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The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS). The ORS collects important data that helps the Social Security Administration assess job requirements for disability programs like SSDI and SSI. This data includes information on physical, mental, and environmental job demands, and is necessary for ensuring fair disability determinations. Comments should focus on the relevance, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection, and must be submitted by March 29, 2021.

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 (BLS) under the Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension of their information collection program titled General Inquiries to State Agency Contacts. This effort is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aimed at reducing paperwork and minimizing the burden on respondents. They seek feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its accuracy, and ways to simplify data submission processes. Comments are due by March 29, 2021, and will be used to evaluate and potentially improve the cooperative statistical programs conducted with State agencies.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, which is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and how it can be improved. The request also notes that the Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to implement improved methods for estimating data when employer reports are missing, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on data accuracy. The deadline for submitting comments is March 15, 2021.

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 (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 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, 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, has issued a notice requesting public comments on a new data collection initiative called the QCEW Business Supplement (QBS). This program aims to gather timely information about the U.S. economy to aid stakeholders and policymakers. The first survey will explore how businesses are adjusting post-COVID-19, covering topics such as telework and government assistance. Comments on the data collection process are requested by April 5, 2021, and the survey is expected to engage 150,000 respondents, requiring about 10 minutes each.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the Department of Labor is seeking comments on the possible extension of the "Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries" data collection. This program aims to gather complete and accurate information about fatal work injuries to help develop safety strategies. Comments regarding the necessity, efficiency, and potential burden of this data collection effort must be submitted by June 9, 2025. The BLS wants feedback on how gathering this data can improve workplace safety measures and the methodologies used.