WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting public comment on the reinstatement and revision of its information collection for the Citizens' Academy Application (ATF Form 3000.12). This notice follows a previous 60-day comment period. The ATF Citizens' Academy Application collects personally identifiable information to determine an individual's eligibility to participate in the Citizens Academy training   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting public comment on the revision of a previously approved information collection concerning the records of acquisition and disposition (A&D) of firearms by licensed dealers/pawnbrokers (Type 01/02) and collectors (Type 03). The Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. 923(g)) mandates that licensed dealers, pawnbrokers, and collectors maintain records of the receipt, s  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting public comment on the revision of a previously approved information collection for the Request for Temporary Eligibility To Hold a Sensitive Position (ATF Form 8620.69). This form is used by the ATF to notify candidates of the option to receive temporary employment after a certain stage in the background check process and to request their decision. The form als  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting public comment on the revision of a previously approved information collection for the Voluntary Magazine Questionnaire for Agencies/Entities That Store Explosive Materials. This voluntary questionnaire aims to identify the number and locations of public explosives, enabling ATF to respond effectively to emergency situations such as natural disasters. The DOJ i  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting an extension of a previously approved information collection concerning the furnishing of explosives samples. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 843(i)(1) and outlined in 27 CFR 555.110, licensed manufacturers and importers, as well as individuals who manufacture or import explosives materials or ammonium nitrate, are required to submit samples upon the Director's request.   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting public comment on a revised information collection for the Forensic Firearm Training Request for Non-ATF Employees (ATF Form 7110.15). This form is used by federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement personnel to register for, obtain information about, and evaluate ATF forensic firearms investigative techniques training. The ATF highlights that the revis  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comment on a revised information collection regarding appeals of background checks. This process allows individuals to challenge a determination of being prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law. The ATF indicates a decrease in the estimated number of respondents for these appeals, from 500 to 132 annually. Consequently, the total estimated an  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting public comment on a revised information collection for its Office of Strategic Management Environmental Assessment Outreach. This outreach is conducted as part of the ATF's quadrennial assessment process to gather feedback from stakeholders on external factors that could impact the bureau's strategic goals, as mandated by the Government Performance and Results   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting public comments on a proposed new information collection titled "BLS Wage Records Data Application." This collection will enable states participating in the BLS Unemployment Insurance (UI) Wage Records Data Sharing Program to request wage records data from other participating states for statistical research purposes. The BLS is establishing this program to compile a multi-state longitud  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is seeking public comment on the extension, without change, of its information collection for the Guarantee of Payment (CBP Form I-510). Section 253 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires carriers to cover the medical expenses for alien crew members found to have certain diseases. CBP Form I-510, the Guarantee of Payment, must be completed by the vessel or aircraft owner, agent  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking public comment on a new information collection request concerning biometric technology assessments conducted by its Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). This notice follows a previous 60-day comment period that yielded one comment. The purpose of these assessments is to evaluate the performance of emerging biometric technologies to improve OBIM's services, advance standards development, and inf  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Defense Acquisition Regulations System has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 232, Contract Financing, and the clause at 252.232-7002, Progress Payments for Foreign Military Sales Acquisition. This information collection is necessary to comply with the Arms Export Control Ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection requirement associated with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 242, which pertains to contract administration and a related DFARS clause. The current OMB approval is set to expire on August 31, 2025, and the DoD is proposing a three-year extension. This collection involves information required   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an approved information collection requirement related to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 215, concerning situations where only one offer is received for a defense contract. The current OMB approval expires on August 31, 2025, and the DoD proposes a three-year extension. This information collection requires offerors or c  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comment on the extension of a previously approved information collection for the Tribal Access Program (TAP) application. This program facilitates federally recognized Tribes' access to national crime information systems for both criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes. Comments should evaluate the necessity and practical utility of the information collection, the accuracy of the estimated burden  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is proposing an extension without changes to a currently approved information collection request concerning the streamlined clearance process for discretionary grants. This process, originally approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 1997 aims to expedite the clearance of discretionary grant information collections that do not follow the standard application process. The streamlined approach reduces the clea  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting public comments on a proposed extension of an information collection request concerning the certification and compliance requirements for nonroad spark-ignition engines. The current approval for this information collection request, identified as EPA ICR Number 1695.15, is set to expire on December 31, 2025. This information collection request is mandated under Title II of the Clean Air Act, which requ  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comment on the extension of an information collection concerning the rules for the use of the 220 MHz band by the Private Land Mobile Radio Service. The information collection pertains to various sections of the FCC's rules governing the licensing and operation of the 220-222 MHz band (220 MHz service). The FCC's aim in establishing these rules is to create a flexible regulatory framework that pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on the extension of its information collection regarding ownership disclosure for Wireless Telecommunications Services, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC Form 602 is used to identify the filer and gather information required by the Commission's rules (Sec. 1.2112). This includes identifying individuals or entities holding a 10 percent or greater direct or indirect own  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection supports the implementation of the Generic Drug User Fee Program (GDUFA), which was recently reauthorized on September 30, 2022. The information collection encompasses the submission of the Generic Drug U  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a three-year extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH). This federally mandated system collects employment and wage information used primarily by state child support agencies to locate parents across state lines and enforce child support orders. The current OMB approval for the NDNH is set to  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request sponsored by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Coal mine operators are required to inspect slope and shaft areas for hazardous conditions, including testing for methane and oxygen deficiency, before and during each shift and before and after  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- NASA is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection for the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) and related Voluntary Safety Reporting Systems (VSRS). This renewal is part of NASA's ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These voluntary reporting systems, managed by the NASA Ames Research Center, collect and share safety information related to safety-critical  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- NASA is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection for the Virtual Guest Watch Party Registration. This renewal is part of NASA's ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Virtual Guest Program aims to leverage the excitement surrounding launches and milestones to disseminate information about Earth and space phenomena. The registration program allows individuals an  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request sponsored by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requirements of this standard are aimed at ensuring the safety and health of divers exposed to hyperbaric conditions during and after underwater activities. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request sponsored by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The standard at 29 CFR 1926.50(f) requires employers to post emergency telephone numbers at the worksite if 911 service is unavailable. Additionally, 29 CFR 1926.250(a)(2) mandates the post  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is requesting an extension of a currently approved information collection for the Semiannual Progress Report for the Children and Youth Exposed to Violence (CEV) Program. The CEV Program, now administered under the Children and Youth & Engaging Men (CYEM) Program, supports community-based efforts addressing the needs of children and youth impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is requesting an extension of a currently approved information collection for the Semiannual Progress Report for the Grants To Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program. The Culturally Specific Services Program supports community-based organizations that provide culturally specific services to victims of sexual   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is requesting an extension of a currently approved information collection for the Annual Progress Report for the Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP). This notice invites public comments on the proposed extension. The SASP program provides funding to states and territories, which in turn support rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations or tribal pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Experience Office (VEO) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed revision of a currently approved information collection regarding the Veterans Engagement Action Center (VEAC) Surveys. This notice is published in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The VEAC program is designed to proactively assist Veterans in selected states by providing a one-stop resource for their   more