Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting comments on an extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CBP uses Form 7501, known as the Entry Summary, to gather details on goods entering the U.S., such as duty documentation and taxes. This information is important for record-keeping, enforcement, and statistics. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, utility, and any suggested improvements by February 10, 2021.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking public comments on information collection packages that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice involves a revision of previously approved collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SSA invites feedback on several areas, including the accuracy of its burden estimates and suggestions to improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. Individuals can submit their comments via mail, email, fax, or online until March 17, 2025, referencing Docket ID Number [SSA-2024-0057].

The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the US Department of Agriculture is planning to renew a previously approved information collection effort known as the Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies, which is due to expire in April 2025. This collection helps ERS improve survey methods and data by using various research techniques and ensures feedback from individuals, households, and businesses. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and usefulness of this data collection, as well as on any potential burdens it may create for respondents. Comments are due by February 18, 2025.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is inviting public comments regarding their request to extend approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an ongoing information collection project. This project, approved under OMB Control Number 3170-0024, gathers qualitative feedback from consumers and stakeholders to enhance the CFPB's service delivery. Comments are requested on whether this information collection is useful, the accuracy of estimated burdens, and ways to improve the data quality. All comments received by March 18, 2025, will be part of the public record.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice of information collection activities that require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites public comments on various aspects of the proposed data collections, including their accuracy and utility, and seeks ways to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. Among the projects detailed are the RETAIN demonstration, focused on improving employment retention for individuals with work disabilities, and the introduction of new systems for scheduling SSA appointments. SSA also outlines plans for surveys and interviews to gather data for its assessments and stresses the need for public feedback by March 8, 2021.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking feedback from the public and other federal agencies regarding a proposed information collection effort. This effort aims to collect necessary information to monitor borrower's payments and alert EXIM of any defaults under its export credit insurance policies. The information will help the bank manage its portfolio effectively. Comments are invited until April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on its plan to renew the information collection titled "Fiduciary Activities" as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The OCC aims to reduce paperwork and ensure compliance by using a valid OMB control number and has already submitted the renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Interested parties can submit comments by March 29, 2021, with specific instructions provided to guide the submission process. The OCC's initiative is focused on improving the utility and effectiveness of information collection while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public comments on a proposal to extend the information collection known as the Report of Institution-to-Aggregate Granular Data on Assets and Liabilities (FR 2510) for another three years without changes. This report collects detailed data on the financial positions of large banking organizations, such as their assets, liabilities, and derivatives, which help the Board monitor the systemic impact of these institutions. Comments on whether the information collection is necessary, as well as suggestions to improve its quality or reduce its burden, are requested by February 4, 2025. The Board may adjust the proposal based on feedback received during this comment period.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has issued a notice to seek public feedback on a proposal to continue, for three more years without changes, the recordkeeping requirements related to interbank liabilities. These requirements are detailed under Regulation F and are intended to limit the credit exposure of insured depository institutions to other banks to reduce risk. Public comments are invited on various aspects of the proposal, including its necessity, the estimated burden on respondents, and possible ways to improve or streamline the data collection process. The deadline for submitting comments is April 5, 2021.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public feedback on a proposal to continue, for another three years without changes, the recordkeeping requirements related to changes in foreign investments by certain U.S. banking organizations. This proposal, known officially as form FR 2064, involves maintaining internal records that help the banks show they comply with investment rules. Public comments must be submitted by April 19, 2021, and can be submitted using various methods, such as via the Federal Reserve's website or by mail. The collected comments will help the Board decide if any adjustments are needed for the proposal.