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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection called "Survey Screening Questions." This collection aims to gather data from individuals to help the CFPB better understand financial issues faced by the American public and improve their services. The public is invited to submit comments by January 3, 2025, providing feedback on the necessity, utility, and clarity of the questionnaire as well as suggestions to reduce respondents' burden. The CFPB anticipates about 50,000 responses, accumulating a total annual burden of 12,500 hours.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. These requirements include providing details on make-or-buy decisions, negotiations, unit prices, ownership changes, and pass-through charges to ensure fair contracting practices. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 14, 2025.

The Department of Labor is submitting an information collection request about the Alien Claims Activity Report to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This report collects data on how states use the USCIS Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) Program to manage unemployment insurance claims by non-citizens. The department invites public comments by February 14, 2025, regarding the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection. The goal is to gather evidence on the program's usage and effectiveness to support continued authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act for the next three years.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is inviting public comments on the proposed collection of information related to school attendance certification. This collection involves using VA Forms 21-8960 and 21-8960-1 to gather necessary information for determining benefit eligibility for schoolchildren aged 18 to 23. The public has until April 26, 2021, to submit comments. This information is essential for ensuring timely verification of benefits, and the estimated annual burden for this data collection is 1,543 hours, with roughly 9,259 respondents taking about 10 minutes each to complete the form.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its current information collection practices, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is reviewing various aspects, including the necessity, accuracy, and ways to enhance the quality and minimize the burden of these collections, especially for small businesses. The information collections under review involve rules and requirements for Signal Boosters, including labeling and registration processes to ensure compliance and protect network safety. Written comments are due by April 12, 2021, and further inquiries can be directed to Cathy Williams at the FCC.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, has requested an extension for its Uranium Data Program. This program collects data on uranium production and marketing in the U.S. through three surveys. EIA plans to stop protecting certain survey information under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency guidelines due to changes in the uranium market. Although there are no additional costs, the time to complete one of the forms has increased.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is working to renew a rule that lets banks designate certain customers as "exempt persons" so they don’t have to report large cash transactions over $10,000 with them. The rule aims to help banks reduce paperwork and make it easier to manage these accounts. FinCEN is asking for public comments on the process and its impact on banks' workload to ensure it is effective and not unnecessarily burdensome. This is part of a broader effort to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which seeks to minimize paperwork burdens on the public.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for the 2022-2024 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program. This program aims to support libraries serving Native Hawaiians by providing funding for services like expanding learning resources, improving library linkages, offering workforce training, and targeting underserved communities. Public comments on this proposal are invited to ensure that the data collection minimizes burdens and enhances the quality and usefulness of information. The targeted nonprofit organizations may submit comments by February 15, 2021, as detailed in the notice.

The Department of Education is proposing a new information collection as part of their study on financial aid supports for GEAR UP students. This study is necessary to evaluate the scholarship component of the GEAR UP program, which aims to help students from high-poverty schools prepare for and succeed in college. Interested parties are invited to submit comments until March 12, 2021, to help the Department ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of these information collection requirements. The Department is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, timeliness, burden, and quality of the information collected.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves Rule 18f-3 related to funds that offer multiple share classes, which requires these funds to have a plan explaining their arrangement and expenses. The SEC estimates around 2,970 hours annually will be needed for compliance across registrants. Public comments on the matter can be submitted within 30 days of the notice.