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The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation. This adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The new penalty amounts are calculated using a formula based on changes in the consumer price index. This rule takes effect on January 15, 2025, and does not require a public comment period due to exemptions from certain rulemaking procedures.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is planning to request public comments on a survey. This survey aims to identify home visiting service models that are eligible for use under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The models need to meet both specific evidence-based criteria and statutory requirements set by HRSA. Public comments are being sought to evaluate the methods used to determine eligible models and consider the impact on eligible entities, families, and developers.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, has requested the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to state right-of-way acquisition data. This process follows the guidelines of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested parties are invited to provide public comments by May 12, 2025. The collection aims to gather annual reports from 56 respondents, including state transportation departments and territories, estimating a total annual burden of about 280 hours.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the paperwork approval for the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) for another three years. This rule requires commercial websites to notify parents and obtain their consent before collecting personal information from children under 13. The FTC is inviting public comments by April 21, 2025, and has increased the estimated annual costs and burden hours related to this rule. Feedback from various stakeholders has been considered, but suggestions for changes to the privacy policy requirements and financial estimates have not led to adjustments in the rule's current framework.

The Selective Service System has submitted several forms to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review to extend their clearance, complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act. These forms include the Selective Service System Change of Information, Correction/Change Form, and Registration Status Forms, which help maintain accurate registration data. Registrants are required to report any changes to their name or address, and they can now update their email and phone number too. Comments on the extension should be sent to both the Selective Service System and the OMB within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request (ICR) for the reinstatement of the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The EPA is seeking public comments on specific parts of this information gathering before submission. This survey gathers data about publicly owned wastewater and pollution control facilities across the United States and involves states and local facilities as respondents. The survey, conducted every four years, helps assess the current and future needs of local water systems and does not require the provision of confidential information.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z. This submission is part of a review in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. TILA aims to facilitate informed credit decision-making and comparisons by mandating accurate disclosure of credit costs to consumers. Public comments on the proposed information collection are invited and should be submitted by March 8, 2021.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The proposed changes aim to improve data collection for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program's AIDS Education and Training Center Program, which equips healthcare providers to better treat people with HIV. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted until January 8, 2025. These comments will help refine the new forms and contribute to assessing the effectiveness of training activities in achieving HIV treatment goals.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comment on an information collection request that it plans to submit for extension. This request involves gathering ratings and written comments from students who finish TSA instructor-led classroom training, which includes various canine handler courses. The feedback aims to evaluate the quality of the training and make improvements as necessary. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by February 3, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has extended approval for OSHA's information collection requirements. These approvals relate to forms such as the Student Data Form and the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form. This extension was sought under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and includes new approval numbers and expiration dates. The extension ensures compliance with safety and health standards across general industry, construction, shipyards, and maritime sectors.