov or via mail.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on its proposal to continue collecting data from overseas schools grantees through the Overseas Schools Grant Status Report. This information helps ensure proper monitoring and compliance with grant terms. Comments will be accepted until March 22, 2021, and can be submitted via the Regulations.gov website, email, regular mail, or fax. The collected data assists in evaluating overseas educational opportunities for dependents of U.S. government personnel and reducing the burden on respondents using technology.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice of applications for modifying special permits related to hazardous material transportation. These permits apply to different modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and both cargo and passenger aircraft. The notice asks for public comments on the applications, which must be submitted by January 27, 2021. The applications can be reviewed at the Records Center in Washington, DC or online at regulations.gov.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are requesting public comments on a proposed revision and renewal related to small business size rerepresentation as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves contractors updating their small business status in the System for Award Management under certain conditions, like mergers or contract changes. The feedback is sought to determine the necessity and utility of the information collection, its burden estimate accuracy, and ways to improve the process. Comments must be submitted by April 5, 2021, and information on how to do so is provided through the regulations.gov website.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting the public to comment on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is published in the Federal Register and allows for a 60-day comment period. The information collection pertains to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and enrollees' rights, particularly when a prescription cannot be filled. Interested parties can submit comments electronically through regulations.gov or by mail, with comments due by March 15, 2021.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the release of a draft report called the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales: Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. This report studies potential impacts of oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM is requesting public comments on this draft until January 27, 2025, and will hold virtual public meetings for further discussion. The draft considers various alternatives for oil and gas leasing and analyzes the possible effects on the environment and communities, balancing energy needs with environmental protection.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the Department of Transportation has announced that it has received applications to modify existing special permits related to hazardous materials transportation. These applications pertain to various modes of transport such as motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and aircraft. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments referencing the application number by March 11, 2025. The applications and related documents are available for public inspection in Washington, DC, or online.

The Department of State is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection process before it is submitted for approval. This involves data collected through the MyGrants application from overseas schools receiving grants from the U.S. government. The State Department wants feedback to confirm if the data collection is necessary, how accurate their time and cost estimates are, and if there are ways to reduce the reporting burden. The comments provided will be public records, so personal information included will be visible to others.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information as part of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Annual Performance Report. This information is essential for assessing the eligibility of projects for grant programs like the Community Development Block Grant Program. The public has 60 days to submit comments on this proposed information collection, focusing on its necessity and ways to enhance quality while minimizing burdens. HUD encourages feedback from states, local governments, and other interested parties to improve the information gathering process.