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The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comments on a proposal to collect information about the professional qualifications of medical and peer reviewers under the TRICARE program. This information is collected using CHAMPUS Form 780 to ensure qualified reviewers handle medical documentation in appeal or hearing case files. Interested individuals have until March 29, 2021, to submit their comments via the provided platforms. The process is voluntary, and respondents are expected to provide their information only once.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing changes to its Privacy Act regulations, in line with the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017. These changes would restrict the use of full Social Security numbers (SSNs) in documents sent by physical mail unless deemed necessary by the Secretary of Homeland Security. DHS aims to further define what "necessary" means and to ensure that SSNs are redacted whenever possible. The agency also plans safeguards to protect SSNs, ensuring they're never visible on the outside of mail packages.

The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Navy Family Ombudsman Program. This program involves selecting a volunteer Ombudsman, usually a spouse of a Navy member, to help with communication and support for families, especially during deployments or crises. The Navy is asking if this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved or made less burdensome. Comments will be considered until February 10, 2025, and feedback is encouraged to enhance the efficiency and utility of the program.

In the proposed rule by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the focus is on addressing privacy issues related to the georouting of text messages to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comments on proposed rules that would require text providers to support georouting, ensuring messages are directed to local crisis centers. The proposal highlights privacy concerns, potential risks, and possible safeguards for transmitting 988 text messages while maintaining user confidentiality. The FCC aims to balance user privacy with the effectiveness of the 988 Lifeline by exploring various technical solutions and ensuring sensitive information remains secure.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. This proposal requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and aims to gather information from individuals or organizations involved in servicing HECM mortgages. The notice outlines key details such as the number of respondents and the estimated response burden, and invites public input on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection. The comment period is open for 60 days until April 13, 2021.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking feedback to help assess and improve their processes, reduce the public's reporting burden, and evaluate the necessity and utility of the information collected. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment before the collection submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments need to be submitted by February 3, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on its proposed information collection activities. They plan to submit these requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval following the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested individuals have until January 2, 2025, to provide their feedback. The information collection involves the Schedule of Excess Risks under the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which helps in analyzing the solvency and contractual capabilities of companies certified by the Treasury.