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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting public comments on a new information collection effort to study teen pregnancy prevention programs. The Office of Population Affairs will conduct a survey to gather information from 53 Tier 1 grantees and 12 Tier 2 grantees to evaluate how these programs are implemented and their effectiveness in reducing unintended teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The data collected will be used to create detailed profiles of each program. Comments must be submitted by February 24, 2025, either via email or phone.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information related to Rules 6a-1 and 6a-2, and Form 1 under the Securities Exchange Act. Rule 6a-1 requires national securities exchanges to file a Form 1 for initial registration or exemption based on limited trading volume. Rule 6a-2 mandates that registered or exempt exchanges update their Form 1 when there are significant changes or periodically, which incurs an annual burden of around 8,030 hours for all respondents. Public comments on this information collection request can be submitted by March 31, 2025, via the identified web address or email.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and impact of its collection of information through Form N-PX, as part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Form N-PX is used by registered management investment companies to report their proxy voting records annually. The SEC estimates that the cost and time burden for filing this form is approximately $17.66 million and 47,984 hours for all affected funds. They invite written comments on ways to improve or reduce the burden of this data collection within 60 days.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and efficiency of collecting information related to Rule 12g3-2 under the Securities Exchange Act. This rule provides an exemption for foreign private issuers, requiring them to provide information about their securities to the SEC, which is then made available to the public. The SEC estimates that about 1,386 respondents will file roughly 12 submissions each per year, resulting in a total of 16,632 responses. The public is invited to submit comments about this information collection within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has submitted a request for public comment on its Days of Service Project Collection Tool, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This tool allows organizers of volunteer events like Martin Luther King, Jr., Service Day, and September 11th Day of Service to register their projects. Comments are invited on the necessity and effectiveness of this tool, and suggestions to minimize the information collection burden. No changes to the current application, expiring on March 31, 2025, are proposed.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on reports from oil pipeline companies, known as FERC Forms 6 and 6-Q. These forms help FERC ensure that oil transportation rates are fair and keep track of oil pipelines' financial health. FERC is collecting comments to make improvements to their reporting process and to extend the requirement for these forms for another three years. People who want to share their thoughts need to send in their comments by May 27, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments on the FERC-512 information collection. This request is related to renewing the paperwork approval needed for preliminary permits, which allow companies the priority to apply for hydropower project licenses. These permits, which last up to four years, do not authorize construction but let companies study and plan potential projects. Public comments on this matter are due by March 12, 2021.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on extending the approval for information collection requirements related to the flammability standards of carpets and rugs. This relates to rules under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and the current approval will expire in March 2025. The CPSC estimates that around 120 manufacturers and importers are affected, and the process involves significant testing and recordkeeping. They are seeking input on the necessity and burden of these requirements, especially regarding potential cost reductions through technology.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on revisions to an existing information collection related to the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). These programs aim to protect transportation infrastructure from terrorism and other emergencies. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the data collection and to suggest improvements. The deadline for submitting comments is February 18, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Interior Department, is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is linked to applications for leasing or selling public lands for recreation or public purposes, with an extension request to renew OMB Control Number 1004-0012. The BLM invites comments on several aspects, such as the necessity of the information collected and the estimated burden it imposes, by January 17, 2025. The proposed information collection is crucial for assessing applications from state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, and is estimated to involve 920 burden hours annually.