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The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking public and federal agency feedback on a proposed information collection of NEA panelist profile data. This effort is part of the NEA's ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for respondents. Interested parties have 60 days from the publication date in the Federal Register to submit their comments. The NEA aims to ensure that the data collection process is efficient, useful, and minimally burdensome while maintaining high-quality information.

The Department of Commerce is planning to create a new system of records called "COMMERCE/DEPT-30, Public Affairs Records." This system aims to help the Department's Office of Public Affairs maintain communication with the media, civil society organizations, and the public based on regional and policy interests. The records will include data such as contact information, travel records, and press releases, and will support functions like research, storm documentation, and public communication. Safeguards will be in place to ensure that the handling of these records complies with legal and privacy standards.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is requesting public comments on renewing a survey for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) alumni. The survey will be updated to remove gender-related questions, better align salary ranges with current market standards, revise questions to reflect current learning outcomes, and break down cohort groups by major. The survey aims to help the Academy assess educational outcomes and maintain accreditation. Comments must be submitted by July 7, 2025, and information on how to submit comments is available in the document.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on its plan to extend and update two collections of information: the Electronic Data Collection System database and Form TCR (Tip, Complaint, or Referral form). The database will use technology to help individuals easily file complaints online, averaging 30 minutes per submission, while Form TCR can be completed in about 1.5 hours for whistleblowers reporting potential federal securities law violations. The SEC is looking for feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve and reduce the burden of these information collections and encourages public input before the deadline of April 10, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the re-establishment of a computer matching program in collaboration with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. This program aims to help determine the eligibility of applicants and subscribers for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Lifeline program, which provides discounted broadband and voice services for low-income individuals. It specifically checks if applicants or subscribers in Nevada are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid. This initiative is part of efforts to improve the efficiency of the Lifeline program and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection involves the Report of Income from Property or Business (VA Form 21P-4185), which is essential for determining eligibility for certain veteran benefits based on income. Public comments are invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the information collection process before April 19, 2021. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 3,500 hours, with an average response time of 30 minutes for approximately 7,000 individuals.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are asking for public comments about the necessity and utility of collecting information for certain projects. This collection relates to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) demonstration projects, which test program changes to improve benefits delivery. Comments are requested by January 27, 2025, and can be submitted through the website provided. State agencies that conduct these projects must submit reports to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to evaluate the effectiveness and ensure they do not increase costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to improve transparency in its significant regulatory and scientific actions. The rule emphasizes the importance of making dose-response data publicly accessible for independent validation, which refers to reanalyzing data to confirm study results. While the rule encourages using studies with available data, it also allows for exceptions in specific cases, like when data privacy laws restrict sharing. This effort aims to enhance public trust in the EPA's decisions by promoting openness and scientific scrutiny.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.