Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plans to submit an information collection request regarding the storage of explosive materials for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process. The proposal seeks to update the costs and burden for the entities involved, increasing the number of respondents dramatically from 975 to 10,000, and extending the burden hours from 488 to 5,000 annually. Comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025, through the website reginfo.gov.

The Department of the Treasury has announced its plan to submit requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collections related to U.S. Income Tax Return forms for individuals. This is in line with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The forms, such as Form 1040, are used by individuals to report their taxable income and calculate taxes owed. The Treasury Department invites the public to provide comments on these requests by February 10, 2021, to ensure they are considered. The document also includes estimated costs, time burdens, and details about changes to forms affecting taxpayers.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Merit Review Survey for the years 2021 and 2023. This survey aims to evaluate the experience of applicants and reviewers in the NSF's merit review process, focusing on aspects like satisfaction, perceptions of burden, and the quality of reviews. The survey will target 87,000 participants for each survey round, with an expected response rate of 40%. Comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of the information collection, and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to fulfill reporting requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This request involves collecting performance indicators and includes new requirements for apprenticeship grant reporting. The department invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this data collection. The OMB will consider these comments by February 5, 2025, as part of their approval process.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on an information collection request related to authorizing the release of medical information for Black Lung Benefits. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their review process. The public is encouraged to comment by January 13, 2025, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the collection process. This request involves gathering consent from individuals to use their medical evidence in support of Black Lung claims, impacting around 5,990 respondents annually.

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is extending a request for public comments on the ongoing collection of information regarding the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693). This notice gives the public an additional 30 days to provide feedback. The purpose of this extension is to evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection process, as well as to suggest improvements. Those interested in submitting comments can do so via the Federal eRulemaking Portal by April 4, 2025.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection called the Visitor Access Request (ATF Form 8620.71). This form is used to collect personal information to determine access eligibility to ATF facilities for official business. The request is a revision to a previously approved collection and now includes a calculation of the monetized value of respondent time, estimated at $4,009 annually. The public, including state, local, and tribal governments as well as the federal government, are invited to comment on aspects such as the necessity and accuracy of the information collection, until March 11, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection regarding the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Inadmissibility (Form I-601A). This notice allows an additional 30 days for comments concerning the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, which aids USCIS in determining an applicant’s eligibility for the waiver. Public feedback is requested on matters such as the collection's estimated burden and any potential improvements, and comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The submission of Form I-601A is crucial for individuals seeking to qualify for the provisional waiver process concerning unlawful presence inadmissibility, affecting about 63,000 respondents with a total estimated annual public burden of 168,210 hours and a cost burden of $3,212,390.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Bureau of Justice Statistics, is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an existing information collection regarding state criminal history systems. Known as the Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems (SSCHIS), this collection aims to gather comprehensive data on how state criminal history record systems function and their effectiveness. Comments are encouraged and accepted until January 2, 2025, focusing on aspects such as the necessity, burden, and utility of this data collection. The information is collected biennially from state, local, and tribal governments, with this year's collection covering key details like the percentage of automated records and participation in national fingerprint exchanges.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting public comments on extending the approval for collecting data on consumer product-related injuries. This data is obtained through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) and other methods to investigate injuries and deaths related to consumer products. Feedback is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection. Submissions can be made electronically or by mail until April 28, 2025.