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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proposing a new tool called the SAMHSA Unified Client-Level Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT) to streamline and improve how they collect data on mental health and substance use programs. This tool aims to reduce the burden on clients by allowing self-administered questionnaires and using administrative data from grantees. The SUPRT will help SAMHSA align its data collection with other federal agencies and improve its ability to monitor and evaluate the performance of its grant programs, contributing to broader public health goals. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget by January 6, 2025.

The Office of Community Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on their plan to keep collecting data on diaper needs. This data collection is part of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) and involves surveys and reports from both caregivers and grant recipients. These surveys gather information on demographics, employment, and diaper needs, while the reports provide updates on outcomes and characteristics of those being served. Public comments should be submitted by January 21, 2025, for consideration by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for updated data collection practices related to the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report, also known as the EEO-5. This report collects workforce demographic data from public elementary and secondary school systems with 100 or more employees as part of the EEOC's mission to investigate employment discrimination. The EEOC plans to implement changes to modernize data collection and improve accuracy, aiming to reduce the reporting burden on schools. Comments on these proposed changes are due by January 6, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request under the Paperwork Reduction Act for approval to gather information on assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. This process includes reporting on ART pregnancy success rates and embryo laboratories to comply with the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. The CDC aims to modify and extend their data collection process to better reflect current clinical practice due to increased ART use. The Office of Management and Budget invites public feedback on the necessity and impact of this data collection for 30 days following the notice.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on a proposed extension of the information collection related to Form 3, which is used by insiders of public companies. This form is a statement of beneficial ownership of securities, filed annually by approximately 21,968 insiders, each taking about 0.5 hours to complete. The SEC is seeking feedback on the necessity and usefulness of this information collection, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and suggestions to improve or reduce the burden of the data collection. Comments are invited within 60 days of the publication, and they can be submitted to the SEC's Chief Information Officer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on a proposed project called "Pathogens of High Consequence," which evaluates the presence of certain serious diseases in hospitals. As part of this project, three additional diseases—Influenza A (H5), Marburg, and Oropouche—have been added to the data collection form. The updated project aims to help hospitals track these diseases to better prevent and manage outbreaks. Comments from the public must be submitted by March 10, 2025, through the specified methods.

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation is planning to renew the Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR). This survey gathers data on people with doctorates in science, engineering, and health from U.S. institutions to understand their employment, education, and demographics. The survey will use web surveys and phone interviews starting in June 2025 and aims for a sample size of 116,000 individuals, expecting a 70% response rate. The information collected helps create important reports and is also available for researchers, while ensuring the participants' confidentiality.

The Department of Commerce has announced an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve a data collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which aids small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The request seeks public comments for 30 days, emphasizing the importance of collecting data for program accountability, stakeholder reports, and continuous improvements. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Education is seeking public feedback on a new information collection request related to the Prison Education Program (PEP). This program allows educational institutions to offer courses to incarcerated individuals. Public comments on the proposal, which aims to improve data collection and reduce burdens on participants, are invited until March 17, 2025. The Department is particularly interested in input on whether the collection process is necessary, how timely and useful the data collection will be, and ways to make reporting less burdensome for those involved.