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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it received petitions from several firms requesting Trade Adjustment Assistance due to increased imports affecting their businesses. The EDA is investigating whether these imports have led to job loss or reduced sales for these firms. Interested parties can request a public hearing on the matter by contacting the EDA within ten days of this notice. The process follows guidelines outlined in the Trade Act of 1974.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Program, which helps determine eligibility for benefits and reconsideration requests if previously denied. The information collection involves forms DD 2860 and DD 3210 and is expected to involve 22,500 respondents, each taking about 15 minutes to complete. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted by March 7, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced that it received petitions from several firms seeking eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance. The EDA is investigating whether increased imports into the U.S. have led to job losses or decreased sales for these firms. The public can request a hearing on this matter by submitting a written request within ten days of the notice's publication. These actions are part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms program under the Trade Act of 1974.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is inviting public comments on a request for a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built motor yacht named INFINITY, intended to operate charters on the east coast of Florida. The decision will assess any adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments must be submitted by January 6, 2025, using the specified docket number on the portal or by mail. Interested parties can review the complete application online, and all submissions will be available to the public unless marked as confidential.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting comments on an information collection activity as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves using specific VA forms to gather verbal information from claimants or beneficiaries, which will assist in determining their eligibility for benefits. The collection is expected to have an annual burden of 212,500 hours, and the VBA is inviting public feedback by January 6, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments via the described online process.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor is investigating requests from workers to determine if they are eligible for assistance due to job losses caused by foreign trade, as outlined in the Trade Act of 1974. These investigations, listed in an appendix, aim to find out when the job losses began or if they might start soon. People interested in the investigations can request a public hearing or submit comments in writing by February 8, 2021. The petitions are available for public viewing at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is submitting an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves forms related to the Application for Work-Study Allowance and Work-Study Agreements. The information gathered will help determine eligibility and payment details for veterans participating in work-study programs. Public comments on this collection are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its information collection for enrolling beneficiaries in the Medicare program, as administered under the Railroad Retirement Act. The proposed revisions include updates to existing forms and the introduction of new forms to better determine eligibility for Medicare enrollment and special enrollment periods. The RRB aims to enhance the clarity and utility of the collected information while minimizing paperwork burdens. Public comments on these changes should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of State has submitted a request for public comment regarding the proposed collection of information via the Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. This form is aimed at Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant visa applicants and will be used to determine their eligibility for refugee resettlement benefits. The Department is seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection. Comments can be submitted directly to the Office of Management and Budget until February 18, 2021.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Identity Repository (VADIR) system of records, which contains information about military personnel, including their history, payroll, and dependents' details provided by the Department of Defense. The system helps share this data across various VA applications to support health and benefits eligibility determinations. The notice outlines updates in categories of records, including identifiers like Social Security numbers, and participation in military services and benefits. The public can comment on these changes until January 9, 2025.