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The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This initiative honors Veterans by providing them with online memorial pages. The NCA is asking for feedback on the utility and efficiency of the information collected, including how to ease the process for respondents. Comments can be submitted via www.regulations.gov until February 25, 2025. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 22,500 hours, with each response taking about 18 minutes on average.

The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the information collection for Form T-6, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This form is used by foreign corporations or individuals who want to serve as trustees under certain legal agreements. The SEC estimates that completing this form takes about 17 hours, with a portion done internally. They invite feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the collection of this information by May 12, 2025. Comments can be sent by mail or email, addressed to Austin Gerig at the SEC.

Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC has filed an application for a new major license for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Virginia. The project consists of a 24-foot-high concrete dam, two powerhouses with a total capacity of 12.5 megawatts, and other facilities, operating in a peaking mode with an annual generation of 22,504 megawatt-hours. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on the project's effects. FERC is seeking public input on the issues and alternatives to be addressed and encourages electronic filing of comments.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the extension of two information collections related to its Electronic Data Collection System and Form TCR, both of which help gather information on potential securities law violations. The SEC estimates that submitting a tip, complaint, or referral online takes about 30 minutes, while completing a hard copy Form TCR takes about 1.5 hours. The SEC invites feedback on whether these collections are necessary, the accuracy of the time estimates, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of these processes. Comments are due by February 24, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension on the approval for collecting information via Form ID, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals and companies use Form ID to gain access to file on the SEC's EDGAR system, which is crucial for making certain disclosures under federal securities laws. Each year, about 73,600 Form ID submissions are expected, with each taking about 0.6 hours to complete, resulting in a total of 44,160 hours of effort annually. The public can review and comment on this information collection request through the provided online link or via email by March 27, 2025.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This request is part of a proposed extension without any changes to a currently approved information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is inviting feedback by February 4, 2021, regarding the necessity, timeliness, and potential burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the quality and clarity of the data gathered. Written comments will be acknowledged as public records.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to renew its information collection process for the Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp contests without any changes. These programs, which began in the 1930s and 1990s respectively, help preserve habitats and promote conservation education through art contests that allow participants to submit duck-themed artwork. The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is open to adults, while the Junior Duck Stamp Contest is for students in kindergarten to grade 12, and both programs have contributed significantly to wildlife habitat conservation efforts. The Service is requesting public comments on the collection process to ensure it minimizes burdens and serves its intended purpose.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has begun a review to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on steel threaded rod from China would likely harm the U.S. industry. This review follows previous determinations and considers whether lifting these duties could negatively impact U.S. producers due to imports from China. Interested parties are invited to participate by submitting relevant information to the Commission by the specified deadlines. The Commission will evaluate these responses to determine whether a full or expedited review is necessary, based on factors like the expected volume and impact of imports on the domestic market.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting nominations for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) appointments, which will be effective in May 2021. These nominations include letters and resumes and must be submitted by February 12, 2021, to allow enough time for review. Submissions can be sent to MedPACappointments@gao.gov. Questions or requests for acknowledgment can be directed to Gregory Giusto at (202) 512-8268 or giustog@gao.gov.