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The U.S. Census Bureau plans to conduct various tests on the American Community Survey (ACS) to improve its data collection methods. They will explore different strategies to increase response rates, such as adjusting the timing of mailing surveys and updating the design of online response options. These tests are also aimed at reducing costs and improving the quality of data collected. Public comments on the proposals are welcomed for 30 days following the publication date of this notice.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comments on a new survey titled "Auto Loan Survey." This survey aims to gather information on consumers' experiences with auto loans, including vehicle selection, loan financing, major vehicle expenses, and loan issues. The survey will collect data from about 23,000 participants to provide insights into consumer behavior and improve understanding of the auto financing market. Comments can be submitted by various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal and email, until March 18, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to pilot the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) in the United States. This survey aims to gather data on physical, sexual, and emotional violence against youth, starting with samples from Baltimore and rural Garrett County, Maryland. The survey will help understand the extent of violence against children and identify risk and protective factors to inform prevention strategies. The CDC seeks public comments on this proposed project, which is expected to take three years with an annual burden estimate of 800 hours.

The Department of Education, through the Institute of Educational Sciences, is proposing changes to the information collection for the Private School Universe Survey (PSS) covering the years 2025-26 and 2027-28. This survey collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including the number of schools, teachers, and students. They invite public comments on issues like the necessity of this collection, its accuracy, and how the process might be improved. Comments are open until January 16, 2025, and all submissions will be public records.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to revise the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BRFSS, which surveys health risk behaviors and conditions across all U.S. states and territories, plans to add an online survey option in addition to traditional phone interviews for 2025-2027. This system helps gather essential health data, and for most states, it's the primary source of such information. Public comments on this proposed data collection are welcome within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is requesting comments from the public on its plan to extend an information collection about small-scale fishermen in the U.S. Caribbean, which includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The study aims to gather data on demographics, fishing practices, and economic conditions to help improve fishery management and comply with legal standards. Participation is voluntary, and the surveys will be conducted in person. They anticipate a total of 1,500 respondents, with each survey taking about 30 minutes, leading to an estimated 750 total hours of public engagement annually. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until April 26, 2021.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the Bureau of Justice Statistics, is preparing to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request relates to the renewal, with changes, of the Identity Theft Supplement, previously approved but now expired. This survey will be conducted as a part of the National Crime Victimization Survey to gather data on identity theft incidents among people over the age of 16 across the U.S. The survey aims to collect information about how identity theft occurs, its impact on victims, and how victims respond to incidents, with an estimated total public burden of 15,185 hours.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Merit Review Survey for the years 2021 and 2023. This survey aims to evaluate the experience of applicants and reviewers in the NSF's merit review process, focusing on aspects like satisfaction, perceptions of burden, and the quality of reviews. The survey will target 87,000 participants for each survey round, with an expected response rate of 40%. Comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of the information collection, and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking the public to comment on its plan to renew a survey for collecting information about sandhill cranes, without making any changes. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and improve how they gather data. The information is used to understand the number and distribution of sandhill cranes, influencing hunting regulations to ensure they are not too lenient or too strict. Comments can be submitted online until April 21, 2025, and include ideas on minimizing the public's effort to provide this information.

The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on their proposed data collection called the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). This survey, part of their High-Frequency Surveys Program, aims to gather nationwide data on various topics by engaging households through monthly online and phone surveys. The surveys will start in March 2025 and continue into May 2025, with topics such as labor force participation being explored. The Census Bureau invites the public and federal agencies to provide feedback on this initiative to ensure effective and efficient data collection.