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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies about the "Mark to Market Election" for commodities dealers and securities and commodities traders. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The IRS requests feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and improvement of the information collection process required by this revenue procedure. Comments must be submitted by March 18, 2025, and will influence future approval processes.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on its plan to renew the information collection titled "Fiduciary Activities" as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The OCC aims to reduce paperwork and ensure compliance by using a valid OMB control number and has already submitted the renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Interested parties can submit comments by March 29, 2021, with specific instructions provided to guide the submission process. The OCC's initiative is focused on improving the utility and effectiveness of information collection while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Department of State has proposed a collection of information regarding overseas schools and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. They are seeking public comments by March 28, 2025, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection is crucial for evaluating educational opportunities for the dependents of American citizens working overseas, and ensuring proper use and management of grant funds. The proposed data collection aims to improve educational standards and facilitate the availability of accurate information about these schools.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, is asking for public comments on its proposed extension of the "International Training Application" form. This request is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and make information collection easier for respondents. The BLS seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this information collection, and on methods to reduce the burden on those responding. This initiative is part of BLS's ongoing international training efforts, which involve seminars for statisticians and economists from around the world.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending its authority to collect information for the "Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements." The aim is to ease paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative allows states to apply for waivers from certain requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, helping to improve performance outcomes. Comments are encouraged to focus on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection, and are accepted until March 9, 2021.