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The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule, effective March 3, 2025, to streamline the administration of benefits by using electronic payroll data. This rule allows standardized exchanges of wage and employment information with payroll providers, aiding in the management of Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. It aims to improve accuracy, reduce improper payments, and lessen the burden on both program beneficiaries and administration staff. Public comments have been considered, and the rule includes provisions for phased implementation, privacy, data accuracy, and addressing concerns regarding identity theft and reporting requirements.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project called "Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Investigations," as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project aims to conduct rapid assessments to help health departments respond to environmental incidents, like chemical exposures. ATSDR plans to expand and modify their investigative tools to cover more types of events, such as nuclear incidents and natural disasters. Participation is voluntary, with no costs to respondents except for their time.