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The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves the Community Facilities Grant Program, which provides grants to public agencies, nonprofits, and Indian tribes for essential community services in rural areas, like schools, hospitals, and fire stations. The Department is asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments are due by March 28, 2025, and can be submitted online at the designated government website.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request for review of its information collection requirements related to two loan programs: the Community Facility Loans and the Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program. These programs provide financial assistance to develop rural communities by financing facilities and housing projects. The collected information helps the agency assess eligibility and ensure funds are used properly. Public comments on this request are being accepted until January 21, 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection, called the Annuity Supplement Earnings Report (Form RI 92-22). This form is used annually to gather income information from Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuitants who receive an annuity supplement, an additional benefit for retirees not yet 62. Comments on the proposal, which focuses on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, are open until March 1, 2021. The report estimates it will take each of the 13,000 respondents about 15 minutes to complete the form.