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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies about continuing information collections related to the repeal of the bonding requirement for low-income housing tax credit recapture, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comment period is open until May 5, 2025, and inputs are sought on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements to these collections. This notice also clarifies that the IRS is not making any changes to the current paperwork burden for this collection. Kerry L. Dennis, a Tax Analyst at the IRS, approved this request.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is inviting public comments on its proposal to extend the information collection request for the YouthBuild Reporting System. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Changes are proposed for the ETA-9143 form to improve clarity based on feedback, though no changes are planned for forms ETA-9136 and ETA-9138. The public has until March 5, 2021, to submit comments, which will be included in the final request for approval.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is requesting public comments on continuing an information collection effort known as the "Benefit Rights and Experience Report." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and financial burden as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The report gathers data on unemployment insurance applicants, such as their previous earnings and eligibility for benefits. Interested parties can provide feedback on how necessary or accurate this data collection is, and comments should mention the OMB control number 1205-0177.

In a notice from the Food and Nutrition Service, under the Department of Agriculture, public comments are invited on a new information collection named Waivers and State Plans (WiSP). This initiative aims to streamline the process for state agencies by transitioning from individual collections to a single application for requesting program waivers and submitting state plans. It supports programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and aims to enhance efficiency and compliance with legislation such as the American Rescue Plan Act and the Access to Baby Formula Act. The public is encouraged to comment on the utility and burden of this collection effort by February 28, 2025.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z. This submission is part of a review in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. TILA aims to facilitate informed credit decision-making and comparisons by mandating accurate disclosure of credit costs to consumers. Public comments on the proposed information collection are invited and should be submitted by March 8, 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 Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) has announced a proposed information collection and is seeking public comments, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The objective is to gather feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the data collection process. Interested individuals can submit their comments until March 11, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The information collected will be used to monitor federal awards, evaluate progress, manage scientific programs, and prepare reports. The expected annual burden of this collection is 24,000 hours, involving 2,000 respondents providing responses twice a year.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the current Information Collection Request (ICR) titled "Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery." This initiative will help FMCSA communicate better with its customers and stakeholders by collecting feedback on their experiences. The feedback, which is voluntary and intended to be informative but not broadly generalizable, aims to improve service delivery. Comments must be submitted by April 13, 2021, and can be provided through several methods, including online or mail.

The Department of the Treasury is inviting public comments on their information collection requests, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These requests include forms for claiming non-receipt of U.S. Treasury checks, disclaimers for U.S. Savings Bonds, and applications for insurance companies seeking Treasury certification. The public can comment on these proposals until January 29, 2025, by visiting the provided website. This process is done to ensure the collected information is necessary and not overly burdensome.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is inviting public comments on the renewal of an information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested individuals can submit their feedback by March 31, 2025. The collected data involves procedures for terminating jurisdiction of mining operations and other related activities under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The agency is seeking input on the necessity, timeliness, burden estimate, and methods to enhance utility and minimize respondent burden, including through technological means.