Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice regarding an information collection request for the Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP). They are collecting information and feedback to improve their online network, TRIPwire, which helps bomb technicians and security professionals prevent bomb threats. Public comments on this request are accepted until March 11, 2025. This effort is intended to ensure security by verifying user eligibility for accessing sensitive information shared through TRIPwire.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites public comments on its plan to collect data for evaluating the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services Program. This evaluation aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of crisis care by analyzing the implementation, outcomes, and impact of the 988 Lifeline, which connects people in crisis to essential support services across the U.S. The evaluation consists of system-level, client-level, and impact studies, involving various SAMHSA-funded and related programs. SAMHSA encourages written feedback on the necessity and efficiency of the proposed data collection by January 31, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the approval for collecting information related to a rule on home insulation labeling and advertising. This rule, known as the R-value Rule, helps ensure that consumers get accurate information about how well insulation products perform, so they can decide if the cost is worth it. Comments on this request must be submitted by February 11, 2021.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public to comment on the renewal of a form used to collect financial information from individuals who owe money to the agency. This form helps evaluate if these debtors can pay back their debts fully, partially, or if a compromise can be reached. The collection, related to disaster program debts, is being extended without changes, following the requirements of the Debt Collection Act. Comments on this extension are open until March 17, 2025, and can be submitted online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), part of the Treasury Department, is seeking public comments on an information collection titled "Covered Savings Associations Notice," in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This notice aims to reduce paperwork and ensure efficiency by renewing procedures that allow certain Federal savings associations to operate with the same rights as national banks. Comments on the proposal should be submitted by April 14, 2025, and will be considered in the final decision process. The OCC is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, clarity, and burden of the information collection.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request that involves a bathtub slip resistance study. This study aims to support the development of a voluntary safety standard for bathtubs and showers by measuring how slip-resistant they need to be. Participants will be recruited to step in and out of bathtubs while researchers measure the friction and movements of their feet. The objective is to prevent slip-related accidents, especially among older adults. Comments on this proposed study are open until March 7, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on a revision of the Emergency Notification System (ENS), as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and make processes more efficient. This system is used to send notifications and urgent messages to DHS employees, contractors, and emergency personnel. It is part of FEMA’s preparedness plans, which ensure operations continue during emergencies. The public has until March 22, 2021, to submit comments, which can be done through the regulations.gov website.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments as they submit a request for approval to the Office of Management and Budget concerning the Occupational Requirements Survey. This survey, conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, aims to collect data until 2031 and publish findings in 2032, after being revised to drop certain data elements related to job work levels. Interested individuals can comment on the necessity and quality of this information collection, alongside its estimated burden and cost, before January 27, 2025. Feedback can be submitted through the website reginfo.gov, as outlined in the notice.

The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Interior Department, announced a request for public comments on a proposed renewal and revision of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection relates to applications for their Technical Service Center Summer Intern Program, aiming to recruit eligible students. The Bureau is particularly interested in public input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the information collection process. Public comments will be considered and potentially made public, and the deadline for submissions is June 9, 2025.