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The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a notice for public commentary on its information collection request related to the National Forensics Laboratory Information System. This system gathers drug analysis data from non-federal labs to improve accuracy on drug information. The DEA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year extension without changes to the existing collection, which involves responses from various agencies and businesses. Public comments on the burden and utility of this data collection are being accepted until March 3, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing requirement for record-keeping under Rule 303 of Regulation ATS, which governs alternative trading systems (ATSs). Regulation ATS requires ATSs that register as broker-dealers to maintain certain records to ensure regulatory compliance. These records help regulatory bodies monitor ATSs and promote fair and orderly markets. The SEC estimates that ATSs will spend an average of 1,607 hours annually maintaining these records. The public can comment on this request by emailing or visiting a provided website by March 3, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the availability of a Record of Decision for the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming. Signed on December 20, 2024, this decision makes the new management plan effective immediately and covers land in several counties. The plan updates how these lands are managed, balancing uses like energy development and resource protection. The proposal was subject to public commentary and protests, which resulted in no changes to the final approved plan.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting public commentary on the reinstatement of a previously expired information collection request related to verifying who is receiving certain payments. This collection, known as RI 38-107 and RI 38-147, aims to ensure that payments are made to the correct recipients. Public comments will be accepted until May 27, 2025, through the Federal Rulemaking Portal. The OPM seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public commentary on an information collection effort aimed at reducing paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in receiving feedback on reducing the burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection, known as the Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements, involves reporting by various entities like businesses and government agencies. The FCC is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend this collection effort, which involves ensuring accurate location data is provided for emergency services.

The U.S. Department of Energy is updating its Privacy Act System of Records, specifically the DOE-24 Land Records System. This update is intended to align with new formatting requirements and improve Privacy Act coverage for business processes and information. Key changes include revised privacy measures, updated categories for individuals and records, and the incorporation of cloud-based services for data storage. The department is seeking public commentary on these changes before they take effect on January 21, 2025.