WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau has reopened the public comment period for the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). This additional window allows the public and federal agencies to provide feedback on the proposed information collection, which gathers vital demographic, social, economic, and housing data annually. Previously, a 60-day comment period was held in November 2024. This extension aims to further asses  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau has announced a 60-day public comment period for the proposed extension of its Annual Survey of School System Finances. This crucial survey gathers comprehensive data on the revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets of all public elementary and secondary school systems nationwide. According to a notice published in the Federal Register, the Census Bureau is seeking input from the general public and other federal agen  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on the extension of information collection requirements related to regulations governing swap dealers (SDs) and major swap participants (MSPs). This notice, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, invites feedback on the necessity and burden of these regulations. The rules, adopted in 2012, require SDs and MSPs to establish risk management programs, monitor position limits, ensure  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. The notice concerns information collections mandated by Commission regulation 1.71, which relates to conflicts of interest policies and procedures for futures commission merchants and introducing brokers. The Commission is inviting comments on several areas, including the necessity of the information collection,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. The notice, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, concerns daily trade and supporting data reports that Reporting Markets, including Designated Contract Markets, submit to the CFTC. The Commission uses this data to fulfill its regulatory duties, including preventing market manipulation and ensuring financial integrit  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is requesting public comment on the extension of information collection concerning the protection of collateral for counterparties in uncleared swap transactions. This action is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The rules require swap dealers (SDs) and major swap participants (MSPs) to inform their uncleared swap counter parties about their right to segregate initial margin. Additionally, SDs and MS  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is requesting public feedback on the extension of information collection requirements related to risk management procedures for clearing members. This action is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The regulations necessitate that clearing members, who are Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), Swap Dealers (SDs), or Major Swap Participants (MSPs), establish procedures to limit financial risks associated   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of information collection related to core principles and other requirements for Designated Contract Markets (DCMs). This request, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to gather feedback on the reporting requirements for entities operating or applying to become DCMs under CFTC regulations. The information collected under Part 38 of the Commission's r  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is inviting public comment on the extension, without changes, of the application for the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP). This program encompasses the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) program, which provides direct funding to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs), and the Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) program, which is primarily administered by State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to LEAs. In some cas  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking public comment on the proposed reinstatement with changes to the annual performance report for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. This initiative, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, supports community learning centers providing academic enrichment and youth development opportunities, particularly for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools. In a   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its information collection activities related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Plating and Polishing Area Sources. This action involves a proposed extension of the current information collection request (ICR), which is set to expire on May 31, 2025. The EPA's information collection focuses on gathering data from plating and polishing facilities that  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking public comment on its information collection related to the National Use-of-Force Data Collection. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is submitting this request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This data collection aims to provide a better understanding of incidents where law enforcement officers use force, resulting in death or serious bodily injury,  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is undertaking a review of its information collection process for the Children's Television Programming Report, known as FCC Form 2100, Schedule H. This review, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to ensure the necessity and efficiency of the data collected from commercial television stations regarding their educational programming for children. The FCC is soliciting feedback from the public and other federa  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting public comment on its proposed collection of information regarding medical device reporting. This process, mandated under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, allows the agency to gather essential data on adverse events and malfunctions associated with medical devices from user facilities, manufacturers, importers, and distributors. The FDA utilizes this information   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public input on the extension of its information collection, FERC-542, which concerns the tracking of gas pipeline rates. This action is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. According to a notice in the Federal Register, FERC uses these filings to ensure that rate adjustments passed on to pipeline customers are consistent with the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA) and the Natural Gas Act (  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a public comment period for proposed revisions to its information collection process related to mandatory reliability standards for transmission system planning. The proposed changes to FERC-725N address the Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Temperature Events (TPL Reliability Standards). These revisions come after the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Department of the Interior's Office of Financial Management is seeking public comment on its information collection process related to the Donor Certification Form. This form is used to gather information from prospective donors of gifts valued at $25,000 or more to the Department and its bureaus. The collection aims to ensure that accepting such donations does not create legal or ethical conflicts. The Department is particularly interested in feedback on th  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFRinfo) -- NASA is seeking public comment on its information collection process for the Astronaut's System for Tracking and Requesting Appearances (ASTRA). This system facilitates requests for astronaut participation in public outreach events, including in-person visits, virtual appearances, and recorded greetings. The information gathered is used by NASA's Astronaut Appearance Office to vet requests, coordinate logistics, and schedule astronaut participation in events   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public comments on the renewal of its information collection concerning rupture mitigation valve recordkeeping requirements for pipeline operators. This collection is currently set to expire on November 30, 2025 and is considered by PHMSA to be crucial for ensuring pipeline safety. The requirements mandate that operators who have experienced a rupt  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting public feedback on the renewal of its information collection concerning rupture mitigation valve notification requirements for operators of PHMSA-regulated pipelines. This collection is set to expire on November 30, 2025 and is considered essential for the agency's oversight of pipeline safety. These requirements, outlined in 49 CFR 192.634 and 49   more