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  • 2021-01248 — Submission for Review: 3206-0140, Representative Payee Application (RI 20-7) and Information Necessary for a Competency Determination (RI 30-3)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6380
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request related to the Representative Payee Application (RI 20-7) and Information for a Competency Determination (RI 30-3). These forms are used by the Retirement Services division to assess whether individuals can manage their retirement funds. The public has until February 22, 2021, to submit comments, particularly on the necessity and methodology of the data collection process. The goal is to ensure the information provided is useful and to minimize the burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Personnel Management wants people to say if two forms used to see if someone can handle their retirement money are good or need changes, but it's unclear how they decided the forms take this long to fill out or what they cost. They want ideas for making the forms better, but it's a little confusing about when people should send in their thoughts because of different dates mentioned before.

  • 2021-02208 — Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8037
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, has issued a notice requesting public comments on a new data collection initiative called the QCEW Business Supplement (QBS). This program aims to gather timely information about the U.S. economy to aid stakeholders and policymakers. The first survey will explore how businesses are adjusting post-COVID-19, covering topics such as telework and government assistance. Comments on the data collection process are requested by April 5, 2021, and the survey is expected to engage 150,000 respondents, requiring about 10 minutes each.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about new questions they're asking businesses to learn more about how they are dealing with changes after COVID-19. They hope to ask about 150,000 businesses and it will take about 10 minutes for each to answer.

  • 2021-00640 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3169
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding an information collection related to the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program. This request, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend the current information collection without changes. The feedback will help evaluate aspects like the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the collection process. Public comments can be submitted online, and USCIS seeks input on how to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    USCIS wants to hear from people about its plan for a program that helps others become citizens, and they're giving everyone 30 days to say what they think. They want to make sure the paperwork is helpful and not too hard, but some people think they need to explain things more clearly, like how much the program costs and how they pick which groups get money.

  • 2021-01555 — Proposed Information Collection Activity; Grants to States for Access and Visitation, OMB #0970-0204
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7100
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Health and Human Services Department, specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public feedback on extending the Access and Visitation Survey for three more years. This survey helps manage grants that support parental access and visitation through state programs. The ACF is collecting comments on various aspects, such as the necessity and efficiency of this information gathering, and suggestions to reduce any burdens on respondents. Public comments are invited within 60 days of the notice publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Health and Human Services Department wants to know what people think about keeping a survey going that helps families see their kids. They want people to share if the survey is helpful and how it can be easier to fill out.