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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information from individuals who request military records. This collection is necessary for the National Personnel Records Center to locate and provide the requested information effectively. The public is invited to comment on this information collection until March 24, 2021. The focus is on evaluating the necessity and burden of the data collection, improving the process through technology, and assessing the impact on small businesses.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting public comments on the reestablishment of the Representative Payee Survey (RI 38-115), an expired information collection. This survey is used to assess how benefits for individuals unable to manage their finances are being used by their representative payees. Comments can be submitted until May 9, 2025, through the Federal Rulemaking Portal. OPM is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and impact of the information collection process.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public comments on their proposal to extend and revise the New Hire Information Collection for another three years. This proposal includes switching the collection platform to Workday Onboarding and updating several information categories and data fields. Comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025. During the review period, the Board will consider public feedback to determine whether any changes should be made to the proposal.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its system of records, specifically the "Health Information Exchange-VA." These changes involve renaming the system, updating contact and location details, and modifying how records are stored and accessed. The updated system focuses on sharing health information to improve veteran care and includes new categories of data and protection measures to ensure data security. The modifications also clarify how information can be shared with other organizations and government agencies while maintaining privacy protections.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the collection of information from air carriers. This information is used to create aviation war risk insurance policies with the FAA, which is essential for carriers when such insurance is not available from commercial sources. Air carriers must submit an initial application and provide updates if their insurance policies change or if they need to add new aircraft to the policy. The FAA uses this data to determine eligibility for insurance and ensure coverage terms are met.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences plans to hold a closed meeting on April 2-3, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting will be conducted virtually and is closed to the public because the discussions involve confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal data. The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to assess potential environmental health risks and develop safety countermeasures. Interested parties can contact Leroy Worth, Ph.D., for more information.

In an order by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), exemptive relief is granted from certain reporting requirements related to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). This ruling allows national securities exchanges and associations to stop collecting sensitive personal information like names, addresses, and years of birth from customers using transformed Social Security Numbers (SSNs) or Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs). Instead, the focus is on using a system that uniquely identifies customers without storing sensitive data, aiming to balance regulatory needs and personal data security. Broker-dealers will still manage and transform these identifiers, while regulators can request specific information directly when needed.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating an existing system of records related to non-health data. This update will reflect changes to routine uses, safeguards, retention and disposal procedures, as well as system management details. It involves modifying contact information and policies to ensure data security and compliance with federal regulations. The amendments aim to improve how the VA manages and uses data to support planning and policy decisions for veterans' services.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is updating its system for managing personnel records to improve how it handles personal information. This revised system will help with tasks like hiring, pay, and performance management for GAO employees. The notice informs individuals about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected. Comments on this update can be submitted until March 10, 2021.