WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has opened a public comment period on a proposed data collection known as the Blueprint for Approval of State-based Exchange. This document is a critical tool for states that want to establish and operate their own health insurance marketplaces. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) gives states the flexibility to create their own exchanges to meet the sp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency economics office is seeking public comment on its information collection entitled "Focus Groups for Economics Projects." EPA is proposing to renew a request to collect information through these groups, which are a key tool for developing surveys related to various projects. These projects include studies on drinking water quality, business compliance and health impacts. EPA is asking for input to evaluate if the data c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking feedback on its plan to collect information for the "Crash Causal Factors Program: Heavy-Duty Truck Study." This initiative, mandated by the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act, aims to collect information from up to 30 states to understand the reasons behind fatal crashes involving Class 7 and 8 trucks. The data will be used to identify key driver, vehicle, car more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The General Services Administration is asking for feedback on a proposed information collection entitled "Improving Customer Experience." The initiative aims to help agencies gather public opinion on their programs. This is a crucial step for agencies to meet their obligations under various laws, including the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act and the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act, which both require continuous improvement of public  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The General Services Administration is seeking public comment on an upcoming revision to its information collection entitled "Federal Audit Clearinghouse." This change impacts organizations that receive at least $750,000 in federal awards in a fiscal year, requiring them to submit a Data Collection Form (SF-SAC) along with their audit report. The proposed update aims to make the submission process more straightforward and improve data quality for government ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration is asking for feedback on its information collection entitled "Nurse Corps Scholarship Program." The program gives financial aid in return for a commitment to work at health care facilities with critical nurse shortages. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, educational costs and a monthly stipend. The program's data collection process is being reviewed for changes.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is asking for public feedback on its information collection entitled "Fast Track Generic Clearance." SAMHSA is looking to continue a method of collecting qualitative feedback, which focuses on public perceptions and opinions rather than statistical data. This initiative is part of an effort to ensure that the agency's offerings meet public needs and prov more PR