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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is extending the approval of the current format for the annual Synar report, which monitors state compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco to those under 21. As part of the Block Grant funding requirements, states must enforce these laws, perform random inspections, and submit reports on their progress in reducing youth access to tobacco. Non-compliance may result in penalties or require states to undertake corrective action. Public comments on this information collection can be submitted within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 due to a reported issue with the protective cover of the "SHEAR" control pushbutton on the copilot's stick. This regulation aims to prevent the cover's deformation, which could lead to accidental cutting of the hoist cable and potential harm to persons being lifted. The proposal requires replacing the cover and re-identifying the control sticks in line with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) recommendations. Public comments on this proposed regulation are invited by March 1, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR72 airplanes due to reports of a main landing gear hinge pin failure. This rule mandates replacing faulty parts and bars the installation of defective ones, following a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The AD aims to prevent potential structural failures that could endanger airplanes and their passengers. It affects 41 US-registered planes and takes effect on April 4, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension on the approval for collecting information via Form ID, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals and companies use Form ID to gain access to file on the SEC's EDGAR system, which is crucial for making certain disclosures under federal securities laws. Each year, about 73,600 Form ID submissions are expected, with each taking about 0.6 hours to complete, resulting in a total of 44,160 hours of effort annually. The public can review and comment on this information collection request through the provided online link or via email by March 27, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to extend its current rules on collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Rule 22e-3 allows money market funds to suspend redemptions temporarily if it helps with an orderly fund liquidation, but they must notify the SEC of such suspensions. The SEC estimates that compliance with this rule will involve minimal effort, requiring about an hour of a lawyer's time each year. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and burden of this information collection by February 14, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notified that they are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information required under Rule 17Ad-2(c), (d), and (h) of the Securities Exchange Act. This rule requires transfer agents to notify the SEC if they fail to meet specific performance standards. Although there are 740 transfer agents, only about three such notices are filed annually, with each notice taking roughly half an hour to prepare. Interested parties can view and comment on this request through a provided online link or via email by January 30, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is requesting an extension of its currently approved information collection related to the enforcement of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. To ensure compliance with federal regulations, states must submit an annual certification proving vehicles subject to this tax are properly registered. This process involves reporting and recordkeeping with an estimated burden of 612 hours annually shared by the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The FHWA invites public comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically looking for feedback on the necessity, utility, clarity, and burden estimates of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing its impact on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until March 17, 2025, to submit their comments. This initiative requires the submission of information for statutory obligations and involves businesses or other for-profit entities related to utility pole attachments.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the information collection required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments should address whether this information collection is necessary, its practical utility, the accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to improve its quality and clarity, and how to reduce the burden on small businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2025. This effort is part of the FCC's ongoing review to minimize paperwork burdens.

The document provides a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding various filings received for exempt wholesale generator status, complaints, compliance, and electric rate filings from different energy companies like Bocanova Power LLC, Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc., and GridLiance Heartland LLC, among others. Each filing includes details like the docket number, company names, descriptions, and important dates, including filing and comment deadlines. Individuals interested in intervening, protesting, or responding to these filings must follow the Commission's regulations by a specified date. The Commission encourages electronic filings and provides resources for public engagement and participation through its Office of Public Participation.