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The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on an information collection request related to the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program, which is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This program allows plan administrators to pay reduced penalties if they voluntarily comply with annual reporting requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL is seeking authorization for this information collection for three years, targeting businesses and not-for-profit institutions. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, supported by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), seeks to collect data on performance reports required by State, local boards, and education and training providers as mandated by the Act. The public has until March 19, 2021, to provide comments on this collection. The DOL expects around 19 million respondents and estimates the total annual time burden to be nearly 10 million hours.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to employee benefits laws. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and can be submitted through the regulations website. The department aims to ensure the collected information is useful, accurate, and not overly burdensome for respondents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request for collecting information on its WaterSense® Program to the Office of Management and Budget. This program aims to promote water-efficient products with a common label. The EPA is inviting public comments for 60 days about the information collection process, which will help evaluate the program and gather data on product performance and consumer satisfaction. The estimated burden for respondents, including manufacturers and retailers, amounts to 8,710 hours annually, costing around $989,335 each year.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting public comments on a revised information collection request related to the Application for Refund of Retirement Deductions (CSRS) and the notification to a current or former spouse of the applicant. These forms, known as SF 2802 and SF 2802A, are used for processing refunds of retirement deductions. The OPM is seeking feedback particularly on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection process. Comments can be submitted until February 22, 2021, and the feedback collected will help assess the practicality and clarity of the forms and their processes.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection relating to the employment of H-2B nonimmigrant workers. This request, part of the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) efforts, seeks to gather opinions on the necessity and utility of the information being collected. Interested parties can submit comments until May 19, 2025. The ICR involves a form for employers who want to hire H-2B workers under specific legislative provisions.

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is seeking public comments on a new information collection request for the COPS Community Policing Advancement Performance Report. This report is used by law enforcement agencies that receive COPS grant funding. The public has until February 21, 2025, to provide feedback on the proposed collection, which aims to improve community policing. The estimated time for each respondent to complete the application is 11 hours, and participation is voluntary.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to the acquisition and sale of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) shares by individual account plans. This request aims to ensure compliance with specific legal exemptions allowing certain transactions that would otherwise be prohibited. The public is invited to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of collecting the information by April 28, 2025. The information collection is under review for a potential three-year authorization by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on its information collection request (ICR) related to the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which recognizes employers for their efforts to hire veterans. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are encouraged to address the necessity and utility of the information collected, as well as ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The DOL intends for the OMB's authorization to last for three years, with the current comment period ending on February 16, 2021.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other Federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request for USAJOBS, which is the Federal Government's primary platform for job and employment information. Comments will be accepted until March 29, 2021. The OPM is seeking feedback to evaluate the necessity of the information collection, its accuracy, and ways to lessen the burden on respondents, including the use of technology for electronic submissions. This notice serves to provide an additional 30-day period for public comments.