Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Handbook 391. This request is related to collecting information from state workforce agencies to process unemployment claims for federal employees. The DOL aims to obtain authorization to collect this information for three years, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to safety standards in shipyard work. This request is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. They aim to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the safety requirements are useful and effective. The deadline for submitting comments is February 21, 2025, and they are encouraging feedback on ways to improve the information collection process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting the public to comment on the ongoing information collection requirements associated with FERC Forms No. 60, 61, and 555A. These forms are necessary for monitoring centralized service companies and ensuring they adhere to the standards set by the Energy Policy Act and the Public Utility Holding Company Act. The comment period is open until April 8, 2025, and submission guidelines are detailed on the FERC website. The request seeks input on the usefulness of these information collections, the accuracy of FERC's burden estimates, and suggestions for improving data quality and minimizing reporting burdens.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request regarding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Implementation Evaluation. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited to consider the necessity and utility of the information collection, and to propose ways to enhance its quality and minimize respondent burden. Interested individuals have until January 13, 2025, to submit their feedback on the proposal.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the number of law enforcement employees as of October 31. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The collection involves gathering data on law enforcement employee numbers from various agencies across the country to support the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The deadline for submitting comments is April 28, 2025, and further details can be found on the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the safety and maintenance of diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to ensure necessary safety measures are in place, such as maintenance records and exhaust emission tests, to protect miners from fire and health hazards associated with diesel equipment. The public can comment on the proposal until January 9, 2025, focusing on the necessity and implications of the data collection. The information collection's purpose is to enhance safety standards and reduce the risk associated with diesel machinery.

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women plans to submit a request for an extension of an existing information collection to the Office of Management and Budget. This request involves the OVW Notice of Funding Opportunity Template, a tool used to guide applications for grants under the Violence Against Women Act. The process affects entities like governments, schools, and organizations applying for funding. Community members are encouraged to give feedback on areas such as reducing the time burden and improving the collection's effectiveness until April 28, 2025.

The Department of Labor is asking the public to comment on its plan to collect information about workplace injuries and illnesses, a procedure overseen by OSHA. They have submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public responses are invited until March 31, 2025, which can be made online. This information helps OSHA ensure safe working conditions and supports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in generating national data on workplace injuries and illnesses.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public feedback on a proposed information collection related to the recruitment standards for Guam Military Base Realignment Contractors. This request, under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to gather opinions about the necessity and efficacy of the data collection. The goal is to improve the recruitment of U.S. workers for projects in Guam as required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. Public comments will be accepted until February 14, 2025, and the proposed collection is intended to last for three years.