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The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking public comments on their proposed information collection related to the Transit COVID-19 Response Program. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to renew the existing framework for a three-year period to enable swift data collection during future public health emergencies. Although the formal COVID-19 emergency has ended, the FTA wants to continue gathering data to assess its impact on transit systems. Comments can be submitted until January 29, 2025, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which will decide on the approval of this information collection.

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 U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced it will submit requests for information collection to the Office of Management and Budget, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on this, which should be submitted by March 3, 2025. The U.S. Mint aims to gather qualitative feedback from individuals and businesses to improve its service delivery through surveys and focus groups. This information will be used to enhance U.S. Mint products and services, with an expected 250,000 responses annually, varying in time from 3 minutes to 2 hours per response.

The Department of Education is inviting public comments regarding the reinstatement of a data collection activity without changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection concerns applications for grants under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Master's Degree Program, which aims to improve educational opportunities at the master's level for African Americans in specific fields like science and technology. Comments should be submitted by March 1, 2021, and the program offers grants for up to six years to qualified institutions that significantly contribute to graduate education for African Americans. The Department is interested in public opinions on the necessity, usefulness, and potential burden of this data collection effort.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice has announced plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves the Abuse in Later Life Program. This initiative supports efforts to address elder abuse through enhanced training for professionals and improved community responses. Public comments on the data collection process are being accepted until January 31, 2025, with a particular focus on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has until February 18, 2025, to share their thoughts about the need and usefulness of the information being collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden of this process. Specifically, CMS is focusing on maintaining records for grandfathered health plans under the Affordable Care Act, which are plans that have specific exemptions from newer rules. CMS is seeking feedback to enhance these processes while ensuring transparency and compliance with the law.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a part of the Treasury Department, has announced a request for public comments on a revised information collection about Appraisal Management Companies as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves recordkeeping requirements for managing appraisal companies, as directed by the Dodd-Frank Act. The deadline for submitting comments is January 21, 2025. The OCC has reduced the estimated annual paperwork burden from 2,455 hours in 2021 to 1,991 hours due to fewer respondents.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes gathering data on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which measures the quality of life and daily functioning of Medicare beneficiaries. Public input is wanted to assess the necessity of this information collection and its potential burden on participants. Comments must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to ensure they are considered before final approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on a new information collection named the Pre-Screening Interview Questionnaire Form, which is part of the selection process for law enforcement candidates. The aim is to assess candidate suitability prior to a mandatory polygraph test, with feedback requested to improve the collection process. The CBP estimates that 20,000 individuals will respond to this form annually, leading to a total of 200,000 responses and requiring roughly 6,667 hours of collective effort from respondents each year.