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The Department of Agriculture is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is part of a study called "Evaluating the Interview Requirement for SNAP Certification," aimed at understanding the effects of removing the interview requirement for SNAP benefits in five states. This study will use a randomized control trial to compare outcomes, such as efficiency and cost, between people who go through the regular interview process and those who do not. They are inviting public comments on the study until February 5, 2025.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new web form that museum and library awardees can use to request advance or reimbursement payments. This request is part of a program aimed at reducing the burden of collecting information, both in terms of time and financial resources, and ensuring the data is collected in a useful and clear format. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collection. This effort supports the agency's mission to empower libraries and museums across the nation through thoughtful grant-making and policy development.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced that it is extending the collection of information for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program without any changes. This notice, published in the Federal Register, allows an additional 30 days for the public to comment on this extension. The document outlines that comments can focus on the necessity and efficiency of the data collection and suggests that individuals limit the personal information they share in their submissions, as these will be made public. Additionally, it provides estimates of the number of respondents and the public's time and cost burden associated with this information collection.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request related to the Representative Payee Application (RI 20-7) and Information for a Competency Determination (RI 30-3). These forms are used by the Retirement Services division to assess whether individuals can manage their retirement funds. The public has until February 22, 2021, to submit comments, particularly on the necessity and methodology of the data collection process. The goal is to ensure the information provided is useful and to minimize the burden on respondents.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as specified by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves standards under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which sets guidelines for handling consumer credit information. Certain FCRA provisions have been adapted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), while others, such as those related to identity theft and card issuer duties, remain under NCUA's jurisdiction. The public is invited to provide comments by March 29, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection request regarding new source performance standards (NSPS) for glass manufacturing plants. This extension aims to ensure compliance with federal regulations for glass melting furnaces at such facilities. The public has an additional 30 days until January 13, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal. The estimated cost and burden associated with these regulations remain the same as previously approved, with some increase in operation and maintenance costs due to updated price indexes.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request related to unemployment insurance claims and benefit payment activities. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. People can submit their comments online until February 14, 2025. The Department of Labor wants to know if this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome for state, local, and tribal governments, who are the primary respondents.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on its information collection request related to the U.S. Caribbean Commercial Fishermen Census. This data collection, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, aims to gather information from fishermen in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to improve fishery management and meet legal requirements. The survey involves around 1,500 respondents, taking an average of 45 minutes each, and is conducted annually. Public comments can be submitted within 30 days, and further details can be accessed on the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves collecting data related to procedures for applying for exemptions from certain prohibited transaction provisions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Public comments are invited on whether this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or simplified. The proposed collection anticipates responses totaling 4,899, with an annual time burden estimated at 632 hours and additional costs of $551,422.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve an extension of their information collection request (ICR) for small steam generating units. This ICR, which currently lasts until December 31, 2024, involves collecting compliance information from certain industrial, commercial, and institutional steam units built after June 9, 1989. The renewal estimates a total burden of 241,000 hours and a cost of $51.7 million per year. The public has until January 17, 2025, to submit comments on this request.