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The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Consumer Expenditure Surveys, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed changes include updating interview questions and testing a new self-administered online diary. This online diary, accessible on the internet, will help gather data on consumer spending habits while minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments from the public will help assess the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is planning to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the State and Local Government Information (EEO-4) data collection for three more years without any changes. This information collection, required every two years from state and local governments with 100 or more employees, helps the EEOC investigate discrimination claims and is crucial for the EEOC's research. Comments on this proposal are accepted until March 22, 2021. The process of reporting has been made easier through electronic filing, which is the preferred method for submission.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed revisions to the Local Union Report (EEO-3) and is seeking a three-year approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This report requires labor organizations with 100 or more members to submit demographic data about their workforce every two years. The EEOC is aiming to improve the reporting process by using a web-based system and better estimating the burden on respondents. Public comments on this proposal are open until January 6, 2025.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending its authority to collect information for the "Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements." The aim is to ease paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative allows states to apply for waivers from certain requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, helping to improve performance outcomes. Comments are encouraged to focus on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection, and are accepted until March 9, 2021.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is asking for public comments on its Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning railroad accident and incident reports. These reports are crucial for understanding collisions, derailments, and injuries involving railroads, which are submitted monthly by 765 railroads. The FRA aims to ensure the collection process is necessary, practical, and efficient, and is also seeking ways to reduce the burden on businesses. The public can submit their feedback by April 19, 2021, as part of the approval process with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public input on a new proposal related to the reporting of transactions involving U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities by certain financial institutions. This proposed rule, known as FR 2956, aims to collect detailed daily transaction data from depository institutions that meet specific trading volume criteria. Comments from the public on this proposal are invited by March 22, 2021, and can be submitted through various methods including email and the Federal Reserve’s website. The Board plans to implement this new reporting requirement in 2021, under legal authority provided by the Federal Reserve Act.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the FDIC are requesting public comments on proposed revisions and extensions to specific reports, aiming to update the guidelines for reporting certain types of deposits, such as brokered and sweep deposits. These revisions align with regulations like the Net Stable Funding Ratio and address exceptions in the revised definition of brokered deposits. Public feedback is sought on whether these updates improve the agencies' ability to monitor financial institutions and assess related risks. The changes are set to take effect beginning with the report date of June 30, 2021.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to collect public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to grants management and cooperative agreements, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these information collection activities, focusing on improving the quality of data collected and minimizing public inconvenience through technology. The FRA has adjusted its burden estimates, reducing annual burden hours and responses, and emphasizes that the data collected will help ensure accountability in the use of federal assistance for railroad projects. People can submit comments until January 9, 2025.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection activities, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of these activities. The FRA aims to use this feedback to enhance reporting efficiency, improve information quality, and accurately assess resource expenditures. Public comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has proposed to extend the Reporting Requirements for Regulation TT for another three years without any changes. They are seeking public comments on this proposal, particularly on whether the information is necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve the information collection process. The regulation involves collecting fees from certain large financial institutions to cover the Board's supervisory and regulatory responsibilities. The Federal Reserve is accepting comments until April 7, 2025, and these comments will help determine if any modifications to the proposal are needed.