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Federal Register Information Collection Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Wednesday July 02, 2025 ( 17 items )  

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Seeks Public Input on Certification of Material Events Form
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has issued an information collection notice entitled "Certification of Material Events Form." This notice concerns requirements for certified CDFIs, recipients and allocatees to report specific Material Events as outlined in their agreements for various programs. This information collection gathers data related to defined material events that organizations participating in pro  more

DOT Seeks Public Input on Improving Customer Experience
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued an information collection notice entitled "Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)." This notice concerns an opportunity for public comment on a proposed extension of a collection of information by the agency, seeking to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The agency aims to gather feedback to continuously enhance its services, fulfilling statutory obligations and princi  more

Economic Development Administration Seeks Public Input on Recompete Pilot Program Implementation Data Collection Instrument
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has issued a notice entitled "Recompete Pilot Program Implementation Data Collection Instrument." This action invites public input on a collection designed to gather information from six organizations that have received Phase 2 Recompete awards. The purpose is to ensure that investments made through the Recompete program are based on evidence, driven by data and accountable to both participants  more

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Seeks Public Input on Transportation of Household Goods, Consumer Protection
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued an information collection notice entitled "Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection." This information collection is crucial for assisting household goods shippers in their dealings with interstate household goods motor carriers. The collected information helps prospective household goods shippers make informed decisions regarding contracts and services. I  more

FEMA Seeks Public Input on Direct Housing Assistance Forms
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued an information collection notice entitled "Direct Housing Assistance Forms." This notice concerns information collected by FEMA to provide temporary housing units including manufactured housing units, recreational vehicles and other readily fabricated dwellings. These are offered to eligible applicants who, as a direct result of a major disaster or emergency, cannot occupy t  more

FERC Seeks Public Input on Annual Transmission Planning & Evaluation Report
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an information collection notice entitled "Annual Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report." This notice indicates no changes to the reporting requirements for this information collection. FERC requires each transmitting utility operating integrated transmission system facilities rated above 100 kilovolts to submit annual information. This includes contact information, power flow data, transmission system   more

GSA Seeks Public Input on Improving Customer Experience
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The General Services Administration has issued an information collection notice entitled "Improving Customer Experience - Implementation of Section 280 of OMB Circular A-11." This notice is a request for public comment on a proposed extension of an existing information collection by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, federal agencies must publish a notice in the Federal Register regarding each proposed collection of information, allowing 60   more

NHTSA Seeks Public Input on Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued an information collection notice entitled "Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery." This action is part of the agency's effort to gather insights into public perceptions, experiences and expectations regarding its services. This information collection aims to provide the NHTSA with a method to collect qualitative feedb  more

NIST Seeks Public Input on Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued an information collection notice entitled "Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections." This notice is an extension of a current information collection, allowing for an additional 30 days of public comments. Previous comments were requested on April 15, 2025. The data collection efforts are intended to evaluate the usability and utility of NIST research for measureme  more

NRC Seeks Public Input on Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an information collection notice entitled "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number." This notice relates to the agency's request for renewal of an existing information collection, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The information collection, known as NRC Form 531, is designed to gather taxpayer identification numbers and other identifying details from licensees and applica  more

Office of Special Counsel Seeks Public Input on Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Survey
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Office of Special Counsel has issued an information collection notice entitled "Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Survey." This notice is a request for comments regarding an extension of an existing information collection activity. This collection is for the agency's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. The agency has updated its survey process, now using a single survey administered to mediation participants directly after their Alternative Dispute  more

OPM Seeks Public Input on Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Enrollee Survey
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Office of Personnel Management has issued a notice entitled "Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Enrollee Survey." This notice seeks comments on the administration of the CAHPS survey for the Federal Employees Health Benefits and the Postal Service Health Benefits Programs. This program helps assess healthcare quality and enrollee experience. The OPM uses the CAHPS survey results as part of its Plan Performance Assessment. This assessment provides   more

OSHA Seeks Public Input on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an information collection notice entitled "Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard." This notice invites comments on the proposed extension of approval for information collection requirements within the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard. This standard aims to reduce employee risks of death or serious injury by ensuring pr  more

Patent & Trademark Office Seeks Public Input on Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence & Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has issued an information collection notice entitled "Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures." This notice invites public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection that pertains to patent applications containing genetic sequence disclosures. The Patent and Trademark Office utilizes these sequence list  more

SBA Seeks Public Input on Concerning Portfolio Financing
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Small Business Administration has issued an information collection notice entitled "Concerning Portfolio Financing." The SBA intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for the collection of information. This action is taken under the Paperwork Reduction Act which requires federal agencies to publish such notices and allow 60 days for public comment. The information collection, identified as Form 857, is utilized by the Small Busin  more

Treasury Seeks Public Input on Reporting, Procedures & Penalties Regulations Sanctions Reconsideration Portal
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued an information collection notice entitled "Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations Sanctions Reconsideration Portal." This notice concerns a proposal to add an electronic Sanctions Reconsideration Portal within the existing Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations. The Office of Foreign Assets Control is seeking to gather specific information through a portal from in  more

USGS Seeks Public Input on The Impact & Potential of 'Co-Production' in Addressing Climate Adaptation Across the Pacific Islands
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey has issued an information collection notice entitled "The Impact and Potential of "Co-Production" in Addressing Climate Adaptation Across the Pacific Islands." This notice outlines two projects by the USGS, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Guam and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aimed at gathering data on climate adaptation and invasive species management in the Paci  more