Search Results for keywords:"Office of Management and Budget"

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public comments on a proposal to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew an information collection related to commercial space transportation. This information helps determine if applicants meet the requirements for renewing a launch license to ensure public safety during reentry operations. The FAA uses this data to assess the compliance of reusable launch vehicle operators with public safety and other national interests. Approximately 5 operators are expected to respond, with an average time commitment of 1,127 hours per response.

The Department of the Treasury has submitted several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can submit comments on these requests by March 31, 2025. The collections involve various activities related to alcohol and tobacco production, importation, and distribution, including brewer reports, permits for shipping Puerto Rican liquors, basic permits for alcohol businesses, and excise tax refund requests for nonbeverage products. The Treasury Department aims to ensure the correct application of tax laws and to safeguard revenue through these information collections.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published a Notice regarding the delegation of authority to allocate funds. This delegation, effective February 11, 2025, was made under the 2023 Appropriations Act for the Executive Office of the President. The Director of the OMB, Russell T. Vought, has given the Program Associate Directors the power to distribute funds as authorized by law, while also allowing them to pass on this power if needed. This new delegation cancels any previous ones, but the Director still retains the ultimate authority to allocate funds directly.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the Credentialing and Manning Requirements for Officers of Towing Vessels, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request, which is identified with the OMB Control Number 1625-0078, is forwarding to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Interested parties can submit their comments by January 13, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The Coast Guard emphasizes the importance of these credentials in ensuring that only qualified individuals operate towing vessels on U.S. navigable waters.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for an extension of information collection requirements related to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Asphalt Processing and Roofing Manufacture. This request, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget, seeks to renew the existing approval set to expire on February 28, 2021. Public comments are being requested for an additional 30 days. The EPA explains that there have been no changes in the regulatory requirements or industry growth, hence no changes in the burden or costs for compliance.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice about information collection activities that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SSA is asking for public comments on the accuracy and utility of their information collection efforts and suggestions to improve them. The notice contains details on different forms and processes used by SSA, such as verifying identities for voter registration and handling overpayment recoveries, as well as procedures for accessing SSA systems. The public has until certain dates in March and April 2021 to submit their comments.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection helps determine if applicants meet the requirements for renewing a launch license to ensure public safety during reentry operations. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2025. The information is crucial for those applying for a license to operate reusable launch vehicles or carry out reentry activities, as required by U.S. law.

The National Institutes of Health, part of the Health and Human Services Department, has announced a proposed data collection project that requires public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project, titled the Genetic Testing Registry, aims to collect detailed information on the availability and scientific basis of over 26,000 genetic tests. This registry is intended to help clinicians by providing insights into the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of genetic tests. The NIH seeks approval for the project to continue for three years, and public comments are requested within 60 days of the notice publication.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, is requesting public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This ICR is about Railroad Workplace Safety, which involves collecting data to ensure railroads have proper safety programs for roadway workers. The FRA seeks comments specifically on the necessity and accuracy of these information collection activities and ways to reduce the burden on the public. The estimated paperwork burden has increased due to new recordkeeping requirements, and the FRA invites feedback by May 27, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 17Ac2-2 and Form TA-2, as part of the annual reporting requirements for registered transfer agents. These reports help the SEC monitor transfer agents’ business activities. The estimated total time required for all 315 transfer agents to comply with these requirements is 1,359 hours, with an average of about 4.3 hours per agent. The public can view and comment on this information collection request.