WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is proposing to renew its information collection process related to the Tribal Re-assumption of Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings, as outlined in 25 CFR Part 13. This part establishes the procedures for federally recognized Tribes, occupying Tribal lands where a State asserts jurisdiction under Federal law, to re-assume jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings, as authorized   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs (OAS-IA) is proposing to renew its information collection for the Loan Guarantee, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy Program. This program aims to encourage private lending to individual Indians and Indian organizations by offering lenders loan guarantees or insurance to mitigate potential financial risks. The information gathered helps the OIED determine the eligibility and cred  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking public input on the renewal of its information collection process for the Housing Improvement Program (HIP). This program provides housing assistance to eligible members of federally recognized Tribes living within designated service areas. The BIA utilizes the collected information to determine applicant eligibility for housing repairs, renovations, and replacement housing, as outlin  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comment on the burden associated with information collection concerning contributions in aid of construction under section 118(c) of the tax code. This regulation provides guidance on the treatment of contributions received by regulated public water or sewage utilities, allowing them to be considered contributions to capital and excluded from gross income. As part of its ongo  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is seeking public feedback on the proposed revision of its information collection for the "Application Request to Add and/or Remove Dependents" (VA Form 21-686c). This form is crucial for gathering the necessary information to determine a veteran's eligibility for additional benefits based on their dependents. Without this information, the VBA cannot accurately assess entitlement to   more