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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies regarding information collection activities related to the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC). This request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to assess the impact of information collection and reduce the public's burden. Comments must be submitted by March 15, 2021. The OSAC Membership Application aims to identify individuals who can contribute to setting forensic science standards, and it is a voluntary online application.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to coral reef conservation. As part of the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, NOAA plans to collect information from residents of U.S. jurisdictions with coral reefs, including Florida, Hawaii, and others. This data will help NOAA understand how local populations interact with coral reefs and their attitudes toward conservation. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2021, and the information collected will assist in creating effective reef protection programs.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on its information collection activities related to the U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Hook and Line Logbook. These activities require U.S. fishermen who hold a permit to complete and submit logbooks documenting their fishing activities. The public has 60 days to provide input on this collection process, which aims to assess and minimize the reporting burden on respondents. The information gathered will support fisheries management and negotiations with foreign nations on highly migratory species.

The Department of Labor has issued an exemption allowing the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's pension plan to use a captive insurance subsidiary to reinsure pension risks. This exemption enables an increase in pension benefits for participants, provided certain conditions are met. The exemption aims to balance cost savings for the center with additional financial benefits for the plan's participants and beneficiaries. The arrangement includes strict oversight and compliance measures to ensure the participants’ benefits are secure.