Key Information

Received	2020-02-26
Concluded	2021-08-16
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0570-0035
Previous ICR	201610-0570-002

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making zero-interest loans and grants to borrowers in accordance with the cushion of credit payments program authorized in section 313 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 940c).

Key Information

Received	2022-08-31
Concluded	2022-10-20
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1545-1959
Previous ICR	201806-1545-001

Federal Register Notices

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Section 884 of the American Jobs Creation Act of 1004 (Public Law 108-357) added paragraph 12 to section 170(f) for contributions of used motor vehicles, boats, and airplanes. Section 170(f)(12) requires that a donee organization provide an acknowledgement to the donor of this type of property and is required to file the same information to the Internal Revenue Service. Form 1098-C may be used as the acknowledgement and it, or an acceptable substitute, must be filed with the IRS.

Key Information

Received	2019-05-31
Concluded	2019-09-14
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3206-0272
Previous ICR	201811-3206-002

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program Enrollment System uses BENEFEDS, which is the secure enrollment website sponsored by OPM that allows eligible individuals to enroll or change enrollment in a FEDVIP plan. Eligible individuals use the system to enroll or change enrollment during the annual Open Season or when experiencing a qualifying life event under 5 CFR 894.101. Federal Civilian and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees, retirees (annuitants), survivor annuitants, compensationers, and their eligible family members can enroll and be enrolled in FEDVIP. In addition, most uniformed services retirees and their families will be eligible to enroll in dental and vision insurance and most uniformed services active duty family members will be eligible to enroll in vision insurance under FEDVIP.

Key Information

Received	2022-08-01
Concluded	2022-10-04
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1230-0018

Federal Register Notices

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Abstract

The Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (PIA) focuses on engagement and outreach strategies to promote and implement inclusive practices within apprenticeship programs, such as those registered with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. These strategies aim to enable individuals with disabilities, including working-age youth and adults ages 16-64, to gain credentials and skills to succeed in growing industries. PIA also seeks to glean federal and state policy options through such outreach and engagement, which includes several stakeholder engagement and outreach activities. The Office of Disability Employment Policy of DOL intends to design and conduct a process evaluation of the DOL-funded PIA. The goal of this four-year study is to build an understanding of the experiences, barriers, and successes of PIA during the implementation of the partnership.

Key Information

Received	2021-11-30
Concluded	2021-12-10
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1093-0006

Key Information

Received	2019-01-28
Concluded	2019-02-28
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0570-0064
Previous ICR	201505-0570-001

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Abstract

The collection of information is vital to Rural Development to make decisions regarding the eligibility of grant recipients in order to ensure compliance with the regulations and to ensure that the funds obtained from the Government are being used for the purposes for which they were awarded.

Key Information

Received	2022-08-19
Concluded	2022-09-21
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0906-0070

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Health Systems Bureau, Division of Transplantation (DoT) administers the Hospital Campaign for Organ Donation under the authority of Section 377A(a) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. As part of its responsibility to conduct public education and outreach to increase the number of registered organ donors, HRSA launched the Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign in 2011, with a challenge to hospitals nationwide to conduct donor education and donor registry enrollment events in their facilities and communities. The purpose of the ‘DoNation’ General Workplace Campaign is to encourage other non-medical U.S. companies to conduct activities to increase organ donor registration. These workplaces’ support of organ donation is vital to HRSA’s efforts to increase donor registrations, as expanding the program outside of medical settings will broaden the pool of potential registered organ, eye, and tissue donors. The overall purpose of collecting this information is to incentivize and reward company, workplace, and Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) participation in the campaign, and to enable HRSA to obtain outcome data. Because participating in this campaign is voluntary, it is essential for HRSA to implement a methodology to engage workplaces, make participation as easy as possible, and recognize workplaces for their efforts and accomplishments. HRSA, together with its donation community partners, developed the Activity Scorecard for the Hospital Campaign that provides suggested outreach activities for hospitals to implement and a way to gather points for achieving recognition. The ‘DoNation’ General Workplace Campaign Activity Scorecard will motivate workplaces in a similar fashion. Without the Activity Scorecard, HRSA would not be able to recognize workplaces for their extra efforts in planning donor registration activities and registering new organ, eye, and tissue donors.

