WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard is seeking public comments on its information collection process related to the Coast Guard Exchange System Scholarship Application. This action is part of the agency's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Coast Guard intends to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend its approval for this collection, which gathers data from applicant  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), a division of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comment on its ongoing information collection related to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). This collection encompasses the Chemical Weapons Convention Declaration and Report Handbook and Forms, as well as the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR). The information gathered is crucial for the United States to meet its ob  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is seeking public comment on the reinstatement of its information collection process for the EAC Federal Financial Report (EAC-FFR). This report is utilized for all financial reporting related to grants issued under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). The EAC's Office of Grants Management uses this data to monitor how federal funds are being spent by states and grantees, ensuring they are meeting the approved goals of  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is set to gather information on budget and expense activities. This action is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to lessen paperwork burdens, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The EAC will be seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection through the EAC Budget Expenditures Worksheet (EAC-BEW) and its related instructions. The agency plans to  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting public comments on the renewal of its information collection process for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA). This collection involves organizations seeking authorization to perform aircraft and organization certification functions on behalf of the FAA. The information gathered is crucial for the agency to assess an applicant's qualifications to act as an FAA repres  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to extend its information collection requirements related to the duties of entities that furnish information to consumer reporting agencies. This includes certain motor vehicle dealers under FTC jurisdiction and shared enforcement with the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) for other entities subject to the CFPB's Regulation V. The current clearance for these requirements und  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to Telehealth Resource Center (TRC) performance measurement. HRSA is revising its approved information collection for the TRC Performance Measurement Tool and renewing previously approved performance measures. TRCs, funded by HRSA's Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, provide telehealth  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 real property status reports used in federal grant applications. This collection, which expired on February 28, 2025, is being proposed for reinstatement without any changes, according to a recent notice from the Office of the Secretary (OS). The forms involved allow grant applicants to provide essential details about real property as part of  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is initiating a 30-day public comment period for the reinstatement of an existing information collection process. This collection, titled "Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C)," is utilized by applicants seeking federal financial assistance for construction projects. The SF-424C form enables these applicants to furnish essential budget details as part of their grant proposals, which are t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public input on its information collection process for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (LRP). This program aims to encourage registered nurses, including advanced practice registered nurses, to work in facilities facing critical nurse shortages or serve as nurse faculty at eligible nursing schools by offering assistance with their qualifying ed  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comment on its information collection process for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program Reconciliation Tool. This tool, which carries OMB Control Number 0915-0342, is being revised to reflect an increase in the number of program award recipients. The THCGME program supports the training of primary care resident  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comment on its ongoing information collection process for the Stem Cell Therapeutic Outcomes Database (SCTOD). This database, a key component of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, gathers crucial data from transplant centers to analyze patient outcomes following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The aim is to improve treat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Secretary (OS), has announced a proposed information collection. This action is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection, titled "Application for Federal Domestic Assistance-Short Organizational," involves a form used by organizations applying for federal financial assistance, specifically grants. The form gathers organizational details, whic  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public feedback on the extension of a currently approved information collection process related to the Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony. This notice, identified under OMB Control Number 1615-0054, gathers information from individuals scheduled to take the Oath of Allegiance, ensuring the validity of prior decisions made during their naturalization process. The in  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is implementing a new online information collection process to enhance its engagement with industry vendors. This initiative aims to modernize how businesses register and create accounts to interact with CISA. The agency states the new system, utilizing ServiceNow, will automate the collection of vendor information, leading to more efficient and effective collaborat  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is moving forward with the renewal of its information collection process for the Lower Colorado River Well Inventory. This initiative is crucial for the agency to meet its water accounting obligations as mandated by the Consolidated Decree of the United States Supreme Court in Arizona v. California. The inventory gathers essential data from well and river-pump owners and operators in Arizona, California  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on the extension of an existing information collection process related to modifications of commercial mortgage loans held by real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs). As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the agency is inviting comments on the requirements outlined in final regulations under section 1.860G-2. These regulations  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) is seeking public comment on the proposed extension of its information collection regarding the "Notice of Employee Rights under National Labor Relations Act Complaint Process." This notice, currently approved under OMB Control Number 1245-0004, ensures that federal contractors inform their employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, as mandated by Executive Order 134  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is initiating a 60-day public comment period regarding its information collection procedures for final descriptive reports from grant and cooperative agreement recipients. This effort is part of the agency's ongoing commitment to streamlining paperwork and minimizing the burden on those who receive funding. The NEA is encouraging feedback to ensure the data collected is necessary, the reporting process is efficient, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on its information collection process regarding drivers' use of camera-based rear visibility systems compared to traditional mirrors. This data collection supports ongoing research to determine if camera systems can provide the same level of safety as current rear view mirror requirements. The agency intends to request an extension from the Of  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information related to insolvent multi-employer pension plans. This information is mandated under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Specifically, the PBGC is requesting the renewal of OMB approval for its regulations concerning the duties of plan sponsors of insolvent plans, as outlined in 29 CF  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of its information collection process related to multi-employer plan regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This request, detailed in a recent Federal Register notice, specifically concerns the duties of plan sponsors following a mass withdrawal from a multi-employer plan. Under ERISA Sec  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of its information collection process used to determine if a pension plan falls under the coverage of Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This collection involves the "Request for Coverage Determination" form, which allows plan administrators to inquire about their plan's insured status with  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of its information collection process concerning multie-mployer plan regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This request, outlined in a recent notice, focuses on the regulations governing the termination of multi-employer plans. Specifically, the PBGC is requesting the extension of OMB Co  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of State has announced a public comment period for the information collection associated with the Affidavit of Identifying Witness, a form used to verify the identity of U.S. passport applicants in certain situations. This form, known as DS-71, is completed by an individual who can attest to the applicant's identity when they cannot otherwise provide sufficient proof. The State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs is seeking feedback to   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking public comment on its information collection process related to the control of alcohol and drug use in railroad operations. This collection, which is currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), covers the information railroads and the FRA utilize to enhance safety through the detection and deterrence of alcohol and illicit drug use by safety-sensitive rai  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking public input on its information collection activities related to railroad locomotive safety standards and event recorders. This data collection is crucial for ensuring that locomotives are properly maintained and safe for operation, as well as for improving train handling and overall safety across the nation. The information gathered includes inspection, repair, and maintena  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking public input on its information collection process related to railroad signal system requirements. This collection, which monitors railroad compliance with inspection and testing regulations for signal systems and reviews requests for modifications, is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The FRA previously solicited comments on this informat  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking approval to implement a new information collection process. This process involves the use of the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) form. The FHWA is administering numerous grant and cooperative agreement programs, including those established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. The Uniform Administrative Requirements mandate   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to revise its Agricultural Resource Management and Chemical Use Surveys. This action is in response to the need for updated data on cotton and fruit, which are crucial for assessing the economic and environmental impacts of farm chemical regulations. The NASS collects data to provide timely and reliable agricultural statistics, including information on production, economic  more