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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health, has announced a request for public comments on a proposed data collection project called the Data and Specimen Hub (DASH). This initiative aims to improve data sharing in biomedical research by allowing investigators to share and access de-identified study data and biospecimens. DASH will enable easier discovery and use of study data by cataloging information about studies and data collections stored in various public archives. The proposal seeks to continue collecting this information efficiently while minimizing the burden on those providing the data. Public comments are invited within 60 days from publication.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is updating a system of records related to its Lifeline Program, which helps low-income individuals get discounts on phone and internet services. The changes include simplifying and clarifying information to make it easier to read, implementing better measures to monitor program representatives, and reducing fraud. The updates also involve sharing certain details with other federal agencies and contractors involved in administering similar programs and carrying out consumer surveys. These modifications aim to improve program efficiency while protecting the privacy and personal information of those involved.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced changes to the way it manages records about unaccompanied children in federal custody due to their immigration status. The updated system, now called the ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau (UCB) Administrative Program Records, aims to enhance privacy protections and clarify routine uses of data, especially concerning law enforcement and child welfare investigations. The revisions prohibit using children's information for immigration enforcement purposes without consent and specify situations where information can be shared, like health care coordination or missing children investigations. These changes are part of HHS's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to renew an information collection about operator simulator training data, titled "Collection of Operator Simulator Training Data," to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The information collected comes from license holders and applicants for power reactor licenses, excluding those with decommissioned facilities. The data aids in training and improving the Scenario Authoring, Characterization, and Debriefing Application (SACADA) software used for simulator training and human reliability analysis. The NRC encourages licensees to voluntarily participate in utilizing this software for their training, offering support and access in exchange for data sharing to enhance training and analysis techniques.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a new matching program with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify eligibility for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy. This program involves the IRS sharing specific taxpayer information with the SSA to determine correct subsidy percentages for benefits under the Social Security Act. Interested parties have until May 12, 2025, to submit comments regarding this program, which will begin on May 27, 2025, and last for 18 months. The initiative is authorized under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a modification to its system of records for Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and Applications. This change includes updates to record-keeping practices, incorporating gender-inclusive language, and clarifying the system's use in a cloud-based environment. It includes new protocols for security, retention, and the sharing of information with other federal and state agencies. Public comments are invited by January 30, 2025, for any routine use concerns, and the details are documented in the Federal Register.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its system of records, specifically the "Health Information Exchange-VA." These changes involve renaming the system, updating contact and location details, and modifying how records are stored and accessed. The updated system focuses on sharing health information to improve veteran care and includes new categories of data and protection measures to ensure data security. The modifications also clarify how information can be shared with other organizations and government agencies while maintaining privacy protections.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking the public for feedback on how companies that provide financial services handle consumers' personal financial data. They want to understand how these companies collect, use, and share data from consumer payments. The information collected will help CFPB make decisions on whether to update regulations to better protect consumer privacy. Anyone interested can share their thoughts, and CFPB particularly wants to hear from consumers, advocates, researchers, and businesses by April 11, 2025.

The Department of Education is announcing a request for public comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection, titled "Migrant Student Information Exchange User Application Form." This form is used by state educational agencies to verify and authorize access to the Migrant Student Information Exchange system, which facilitates data sharing about migrant students between states. Comments are due by March 9, 2021, and aim to assess the necessity, efficiency, and burden of the information collection process. The department is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to enhance data quality and reduce collection burdens.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice to modify the Travel and Border Crossing Records system, initially published in 2019, in accordance with the Privacy Act. This modified system collects information about individuals who receive benefits and have traveled outside the United States, to ensure proper benefit payments under Titles II, XVI, and XVIII of the Social Security Act. Public comments are invited on the changes, especially concerning routine uses, before they become effective on March 31, 2021. The modifications include updates to contact information, records retention, and disposal practices, as well as corrections to stylistic and typographical errors.