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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 17Ac2-2 and Form TA-2, as part of the annual reporting requirements for registered transfer agents. These reports help the SEC monitor transfer agents’ business activities. The estimated total time required for all 315 transfer agents to comply with these requirements is 1,359 hours, with an average of about 4.3 hours per agent. The public can view and comment on this information collection request.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to deceased debtors. This collection is necessary for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to obtain information from probate courts about estates of deceased debtors to file claims for money owed to the U.S. government. The DoD is seeking feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, which will involve 300 respondents and have an annual burden of 100 hours. Comments are accepted until April 27, 2021, through the federal eRulemaking portal, as mail submissions are not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request involves updates to the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards (LSS) and revisions to an existing form used for locomotive inspections, which are meant to enhance safety and efficiency. These changes include new items to be reported such as different propulsion technologies and brake types. Overall, the updates have caused an increase in the estimated annual burden due to factors like more frequent inspections, an aging fleet, and the adoption of new technologies. The public is encouraged to submit comments by May 9, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants associated with Group IV Polymers and Resins. They are asking for public comments by March 31, 2025. This extension doesn't change the current regulations but updates cost figures to reflect 2023 values. The proposal affects 24 entities and estimates a total annual burden of 141,000 hours and a cost of $19,300,000.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection process involving Form 8-A. This form is used by companies to register a class of securities with the SEC, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC estimates that about 1,052 forms are filed annually, each taking approximately 3 hours to complete, resulting in a total annual burden of 3,156 hours. Public comments on this information collection are invited before May 9, 2025, to ensure it remains efficient and useful.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division announced its intent to submit a request for an information collection regarding the FBI Expungement and Sealing Form (FD-1114) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is intended to ensure information accuracy within the FBI's systems and is required by federal regulations. The public has until April 28, 2025, to provide comments on the proposed collection. The information collection targets state, local, tribal, and federal governments, with an estimated 147,610 respondents and a total annual burden of 8,611 hours.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comments on an information collection known as FERC-725F, which involves the coordination of nuclear plant interface requirements. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, and comments are due by April 19, 2021. The collection ensures safe operation and shutdown of nuclear power plants by maintaining agreements between nuclear operators and transmission entities. FERC is seeking feedback on several aspects, including the necessity of the information, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential improvements to the data collection process.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) has announced a proposed information collection and is seeking public comments, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The objective is to gather feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the data collection process. Interested individuals can submit their comments until March 11, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The information collected will be used to monitor federal awards, evaluate progress, manage scientific programs, and prepare reports. The expected annual burden of this collection is 24,000 hours, involving 2,000 respondents providing responses twice a year.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to their Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Portfolio website. This request is part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The agency seeks feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary, the accuracy of its estimated burden, improvements for data quality, and ways to minimize the burden through technology. Comments are due by March 3, 2021, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments to help reduce paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. They are interested in suggestions for reducing the information collection burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The comments are due by April 4, 2025, and should be submitted online and emailed to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This information collection involves the use of a white space database that helps avoid interference with TV reception by unlicensed devices and has an estimated annual burden of 7,000 hours with a total annual cost of $151,000.