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The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval for an information collection request regarding the National Compensation Survey from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The survey gathers data on earnings and benefits from private firms and government, which is used to produce important economic indicators like the Employment Cost Index. The DOL invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the data collection, which is crucial for evaluating employee compensation trends. Responses to this request are due by March 31, 2021.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting public comments on its proposed information collection related to adverse experience reporting for licensed biological products. This reporting is crucial for identifying serious safety issues with these products after they have been marketed. The FDA requires that manufacturers report adverse experiences quickly and periodically, and also maintain detailed records for a certain number of years. Public comments can be submitted through the designated OMB website by March 25, 2021.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced it will submit requests for information collection to the Office of Management and Budget, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on this, which should be submitted by March 3, 2025. The U.S. Mint aims to gather qualitative feedback from individuals and businesses to improve its service delivery through surveys and focus groups. This information will be used to enhance U.S. Mint products and services, with an expected 250,000 responses annually, varying in time from 3 minutes to 2 hours per response.

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 Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on an information collection request related to the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program, which is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This program allows plan administrators to pay reduced penalties if they voluntarily comply with annual reporting requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL is seeking authorization for this information collection for three years, targeting businesses and not-for-profit institutions. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection related to the Clean Air Act's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). These standards apply to chemical recovery combustion sources at certain pulp mills. Public comments on this request are open for an additional 30 days. The EPA also noted a decrease in the number of facilities affected by these standards, which has led to a reduction in estimated costs and responses.

The Department of Agriculture has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review an information collection required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request covers the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP) and the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program, which provide financial assistance to producers affected by natural disasters. To receive aid, producers need to fill out and submit specific forms to confirm their eligibility. Public comments on this information collection are welcome until May 28, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments concerning ongoing information collection related to Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution information. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments will be accepted until May 5, 2025, and should address the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement and cost minimization. Comments may become part of the public record and are considered in requests for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

OSHA is seeking public input on its proposal to extend the approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection requirements outlined in the Benzene Standard. The goal of these requirements is to protect workers from harmful health effects due to exposure to benzene. OSHA welcomes comments on whether these requirements are necessary, their accuracy, and ways to reduce their burden on employers. The comment period is open until May 27, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically or by fax.

The Department of Labor is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection request related to the Affordable Care Act's grandfathered health plans. Grandfathered health plans are those that existed before March 23, 2010, and are exempt from certain requirements of the Affordable Care Act. These plans must keep certain records and provide specific disclosures to maintain their status. Comments can be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget until May 30, 2025.