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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a request for information (RFI) to improve the domestic manufacturing of semiconductors for commercial information technology products. They are seeking feedback from the public on how to strengthen America's semiconductor supply chain by relying on domestic sources and reducing dependency on foreign production. The agency aims to gather insights on various strategies, including dual sourcing and industrial mobilization, to enhance national and economic security. Responses to the RFI will inform potential government actions to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and are due by March 17, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the De Novo classification process, which evaluates if a medical device can be classified as class I or II, assuring its safety and effectiveness in the absence of a similar marketed device. The process includes regulatory guidelines and electronic submission templates. Feedback on the proposal is welcomed until January 29, 2025, via the OMB's online portal.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to gather certain information from Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). This is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information helps evaluate the financial health and compliance of SBICs. The public has 30 days to comment on whether this information collection is necessary or burdensome. Interested parties can submit comments and find more details online.

In this final rule, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) adopts the 2020 Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) standards for use in its programs. This update ensures that HUD's data and program administration remain accurate and current based on new delineations provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The rule affects various HUD programs, including housing grants and rental calculations, ensuring resources are properly directed to where they are most needed. The rule received positive feedback from the public, with some additional suggestions for minimizing disruptions in program implementation.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding the collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice informs the public that the FRA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding hours of service regulations for railroad employees. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025. The request seeks to continue collecting data related to train employee work schedules to ensure safe working conditions and reduce fatigue-related accidents.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection effort as part of its ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork burdens, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency is specifically seeking input from small businesses on how to further reduce these burdens for those with fewer than 25 employees. The collection involves equipment performance measurements for AM, FM, and TV stations, with a total of 13,049 respondents and a corresponding number of required responses. The feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.

The Department of State issued a final rule to update the civil monetary penalties (CMP) it imposes due to inflation, following guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. This adjustment is based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and requires annual modifications. The new penalties will affect various parts of the department's regulations, such as fraud, chemical weapons, arms exports, and lobbying activities and will apply to offenses assessed from February 2, 2021, onward.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes gathering data on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which measures the quality of life and daily functioning of Medicare beneficiaries. Public input is wanted to assess the necessity of this information collection and its potential burden on participants. Comments must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to ensure they are considered before final approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, is requesting public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This ICR is about Railroad Workplace Safety, which involves collecting data to ensure railroads have proper safety programs for roadway workers. The FRA seeks comments specifically on the necessity and accuracy of these information collection activities and ways to reduce the burden on the public. The estimated paperwork burden has increased due to new recordkeeping requirements, and the FRA invites feedback by May 27, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection related to drug and alcohol testing for aviation personnel. This effort is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves testing as required by federal regulations to ensure compliance by aviation employers. The FAA uses this information for oversight and planning purposes and to determine which employers need to provide annual testing data. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the information collection, with submissions due by February 22, 2021.