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The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public comment on extending an existing information collection to improve customer experience with government services, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The initiative aims to boost customer satisfaction by aligning government service standards with those of the private sector. Comments are invited on the necessity and efficacy of the information collection, as well as on minimizing the respondent burden. The deadline for submitting comments is February 14, 2025, and they can be submitted via regulations.gov.

The Department of Labor is submitting an information collection request about the Alien Claims Activity Report to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This report collects data on how states use the USCIS Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) Program to manage unemployment insurance claims by non-citizens. The department invites public comments by February 14, 2025, regarding the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection. The goal is to gather evidence on the program's usage and effectiveness to support continued authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act for the next three years.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 30-day notice seeking public comments on the renewal of their Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) Application Form. This council aims to engage youth leaders in efforts to promote community preparedness and national advocacy for emergency readiness. FEMA is collecting demographic information and application materials from candidates, with an estimated annual burden of 283 hours and a respondent cost of $2,974. Comments can be submitted through the specified website by January 2, 2025, to evaluate the data collection's necessity and efficacy.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice seeking public comments on an information collection related to COVID-19 contact tracing. As part of its efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NASA plans to use a digital system on Salesforce to collect voluntary data from employees about possible exposure to the virus. This information will help identify potential points of contact within the NASA community, with the goal of reducing virus spread. NASA encourages participation, though it is voluntary, and invites comments on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of the information collection process.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending the authority for the Tax Performance System (TPS) information collection, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork. This information helps assess the performance of unemployment insurance tax programs and the burden on respondents. The public can submit comments by March 23, 2021, which will be considered before the final approval of the collection process. The TPS aims to ensure data is collected efficiently and accurately, evaluating the necessity and quality of this collection, while minimizing the burden on state workforce agencies.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing a new system of records called the Community Care Provider Profile Management System (PPMS), as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will maintain records of non-VA health care providers participating in VA community care programs. The information stored in this system includes providers' personal and professional details, such as name, contact information, and identification numbers. The VA outlines several routine uses for this information, primarily involving disclosure to appropriate agencies for purposes like verifying provider credentials or responding to legal requests, all while ensuring compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed consent order with Mobilewalla Inc., a data broker accused of unlawfully collecting and selling consumers' sensitive location information without obtaining proper consent. The company allegedly violated multiple parts of the FTC Act by collecting and retaining precise location data and targeting consumers based on characteristics revealed by their location history, such as religion or medical conditions. The proposed order aims to restrict Mobilewalla's future data practices, mandating they verify consumer consent and avoid retaining sensitive data indefinitely. The public is invited to comment on this order until January 6, 2025, before the FTC makes a final decision.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced changes to the way it manages records about unaccompanied children in federal custody due to their immigration status. The updated system, now called the ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau (UCB) Administrative Program Records, aims to enhance privacy protections and clarify routine uses of data, especially concerning law enforcement and child welfare investigations. The revisions prohibit using children's information for immigration enforcement purposes without consent and specify situations where information can be shared, like health care coordination or missing children investigations. These changes are part of HHS's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children.

The Department of Commerce is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a non-substantive change to continue the Small Business Pulse Survey. This survey helps collect data on how the COVID-19 pandemic affects small businesses in the United States. The aim is to gather information on changes in business operations, finances, and expectations, as well as disruptions in supply chains. The information will be used to guide the nation’s response to the pandemic, and participation in the survey is voluntary.