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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is collecting information regarding humanitarian use devices (HUDs), which are medical devices meant for conditions affecting fewer than 8,000 people in the U.S. The FDA seeks public comments on this information collection by March 26, 2021, to help decide whether these devices should be exempt from certain effectiveness requirements. This effort is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and aims to ensure that those with rare conditions have access to necessary medical devices without significant safety risks. Additionally, the FDA updated estimates of the time and resources needed for this data collection to reflect more current information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request for the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This request, part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, focuses on collecting health-related data on reportable diseases from various jurisdictions, including 60 U.S. territories and freely associated states. The proposal includes new data collection for diseases like COVID-19 and Anthrax, and aims to enhance data quality and reduce data collection burdens through electronic means. The CDC encourages public comments on the information collection, emphasizing areas such as the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed data gathering.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve their information collection request as part of renewing an approved information collection. This collection involves Patent and Trademark Resource Center Metrics to help track the use of patent and trademark services provided by the public. The USPTO is also inviting public comments on this request, allowing people 30 more days to provide feedback. They state that it takes about 30 minutes on average to respond and that no additional costs are expected for respondents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an existing information collection, called the Consolidated Air Rule, which applies to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry. This rule helps ensure compliance with various environmental regulations by offering a single, consolidated set of requirements. Public comments on the proposal are being requested until January 27, 2025. The EPA reports an increase in the estimated reporting burden due to a rise in facilities choosing this compliance method and industry growth.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. They are asking the public for comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will collect details about organizations applying for research and education grants to ensure they can responsibly manage federal funds. This includes details like the organization's legal name, key officials, and financial health. The deadline for comments is March 31, 2025.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This effort aims to evaluate NSF's data and evidence capabilities through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with staff as part of the 2026 U.S. NSF Integrated Data and Evidence Maturity and Capacity (IDEMC) Assessment. The purpose is to improve decision-making and align with updated guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Comments are due by January 31, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request regarding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Implementation Evaluation. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited to consider the necessity and utility of the information collection, and to propose ways to enhance its quality and minimize respondent burden. Interested individuals have until January 13, 2025, to submit their feedback on the proposal.

The Department of Commerce is planning to submit an information collection request for the Annual Business Survey (ABS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This survey aims to reduce the burden on businesses while gathering data on business characteristics, such as research and development, innovation, and demographics of business owners. The 2025 survey will include a reduced sample size and changes to the survey process to be more efficient, with data collected through an online questionnaire. This information will help various stakeholders, including government and business leaders, understand and assess business dynamics in the U.S.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments to reduce paperwork burdens as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, how accurate the burden estimates are, and ways to make the process easier, especially for small businesses. Written comments need to be submitted by February 10, 2025. The FCC emphasizes that it will only collect information if it has a valid control number from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of State issued a final rule to update the civil monetary penalties (CMP) it imposes due to inflation, following guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. This adjustment is based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and requires annual modifications. The new penalties will affect various parts of the department's regulations, such as fraud, chemical weapons, arms exports, and lobbying activities and will apply to offenses assessed from February 2, 2021, onward.