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The Department of Agriculture is submitting a request for review and approval of their information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They seek public comments on whether the information collected is necessary, accurate, and useful. The National Agricultural Statistics Service aims to gather data on the stocks of grains, hops, oilseeds, and other crops to provide reports that aid government agencies, state agencies, and market participants. The information is collected from farms and businesses with around 9,925 respondents, and these reports serve as crucial economic indicators.

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comments on its request to extend the current approval for the "Survey of Residential Building or Zoning Permit Systems" (Form C-411) without any changes. This survey is crucial for collecting data needed to update information on places that issue building or zoning permits. These updates help create accurate statistics on construction activity, which informs key economic indicators and is used in calculations of the nation's GDP. The Census Bureau aims to ensure they have up-to-date coverage of permit-issuing jurisdictions, and public comments can be submitted online via reginfo.gov.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending permission to collect information about unemployment claims and benefits. They want feedback by May 12, 2025. The aim is to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The data from this collection helps track economic indicators, and they seek to ensure it is collected efficiently and effectively. Interested parties are encouraged to comment but should avoid sharing sensitive personal information.