Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request for collecting information on its WaterSense® Program to the Office of Management and Budget. This program aims to promote water-efficient products with a common label. The EPA is inviting public comments for 60 days about the information collection process, which will help evaluate the program and gather data on product performance and consumer satisfaction. The estimated burden for respondents, including manufacturers and retailers, amounts to 8,710 hours annually, costing around $989,335 each year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request focused on assessing the capital improvement needs for drinking water systems. This is part of the 8th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment, and the EPA is seeking public comments before moving forward. The survey will collect data to estimate the needs for maintaining and updating water systems across the U.S., with a focus on large and medium community water systems. The information collected will help determine the distribution of funds from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to ensure safe drinking water, and respondents are encouraged to participate voluntarily.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a survey called the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness. This survey helps FEMA understand how well people are prepared for disasters and what might stop them from being fully prepared. The feedback collected will be used to improve FEMA's efforts to encourage people to be prepared for emergencies. Comments on the survey can be submitted by May 22, 2025, via the website provided in the notice.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposal related to safety in underground coal mines. The proposal involves collecting information about emergency shelters, known as refuge alternatives, which are used when miners cannot escape during an emergency. This request is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the public has until February 24, 2025, to submit their comments. This information will help ensure the safety regulations are practical and effective.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection, sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, related to contingent work and alternative employment arrangements like independent contracting. The public has until April 10, 2025, to submit their feedback. This information collection helps the department understand contingent jobs and those involving digital labor platforms. The request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires the Office of Management and Budget's approval for information collections.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal related to the Jobs for Veterans State Grants Reports. These grants provide funds to states and territories to support veteran employment services. The project is sponsored by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) and is up for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The public can share feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and efficiency of the information being collected until May 19, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to U.S. business income tax return forms before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This notice outlines the forms used by business taxpayers and the proposed changes affecting the regulatory guidance for these forms. In 2021, it is estimated that 11.8 million respondents will spend 1.085 billion hours and $44.279 billion in out-of-pocket costs to comply with tax filing obligations. The notice also details how the burden and costs differ between partnerships, corporations, and pass-through corporations.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, which is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and how it can be improved. The request also notes that the Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to implement improved methods for estimating data when employer reports are missing, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on data accuracy. The deadline for submitting comments is March 15, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request related to the definition of "plan assets" involving participant contributions to employee benefit plans. This request is being managed by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and is part of adhering to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The regulation details the timeframes within which contributions must become plan assets and outlines the requirements for employers who need an extension to meet these deadlines. The DOL invites public comments on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, utility, and potential burden on businesses.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on extending the information collection requirements for four types of applications and reports, without changes to current requirements. This includes FERC-519 for public utility mergers and acquisitions, FERC-520 for interlocking directorates, FERC-546 for gas pipeline rates, and FERC-580 for fuel and energy purchases. Comments are due by April 4, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail. The Commission emphasizes the importance of these collections for fulfilling its regulatory duties under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.