🏅Request for Comments on Merchant Marine Medals Information Collection
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0506 (Merchant Marine Medals and Awards) is used to by MARAD personnel to process and verify requests for service awards. There are no changes to this collection since the last renewal. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More📅National Science Board Sunshine Act Meetings Overview
The National Science Board announces scheduled meetings focusing on various agenda items relevant to awards, strategic planning, and operational discussions. Some sessions will be public, while others are designated as closed to the public, ensuring transparency in the legislative process. Interested parties are encouraged to participate via live webcast.
Learn More📄Proposed Information Collection on Voucher for Payment of Awards
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Voucher for Payment of Awards.
Learn More🏆National Science Foundation Notice
The National Science Foundation announced a closed meeting of the Alan T. Waterman Award Committee to review and evaluate nominations for the award. The meeting will take place virtually and is aimed at providing advice and recommendations for selecting recipients. Personal information in nominations requires the meeting to be closed to the public.
Learn More📜New Appeal Procedures for VA Recoupment of Awards and Bonuses
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an interim final rule to implement provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 that permit current and former employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to appeal the recoupment of awards, bonuses, or relocation expenses awarded or approved for these individuals. This regulation prescribes general procedures applicable to appeals to the Director of OPM regarding an order by the Secretary of the VA, or designee, directing the employee or former employee to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of any award or bonus paid to the employee. This regulation also prescribes general procedures applicable to appeals regarding an order by the Secretary of the VA, or designee, directing the employee or former employee to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, paid to or on behalf of an employee for relocation expenses.
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