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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request that involves a bathtub slip resistance study. This study aims to support the development of a voluntary safety standard for bathtubs and showers by measuring how slip-resistant they need to be. Participants will be recruited to step in and out of bathtubs while researchers measure the friction and movements of their feet. The objective is to prevent slip-related accidents, especially among older adults. Comments on this proposed study are open until March 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the extension of a rule involving information collection from registered recordkeeping transfer agents. This rule, known as Rule 17Ad-11, requires these agents to report discrepancies in security records, particularly when issues with record differences have not been resolved for over 30 days. The SEC estimates that the overall burden on these agents is minimal, with each report taking about 30 minutes to complete. Comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this reporting requirement are welcomed until February 3, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information they collect under certain crowdfunding rules. These rules require funding portals to submit various forms and documents for transparency, including registration forms, amendments, and records maintenance. The SEC estimates this process costs the industry about $618,293 yearly and takes around 36,315 hours. This request for public comments is part of an effort to renew approval for these procedures from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to seek approval to extend a currently approved information collection known as the Agritourism Directory. This directory helps small and medium-sized farmers enhance market access by listing working farms, ranches, and related operations that provide recreational and educational opportunities. The information gathered will be used to update the USDA's National Local Food Directories, which connect consumers and wholesale buyers with local food sources. Comments on the notice are invited and must be received by March 24, 2025.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on its plans to collect information about how people perceive and react to weather warnings. This effort, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to get feedback until May 30, 2025, on surveys that will gather data on how the public responds to hazardous weather events like tornadoes and flash floods. The data will help improve NOAA's ability to communicate weather risks effectively. Public participation is voluntary, and the surveys will be web-based, with an estimated 90,000 respondents each spending about 10 minutes to complete them.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking comments on a proposal to extend the use of the Health Insurance Claim Form. This effort is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for respondents, aligning with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, identified as OWCP-1500, is used to collect necessary information to pay health care providers for services to injured workers covered under various compensation programs. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments, and all submissions will be publicly accessible.

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public input on a new proposal related to the reporting of transactions involving U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities by certain financial institutions. This proposed rule, known as FR 2956, aims to collect detailed daily transaction data from depository institutions that meet specific trading volume criteria. Comments from the public on this proposal are invited by March 22, 2021, and can be submitted through various methods including email and the Federal Reserve’s website. The Board plans to implement this new reporting requirement in 2021, under legal authority provided by the Federal Reserve Act.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new web form that museum and library awardees can use to request advance or reimbursement payments. This request is part of a program aimed at reducing the burden of collecting information, both in terms of time and financial resources, and ensuring the data is collected in a useful and clear format. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collection. This effort supports the agency's mission to empower libraries and museums across the nation through thoughtful grant-making and policy development.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), part of the Treasury Department, is seeking public comments on an information collection titled "Covered Savings Associations Notice," in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This notice aims to reduce paperwork and ensure efficiency by renewing procedures that allow certain Federal savings associations to operate with the same rights as national banks. Comments on the proposal should be submitted by April 14, 2025, and will be considered in the final decision process. The OCC is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, clarity, and burden of the information collection.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend a rule under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule, referred to as Rule 15a-6, allows foreign broker-dealers to perform certain activities with U.S. institutional investors without registering as broker-dealers, provided they meet specific requirements. The SEC estimates that complying with this rule will take U.S. broker-dealers about 6,000 hours annually and cost around $1,000,000 per year. The public can review and comment on this information collection request until March 31, 2025.