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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public input on its plan to extend the current information collection requirements under the Alternative Fuels Rule for another three years. This initiative is done in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Rule necessitates uniform labeling for alternative fuels and vehicles, helping consumers make informed choices. Comments must be sent by March 31, 2025, and more details on how to submit comments are available on the www.regulations.gov website.

The Department of Agriculture's Office of Property and Environmental Management plans to extend an existing information collection related to managing excess computers and technical equipment, as authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. They are seeking public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection process to ensure it serves its purpose and minimizes respondent burden. Public responses will be summarized and considered for OMB approval. Comments should be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication to be considered.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing to extend the approval for its information collection requirements under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 for another three years. This act requires wool product labels to prevent misbranding and help consumers make informed purchases. The FTC is asking for public comments on the necessity and practicality of these requirements, and whether the burden of maintaining records and providing disclosures could be reduced. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2021, and can be filed online or via mail.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for a three-year extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the clearance of information collection requirements related to the Amplifier Rule, which concerns power output claims for amplifiers in home entertainment products. This clearance, initially expiring on January 31, 2021, helps standardize the measurement and disclosure of these products' features, aiding consumers in making informed purchases. The FTC invites public comments on this extension by February 22, 2021. The deadline extension aims to continue ensuring manufacturers provide consistent information about amplifiers, improving transparency and consumer trust.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting public feedback on its plan to extend for three more years the approval for collecting information under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which helps prevent false advertising of textile products. The FTC highlights the importance of labels for consumer decisions and compliance, estimating that the textile industry spends over 37 million hours annually on maintaining records and labeling products. The cost, amounting to around $280 million annually, is mainly due to labor. Public comments are invited to ensure the continuation and improvement of these processes, with a deadline for submission on April 26, 2021.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to introduce a new collection to gather information on grantee reporting requirements specific to its Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaboration (AccelNet) Program. This action is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NSF is inviting public comments on this proposal until February 28, 2025. The proposed modification focuses on creating a tailored report template that reflects the international networking aims of the AccelNet program, as opposed to the NSF's standard template which does not adequately address these aspects.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew its collection of information related to proposals and awards, as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. They are inviting public comments until February 10, 2025. This initiative aims to update the guide with necessary changes to improve clarity and incorporate new statutory and policy requirements. The NSF annually receives around 40,000 proposals, with an estimated public burden of 4.8 million hours, and provides about 10,500 awards based on merit review.

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine Corps, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the Navy Access Control Management System and the U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System to manage base access. It aims to ensure security by verifying individual identities using biometric data. The public has until March 31, 2021, to submit comments on this proposal.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, is planning to renew the Higher Education Research and Development Survey. This survey collects data on research and development expenditures across various fields in higher education and other sectors. Public comments are being solicited as part of this renewal process, and interested parties have until March 11, 2025, to submit their input. The survey aims to provide ongoing, detailed information to be used by researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand trends in scientific research spending.

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has announced that it is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of certain information required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection relates to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 216, specifically involving types of contracts and associated clauses. The public, including both profit and non-profit organizations, must provide this information occasionally to fulfill their obligations and benefit from these contracts. The deadline for submitting comments on this proposed information collection is February 18, 2021.