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The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing changes to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018. These changes aim to expand eligibility to veterans from all service eras, redefine terms affecting program eligibility and benefits, and introduce new benefits like financial planning and legal services. The updates also include changes to stipend calculations for caregivers and procedures for reassessing eligibility and managing overpayments. The VA is seeking public comments on this information collection over a 30-day period.

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women is asking for comments on its plan to continue collecting information for their grant program. This involves feedback on a Semiannual Progress Report that 200 grantees must fill out to report on their work addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The document outlines the specifics of the information being collected and the minimal burden it places on the participants. Comments are open until February 10, 2025, and the collected data will help the DOJ in their ongoing evaluation of the grant program's effectiveness.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to attorney fees for representing federal employees in workers' compensation cases. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork while ensuring the data collected is useful and easy to understand. Feedback is specifically sought on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process. Comments must be received by February 18, 2025, and the detailed information and procedures for submitting these can be found on the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking comments from the public on its application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program. This program supports Federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native communities by funding projects that improve housing, living environments, and economic opportunities. HUD provides detailed guidelines for eligible activities and requires applicants to submit specific reports for funding and monitoring. This notice extends the public comment period for an additional 30 days and corrects earlier information that was published.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to coral reef conservation. As part of the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, NOAA plans to collect information from residents of U.S. jurisdictions with coral reefs, including Florida, Hawaii, and others. This data will help NOAA understand how local populations interact with coral reefs and their attitudes toward conservation. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2021, and the information collected will assist in creating effective reef protection programs.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection called the National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households. This survey aims to understand how many U.S. households do not use traditional banking services and the reasons why. It's part of the FDIC's efforts to help more people access safe and affordable banking options. Interested parties can submit their comments by February 12, 2025, through various channels like email or the FDIC website.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is asking for public comments on changes to their process of collecting information about unaccompanied children. This includes moving some forms to a new collection for incident reporting and revising other forms to make them clearer and more efficient. They want feedback on whether these changes are useful, accurate, clear, and how they could be less burdensome for people to fill out. Comments are requested by February 18, 2025, and the public is encouraged to share their thoughts.

The Department of Labor is proposing changes to certain forms related to labor-management reporting and is seeking public comments. These changes involve requiring an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for identification purposes on specific forms, as well as outlining new differentiation requirements between primary consultants and sub-consultants. The goal is to improve clarity and efficiency in reporting and ensure transparency. The public is invited to comment, particularly on the necessity and burden of these revisions, before January 13, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to leveraged lending, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves guidance to financial institutions on managing the credit risks associated with leveraged loans. Comments are requested on various aspects, such as the necessity and burden of the information collection, and they must be received by May 9, 2025. The OCC has outlined how comments can be submitted and assures that all comments will be publicly available.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its information collection process for the Unaccompanied Children Bureau. These changes include the reorganization and update of several reporting forms to enhance operational efficiency, clarify reporting requirements, and improve data collection related to incidents involving unaccompanied children. The deadline for submitting comments on these changes is February 25, 2025. ORR aims to gather feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, the clarity of the information, and potential ways to reduce the burden on respondents.