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The Department of Labor is inviting comments from the public on a proposed extension of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Program. This program gathers data on employment and unemployment to aid in economic policy and state funding allocations. The goal is to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents while ensuring data accuracy and clarity. Comments can help improve the quality and efficiency of data collection and are being accepted until April 12, 2021.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, is asking for public comments on its proposed extension of the "International Training Application" form. This request is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and make information collection easier for respondents. The BLS seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this information collection, and on methods to reduce the burden on those responding. This initiative is part of BLS's ongoing international training efforts, which involve seminars for statisticians and economists from around the world.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has issued a notice asking for public comments on three sets of information collections related to the transportation of hazardous materials. This request is part of a process where PHMSA seeks to renew these collections with the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice provided details on current and upcoming reporting requirements for various entities involved in the handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Comments must be submitted by April 26, 2021, and can be sent through several methods, including online, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from the Department of Labor is requesting public comments on their proposed revisions to the "Veterans Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS)." This supplement provides information on veterans' labor force status and aims to help improve veteran-related policies and programs. The BLS is especially interested in feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, its impact on respondents, and suggestions for improvement using technology. The changes will include new questions and the removal of less-used ones, with a response deadline by March 30, 2021.

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 Bureau of Labor Statistics is seeking public comments on the proposed changes to the "National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997," which aims to study the transition from education to work and family life by surveying the same group of individuals over many years. This notice invites feedback on whether the data collection is necessary, the estimated burden on respondents, and suggestions to improve the quality and clarity of the collected data. The survey, conducted mainly by phone, will include new questions on work accommodations and retirement expectations, while reducing focus on topics like coronavirus and health behaviors to lessen respondent burden. Comments are due by April 28, 2025, and will be considered in the approval process for the information collection request.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is asking for public comments on the proposed reinstatement of the Contingent Work Supplement (CWS) to the Current Population Survey (CPS), scheduled for May 2025. This survey focuses on temporary jobs, independent contractors, and workers using digital platforms for employment. The goal is to gather information on these work arrangements to help policymakers understand workforce trends. The Bureau is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this data collection.

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.