WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. This action, required under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), concerns swap data recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The CFTC is seeking comments on reporting requirements related to swap data recordkeeping and reporting requirements codified in 17 CFR Part 46. This part imposes recor  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed collection of information. The agency announced the opportunity for public input regarding the collection of data related to futures volume, open interest, price, deliveries, and purchases/sales of futures for commodities or derivatives positions. This action is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to publish notices in the Federal R  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a public comment period for the proposed renewal of its information collection concerning real-time public reporting and block trade requirements for swaps. This renewal, under OMB Control No. 3038-0070, affects Swap Dealers, Major Swap Participants, Swap Execution Facilities, designated contract markets, swap data repositories, derivatives clearing organizations, and certain swap counter parties. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of an information collection related to pharmacy billing requirements. The OWCP administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Black Lung Benefits Act, and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. These statutes require the OWCP to pay for medical treatment, including prescription drugs. To ensure a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of and is seeking public comment on an Information Collection Request concerning the TSCA Section 5 Pre-manufacture Review of New Chemical Substances and Significant New Use Rules for New and Existing Chemical Substances. This action, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), involves a renewal of an existing ICR, which is currently approved through December 31, 2025. The E  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its plan to renew its information collection process related to Pesticide Data Call-Ins (DCIs). This process, which requires pesticide manufacturers to submit data to the EPA, is crucial for evaluating the safety of pesticides and ensuring they meet federal standards to protect human health and the environment. The EPA is inviting comments on various aspects of this information collection a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal and consolidation of its information collection activities related to reporting and recordkeeping under Section 8 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This action, announced in a recent Federal Register notice, aims to streamline the agency's data gathering on chemical substances, mixtures, and categories manufactured, imported, processed, or distributed in commerce. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating an information collection process to gather data on the amount of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) currently located at Part 139 airports across the United States. This action, announced in a recent notice, is in response to the FAA Re-authorization Act of 2024, which mandates progress reports on the national transition plan toward fluorine-free firefighting foam. The data collected will include a comprehen  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting public comment on the renewal of an existing information collection concerning consumer protections related to the sale of insurance products by depository institutions. This collection, mandated by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, ensures that national banks, federal savings associations, and other covered entities provide crucial disclosures to consumers before the comple  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of State has announced a public comment period for its information collection process related to Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications. This collection, now titled "Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications," consolidates various data-gathering tools, including electronic submissions, used by the Office of Foreign Missions and the Office of the Chief of Protocol. The aim is to efficiently manage benefits, privileges, and immunities for forei  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). The HAF, established by the American Rescue Plan Act, provides funds to support homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasury Department is tasked with monitoring how states, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribes utilize HAF funds. To do this effectively, HAF grantees are required  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public input on its information collection process for guaranteed or insured loans. This revised collection ensures that lenders report loan details as required by VA statute, allowing the agency to provide loan guaranty certificates. The VA is also updating its electronic form to align with current executive orders and Office of Management and Budget guidance, including changing the term "Gender" to "Sex" a  more