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The Department of State has announced a 60-day period for public comments regarding a proposed information collection titled the Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP). This collection, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval and involves recipients of grants, with an estimated 193 respondents. The aim is to gather feedback on whether the collection is necessary, accurate, and clear, as well as to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. The information collected will aid the Department in assessing educational opportunities for dependents of U.S. Government personnel posted abroad and in assisting American schools overseas.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting public comments on their request to collect information from businesses seeking financial assistance through the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Targeted Advance program. This initiative aims to support eligible small businesses in low-income communities impacted by the pandemic by providing financial aid. Public feedback is sought on several aspects, including the necessity of the information collection and ways to enhance its quality and reduce the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted by April 26, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies to help reduce paperwork, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback from small businesses with fewer than 25 employees about how to lessen their information collection burdens. The FCC has outlined specific information collection topics, including burden estimates and ways to improve the clarity and usefulness of collected information. Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021, through the provided channels.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requesting an extension for the collection of information related to Rule 17a-8. This rule involves mergers of affiliated investment companies and requires specific procedures such as board approvals and evaluations for assets when merging with an unregistered entity. The average annual burden is estimated at 7 hours per fund, with a total annual cost for all funds estimated at $3,151,248. The public can submit comments on the usefulness and burden of this information collection until March 31, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is conducting an annual survey to gather data about farmer cooperatives, which includes statistics on business volume, net income, and financial status. Additionally, they have a voluntary labeling program for biobased products aimed at promoting renewable fuels. The information collected will help determine eligibility for grants and improve service and analysis. Comments on these information collections are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting public feedback on its plan to extend for three more years the approval for collecting information under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which helps prevent false advertising of textile products. The FTC highlights the importance of labels for consumer decisions and compliance, estimating that the textile industry spends over 37 million hours annually on maintaining records and labeling products. The cost, amounting to around $280 million annually, is mainly due to labor. Public comments are invited to ensure the continuation and improvement of these processes, with a deadline for submission on April 26, 2021.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on a proposed information collection. This relates to the "Application for Exporter Short Term Single Buyer Insurance" form, used by exporters of U.S. goods and services to meet statutory requirements. Comments must be submitted by February 20, 2025. The form is meant to ensure that EXIM obtains the necessary information for repayment assurance.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments on a new information collection regarding the evaluation of Southeast Catch Shares Programs, conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This evaluation is mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and involves surveying catch share participants in the southeast region for socio-economic data. The collected information will help improve fishery management decision-making and comply with various legal requirements. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a notice seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Older Adult Home Modification Grant Program. This program provides grants for home modifications to help low-income elderly homeowners stay in their homes. HUD is evaluating how these grants are implemented and their impact on recipients. The public can submit comments on whether the information collection is necessary, its burden estimate, and suggestions to enhance its quality or minimize the burden on respondents.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. This involves the Certification of School Attendance—REPS (VA Form 21P-8926). The form ensures that beneficiaries of the Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS), specifically school-aged children of deceased veterans, are enrolled full-time in approved schools to maintain their benefits. The VA Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will consider comments submitted by April 19, 2021, to improve this process and minimize the burden on respondents.