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The Department of Commerce, alongside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity. This involves a new registration form for workshops focused on the safe handling, release, and identification of protected species in the Hawaii and American Samoa longline fisheries. Participation in these workshops is essential for vessel operators to comply with regulations and maintain their fishing permits. The public has 60 days to comment on the necessity and impact of this information collection process before it is formally submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

In this notice, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments on renewing an information collection related to its financial assistance programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency issues grants and cooperative awards to various entities under different programs, and seeks feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, accurate, and efficient. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by March 31, 2025, and it’s noted that personal information included in these comments could be made publicly available.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is to prepare for submitting the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collected is related to the National Minority Business Awards Program, which is part of Minority Enterprise Development Week, recognizing the achievements of minority entrepreneurs in various categories. The MBDA uses nomination forms to gather information about nominees and nominators, ensuring fairness and minimizing the burden on applicants. The public can comment to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the MBDA's information collection methods.

The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, is seeking public comments on their proposal for updating information collection from businesses applying for foreign-trade zone (FTZ) status. These applications allow businesses to request new or modified zone statuses and assess the economic impact of these zones. The information collected helps evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of these zones, as well as the burden on the public. People have until May 30, 2025, to send their comments, which will become part of the public record.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking feedback to help assess and improve their processes, reduce the public's reporting burden, and evaluate the necessity and utility of the information collected. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment before the collection submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments need to be submitted by February 3, 2025.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to the Fastener Quality Act Insignia Recordal, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative allows industrial fasteners to bear identifiable insignias, mandating manufacturers to register these with the USPTO to safeguard against counterfeit sales. Comments should be submitted by March 16, 2021, to help the agency assess the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection process.