Key Information

Received	2022-01-26
Concluded	2022-10-19
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	2090-0028
Previous ICR	201809-2090-001

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval for a generic information collection request (ICR) for the conduct of focus groups and one-on-one interviews related to economics projects primarily for survey development. Focus groups are groups of individuals brought together for moderated discussions on a specific topic or issue. These groups are typically formed to gain insight and understanding of attitudes and perceptions held by the public surrounding an issue. One-on-one interviews, as the term implies, are individual interviews in which a respondent is generally asked to review materials and provide feedback on their content and design as well as the thought processes that the materials invoke. Focus groups and one-on-one interviews (hereafter referred to collectively as focus groups) used as a qualitative research tool have three major purposes: To better understand respondents attitudes, perceptions and emotions in response to specific topics and concepts; To obtain respondent information useful for better defining variables and measures in later quantitative studies; and To further explore findings obtained from quantitative studies. Through these focus groups, the Agency will be able to gain a more in-depth understanding of the publics attitudes, beliefs, motivations and feelings regarding specific issues and will provide invaluable information regarding the quality of draft survey instruments. Focus group discussions are necessary and important steps in the design of a quality survey.

Key Information

Received	2022-06-24
Concluded	2022-10-25
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1405-0246
Previous ICR	202112-1405-009

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

Per guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, an agency may be required to provide a reasonable accommodation to employees or prospective employees who communicate to the agency that they are not vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a medical reason or disability, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Key Information

Received	2022-08-31
Concluded	2022-10-20
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1545-1818
Previous ICR	201905-1545-004

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

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Pursuant to Sec. 1400I of the Internal Revenue Code, this procedure provides the time and manner for states to make allocations of commercial revitalization expenditures to a new or substantially rehabilitated building that is placed in service in a renewal community.

Key Information

Received	2023-02-08
Concluded	2023-02-08
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0712-0002
Previous ICR	201905-0703-001

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The information collected through NAVMC Form 10469, “Academic Certification for Marine Corps Officer Candidate Program,” is needed to verify a potential officer candidate’s academic qualifications and mental qualifying scores.This form is to be completed by a school official of the applicant’s college or university and verified by the OSO. Use of this form is the only accurate and specific method to determine an officer applicant’s academic qualifications.

Key Information

Received	2022-08-08
Concluded	2022-10-21
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	0704-0642

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

A study examining the implementation of the Job ChalleNGe program across its six operating sites. This program focuses on underserved populations and communities brings them into alignment with Executive Order 13985. 32 U.S Code 509, “National Guard Youth Challenge Program of Opportunities for Civilian Youth” seeks to improve life skills and employment potential of participants by providing military-based training and supervised work experience.

Key Information

Received	2024-10-22
Concluded	2024-11-13
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	2035-0002

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

To meet the goals and objectives that demonstrate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPAs) and the Administrations commitment to achieving environmental justice and embedding environmental justice into Agency programs, the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program provides about $600 million in 11 cooperative agreements funding to Grantmakers who will function as pass-through entities for the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrants (2 CFR Parts 200 and 1500). Each Grantmaker will collaborate with EPA to design and build their own processes to receive and evaluate applications to fund the initial development of community-led environmental justice projects.Emergency Justfication:With this Information Collection Request (ICR), EPA seeks emergency clearance by October 31, 2024 for six Grantmakers to solicit applications for their first round of subgrants to be launched in October 2024. EPA cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the time between the Grantmakers receipt of their funding awards and the launch of their subaward programs (3 months) does not allow sufficient time to obtain PRA clearance using the standard ICR process (which typically takes 6-9 months). Collection of the information requested under this emergency clearance (i.e., applications) is essential for the Grantmakers to have a mechanism for selecting and distributing subaward grants to fund environmental justice projects in underserved communities, thus fulfilling the central objective of the program. The six-month emergency clearance period will cover the first round of subaward applications that will be solicited by six Grantmakers in October 2024. Subsequent rounds of applications for these six Grantmakers will be authorized via a Standard ICR package for the Grantmaking Program that will be submitted for review via the standard ICR approval process.

Key Information

Received	2022-06-27
Concluded	2022-10-04
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	2132-0578
Previous ICR	201807-2132-001

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This is a request for an extension without change of a currently approved information collection (OMB# 2132-0578) “Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP)”. There have been no programmatic or statutory changes or requirements since the last OMB submission. Therefore there are no changes to the respondents, responses or annual burden hours. This is a mandatory information collection. Through the PTSCTP, FTA provides minimum training requirements for Federal and State personnel and contractors who conduct safety audits and examinations of transit systems and for transit agency personnel and contractors who are directly responsible for safety oversight. The program respondents are Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs) and State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) who will forward training information to FTA on behalf of designated personnel. This requirement is necessary to assure that compliance with the requirements is properly and earnestly undertaken by respondents who are directly responsible for safety oversight of our Nation’s public transportation systems. The information collected allows the FTA to record completion of the required training and to ensure annual certification.

