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The Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) will hold its tenth public meeting as allowed by the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (FASTA). The meeting is set for January 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Washington, DC, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Board will talk about its past work and plan for future actions. People interested in attending should register online, and a transcript of the meeting will be available on the PBRB website afterward.

The Department of Agriculture is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Employment and Training (E&T) Program for able-bodied adults without dependents under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). They are interested in feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and methods to improve it while minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 1, 2021, through the website www.reginfo.gov. The request involves 53 State, Local, or Tribal Government respondents with a total estimated burden of 50 hours for recordkeeping and reporting.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest plans to return human remains found on federal land to the appropriate descendants or tribal organizations, as guided by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, discovered in Monterey County, California, belong to a Native American individual, specifically prioritized for return to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Claims can be made by eligible descendants or tribes showing proof of priority.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to estimating daily livestock slaughter under federal inspection. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and comments are due by March 1, 2021. The information helps the Agricultural Marketing Service make market outlook projections and maintain statistical data. The data collected from businesses, individuals, and farms is important for making informed marketing decisions, especially because the government is a significant purchaser of meat.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. They are asking the public for comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will collect details about organizations applying for research and education grants to ensure they can responsibly manage federal funds. This includes details like the organization's legal name, key officials, and financial health. The deadline for comments is March 31, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its information collection requirements, which are being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to update the Agricultural Surveys Program to enhance cost efficiency and maintain public data products. Notably, the June Area Survey methodology will change, and the annual July Cattle Survey will be reinstated. Comments on these proposed changes should be submitted by March 13, 2025, and will help ensure the continued accuracy and utility of agricultural data, which benefits farmers, markets, and policymakers.

The Department of Agriculture plans to send an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection and how it could be improved or made less burdensome. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is proposing a change to the Maple Syrup Inquiry, adding a new yes/no question to gather future planning information from farmers. This data helps in estimating crop production and is important for various agricultural businesses for making market decisions.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments as part of its submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Various programs within the Rural Housing Service, including Civil Rights Compliance, Fire and Rescue Loans, and the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program, are highlighted for their information collection efforts. These collections aim to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, determine project feasibility, and manage government resources efficiently. Public comments regarding these collections are due by February 20, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves the Community Facilities Grant Program, which provides grants to public agencies, nonprofits, and Indian tribes for essential community services in rural areas, like schools, hospitals, and fire stations. The Department is asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments are due by March 28, 2025, and can be submitted online at the designated government website.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments are invited on the necessity, utility, and accuracy of the information collection, as well as suggestions to minimize burden, with a deadline of March 22, 2021. This collection relates to a program allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) to use volunteers for various activities, requiring participants to complete the "Service Agreement and Attendance Record." The information helps document volunteer work for the USDA, particularly for those not receiving compensation.