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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the information collection known as FERC 545: Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-Formal). This request aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and covers information needed to implement certain sections of the Natural Gas Act. The collection helps FERC ensure that gas rates are fair and not discriminatory. The public has until April 25, 2025, to submit any comments on this matter through specified online platforms or by mail.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to sea turtle interactions with recreational anglers. This request is part of the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service effort to collect and analyze data on how sea turtles are affected by fishing practices on piers and other shore-based locations. Participants will be asked questions in an Angler Intercept Survey to help fulfill requirements under the Endangered Species Act. Public comments are being accepted for 30 days through the website www.reginfo.gov, and responses will help determine how to reduce sea turtle interactions with anglers.

The Department of Labor is proposing changes to certain forms related to labor-management reporting and is seeking public comments. These changes involve requiring an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for identification purposes on specific forms, as well as outlining new differentiation requirements between primary consultants and sub-consultants. The goal is to improve clarity and efficiency in reporting and ensure transparency. The public is invited to comment, particularly on the necessity and burden of these revisions, before January 13, 2025.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to coastal and estuarine land conservation. This collection is conducted under the Coastal Zone Management Act to support activities like land acquisition and restoration. The public has 60 days to submit their input, either electronically or by mail, on aspects such as the collection's necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce reporting burdens. The NOAA intends to use this information to evaluate project proposals and ensure compliance with environmental laws.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on changes to forms used to provide services to unaccompanied alien children (UAC). These forms are part of a collection approved under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and include new additions and revisions to existing ones, which will now be integrated into ORR's new case management system, known as UAC Path. The objective is to ensure the safety and well-being of these children in compliance with statute and ORR policy. Public comments on these changes are requested within 60 days of notice publication.

The Department of Commerce plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Information Management System and Summer School Application. This request seeks to extend a current information collection, requiring input from 2,000 respondents, each providing an average of one hour of their time. The information collected is used for tasks like registering NCNR users, collecting scientific experiment proposals, allocating experimental resources, and managing research results. The public, particularly scientific personnel using the NCNR facility, is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of publication.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on proposed changes to two information collections: FERC-725R and FERC-725A, which involve mandatory reliability standards for energy systems. These revisions aim to set new standards, like BAL-007-1, to assess short-term energy reliability and TOP-003-7, which deals with data collection for transmission operators. Responses are expected from 97 balancing authorities, and the changes are hoped to help minimize potential energy emergencies by ensuring these operators have effective plans and data collection in place. The deadline for comments is June 10, 2025.

The Department of Education, through Federal Student Aid, is seeking public comments by January 27, 2025, on an extension of a current information collection requirement related to the readmission of servicemembers to educational institutions. This extension would maintain requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for colleges to readmit servicemembers to their prior academic status and charge them the same tuition as when they left. The Department is looking for feedback on the necessity, timeliness, and burden of this collection, as well as ways to enhance its quality and minimize burdens on respondents.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA has issued a notice seeking public comments on the proposed revision of an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This collection aims to gather data for quality control, specifically looking at negative case actions. The need for comments is to ensure that the information collected effectively supports the agency's functions while minimizing the burden on respondents. The document outlines details such as the estimated number of respondents, total annual burden hours, and recordkeeping requirements.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed data collection methods. They want feedback on whether the data collection is essential, the accuracy of their burden estimates, ways to improve the quality of information, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents using technology. The RRB aims to make changes to specific forms related to benefits and claims but also proposes to keep some forms unchanged. People can send comments or request further information from Brian Foster at the RRB.