WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is inviting public comments on its ongoing information collection process related to consumer complaints. This initiative, part of the agency's commitment to transparency and efficiency, focuses on the "Consumer Complaint Intake System Company Portal Boarding Form." Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the CFPB is seeking an extension for this existing information collection, which is crucial for its   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a request for public comments on the extension and revision of its information collection concerning representative and address provisions. This collection, identified under OMB Control Number 0651-0035, covers the information needed for various actions, including granting or revoking power of attorney, a registered practitioner's withdrawal, and changes to correspondence addresse  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is inviting public comments on an existing information collection related to patent review and derivation proceedings. This initiative falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aiming to extend and revise the current information collection, identified as 0651-0069. The agency encourages public participation to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, quality, and efficiency of the informati  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated a public comment period regarding a new information collection effort aimed at enhancing the clarity of mortgage disclosures. This initiative, titled "ICBA Disclosure Testing: Qualitative Pre-testing of Survey (Testing) Instrument and Modified Disclosure Forms," seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of revised mortgage disclosure forms, particularly for consumers considering construction or constructio  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is calling on the public, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to provide qualitative feedback on its service delivery. This initiative is part of the CFPB's ongoing commitment to improving its services and ensuring efficiency and responsiveness. The information collection, titled "Generic Information Collection Plan for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Bureau Service Delivery," aims to gather   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to mortuary services and the disposition of remains. This initiative, overseen by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), aims to gather feedback on forms used to support service members and other federal agencies by providing essential mortuary, transportation, and funeral services.   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is inviting public comments on its ongoing information collection process related to system access requests. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the DoD has submitted a 30-day information collection notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This crucial information collection, facilitated by the System Authorization Access Request Form (DD Form 2875, OM  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary is launching an initiative to collect qualitative feedback from the public regarding its service delivery. This effort, managed by Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), aims to improve the efficiency and quality of services offered by the agency. The information collection process is designed to be low-burden for respondents and voluntary, focusing on areas such as timeliness, accuracy of informatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary has initiated a 30-day public comment period regarding its proposal to extend the information collection process for the Pentagon Reservation Parking Permit Application (DD Form 1199). This crucial process, managed by Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), is essential for individuals assigned to the Pentagon, Mark Center, and Suffolk buildings who require an authorized parking permit to park in cont  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education (ED) Institute of Education Sciences (IES), is seeking public comment on a crucial information collection initiative known as EDFacts. This program is vital for gathering, analyzing, and reporting high-quality pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (pre-K-12) performance data across the nation. EDFacts serves as a centralized system, supported by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and ED's Office of the Chief Data O  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting public comments on its proposal to renew an information collection process related to aviation war risk insurance. This critical program enables the FAA to establish legally binding insurance policies with air carriers, especially when commercial insurance options are unavailable on reasonable terms. The collected information is essential for determining applicant eligibili  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting public comments on its proposal to renew a vital information collection process concerning suspected unapproved aircraft parts. This initiative, part of the agency's commitment to aviation safety, allows individuals and organizations to voluntarily report discoveries of potentially unapproved components. The data, collected through FAA Form 8120-11, is crucial for the FAA's  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced new rules to simplify operations for FM terrestrial digital audio broadcasting systems. These changes, approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), permit digital FM stations to operate with asymmetric power levels on their digital sidebands. This technical adjustment aims to facilitate greater digital FM radio coverage without causing interference to adjacent-channel FM stations. Previously, stat  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is inviting public comment on its information collection process for the Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire, FMCS Form R-22. This crucial form allows the agency to maintain a roster of qualified professional arbitrators, fulfilling its statutory obligation to provide governmental facilities for voluntary arbitration. Arbitrators on the FMCS roster are private citizens, compensated directly by the part  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is inviting public comments on its Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19. This information collection is crucial for the agency to fulfill its statutory duty of providing governmental facilities for voluntary arbitration and to oversee its roster of professional arbitrators. The FMCS Form R-19 is filed by arbitrators after each decision, enabling the FMCS to monitor their work and gather vit  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is inviting public and federal agency comments on its "Request for Arbitration Panel" form (FMCS Form R-43). This information collection is crucial for FMCS to fulfill its statutory obligation of providing governmental facilities for voluntary arbitration. The FMCS maintains a roster of professional, private-sector arbitrators to resolve disputes stemming from collective bargaining agreements and other situ  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to provide qualitative feedback on its service delivery through a stakeholder survey. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of services provided by the FMCS to its clients. The survey is designed to gather insights into client and stakeholder perceptions, experiences, and expectations, helping the agency identify areas for improvement in communication,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The General Services Administration (GSA) is inviting public comments on its ongoing process for collecting contractor information, a crucial step in ensuring the security of federal facilities and information systems. The agency utilizes GSA Form 850, the Contractor Information Worksheet, to conduct background checks, including FBI National Criminal Information Checks (NCIC), for individuals requiring unescorted access to GSA-controlled facilities or logical a  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an information collection requirement concerning Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) solicitations. This initiative falls under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the Regulatory Secretariat Division will submit the request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This information collection is crucial for contracting officers re  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is initiating a new data collection effort to survey digital health companies. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP/ONC), aims to assess the ongoing impact of the 21st Century Cures Act. The survey, titled "National Survey of Digital Health Companies," will gather crucial information regarding the i  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on several crucial information collection processes. This initiative aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to seek public input on proposed data collection activities. The feedback will help CMS assess the necessity and utility of these collections, ensure accuracy, enhance quality and clarity, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new opportunity for public engagement regarding its ongoing efforts to collect crucial information from healthcare entities. This initiative, part of the agency's commitment to transparency and efficiency under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites stakeholders to provide feedback on two significant data collection processes. One key area of f  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting public comment on an information collection process concerning Institutional Review Board (IRB) records. This reinstatement, without changes, is crucial for the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) as it seeks to continue its consultation process for research protocols involving pregnant women, human fetuses, neonates, prisoners, or children that are not otherwise approvable by an IRB.   