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The Department of Education has announced a request for public comments on extending an existing information collection requirement related to the Student Assistance General Provisions—Annual Fire Safety Report. This request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks to continue collecting data on fires in on-campus student housing without any changes to the current rules. The public is invited to provide feedback on the necessity of this data collection, its timeliness, and suggestions for minimizing its burden. Comments should be submitted by February 14, 2025.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking public comments on their proposed information collection related to the Transit COVID-19 Response Program. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to renew the existing framework for a three-year period to enable swift data collection during future public health emergencies. Although the formal COVID-19 emergency has ended, the FTA wants to continue gathering data to assess its impact on transit systems. Comments can be submitted until January 29, 2025, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which will decide on the approval of this information collection.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its data collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to assess the necessity and practical utility of the information collected, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and the means to enhance and simplify the collection process. The FCC emphasizes that no information collection should happen without a valid Office of Management and Budget control number, protecting respondents from penalties. Comments should be submitted by May 16, 2025, to help further improve FCC's documentation and information collection processes.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the Supplemental Income Questionnaire for Philippine Claims. This process is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to seek approval for their information collection practices. The questionnaire helps determine pension benefits eligibility for wartime veterans based on income and net worth, specifically for claimants residing in the Philippines. Public comments should be submitted by April 26, 2021, and details for providing feedback are available in the notice.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting public comments on their request to approve a new version of the "Survey of Household Use of Banking and Financial Services." This survey, conducted with the U.S. Census Bureau, collects data on how U.S. households use banking and financial services, including those from nonbank sources. It aims to inform policymakers and help bring unbanked households into the traditional financial system. Comments must be submitted by March 19, 2021, to assist in minimizing the burden of data collection and improving the survey's quality and utility.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a data collection project titled "Multi-Site Clinical Assessment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MCAM)." This project aims to study the differences in patients with ME/CFS and improve measurement methods using data from various clinical practices in the U.S. The CDC invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection until 30 days past the notice publication. Responses can be submitted electronically or in writing to the OMB's CDC Desk Officer.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding the collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice informs the public that the FRA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding hours of service regulations for railroad employees. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025. The request seeks to continue collecting data related to train employee work schedules to ensure safe working conditions and reduce fatigue-related accidents.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on its updated survey for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program helps increase cancer screenings among underserved women. The revised survey includes changes to questions about partnerships and patient payments, and removes COVID-19-related questions. The CDC encourages feedback on the survey's necessity, accuracy, and how it could reduce the burden on those who participate, with the goal of improving cancer screening access and outcomes.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on their information collection methods as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments will help evaluate and improve their data collection process related to customer satisfaction with NOAA's products and services. This will involve online surveys and emails, affecting both individual citizens and various types of organizations, with an estimated 10,000 respondents. Comments must be received by April 29, 2025, and are part of the public record to ensure transparency and solicit improvement ideas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites comments on a proposed data collection project called "2024 Marburg Traveler Symptom Monitoring and Feedback." This project involves monitoring the symptoms of travelers coming from an outbreak area in Rwanda to prevent the spread of Marburg virus. The monitoring will last for 21 days, using text messages and web surveys in both English and Kinyarwanda, and aims to help CDC assess risks and take necessary public health measures. The CDC will collect information during public health entry screenings and share it with local health departments to improve the management of diseases and the effectiveness of health-related messages.