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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the information collection request (ICR) related to the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule. This rule allows for electronic reporting across all EPA programs and helps ensure compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act. Originally, the public had 60 days to comment on this ICR, and this current notice allows an additional 30 days for public comments before March 31, 2025. The expected cost of implementing this ICR is estimated at $4,614,717 annually, with a total burden of 65,319 hours per year, which is a decrease from previous estimates.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is asking for public comments on its Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning railroad accident and incident reports. These reports are crucial for understanding collisions, derailments, and injuries involving railroads, which are submitted monthly by 765 railroads. The FRA aims to ensure the collection process is necessary, practical, and efficient, and is also seeking ways to reduce the burden on businesses. The public can submit their feedback by April 19, 2021, as part of the approval process with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This survey gathers data on the demographics, employment, and occupational health of crop workers in the U.S. The DOL invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection by January 27, 2025. The total estimated number of respondents is 3,594, with an estimated annual time burden of 1,280 hours.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is published as part of a required procedure before seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for each information collection. Among the items addressed are Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, Community Mental Health Center Cost Report, the Request For Termination of Premium-Hospital and/or Supplementary Medical Insurance, and the Appointment of Representative form. CMS seeks feedback on the necessity and utility of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improving their quality and minimizing the burden they impose. Public comments are due by April 6, 2021, and can be submitted electronically or via regular mail.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an information collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. They are seeking public comments on the use of two forms: VA Form 6298, which is used for obtaining cost data for architect-engineer contracts, and VA Form 10101, used to monitor contract work progress. The Office of Management and Budget will review and comment on this collection, which aims to ensure compliance with regulations. Comments should be submitted by February 14, 2025.

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 Department of State has announced a 60-day period for public comments regarding a proposed information collection titled the Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP). This collection, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval and involves recipients of grants, with an estimated 193 respondents. The aim is to gather feedback on whether the collection is necessary, accurate, and clear, as well as to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. The information collected will aid the Department in assessing educational opportunities for dependents of U.S. Government personnel posted abroad and in assisting American schools overseas.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has asked for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information using the Special Volunteer and Guest Researcher Assignment form. This form helps decide if a Guest Researcher can use NIH facilities or if a Special Volunteer can offer services. The notice extends the opportunity for public comment for another 30 days. The form has no cost to respondents beyond their time and has an estimated total annual burden of 652 hours.

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has submitted a request for the renewal of a data collection tool, the Environmental Compliance Questionnaire, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This tool is essential for ensuring that proposed activities comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The questionnaire helps assess environmental impacts before providing federal funding for significant projects. Public comments on this request can be submitted online, allowing for a 30-day period after the notice is published.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information they collect under certain crowdfunding rules. These rules require funding portals to submit various forms and documents for transparency, including registration forms, amendments, and records maintenance. The SEC estimates this process costs the industry about $618,293 yearly and takes around 36,315 hours. This request for public comments is part of an effort to renew approval for these procedures from the Office of Management and Budget.