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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comments on the extension of an information collection related to the Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement, known as CBP Form 1300. This form is crucial for collecting data on commercial vessels entering or leaving U.S. ports and ensures that all associated paperwork is accurate. It also serves as a record of fees and tax payments to avoid overpayment. The public has until March 26, 2021, to submit comments via email, as mail submissions are suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to network adequacy for Medicare Advantage and 1876 Cost Plans. This effort is part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates that federal agencies must get approval from the Office of Management and Budget for collecting data from the public. The aim is to ensure adequate access to healthcare services by maintaining a network of providers that meet set criteria. The information collection is crucial for monitoring and ensuring compliance with these requirements. Public comments are invited until January 13, 2025.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a notice for an Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeking public comments by January 15, 2025. This request involves extending an existing data collection related to swap data access provisions, required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The collection impacts four respondents, with an average annual burden of 19,679.5 hours each, totaling 78,718 hours overall. The ongoing costs per respondent are estimated to be around $2 million, with no initial start-up costs.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public feedback on extending and updating their "Patents External Quality Survey," as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The survey measures customer satisfaction with the quality of patent examinations and is conducted twice a year for a random sample of patent agents, attorneys, and related stakeholders. The USPTO encourages feedback on the necessity, utility, and methodology of this information collection, aiming to improve survey outcomes. Comments can be submitted via email, mail, or the federal eRulemaking portal by June 30, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a request to collect survey information from customers of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. The purpose of the survey is to understand customers' shopping experiences and gather their opinions on the goods and services offered, as well as the effectiveness of the Exchange's mobile app and online shopping. This feedback will help improve customer satisfaction and the overall Exchange operations. The survey is voluntary, and the information collected does not include personal identifying information. Comments on the proposed information collection are welcomed by February 10, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on its information collection request (ICR) related to the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which recognizes employers for their efforts to hire veterans. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are encouraged to address the necessity and utility of the information collected, as well as ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The DOL intends for the OMB's authorization to last for three years, with the current comment period ending on February 16, 2021.

The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action is part of a routine process governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to send their comments on these requests by February 25, 2021. The requests relate to importers' records and reports, particularly focused on ensuring the correct permits and taxes for importing alcohol and tobacco products, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The Department of State issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMP) across several regulatory areas, including fraud, chemical weapons, arms control, and lobbying. The adjustments align with annual inflation guidelines set by the Office of Management and Budget based on a December 2024 cost-of-living adjustment multiplier. These new penalty amounts will apply to violations occurring on or after the rule's effective date, January 10, 2025. The rule ensures penalties keep up with inflation, following mandates from recent legislation and guidelines.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to extend the information collection requirements for handling emissions from Basic Oxygen Furnaces at iron and steel plants. This extension has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and will be valid until February 28, 2025. Under this proposal, affected facilities must provide initial and semiannual reports to verify compliance with established standards, with an estimated burden of 628 hours annually per respondent. Public comments on this matter are being accepted until March 31, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection project designed to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This project is related to the implementation of regulations under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, which aims to prevent illegal internet gambling transactions. They are seeking input on the necessity and usefulness of the information collection, as well as suggestions for reducing the burden on respondents. Feedback is required by June 30, 2025, and comments will be included in a request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget.