Key Information

Received	2025-09-26
Concluded	2025-12-01
Expires	2028-12-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	2900-0003
Previous ICR	202409-2900-013

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers an integrated program of benefits and services, established by law, for veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 2302, 2303, 2304, 2307, and 2308, the VA will pay burial benefits upon the death of a veteran to certain eligible claimants. Regulatory authority is found in 38 C.F.R. 3.1700 through 3.1712. VA Form 21P-530EZ is used to gather the necessary information to determine eligibility for VA burial benefits including the burial allowance, plot or interment allowance, and transportation reimbursement.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-10
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-1092
Previous ICR	202208-3060-017

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Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Commission created interim procedures to implement information collections that were adopted by a Commission Order that generally became effective on June 5, 2006. These interim procedures are necessary as the Commission will need time to implement permanent procedures and forms fully integratable with our Universal Licensing System. The FCC will use the information collected to ensure that only legitimate small businesses reap the benefits of the Commission's designated entity program.

Key Information

Received	2025-11-14
Concluded	2025-11-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-0855
Previous ICR	202409-3060-007

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On April 4, 2025, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed modifications (DA 25-308). This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On June 28, 2024, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed modifications (DA 24-622). This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On June 8, 2023, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed modifications (DA 23-488). The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) requires telecommunications carriers and other providers of telecommunications to contribute to the universal service fund and other funds. Contribution revenue data, as well as other information, are reported by carriers on FCC Forms 499-A (annual) and 499-Q (quarterly). Accompanying these forms are instructions on how to report revenue.

Key Information

Received	2025-08-26
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-1005
Previous ICR	202209-3060-014

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

In the Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 99-200, the Commission continues efforts to maximize the efficiency with which numbering resources in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) are utilized. Applications to state commissions from carriers must demonstrate that certain requirements are met before states may grant use of the safety valve mechanism. State commissions seeking to implement service-specific and/or technology-specific area code overlays must request delegated authority to do so.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-15
Concluded	2025-11-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0651-0035
Previous ICR	202410-0651-013

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This information collection includes the information necessary to submit a request to grant or revoke power of attorney for an application, patent, or reexamination proceeding, and for a registered practitioner to withdraw as attorney or agent of record. This also includes the information necessary to change the correspondence address for an application, patent, or reexamination proceeding, to request a Customer Number and manage the correspondence address and list of practitioners associated with a Customer Number, and to designate or change the correspondence address or fee address for one or more patents or applications by using a Customer Number. Under 35 U.S.C. 2 and 37 CFR 1.31-1.32, power of attorney may be granted to one or more joint inventors or a person who is registered to practice before the USPTO to act in an application or a patent. In particular, for an application filed before September 16, 2012, or for a patent which issued from an application filed before September 16, 2012, power of attorney may be granted by the applicant for patent (as set forth in 37 CFR 1.41(b) (pre-AIA)) or the assignee of the entire interest of the applicant. For an application filed on or after September 16, 2012, or for a patent which issued from an application filed on or after September 16, 2012, power of attorney may be granted by the applicant for patent (as set forth in 37 CFR 1.42) or the patent owner. The USPTO provides two different versions of the most forms for establishing power of attorney based upon whether the application filing date iswas filed before or after September 16, 2012 or was filed on or after September 16, 2012. Providing forms based upon whether the application was filed before September 16, 2012 or was filed on or after September 16, 2012 reduces applicants’ burden in having to determine the appropriate power of attorney requirements for a given application. , to thereby reduce applicants’ burden in having to determine the appropriate power of attorney requirements for a given application. 37 CFR 1.36 provides for the revocation of a power of attorney at any stage in the proceedings of a case. 37 CFR 1.36 also provides a path by which a registered patent attorney or patent agent who has been given a power of attorney may withdraw as attorney or agent of record. A Customer Number is a unique number created by the USPTO and is used instead of a physical address. The Customer Number allows a group of filings to be associated with a single correspondence mailing address. The USPTO’s Customer Number practice permits applicants, patent owners, assignees, and practitioners of record, or the representatives of record for a number of applications or patents, to change the correspondence address of a patent application or patent with one change request instead of filing separate requests for each patent or application. Any changes to the address or practitioner information associated with a Customer Number will be applied to all patents and applications associated with said Customer Number. Changes of correspondence address or power of attorney may be filed separately for each patent or application without using a Customer Number. However, a valid Customer Number provides secure access to patent information through the registered USPTO.gov account using the USPTO patent electronic filing system (Patent Center), which is available through the USPTO website. Additionally, the use of a Customer Number is also required in order to grant power of attorney to more than ten practitioners or to establish a separate “fee address” for maintenance fee purposes that is different from the correspondence address for a patent or application.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-24
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-0360
Previous ICR	202209-3060-009

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The recordkeeping requirements contained in Section 80.409 are necessary to document the operation and public correspondence service of public coast radiotelegraph, public coast radiotelephone stations and Alaska-public fixed stations, including the logging of distress and safety calls where applicable.

Key Information

Received	2025-08-14
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	2127-0001
Previous ICR	202503-2127-004

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The National Driver Register Act of 1982, Title 49 U.S.C., Subtitle VI, Part A, Chapter 303 (as amended) requires the Secretary of Transportation (NHTSA by delegation) to maintain a National Driver Register (NDR) to assist the State chief driver licensing officials in the exchange of information about the motor vehicle driving records of individuals. The chief driver licensing official of a participating State must report to the NDR identification information regarding any individual who is denied a motor vehicle operator’s license for cause, whose motor vehicle operator’s license is withdrawn for cause, or who is convicted of certain serious motor vehicle related offenses (specified in the Act at 49 U.S.C. 30304) or comparable offenses. (23 U.S.C. 30304(a); 23 CFR 1327, Appendix A). Participating States are required to submit an inquiry to the NDR on all applicants for driver’s licenses before issuing a license to the applicant. In addition, when requested by other authorized users (e.g., the Federal Aviation Administration), participating States are required to submit inquires to the NDR and provide responses to the other authorized users of the NDR for transportation safety purposes. All 50 States and the District of Columbia participate in the NDR. The NDR maintains the computerized database known as the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) which contains information on individuals whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied or who have been convicted of serious traffic-related offenses. The records maintained at the NDR consist of identification information including name, date of birth, sex, driver license number, and reporting State which is collected on a daily basis. States use interactive communication for their routine transactions with the NDR which allows them to submit the required information automatically at the same time the individual’s information is entered into the State’s system. Specifically, when an individual applies for a driver’s license, an inquiry is automatically transmitted to the NDR when the driver’s application is entered into the State’s system. Likewise, when a State records license actions that have been taken against an individual that require reporting to the NDR, a transaction submitting the individual’s identification information is automatically generated and transmitted to the NDR. The annual burden has increased from 13,739 hours to 13,763 (an increase of 24 hours). The estimate for burden hours and cost has increased due to the increase of clean files.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-24
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-0674
Previous ICR	202212-3060-008

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Section 76.1618 states that a cable operator shall provide written notification to subscribers of the availability of basic tier service to new subscribers at the time of installation. This notification shall include the following information: (a) that basic tier service is available; (b) the cost per month for basic tier service; and (c) a list of all services included in the basic service tier.

Key Information

Received	2025-11-28
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2027-10-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1653-0049
Previous ICR	202307-1653-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tip reporting capability will facilitate the collection of information from the public and law enforcement partners regarding allegations of the more than 400 crimes enforced by DHS. The internet-based reporting capability serves as a supplement the telephone-based reporting capability. The web-based reporting capability will reduce the time it takes for people to report crimes to DHS. The capability also reduces the amount of time required to document, analyze, and route tips to the appropriate action office.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-09
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-0953
Previous ICR	202209-3060-017

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Commission allocated spectrum and established rules for a "Wireless Medical Telemetry Service" that allows potentially life critical equipment to operate on an interference-protected basis. Medical telemetry equipment is used in hospitals and health care facilities to transmit patient measurement data such as pulse and respiration rates to a nearby receiver, permitting greater mobility and increased comfort.

Key Information

Received	2025-10-24
Concluded	2025-11-28
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0651-0024
Previous ICR	202411-0651-005

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Patent applications that contain nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosures falling within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.831 (for applications filed on or after July 1, 2022) or 37 CFR 1.821(a) (for applications filed on or before June 30, 2022) must include, as a separate part of the application disclosure, a copy of the sequence listing in accordance with the requirements in 37 CFR 1.831-1.835 or 37 CFR 1.821-1.825, respectively. Applicants may submit sequence listings for both U.S. and international patent applications. For more information concerning the submission of sequence listings in international applications, see the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Rules 5.2 and 13ter, Annex C of the PCT Administrative Instructions, and section 1848 of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) (9th ed., Rev. 01.2024, November 2024). This information collection covers the submission of the sequence listing information itself. Information pertaining to the initial filing of U.S. patent applications is collected under OMB Control Number 0651-0032, and information pertaining to the initial filing of international applications is collected under OMB Control Number 0651-0021. Sequence listings for applications having a filing date of on or after July 1, 2022, must be submitted in XML format in accordance with 37 CFR 1.831-1.835. The submission of a sequence listing in XML format must be made either electronically via the USPTO patent electronic filing system (currently Patent Center) as an XML file not exceeding 100MB without file compression, or as an XML file on a read-only optical disc in accordance with 37 CFR 1.834(b)(2). Sequence listings may still be filed in applications having a filing date of on or before June 30, 2022, as amendments that meet the requirements of 37 CFR 1.825. Sequence listings submitted as amendments in accordance with 37 CFR 1.825 must be submitted as: • An ASCII plain text file via Patent Center or on a read-only optical disc; • A PDF file via Patent Center; or • Physical sheets of paper. When an amendment that meets the requirements of 37 CFR 1.825 is submitted as a PDF or on physical sheets of paper in an application having a filing date of on or before June 30, 2022, the applicant may also need to submit a new or substitute computer readable form (CRF) copy of the sequence listing under 37 CFR 1.821(e) and 1.824, with the amendment incorporated therein, if necessary, under 37 CFR 1.825(a)(5)(ii) or (b)(6)(ii). Applicants may submit the CRF copy via Patent Center or on a read-only optical disc as provided in 37 CFR 1.824(b). When a new or substitute CRF copy is necessary, applicants must submit a statement indicating that the CRF copy of the sequence listing is identical to the PDF or paper copy. This information collection also accounts for these CRF copy and statement requirements.

Key Information

Received	2025-11-25
Concluded	2025-11-26
Expires	2026-05-31
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1545-2335

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows for State to voluntarily elect to participate in advance of providing to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a list of the scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) that meet the requirements of IRC section 25F(c)(5) and are located in the State. Form 15714 provides an authorized State representative an easy method to elect participation under IRC section 25F. Revenue Procedure 2025-XX provides guidance regarding a procedure for a State to voluntarily elect to participate under IRC section 25F.Emergency Justfication:The Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are requesting, under emergency procedures, a new OMB Control Number 1545-NEW in connection with implementing section 70411 of Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72, 176 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Section 70411 of the OBBBA enacted a new nonrefundable income tax credit (§ 25F credit) under 26 U.S.C. 25F allowable to a taxpayer for a qualified contribution made to a scholarship granting organization (SGO) in a covered state by an individual who is a U.S. citizen or resident under 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(9). A “covered state” is defined as one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia (State), that, for a calendar year, voluntarily elects to participate under § 25 and provides a list that identifies SGOs in the State for the applicable calendar year. For an individual’s contribution to an SGO to be a qualified contribution eligible for a § 25F credit for a given calendar year, a State must thus voluntarily elect to participate under § 25F and have identified the SGO in accordance with § 25F(g). Section 25F(g)(1) provides that a State that voluntarily elects to participate under § 25F must provide a list of SGOs that meet the requirements described in § 25F(c)(5) and are located in the State by “January 1 of each calendar year (or, with respect to the first calendar year for which this section applies [i.e., 2027], as early as practicable).” The Treasury Department and the IRS have received several comments from States and other stakeholders from around the country regarding the urgency of allowing States to make Advance Elections to identify as a covered state in advance of submitting its SGO list. Specifically, commenters stated that Advance Elections as early as January 1, 2026 are critical to ensuring SGOs can be established and ready to operate by January 1, 2027; that SGOs need time to establish infrastructure and attract donors prior to January 1, 2027; and that potential SGOs need sufficient time to prepare for the commencement of this new tax credit in 2027 by organizing themselves to as valid SGOs, starting to solicit contributions to be received in early 2027, and developing processes to identify and award scholarships in accordance with § 25F. Any potential SGO would be unwilling to invest the necessary effort and cost in commencing these activities without first knowing that a State will be a covered state. Commenters asked that the period for a State to make an Advance Election begin January 1, 2026, to allow time necessary for States, SGOs, parents, students, and donors to prepare for the 2027 inaugural year. To respond to this immediate need of States and SGOs, Rev. Proc. 2025-XX provides procedures for States to make an “Advance Election” to participate under § 25F, beginning on January 1, 2026, which is critical for many States to identify as a covered state in advance of providing the State’s list of SGOs for 2027. Specifically, section 4 of Rev. Proc. 2025-XX allows States to make an Advance Election by submitting Form 15714 on or after January 1, 2026, in advance of the submission of the State’s SGO list for calendar year 2027. Form 15714 for calendar year 2027, and submission instructions, will be available before January 1, 2026, at www.irs.gov. The IRS needs to release Rev. Proc. 2025-XX and Form 15714 as soon as possible so that States have the option to make an Advance Election as early as January 1, 2026, for the benefit of all relevant stakeholders.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-09
Concluded	2025-11-26
Expires	2027-02-28
Action	Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
OMB Control #	0938-1314
Previous ICR	202412-0938-008

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Section 1848(q) of the Social Security Act, as amended by section 101 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, authorizes the establishment of a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for eligible clinicians. Beginning in CY 2017, eligible clinicians are required to collect and submit data on four performance categories to CMS (quality, cost, advancing care information and improvement activities). This program replaces and consolidates portions of the PQRS, Value-based Modifier, and the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. The Act also establishes a second track, Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) for clinicians to participate in instead of MIPS.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-24
Concluded	2025-11-26
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3060-0703
Previous ICR	202305-3060-028

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Cable operators file FCC Form 1205 to calculate costs associated with regulated equipment and installation for the basic service tier and the maximum permitted charges for such equipment and installations and to comply with 47 CFR Section 76.923(m). FCC Form 1205 filings are reviewed by local franchising authorities (LFAs) (or the Commission where it is certified to regulate basic tier services on behalf of local franchising authorities). Section 76.923(m) states that cable operators shall maintain adequate documentation to demonstrate that charges for the sale and lease of equipment and for installations have been developed in accordance with the Commission’s rules. The Commission modified the language in 47 CFR 76.923 in 90 FR 31145 (July 14, 2025), FCC 25-33, to exclude from regulation equipment that is used to receive tiers other than the basic tier of service. Due to this exclusion, fewer FCC Form 1205 filings will be filed with the Commission. Therefore, Commission is requesting approval of this revision to the information collection that reduces the paperwork burden.

Key Information

Received	2025-09-25
Concluded	2025-11-26
Expires	2027-04-30
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	0535-0274
Previous ICR	202408-0535-003

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a substantive change to the NASS Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data. This information collection supports NASS’s data security requirements for individuals approved to access confidential data through the SAP. The proposed change will allow NASS to collect administrative personally identifiable information (PII) from all researchers—regardless of citizenship—who are approved to access the NASS Data Lab.

Key Information

Received	2025-06-02
Concluded	2025-11-25
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	1652-0030
Previous ICR	202107-1652-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a revision of the TSA Customer Comment Card information collection. The card is being used at airports for customer complaints, compliments, and suggestions.

Key Information

Received	2025-11-24
Concluded	2025-11-25
Expires	2028-09-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1212-0009
Previous ICR	202508-1212-004

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Administrators of PBGC-insured pension plans file with PBGC premium information and premium payments required under 29 USC 1307 and 29 CFR Part 4007, which also requires retention and production of records necessary to support premium filings. The information identifies payers and lets PBGC verify premium computations and perform premium audits. It also helps PBGC project premium income, improve financial projections, estimate its exposure if plans terminate, track movement of participants and assets, determine whether new plans are being created, and update its insured-plan inventory. The retained records facilitate audits.

Key Information

Received	2025-04-23
Concluded	2025-11-25
Expires	2028-11-30
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	1652-0035
Previous ICR	202205-1652-002

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

TSA issued an interim final rule to restore access to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) for certain aircraft operations while maintaining the security of critical Federal Government and other assets in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The IFR and this information collection apply to all general aviation operations into or out of DCA. TSA’s regulations require GA aircraft operators to designate a security coordinator and adopt a DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP). As part of the DASSP, the regulations require GA aircraft operators to ensure all flight crewmembers, armed security officers (ASOs), and security coordinators have undergone a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC).

Key Information

Received	2025-11-21
Concluded	2025-11-25
Expires	2027-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0970-0624
Previous ICR	202505-0970-012

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

The Voluntary Agencies Matching Grant (MG) Program Data Reporting was approved by OMB in February, 2024. Under this data collection, resettlement agencies submit MG Program data to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Upon OMB approval of the collection, the Refugee Arrivals Data System (RADS) team within ORR began building the new reporting module in ORR’s database. The existing Alternative Identifier (Alt ID) process involves grantees creating Alt IDs when Alien Numbers could not be found. This manual process has caused duplications and problems specifically when individuals move from state to state. To address these issues, the process for requesting Alt IDs through the RADS has been updated. The changes in the MG instructions document reflect the updated process for requesting Alt IDs through the RADS, as reflected in DCL 22-24, which is in the final stages of approval and publication.

Key Information

Received	2025-10-28
Concluded	2025-11-25
Expires	2026-11-30
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1140-0074
Previous ICR	202503-1140-002

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

All holders of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) explosives licensees or permits must report identifying information for each responsible person (RP) and possessor of explosives to ATF. Subsequent changes to their list of RPs must be reported to ATF within 30 days.