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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released a notice inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to disability retirement applications under the CSRS/FERS system. The collection involves Standard Form 3112, which helps assess eligibility for disability retirement. OPM is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the information gathering process. Comments are being accepted until March 29, 2021, and can be submitted through mail, email, or fax.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on a proposed new collection of information related to its Apprenticeship Evidence-Building Portfolio. This effort is part of their initiative to reduce paperwork and make data collection more efficient and understandable. The goal is to study various apprenticeship programs funded by the DOL to evaluate their design, implementation, and effectiveness in preparing individuals for jobs in growing industries. Interested parties can submit their comments by April 5, 2021, via email or mail, as specified in the notice.

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) held its virtual Seventy-third Plenary Session, during which it adopted six recommendations and issued one official statement. The recommendations cover a range of topics including rules on rulemakings, protecting sensitive materials in public rulemaking dockets, improving government contract bid protest procedures, and making agency appellate systems more efficient. The official statement addresses the use of artificial intelligence by agencies, highlighting the importance of transparency and oversight. While these recommendations are not binding, they are intended to improve processes within federal agencies and will be shared with affected entities such as Congress and the Judicial Conference of the United States.

The Executive Order designates English as the official language of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of a unified society where everyone can communicate in a common language, while still valuing the multilingual heritage of Americans. The order revokes Executive Order 13166, which aimed to improve access to services for those with limited English proficiency, but allows agencies to continue providing services in other languages if needed. It also mandates the Attorney General to update guidance related to this change, ensuring it aligns with existing laws.

The Office of Personnel Management has announced a virtual meeting of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). This committee, which includes representatives from labor unions and federal agencies, reviews and advises on prevailing wage rates for federal employees. Members of the public can attend this meeting by registering through email by January 7, 2025. The meeting will cover topics related to federal wage systems, and participants can listen to the discussion through audio teleconference.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to improve the process of financing U.S. exports. This proposal, which falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, offers a form to assess the creditworthiness of foreign buyers, which helps EXIM make informed decisions on providing export credit insurance and financing. Interested parties have until June 9, 2025, to submit their comments. The form aims to streamline the export finance process by gathering essential credit information from entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on the reinstatement of an expired information collection request known as the Alternative Annuity Election, RI 20-80. This form is for individuals to choose between receiving a reduced annuity plus a lump sum or an unreduced annuity alone. Comments can be submitted until June 16, 2025, through the Federal Rulemaking Portal. The OPM highlights a desire for feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking feedback from the public and other federal agencies regarding a proposed information collection effort. This effort aims to collect necessary information to monitor borrower's payments and alert EXIM of any defaults under its export credit insurance policies. The information will help the bank manage its portfolio effectively. Comments are invited until April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting comments from the public and federal agencies on the reinstatement of an information collection request used to assess the eligibility of disabled adult children for benefits like health coverage or survivor annuity payments. This collection, known as the Disabled Dependent Questionnaire (RI 30-10), requires input on its necessity, accuracy, and how the process might be improved or made less burdensome using technology. Comments will be accepted until May 27, 2025, and the process is governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has released new guidance to help federal departments and agencies comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) during emergencies. This guidance outlines alternative procedures for environmental reviews when emergencies require quick action and involve significant effects that would normally need an environmental impact statement. The document includes steps agencies should take during emergencies, including consulting with CEQ and coordinating with other agencies and governments to ensure public safety and resource protection are prioritized while complying with NEPA requirements.