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The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, supported by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), seeks to collect data on performance reports required by State, local boards, and education and training providers as mandated by the Act. The public has until March 19, 2021, to provide comments on this collection. The DOL expects around 19 million respondents and estimates the total annual time burden to be nearly 10 million hours.

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.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to managing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected will help ensure that funds are properly managed and used exclusively for unemployment benefits. The public can provide feedback on the necessity and accuracy of this data collection by March 21, 2025.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on keeping and revising an information collection related to the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application. They aim to gather opinions on the necessity, burden, and practicality of the information being collected. The comments are meant to help improve the collection process. The USPTO expects that completing the application will take about 40 hours, and there are no associated costs for respondents.

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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), part of the Department of Justice, is seeking public feedback on their planned information gathering under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves collecting data on the number of law enforcement employees working as of October 31 across various agencies, including federal, state, and local bodies. The proposed information collection aims to update the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program with details about police employees, which will be included in publications like Crime in the Nation. Interested parties are invited to comment on aspects such as the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection over the next 60 days.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are asking for public feedback on their plan to update the H-1B Registration Tool, used for selecting registrations for H-1B visas. People have until February 16, 2021, to submit their comments on the proposal. The USCIS published this notice to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, enabling businesses and other interested parties to express their views on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collected. There is no cost to participate as the registration is an online process, and the estimated time for respondents is about 0.5 hours per submission.

The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed information collection under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Public comments on this collection, which involves medical and compensation claims for federal employees, are invited until March 19, 2021. The goal is to ensure the process is necessary, efficient, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Department is looking for input on the utility, clarity, and cost-effectiveness of this information collection.

The Department of Commerce is inviting comments on a survey designed to study how small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for future disasters. This survey, known as the "Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)," is a part of ongoing research to understand business resilience. The feedback will be used to assess the impact of data collection and reduce any reporting burden on the public. Interested parties can comment until March 22, 2021, and participation in the survey is voluntary.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns the regulation for Liquidity and Contingency Funding Plans, which is intended to ensure that federally insured credit unions manage liquidity risks effectively. The NCUA's rule, codified in 12 CFR 741.12, creates a tiered system based on asset size that requires various levels of planning and preparation among credit unions. Public comments on this submission are welcome until March 15, 2021.