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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew permission for collecting information using NRC Form 64, which is titled "Travel Voucher." This form, along with NRC Form 64A, is used by personnel working with the NRC to apply for travel expense reimbursements when traveling for business purposes such as inspections, reviews, and training. The NRC is seeking public comments on this information collection request by March 25, 2021, and stresses that including personal information in comments is discouraged as it will be made public.

The Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA has announced their intention to gather approval for a new information collection process related to their Trade Missions and Trade Shows Program. This collection will help determine the eligibility of applicants for participation in trade missions, shows, and virtual events sponsored by the USDA. Feedback is sought from participants about these events, such as their satisfaction and sales data. Comments on the necessity, burden, and ways to minimize the collection process are being requested from the public until April 19, 2021.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has received petitions from several firms seeking Trade Adjustment Assistance. These petitions claim that increased imports have negatively affected their businesses and their employees. The EDA is investigating whether these claims are valid and if the firms deserve assistance. People interested in this matter can request a public hearing by following the procedures outlined in EDA's regulations.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has updated its regulations to remove racial and ethnic presumptions for determining eligibility for its programs. This change was made to comply with a court ruling that declared such presumptions unconstitutional, as they were previously outlined in the Minority Business Development Act of 2021. The court's decision requires the MBDA to amend parts of its regulations, making eligibility determinations based on actual social or economic disadvantage without relying on racial or ethnic classifications. These updates aim to clarify and modify the criteria for accessing MBDA's assistance programs.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting the Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award to encourage the development of innovative solutions to stop human trafficking. This award is open to U.S.-based individuals and organizations like NGOs and government bodies, offering a cash prize of up to $50,000 for the most impactful submission. Participants are encouraged to design creative tools, initiatives, or technologies that could have a significant impact against human trafficking within the transportation industry. Submissions are accepted from January 6, 2025, to March 7, 2025, and the winners will be selected based on factors such as technical merit, originality, impact, practicality, and scalability.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection related to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This plan is a guide detailing how states, territories, or tribal governments will manage the grant funds. The purpose is to ensure these governments have a FEMA-approved plan in place before receiving HMGP funds. The information was previously shared for public comment, and FEMA now invites further input on it before January 10, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information regarding the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP). This program aims to provide financial aid to eligible members of the Armed Forces who have been injured or fallen ill due to their service, certain DoD and Coast Guard civilian homeowners, and surviving spouses of fallen warriors. Those affected can apply for assistance using DD Form 1607. Members of the public can submit comments on this proposal by May 28, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking for nominees to join the Commercial Air Tour Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to help increase the safety of commercial air tours. This committee was set up in response to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and will provide advice and recommendations for creating new safety regulations. Nominees must meet specific eligibility criteria, such as representing the industry or having expertise in aviation safety. Nominations must be submitted by February 28, 2025, and should include a resume, a statement of how the nominee can contribute, and relevant experience or credentials.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for people interested in joining the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. They are requesting resumes and statements of interest by February 18, 2025. The Board reviews programs of the Academy and advises FEMA on operations and improvements. Applicants will serve up to three years and may need to provide financial disclosures. Current DHS employees, contractors, and lobbyists cannot apply.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Amendment 1 to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declarations for all U.S. states and territories. This amendment extends the deadline for applications related to economic injuries from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which officially started on January 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021. Businesses seeking assistance can submit their applications to the SBA's Processing and Disbursement Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Additional information can be found on the SBA's disaster assistance website or by contacting their customer service.