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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments on Form 8850 as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This form, used by employers, helps to certify employees from targeted groups for the Work Opportunity Credit. The deadline for submitting written comments is April 28, 2025. Interested parties can direct their comments to Andres Garcia at the IRS, and any submitted feedback will be considered in the request for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on the paperwork and time burden associated with Form 1098-MA, used for Mortgage Assistance Payments. This request is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection. Comments are requested by February 3, 2025, and should be sent to Andrés Garcia at the IRS, either via mail or email.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking public input on its plan to extend a 3-year information collection effort called the "Annual Tank Car Survey". This survey aims to gather data on tank car facilities capable of modifying or building tank cars to meet new safety specifications outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The information collected will help the Department of Transportation estimate the number of tank cars that will be updated or constructed to these safer standards. Individuals have until March 12, 2021, to submit their comments to BTS, with details on how to do so provided in the notice.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has decided to extend the Domestic Branch Application (FR 4001) for another three years. This means that state member banks must continue to seek approval from the Federal Reserve before opening new branches, and they must notify the Federal Reserve by letter without using a specific form. The Board published a request for public comments on this extension and did not receive any feedback. The extension is happening without any changes to the current process.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to update its National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), which allows consumers, drivers, and others to file complaints against unsafe companies and employees. The proposed changes aim to improve the system by making it easier for people to file and track complaints, and for FMCSA to respond in a timely manner. Public comments on these updates are encouraged and must be submitted by March 4, 2025. The updates will help ensure consumer protection and promote safer practices in the motor carrier industry.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are asking for public comments on extending the collection of information related to Government property. They want feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the quality of this information collection. They are also seeking methods to reduce the burden on respondents. The current approval for this information collection is valid until June 30, 2025, but they propose extending it for an additional three years. Public comments are being accepted until May 12, 2025, and can be submitted through the website regulations.gov.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on the submission of the Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This form is part of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and helps certain family members of U.S. residents apply for refugee resettlement. The AOR is used to prove family ties and requires DNA testing to verify relationships, with costs covered by the government. The collection aims to ensure proper functioning and minimize the burden on respondents, and public comments will be accepted until January 15, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information related to budget-based rent adjustment requests and appeals, as explained in their notice. This is part of a process to ensure rent increases are reasonable and to provide a way for owners to appeal denied requests. The public has 30 days to comment on this proposal, and they can find more information or submit comments on the reginfo.gov website. HUD is also inviting comments on various aspects of the information collection to improve its effectiveness and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a plan to collect information through its Multifamily Insurance Benefits Claims Package. HUD needs this data to process insurance claims accurately when a lender with an insured multifamily mortgage defaults. They want feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, if their time estimates for completing it are correct, and how they could make the process easier. Public comments are open until February 10, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed data collection project related to its partnership with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the Pay for Success Permanent Supportive Housing Demonstration. This project aims to use funds to support housing for individuals moving between jail and homelessness. The data will help evaluate how this funding model works in different communities. HUD seeks feedback specifically on the necessity, burden, and ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of the information collection process. Public comments are due by March 26, 2021.