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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request for review and extension of its Information Collection Request to manage access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI). This process involves assessing individuals through a security threat assessment who seek access to SSI, such as prospective bidders or individuals involved in court cases. The TSA aims to ensure that only those who need to know and meet security requirements can access this sensitive information. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by January 16, 2025.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is looking to gather public comments on a new information collection form called the Reciprocity Questionnaire (ATF Form 8620.59). This form aims to check if a job candidate has already completed a background investigation or polygraph with another federal agency. About 2,000 respondents are expected to fill out this form each year, taking around 10 minutes each to complete it. Public comments on the collection are welcome until March 24, 2021, and should cover the necessity, accuracy, enhancement, or burden of the proposed collection.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a notice for collecting background information from potential employees or volunteers. This information, gathered using VA Form 20-10276a, is needed to determine eligibility for employment and access to VBA systems. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review this information collection. The public can comment on the information collection until 30 days after the notice's publication, and it is estimated to take 10 minutes per respondent with an annual burden of 2,167 hours for 10,000 respondents.