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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is requesting the revision of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) approval for the 'Making Ends Meet Survey', a survey that helps assess the financial situation of American households, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The Bureau of Justice Statistics within the Department of Justice is seeking OMB approval to extend a previously approved information collection, the Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program, which collects data on firearm inquiries to the Bureau.
The Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval for an information collection request related to the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program, as part of its semi-annual progress report.
The Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice, is requesting OMB review and approval for a semi-annual progress report for the Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The FBI's CJIS Division is requesting OMB approval for an information collection, following a previously published Federal Register notice in January, which allowed for a 60-day public comment period.
The Drug Enforcement Administration, part of the Department of Justice, is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a survey on leadership engagement, following a previously announced 60-day public comment period that ended on February 21, 2024.
The International Joint Commission (IJC) has been asked by the governments of Canada and the United States to address water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed. The IJC will work with various stakeholders, including the Ktunaxa Nation, states, and provinces, to establish a governance body and develop a plan to mitigate pollution.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to reduce paperwork burden by eliminating or modifying certain information collections, specifically related to the sales of business property, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The IRS is seeking public input on two information collections related to tax return disclosure, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The IRS is seeking public input on Form 8945, a supplemental application for U.S. citizens without a Social Security Number due to conscientious religious objections, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The IRS is seeking public input on proposed changes to Manufacturers Excise Taxes on Sporting Goods and Firearms, as well as reporting and recordkeeping requirements, in an effort to reduce paperwork burden
The IRS is seeking public input on a proposed rule to simplify tax withholding statements, aiming to reduce paperwork burden and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The IRS is seeking public input on Form 843, a claim for refund and request for abatement, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Office of Workers' Compensation Programs-sponsored information collection request, which must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for Authorization Request Form and Certification/Letter of Medical Necessity for Compounded Drugs, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as part of the OSHA Outreach Training Program and OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Program.
The Department of Labor is issuing a correction to a notice published on January 26, 2024, after discovering errors in the information provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, and is providing the correct information to clarify authorization and certification requirements.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host the SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC) meeting on April 12, 2024, where members will provide independent advice and recommendations on investment market trends, innovation, and policy affecting small businesses' access to capital.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting a three-year extension of its information collection activities from cigarette and smokeless tobacco manufacturers, with modifications to include additional data on tobacco-free nicotine products.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget clearance for information collection requirements related to the Commission's administrative activities, including applications, consumer reporting systems, and program evaluations, for an additional three years until June 30, 2027.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comments on its proposal to extend the clearance for information collection requirements under the Fur Products Labeling Act for an additional three years, set to expire on October 31, 2024.
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking an additional three-year extension for the current Paperwork Reduction Act clearance, which is set to expire on May 31, 2024, in order to maintain information collection requirements under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act regulations.
The World Bank has recently approved two Development Policy Loans totaling $750 million to support reforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first loan of $250 million disbursed in June 2022 and the second loan of $500 million in March 2023.
The Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on May 21, 2024, to discuss ideal health outcomes in research studies of devices for diabetes self-management and provide clarity on measurement instruments and follow-up durations.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hosting an in-person meeting for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) on May 21-22, 2024, and invites public comments and innovations.
The Administration for Community Living has submitted the proposed collection of information for the Independent Living Services (ILS) Program Performance Report (PPR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance.
The Administration for Community Living has submitted the ACL Program Performance Report Generic Information Collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance.
The Administration for Community Living seeks information on recommended areas for the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to promote elder justice and support survivors of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration intends to award up to $3,375,000 over five years to the Community-Based, Advocacy-Focused, Data-Driven, Coalition-Building Association to expand its scope and prevention capacity.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) Branch and Support Contracts Forms and Surveys.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces 6 separate awards to fund six Native American tribes to prevent Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) through vector control, outreach, and education, with funding amounts determined by disease burden during 2010-2020.
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting a 3-year extension of the Access and Visitation Survey: Annual Report, with no changes to the form.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a correction to their solicitation of nominations for the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections, with no further details provided.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is amending its regulations to enhance enforcement and administration of antidumping and countervailing duty laws, revising procedures and methodologies to address price distortions and subsidies.
NOAA is soliciting nominations for members of the NOAA Science Advisory Board, a Federal Advisory Committee that advises on long- and short-range strategies for research, education, and science application.
The Department of Commerce invites the public to comment on proposed information collections under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to assess the impact of reporting requirements and minimize the public's burden.
The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Law Enforcement Subcommittee will hold an open meeting via web conference on April 5, 2024, to report working groups' findings and discuss updates on goals and deliverables.
The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee will meet via web conference on April 16, 2024, to receive briefings from outside subject matter experts on topics of interest to the committee's working groups.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection activity related to the Large Pelagic Fishing Survey.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection activity related to vessel and gear identification requirements in the Pacific Islands Region.
NOAA, in partnership with BOEM, is seeking public input to identify coastal and marine spatial data in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to inform marine spatial analyses and potential coastal and ocean development activities.
The Space Weather Advisory Group will meet for a half day on April 12, 2024.
Jubilant HollisterStier, LLC has submitted an application for a Foreign-Trade Zone subzone in Spokane, Washington.
The Department of Commerce invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize the public's reporting burden.
The Department of Commerce invites the public to comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize reporting burden, with a 60-day public comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) invites public comments on its intent to request changes to existing information collections related to pipeline safety, including the implementation of Recommendation P-11-11 made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) has requested to temporarily disable its Positive Train Control (PTC) system for maintenance, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is extending the public comment period to April 1, 2024.
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing minimum safety standards for rail transit roadway worker protection to prevent accidents and ensure safe operation of public transportation systems.
Luminant Energy Company LLC has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada.
Luminant Energy Company LLC has applied for renewed authorization to export electric energy from the United States to Mexico.