Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

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 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 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.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on continuing the use of the "Claim for Medical Reimbursement Form." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and the burden placed on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, also known as OWCP-915, is used for claiming reimbursement for medical expenses, and the DOL wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection. Comments are accepted until April 12, 2021, and interested individuals are encouraged to submit their opinions to the DOL's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on their information collection requirements for Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings, known as FERC-516G. This collection focuses on organized wholesale electric power markets and includes activities like reporting monthly uplift payments and commitments by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators. Comments are due by April 26, 2021, and FERC is seeking input on various aspects including the necessity, cost estimates, and potential burden reduction for this information collection.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the paperwork approval for the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) for another three years. This rule requires commercial websites to notify parents and obtain their consent before collecting personal information from children under 13. The FTC is inviting public comments by April 21, 2025, and has increased the estimated annual costs and burden hours related to this rule. Feedback from various stakeholders has been considered, but suggestions for changes to the privacy policy requirements and financial estimates have not led to adjustments in the rule's current framework.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on its proposed collection of information for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) application. This program is designed to provide funding to state, local, and tribal governments to help prevent drowning and drain entrapment in swimming pools and spas. The grants, ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, aim to support education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements. The CPSC provided details about the application process, estimated burden, and cost, and invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and ways to minimize the burden of the proposed information collection.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced its intention to extend the information collection requirements related to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures for another three years without changes. This extension is aimed at helping employers comply with federal equal employment opportunity laws by ensuring they collect and retain data on job applicants' gender, race, and ethnicity. The information is crucial for identifying and addressing any barriers to equal employment opportunities. Comments on this notice are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. This program provides assistance to state, tribal, and local governments for managing fires that pose a major disaster threat. The information helps FEMA determine grant eligibility and manage the grants effectively. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the data collection. Comments can be submitted online until April 26, 2021.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting public comments on updates to its Research Infrastructure Guide (RIG). These revisions aim to improve guidelines for planning and managing infrastructure projects, focusing on aspects like construction, operations, and cyberinfrastructure. The NSF requests feedback on specific sections of the guide and outlines the estimated workload for complying with reporting requirements. Comments are needed by March 10, 2025, to be assured of consideration.