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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a request for public comments on the collection of information it conducts. This is part of a requirement to renew the approval for using various forms, such as the Integrated Registration Services System, which helps verify identities for secure communication. Another form described is the Notification of a Social Security Number to Employers, which assists in ensuring employers have accurate information for wage reporting. The SSA seeks feedback on how to improve these procedures and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the OCHCO Personnel Security Integrated System for Tracking (PerSIST). This system collects personal information to assist in assessing the suitability and eligibility of individuals for federal employment or contract positions. HUD is requesting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to the information collection process, as well as suggestions for minimizing the response burden through technological advancements. The public has until January 27, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is updating its system for managing personnel records to improve how it handles personal information. This revised system will help with tasks like hiring, pay, and performance management for GAO employees. The notice informs individuals about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected. Comments on this update can be submitted until March 10, 2021.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its system of records, specifically the "Health Information Exchange-VA." These changes involve renaming the system, updating contact and location details, and modifying how records are stored and accessed. The updated system focuses on sharing health information to improve veteran care and includes new categories of data and protection measures to ensure data security. The modifications also clarify how information can be shared with other organizations and government agencies while maintaining privacy protections.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the collection of information from air carriers. This information is used to create aviation war risk insurance policies with the FAA, which is essential for carriers when such insurance is not available from commercial sources. Air carriers must submit an initial application and provide updates if their insurance policies change or if they need to add new aircraft to the policy. The FAA uses this data to determine eligibility for insurance and ensure coverage terms are met.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a new information collection requirement. This collection is related to data security for accessing confidential data through a process established by the Evidence Act, called the Standard Application Process (SAP). The SAP permits various entities to apply for access to sensitive data for research purposes. The goal is to ensure that applicants understand the strict security and confidentiality rules they must follow when handling this data. Public comments on this initiative are invited until February 12, 2025.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the collection of information through the Visitor Request Form for another three years. This form collects data about visitors to CISA facilities to assess risks and ensure security. The deadline for submitting comments is April 19, 2021. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity and practicality of this information collection, as well as suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to start a program with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) called the Taxpayer Address Request (TAR), where the IRS will provide taxpayer mailing addresses to the DOJ. This information will help the DOJ locate people who owe debts to the United States to begin legal actions or collect the debts. The program is set to start on January 30, 2025, and will last for 18 months. The authority for this program comes from the Privacy Act of 1974, along with specific regulations that allow the IRS to share this information with the DOJ.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the "Patient Advocate Tracking System" records, now called "Patient Advocate Tracking System Replacement (PATS-R)-VA." These changes involve revising its system name, location, manager details, and record-keeping policies. They also include altering the uses of records, such as who can access them and under what circumstances, to improve data management and security. The amendments aim to protect personal information better and enhance processes for addressing patient advocacy within the VA system.

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) plans to create a new system called "Surveys for Special Studies of the Civil Service" under the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will collect, store, and use information for developing surveys like the Merit Principles Survey, which assess the health of federal workforce practices such as merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices. These surveys, carried out every few years, seek feedback from federal employees and aim to provide insights for policymakers. The information gathered will be managed and protected under specific regulations, ensuring individuals can access or amend their own records.