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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 60-day notice inviting public comments on revisions to its information collection process. This involves consolidating previous evaluation instruments into two forms used by three FEMA offices to assess training programs. The notice aims to reduce paperwork burdens and improve data collection, impacting state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. Comments are requested on whether these changes will enhance performance evaluation and information collection efficiency.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a new information collection form called VA Form SGLV 8714 for Veterans Group Life Insurance. This form is intended to allow third parties to assist veterans with their insurance needs, especially those who are elderly or have disabilities. The information collected is optional and not required for receiving insurance benefits. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing this submission and comments are open until January 8, 2025.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending the authority for the Tax Performance System (TPS) information collection, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork. This information helps assess the performance of unemployment insurance tax programs and the burden on respondents. The public can submit comments by March 23, 2021, which will be considered before the final approval of the collection process. The TPS aims to ensure data is collected efficiently and accurately, evaluating the necessity and quality of this collection, while minimizing the burden on state workforce agencies.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is looking to renew an approved information collection about business registration requirements. The notice invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection, which affects meat and poultry handlers like brokers and wholesalers. Comments must be submitted by April 21, 2025, and there are no changes to the current information collection structure, which will expire on June 30, 2025. Public feedback will be summarized and included in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of Defense is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposal involves the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program, which aims to support long-term investments in skills, facilities, research, and small businesses to enhance the U.S. defense manufacturing base. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and practicality of this collection, the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate, and ways to improve or streamline the process. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is requesting public comments on a revised information collection, known as Form RI 38-128. This form allows retirees to sign up for either Direct Deposit or Direct Express, which is a one-time decision when they start receiving payments. The comment period is open until March 1, 2021. OPM is seeking feedback to ensure the collection process is necessary and efficient, and to minimize any burden on those who respond.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is looking for public feedback on a proposed information collection related to Disaster Response and Recovery Surveys. These surveys aim to assess the condition and needs of housing counseling agencies impacted by disasters, helping HUD understand and support them better. The public can comment on matters like the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection. Comments are welcome until February 10, 2025.

The Department of Labor is asking the public for comments on its plan to collect data related to workforce programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The information is required for these programs to report their performance. People have until February 5, 2025, to submit their comments. The proposed collection affects state, local, and tribal governments and is expected to include over 19 million responses, taking an estimated total of almost 4.85 million hours annually to complete.

The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection related to local appeals for single-family mortgage limits. HUD wants comments to help decide if it should extend the current collection process, which lets parties request an increase in mortgage limits if they believe they don't reflect local sales prices. Interested individuals can submit their comments by January 6, 2025, to help HUD evaluate the accuracy and burden of this information process. The feedback will assist in determining how to improve and possibly automate the process to make it more efficient.