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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.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comments on a new plan to collect feedback about its services. This effort aims to improve customer experiences by gathering voluntary input from users through various methods like surveys and focus groups. The information collected will be used to enhance service quality but will not affect policy decisions. The public has until February 18, 2025, to submit their comments on this proposal.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new information collection as part of the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) to support grants for preserving regional culture and history. They are seeking comments from the public and federal agencies by February 18, 2025, to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The initiative will assist Tribal, state, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on educational and recreational opportunities and the conservation of historic sites. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 532 hours, and the collection of information is voluntary.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public feedback on a proposal to extend the Notice of Proposed Stock Redemption for three years without making any changes. This notice is important for bank holding companies that need to get approval before buying back their shares. The Board is interested in comments about the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection and ways to reduce the burden on those required to respond. Comments are due by May 27, 2025.

The Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for revised information collection related to the Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications. They are inviting public comments on this proposal as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can submit their feedback by March 15, 2021, using various means such as online submissions, email, or mail. This effort is to ensure the information collection aids in managing benefits and privileges for foreign missions effectively, while also seeking to reduce the reporting burden through improved methods.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public comments on its information collection related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), following the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule is intended to gather feedback before submitting the information to the Office of Management and Budget for review. Although the authority to issue new PPP loans has expired, the SBA still needs this information to process loan forgiveness applications, conduct reviews, and handle any ongoing litigation. The existing information collection will remain necessary due to the extended retention requirements for lender records.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request involves developing new metrics and standards to evaluate the performance of intercity passenger trains, like those operated by Amtrak. The FRA asks for comments on several aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, efficiency, and how it might be enhanced or simplified. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to ensure they are fully considered.