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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend a rule approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This rule involves requirements for construction sites to post emergency phone numbers and specify maximum floor load limits to ensure safety. OSHA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of these requirements on businesses, especially concerning the paperwork involved. The comment period runs until January 31, 2025, and interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or by other means outlined in the notice.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, is seeking public comments on its existing information collection process related to the Safe Harbor for Valuation and Mark to Market Accounting Method for Dealers under section 475. This involves no changes to current regulations but aims to renew approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public and other federal agencies are invited to send their feedback by May 5, 2025, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection. The safe harbor allows dealers in securities and commodities to use financial statement values for certain positions, helping reduce compliance burdens.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on its information collection requirements related to requests for ruling and determination letters. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals or households are the affected public, with an estimated 3,966 respondents and an average response time of 79.70 hours each. Comments are sought to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden reduction of the information collection process, and must be submitted by February 4, 2025.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a new information collection called the Licensing Questionnaire, using ATF Form 8620.44. This form aims to assess if individuals seeking employment or contracts with ATF, or their immediate family members, have any financial interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or explosives industries. The agency expects 2,000 respondents annually, with each taking about 5 minutes to complete the form, totaling an estimated public burden of 167 hours. The comment period is open for 30 days, until March 29, 2021.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting the public to comment on its information collection activities in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request includes reviewing eight collections related to pipeline safety, which concern topics like pipeline operator identification, training qualifications, integrity management, public awareness programs, and response plans for oil spills. PHMSA is seeking comments on the necessity of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce the burden of collection. Comments should be submitted by January 27, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury has announced its intention to submit a collection of information requests regarding pension funding to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These requests, involving revisions to current collections to align with statutory provisions and new laws, require public comment by February 25, 2021. The information collected will help plan sponsors and actuaries with aspects of funding obligations, such as using alternative interest rates or dealing with adjusted funding targets. This process involves various stakeholders including individuals, businesses, non-profits, and governments, with a significant estimated annual burden in terms of time commitment.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a plan for two grant programs focused on specific museums and their communities: the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Program and the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program. These programs aim to support and enhance museum services through exhibitions, educational programs, and professional development. The IMLS is interested in comments to ensure the data collection process is efficient, minimizes burden, and is useful. Comments can be submitted to IMLS by March 8, 2021.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed collection of information called the State Performance Report. This action is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which mandates federal agencies to announce such proposals in the Federal Register and allow a 60-day comment period. The purpose of the data collection is to meet the requirements of the Older Americans Act and other performance-related activities. ACL is seeking feedback on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize respondent burden.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a new information collection initiative called the Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire. This is part of HUD's effort to evaluate and enhance its supply chain risk management practices for current and future vendors. The information collection aligns with several executive orders and federal guidelines focused on cybersecurity and supply chain security. HUD is inviting feedback on the necessity, impact, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting the public to comment on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is published in the Federal Register and allows for a 60-day comment period. The information collection pertains to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and enrollees' rights, particularly when a prescription cannot be filled. Interested parties can submit comments electronically through regulations.gov or by mail, with comments due by March 15, 2021.