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The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking feedback on their Information Collection Request (ICR) related to unemployment benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The ICR describes how they determine if a claimant is available for work, which affects eligibility for unemployment benefits. The RRB invites public comments on whether their forms and processes are effective and if any improvements can be made. Comments should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public feedback on its data collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are focusing on two information collections: the RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System and the Request for Internet Services. The first involves notifying employers about claims for unemployment or sickness benefits, allowing them to provide necessary information, while the latter enables electronic business transactions with the RRB using a PIN/Password system. The RRB plans to improve these processes, specifically by replacing older electronic data systems with secure File Transfer Protocols and invites comments within 60 days.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed changes to several forms related to the collection of information on annuities for employees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities under the Railroad Retirement Act. These changes include updates to the instructions and questions on the forms, aimed at improving clarity and ensuring the information accurately reflects the applicants' current situations, such as daily activities and work history. The RRB encourages feedback on the practical use of these forms and ways to reduce the paperwork burden on respondents. Comments should be sent to the Board or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its information collection for enrolling beneficiaries in the Medicare program, as administered under the Railroad Retirement Act. The proposed revisions include updates to existing forms and the introduction of new forms to better determine eligibility for Medicare enrollment and special enrollment periods. The RRB aims to enhance the clarity and utility of the collected information while minimizing paperwork burdens. Public comments on these changes should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed data collection regarding student beneficiary monitoring. This data collection is needed to determine if students aged 18 to 19 are entitled to certain benefits if they are attending school full-time. The RRB uses specific forms to verify school attendance but does not propose any changes to these forms. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board announced the 2025 annual adjustments to civil monetary penalties due to inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) increase of 1.02598% from October 2023 to October 2024. As a result, the maximum penalty under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act is now $14,308, while the penalties under the False Claims Act range from $14,308 to $28,618. These changes take effect on January 13, 2025.