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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection involves FDA's expedited programs for serious and life-threatening conditions, such as fast track and breakthrough therapy designations, which are designed to speed up the development and marketing of new drugs and biologics. The FDA has issued guidance for sponsors developing these therapies, and is accepting public comments until March 22, 2021. The agency estimates significant effort will be required from participants to prepare necessary documentation, with varying hours needed depending on the type of request.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice about a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing and renewing a previously approved information collection related to the Buy American statute, trade agreements, and duty-free entry. This request is made under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks public comments on this information collection before March 12, 2021. It includes instructions for submitting comments, details about the requirements under various acts and agreements, and the expected annual burden on respondents.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to extend a program that collects feedback on its services, seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The feedback aims to improve CDC service delivery by gathering customer insights through a non-statistical method. This extension is part of the CDC's ongoing efforts to enhance service quality, as required by Executive Order 12862. The CDC is inviting public comments on the proposal and expects to continue the program for three more years, following approval.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments concerning ongoing information collection related to Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution information. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments will be accepted until May 5, 2025, and should address the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement and cost minimization. Comments may become part of the public record and are considered in requests for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection related to its grants and cooperative agreements. This notice invites public comments until January 15, 2025, on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it might be improved. Three new Standard Provisions are being considered, which involve plans for activity monitoring, digital information submission with a data management plan, and without a data management plan. Comments must be submitted in writing and will be part of the public record.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend approval for a form known as Form TH. This form is used when electronic filers encounter unexpected technical problems and need to file documents on paper instead of electronically. The SEC estimates a minimal use of the form, with the possibility of one or more filings each year. Public comments are invited on various aspects of this information collection request, and details for submitting comments are provided.

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration announced a proposed information collection for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection will allow veterans to apply for reimbursement for preparatory courses they take to prepare for licensing or certification tests under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Comments on the proposal are being accepted until January 8, 2025, and the form aims to ensure eligible veterans receive rightful payments for their course completion. The expected burden is minimal, with an average response time of 15 minutes and an estimated 41 respondents.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a data collection project titled "Multi-Site Clinical Assessment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MCAM)." This project aims to study the differences in patients with ME/CFS and improve measurement methods using data from various clinical practices in the U.S. The CDC invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection until 30 days past the notice publication. Responses can be submitted electronically or in writing to the OMB's CDC Desk Officer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing a data collection project titled “Characteristics of Cases of Priority Fungal Diseases.” This project aims to gather data on various fungal diseases to better understand their impact, spread, and risk factors across the U.S. Interested parties are invited to comment on this project, with special interest in evaluating its necessity, burden, and potential improvements. The CDC stresses the importance of this data for guiding public health responses, especially regarding high-risk populations and emerging disease trends.