WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year extension of its information collection regarding Technology Partnerships Ombudsmen Reporting Requirements. This collection, under OMB Control Number 1910-5118, aims to track the number and nature of complaints managed by ombudsmen at DOE national laboratories concerning technology partnerships, patents, and licenses. These reports, mandate  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences (IES), is moving forward with data collection for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in 2026. This federally mandated survey will assess student achievement in grades 4, 8, and 12 across various subjects, including mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. The data gathered will provide a representative snapshot of student performance nationwide, within states, and amo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is initiating an information collection process to evaluate its Pathways to Partnerships Program. This program, funded through the Disability Innovation Fund, aims to improve transition services and increase competitive integrated employment opportunities for children and youth with disabilities by fostering collaboration among various state and local agencies. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating a new information collection process to gather data on the amount of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) currently located at Part 139 airports across the nation. This initiative, announced in a recent notice, aims to support the development and implementation of a national transition plan toward fluorine-free firefighting foam, as mandated by S.4319. The data collected will  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on its request to renew existing information collections. This action is part of the FDIC's obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collections under review pertain to procedures for monitoring Bank Protection Act compliance and Ombudsman Post-Examination Surveys. The FDIC aims to gather feedback on the necessity and burde  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public input on its information collection activities related to several key forms. This action is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collections under review include FERC Form No. 60 (Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies), FERC-61 (Narrative Description of Service Company Functions), and FERC-555A (Preservation of Records of Holding Companies and Service C  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking a three-year extension for its Generic Clearance for Disaster Information Collection Forms. This clearance, under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number #0970-0476, allows the ACF to gather real-time updates during disaster response and recovery efforts. The agency states that no changes are proposed for the overarching generic clearance, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is initiating a public comment period for the reinstatement, without changes, of its information collection requirements related to the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) and its attachment (SF-425A). These forms are essential for organizations applying for federal financial assistance in the form of grants. The information gathered through these reports allows federal agencies to evaluate the financial aspe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection. The Office of the Secretary (OS) is publishing a summary of this collection, which involves the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) and Certification Regarding Lobbying. These information collections, previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are used by organizations applying for federal financial assistance in   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D). This form is utilized by applicants seeking federal financial assistance for construction projects, allowing them to provide specific assurances as part of their grant proposals. Federal agencies evaluate this information during the overall grant application review process. Accordin  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public input on its information collection process for the Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A). This form is a standard requirement for applicants seeking federal financial assistance and allows them to detail their budget proposals as part of the grant application process. Federal agencies then evaluate this information during the overall grant review. According to a rece  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on its information collection process for the Project Abstract Summary form. This form serves as an alternative to the Standard Form 424 for federal grant-making agencies when not all data points of the standard form are required. Organizations applying for federal financial assistance in the form of grants utilize this summary form, which is then evaluated by federal agencies as p  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comment on the extension of its information collection process for the Native Employment Works (NEW) Plan Guidance and NEW Program Report. This request, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to ensure the continued effective operation of the NEW program, which supports employment opportunities for Native American tribes and tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has announced a significant update to its Head Start grant application process. Aimed at reducing the burden on grant recipients, the agency is implementing a 3-year extension of the current Grant Application Instrument and Instructions. The updated application features key changes designed to simplify the process for both initial and continuation applications. These  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to gather information related to its Non-Construction Programs. This action comes as the Office of the Secretary (OS) is complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency is seeking to reinstate a previously expired information collection process. The collection, titled "Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF424B)," involves a form used by applicants seeking federal financial assi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public input on its process for collecting payment data from vendors. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is inviting comments on the ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form, which is used by multiple agencies. The Treasury Department says this is part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and the burden on those who respond to government requests for information. The depart  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public comment on its information collection process related to claims against the United States for amounts due to deceased creditors. This initiative, mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to streamline procedures and reduce the burden on those seeking funds owed to a deceased individual. The information collected through Form SF-1055 is used to determine the rightful  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public comment on its process for collecting information related to the "Application for Issue of United States Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Company Tax and Loss Bonds." This notice, published as part of the Department's ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, invites feedback from the general public and other federal agencies on the necessity, utility, and clarity of the current in  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public input on its process for applications by voluntary guardians of incapacitated owners of United States savings bonds or savings notes. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is inviting comments on the "Application by Voluntary Guardian of Incapacitated Owner of United States Savings Bonds or Savings Notes." The Treasury Department says this is part of its continuing effort to reduce p  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public comment on its ongoing information collection process related to the Collateral Security Resolution and the Collateral Pledge and Security Agreement. This initiative is part of the Treasury's commitment to reducing paperwork and respondent burden, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The forms in question, FS 5902 and FS 5903, are crucial for authorizing financial  more