Key Information

Received	2022-07-14
Concluded	2022-08-18
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	2120-0600
Previous ICR	201812-2120-001

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

The reporting requirements are to ensure the check pilots and instructors are adequately trained and checked/evaluated to ensure they are capable and competent to perform the duties and responsibilities required by the air carrier to meet the regulations. Experienced pilots who would otherwise qualify as flight instructors or check airmen, but who may not medically eligible to hold the requisite medical certificate are mandated to keep records that may be inspected by the FAA to certify eligibility to perform flight instructor or check airmen functions. This information is inspected on occasion and will be used by the FAA to determine and to assure that check airmen and instructors maintain the high qualification standards (training and experience) required to perform their safety functions.

Key Information

Received	2021-12-09
Concluded	2022-10-04
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	3150-0251

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

The NRC-regulated facilities and their contractors who are authorized to access and possess classified matter are required to provide information and maintain records to demonstrate they have established and are maintaining an Insider Threat Program to identify and protect classified information against a potential insider threat.

Key Information

Received	2020-03-31
Concluded	2022-10-25
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1653-0048
Previous ICR	201702-1653-004

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The ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program is the outreach and education component of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Worksite Enforcement (WSE) program. IMAGE is designed to build cooperative relationships with the private sector to enhance compliance with the immigration laws and reduce the number of unauthorized aliens within the American workforce. Under this program, ICE will partner with businesses representing a broad cross-section of industries. Businesses must adhere to a series of best practices, enroll in E-Verify, and complete an IMAGE Membership Application form.

Key Information

Received	2022-07-19
Concluded	2022-10-03
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	2577-0208
Previous ICR	201709-2577-002

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The information is required to allow HUD to manage remaining HOPE VI Implementation grants. The information is also required to obligate grant funds for the HOPE VI Main Street grant program, in accordance with Section 24 of the Housing Act of 1937, and to manage the grants that are awarded.

Key Information

Received	2021-11-04
Concluded	2022-10-25
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1205-0547
Previous ICR	202105-1205-005

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Employers that sought authorization to employ H-2B workers under this time-limited authority submitted Form ETA-9142-B-CAA-4 and the I-129 petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in DHS; if they made the submission to USCIS 45 or more days after the certified start date of work, as shown on its approved Application for Temporary Employment Certification, they were required to conduct additional recruitment to confirm that there were no qualified U.S. workers available for the positions. These employers were, and continue to be, required to maintain the records associated with the filing of Form ETA-9142-B-CAA-4, including those related to the additional recruitment efforts, if applicable, for three years from the date DOL certified the H-2B temporary labor certification application.

Key Information

Received	2022-08-18
Concluded	2022-10-07
Expires	2025-10-31
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	2060-0740
Previous ICR	202112-2060-002

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This ICR is for a final rule that makes a variety of amendments to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) regulations, including amendments that will permit biointermediates into the RFS program. The new regulations include new information collection burdens that are related to allowing biointermediates into the RFS program. The recordkeeping and reporting requirements allow the EPA to monitor compliance from biointermediate producers, biointermediate importers, and renewable fuel producers who use biointermediates. Biointermediate producers (who have recordkeeping and reporting requirements) and biointermediate importers (who have recordkeeping requirements) are new regulated parties under the rule. Renewable fuel producers are pre-existing regulated parties. More parties may register as renewable fuel producers (e.g., as new registrants who wish to make renewable fuel from biointermediates). Under this final rule, renewable fuel producers will be subject to additional recordkeeping and reporting associated with their biointermediate use. Biointermediate producers and renewable fuel producers require: third party engineering reviews of their processes and facilities, a quality assurance plan (QAP) performed by an independent QAP provider, and attest engagements performed as a check on their records and compliance report by a third-party auditor. Biointermediate importers will need to engage a third party to provide a certification of volumes they import. This information collection request is related to the following approved information collection requests for the RFS program: 2060-0723 (expiring 11/30/2022), 2060-0725 (expiring 08/31/2022) and 2060-0728 (expiring 12/31/2023). EPA recently published a Federal Register notice on February 11, 2022 (87 FR 8013) to renew these existing collections together under the single control number of 2060-0725.