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The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a request for public comments on extending an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to gather qualitative feedback on service delivery, which provides insights on customer perceptions without statistical analysis. The feedback will help improve customer service but is not intended for generating broad statistical conclusions. Comments on this proposal can be submitted online by June 9, 2025.

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 Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a new information collection requirement. This collection is related to data security for accessing confidential data through a process established by the Evidence Act, called the Standard Application Process (SAP). The SAP permits various entities to apply for access to sensitive data for research purposes. The goal is to ensure that applicants understand the strict security and confidentiality rules they must follow when handling this data. Public comments on this initiative are invited until February 12, 2025.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, has requested an extension for its Uranium Data Program. This program collects data on uranium production and marketing in the U.S. through three surveys. EIA plans to stop protecting certain survey information under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency guidelines due to changes in the uranium market. Although there are no additional costs, the time to complete one of the forms has increased.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, is holding a closed meeting on March 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting aims to review and evaluate contract proposals for a project called the Transplantation Statistical and Clinical Coordinating Center (T-SCCC). Due to the sensitive nature of the material, including potential trade secrets and personal information, the meeting will not be open to the public. The contact person for this meeting is Dr. Konrad Krzewski.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) scheduled a meeting for March 23, 2021, to review and evaluate contract proposals. This meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy, in line with federal regulations. The committee involved is the Special Emphasis Panel for the Autoimmune Diseases Statistical and Clinical Coordinating Center (AD-SCCC), and the session will be held virtually. For more information, contact Margaret A. Morris Fears, Ph.D., at the NIAID.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve their Information Collection Request (ICR) related to a survey for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Program. This survey aims to gather data on the health of mothers and children in specific U.S. territories to assess the program's impact and help meet federal reporting standards. Public comments on the proposed information collection are invited until February 18, 2025. The survey will increase its sample sizes and update its questions to align with new federal data standards.

The Bureau of the Census has proposed new criteria for defining urban areas based on the 2020 Census results, and is seeking public feedback. Key changes include using housing unit density instead of population density for urban classification, increasing the minimum size for areas to be considered urban, and doing away with distinguishing different types of urban areas. The Bureau also plans to use commuting data to better define large, continuously developed areas and will refine the criteria for what constitutes urban territory to include places like airports more accurately.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA plans to revise and extend the Annual Organic Survey, as noted in a recent announcement. This effort seeks to align data collection with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, focusing on organic agricultural practices and production. The survey will target certified organic operations, those exempt from certification, and those transitioning to organic certification across all states, with an estimated 27,000 operations contacted. Comments on the proposed information collection are being solicited to evaluate its necessity, accuracy, and potential burden on respondents.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding a series of meetings on fishery management between March 16 and March 25, 2021. These meetings will primarily take place online via WebEx, but there will be additional host sites in Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa. During the meetings, the Council will discuss various issues, including fishery management plans, species protection measures, and financial reports. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public due to litigation matters. Some actions may lead to the proposal of new regulations to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.