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  • 2021-01936 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Quarterly Services Survey
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7527
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. Census Bureau plans to submit a request for the renewal of the Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) to the Office of Management and Budget. The QSS is essential for measuring economic activity in the service industry in the U.S. and is a significant source for GDP estimation. Since being initiated in 2004, it has expanded to cover numerous sectors such as healthcare and finance. Public comments on the collection request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Census Bureau wants to keep doing a survey to find out how busy different service businesses are in the country, like doctors or banks, to help understand the economy better. They are asking people to tell them what they think about this plan before they ask for permission to continue.

  • 2025-01109 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Existing Chemical Risk Evaluation and Management; Generic Information Collection Request for Interview and Focus Groups
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5877
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for collecting information under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, an extension approved until February 28, 2025, seeks feedback on chemical risk evaluation and management. The EPA plans to gather information from various stakeholders, including chemical manufacturers and users, through interviews and focus groups to support its risk management activities. Public comments on the collection request are open until February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to keep exploring how some chemicals might be risky, and they're asking people what they think by talking to them and asking questions. They're making sure to give folks until February 18, 2025, to share their thoughts.

  • 2025-01514 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund/Native American CDFI Assistance Program Award Recipient and NMTC Allocatee Annual Report
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8229
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and Native American CDFI Assistance Program. These requests are under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CDFI Fund supports organizations that provide financial services to underserved communities, including Native American communities. The Department has also implemented the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program to address economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are making updates to reporting requirements to accommodate this program. Public comments are invited until February 26, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is asking people to share their thoughts about how organizations that help communities, especially Native American ones, collect information about their work. They want to see if the information helps these groups serve people better and make sure money is used fairly and wisely.

  • 2021-00690 — Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3156
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an information collection project focused on law enforcement training. This project aims to address the health and safety risks associated with shift work and long work hours by developing a training program for officers. The pilot study will involve 60 law enforcement officers, using surveys and wearable devices to track sleep and evaluate the effectiveness of the training. The goal is to improve the quality of work schedules and personal strategies to help officers manage the demands of their job. Public comments on this project are encouraged within 30 days of this notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC wants to teach police officers how to work and sleep better. They plan to try their new lessons on 60 officers, and people can say what they think about this idea for 30 days.

  • 2025-00369 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2032
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to revise the collection of information for the ATF Citizens' Academy Application form. The revision includes updating the estimated number of respondents and their related time burden for completing the form, which has decreased from previous years. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal, particularly concerning the accuracy, utility, and the reduction of respondent burden.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make a small change to a form people fill out, and they hope less people need to fill it out than before. They also want everyone to say what they think about this change.

  • 2025-07394 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Prohibited Transaction Class Exemptions for Multiple Employer Plans and Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Plans-PTE 1976-1, PTE 1977-10, PTE 1978-6
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17979
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, focusing on class exemptions for certain prohibited transactions under ERISA related to multiemployer plans. They are asking for public comments by May 30, 2025, regarding the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to the information collection process. This collection aims to ensure these class exemptions operate efficiently by imposing conditions that require recordkeeping and disclosures. The DOL seeks authorization to continue this process for three years without any other costs burden.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor is asking people to share their thoughts on some rules that help everyone understand and check what's going on with certain types of group plans. They want to make sure these rules are helpful and fair for the next few years without causing extra trouble for anyone.

  • 2021-02462 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; Special Volunteer and Guest Researcher Assignment (Office of Intramural Research, Office of the Director)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8370
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The NIH wants permission to keep asking people to fill out a form that helps them decide if someone can volunteer or do research at their place. They're giving folks 30 more days to say what they think about this.

  • 2024-30366 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 18a-10
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104252
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an information collection under Rule 18a-10 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule allows certain security-based swap dealers to follow the Commodity Exchange Act rules instead of some SEC requirements, provided they meet specific conditions. Currently, there are two such swap dealers, and the estimated annual effort required by these firms totals around 11 hours due to decreased respondent numbers and certain tasks no longer being necessary. The public can submit comments on this request until January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants to keep letting 2 special companies follow different rules that are a little easier, and they think it will take the companies about 11 hours each year to do what they need to do. People can say what they think about this plan until January 21, 2025.

  • 2025-03742 — Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0096
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11620
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a sixty-day notice requesting comments regarding its plan to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection request. This request pertains to reporting oil or hazardous substance discharges and suspicious maritime activities, which is mandatory under various federal regulations. The Coast Guard wants feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process and is inviting the public to submit comments until May 9, 2025, using the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Any changes or extensions will consider the feedback received.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard wants to keep checking on oil spills and strange things happening on the water to make sure everything is safe, but they need to ask if it's okay to keep doing this in a certain way. They are asking people if they think this is important and helpful, and they want to hear what everyone thinks by May 9, 2025.

  • 2024-28813 — Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0113
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97645
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting crewmember identification documents information. This request is part of an Information Collection Request (ICR) process mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Coast Guard seeks public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection, which is designed to validate the identities of crewmembers on vessels visiting U.S. ports. Comments can be submitted until January 8, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with specifics detailed in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Coast Guard wants permission to keep checking the ID of people working on ships coming to the U.S., and they are asking people to share their thoughts about this process, but some details about what information is collected and why are missing.

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