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is reissuing a call for information from states interested in participating in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) pilot program. This initiative, under OMB Control Number 0970-0531, aims to select up to five states to negotiate performance benchmarks focused on work and family stability outcomes, offering an alter  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing a significant revision to its Institutional Review Board (IRB) registration process, aiming to simplify procedures and reduce the reporting burden on institutions. This change involves removing IRB roster membership information from the registration form, aligning it with updated federal requirements. This revision, sought by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the Food and Dru  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting public comment on its proposed information collection process for the Choice Neighborhoods Post-Award program. This initiative, managed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PIH), aims to gather crucial data for the effective management of Choice Neighborhoods grant awards. The proposed collection, identified under OMB Control No. 2577-0269, involves variou  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public feedback on a vital information collection process concerning the designation of federal lands unsuitable for surface coal mining operations. This renewal of an existing information collection, consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to ensure the continued effectiveness and efficiency of procedures for petitioning such designatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of an information collection related to the Permanent Regulatory Program Requirements--Standards for Certification of Blasters. This renewal is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is crucial for identifying and evaluating new blaster cer  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is inviting public comments on its information collection process regarding Ground Control Plans for Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines. This initiative is part of MSHA's ongoing commitment to ensuring safe working conditions in mines. Under current regulations, operators of surface coal mines are required to establish and adhere to ground control plans.   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This request, currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), pertains to crucial training plans for new and experienced miners. The initiative underscores the importance of comprehensive safety and health training to mitigate workplace hazards, especially given potential increases in prod  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is inviting public comments on a crucial information collection process concerning explosive materials and blasting units used in underground metal and Category III nonmetal mines deemed gassy. This initiative, part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to enhance safety protocols in potentially hazardous mining environments. Under existing regulations (30 CFR 7.4, 15, and 57.226  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on an information collection request from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) concerning respirator program records. This initiative aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aiming to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of collecting information related to respirator use in mining operations. MSHA is authorized by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 19  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on a crucial information collection initiative led by its Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). This effort focuses on the "Temporary Labor Camps Standard," aiming to gather data essential for mitigating the spread of communicable diseases among residents of these camps. The collection process is a vital step in ensuring the health and safety of temporary workers across the nation. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on a revised information collection process for its Tuna Tracking and Verification Program. This critical initiative, managed by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), aims to ensure that imported and domestically processed tuna meets stringent dolphin-safe standards and adheres to international conservation regulations. The program, ope  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on its information collection process for scientific research and enhancement permits issued under the Endangered Species Act. This initiative aims to gather feedback on the burden associated with applying for and reporting on these crucial permits, which allow for the careful study and conservation of threatened and endangered species. The inform  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comment on the renewal of an existing information collection, known as the NRC Online Form, "Request for Alternative." This form is utilized by holders of, and certain applicants for, nuclear power plant construction permits and operating licenses. It allows them to propose and receive authorization for alternatives to specific requirements outlined in 10 CFR 50.55a paragraphs (b) through (h). The  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the approved information collection under Rule 6h-1. This rule, critical for the integrity of security futures product trading, ensures market stability and transparency. Rule 6h-1 implements statutory requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, mandating that national securities exchanges and associations trading se  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of its information collection process under Rule 17a-25. This rule mandates that registered broker-dealers electronically submit securities transaction information when requested by the Commission staff. The collected data, often referred to as "electronic blue sheets" (EBS), includes details such as identifiers for prime brokerage arrangements, average price accoun  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) is inviting public comments on several of its information collection processes, seeking to improve efficiency and reduce the burden on individuals. This initiative aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aiming for transparency and public engagement in agency operations. Among the key areas open for comment are the "Consent for Release of Information" forms (SSA-3288 and the electronic SSA-3288-OP1), which are   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is inviting public comments on a proposed extension and modification to its Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit (eMedical) information collection process. This initiative, which utilizes the DS-7794 form, is crucial for gathering essential health data from individuals applying for U.S. visas, refugee status, or other immigration benefits. The eMedical system plays a vital role in safeguarding public  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting public comment on its ongoing information collection related to "Reverse Mortgage Products: Guidance for Managing Compliance and Risks." This renewal process, mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to gather feedback on the continued necessity and efficiency of the guidelines for financial institutions offering reverse mortgages. The guidance, initial  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), under the Department of the Treasury, has proposed renewing regulations that prohibit U.S. financial institutions from maintaining correspondent accounts for foreign shell banks--entities lacking a physical presence in any country. This renewal, part of FinCEN's efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to ensure that U.S. banks and broker-dealers adhere to  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting public comments on a crucial information collection initiative aimed at bolstering the health and biosecurity of the nation's poultry industry. Through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), the agency plans to conduct the "Poultry 2025 Small Enterprise Study." This significant undertaking seeks to gather essential baseline data on   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is inviting public comments on several vital information collection processes managed by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). These initiatives are crucial for understanding and supporting the nation's agricultural sector, ranging from food supplies to farming practices. One significant collection, the Cold Storage Survey, provides monthly insights into national food inventories held in refrigerated facilities  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), has announced an opportunity for public comment on its proposed information collection process related to survivor benefits. This initiative is part of the agency's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, inviting stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the forms used by surviving spouses and children to apply for crucial financial assistance.   more