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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection called "Survey Screening Questions." This collection aims to gather data from individuals to help the CFPB better understand financial issues faced by the American public and improve their services. The public is invited to submit comments by January 3, 2025, providing feedback on the necessity, utility, and clarity of the questionnaire as well as suggestions to reduce respondents' burden. The CFPB anticipates about 50,000 responses, accumulating a total annual burden of 12,500 hours.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking public comments on a proposed survey aimed at military-connected individuals who participate in community arts programs funded by the Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. This effort is part of NEA's initiative to streamline paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The NEA is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity and utility of the information, the accuracy of their burden estimates, ways to enhance the quality of collected data, and suggestions for minimizing respondent efforts, including the use of advanced technology. Comments can be submitted to the NEA's Research Office via email within 60 days of the notice's publication date.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public for comments on reinstating an information collection that has expired. This collection is connected to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is a guide on administering the HMGP funds. FEMA needs this plan to be approved by its regional administrator before states, territories, or tribal governments can receive funds. This notice aims to make sure the public knows FEMA will submit this information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public feedback on the ongoing collection of information related to sales of business property, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the use of Form 4797 to report sales, exchanges, or involuntary conversions of business assets. The IRS seeks comments on various aspects of this information gathering, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve efficiency and reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by March 16, 2021, to ensure consideration.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted information collection requirements for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are requested by February 26, 2025, on the necessity and utility of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce respondent burden. Two specific information collections are highlighted: one relates to patent license applications managed by the Agricultural Research Service, and the other involves document delivery services by the National Agricultural Library. The information collected is used to evaluate patent licensing capabilities and fulfill document requests, ensuring compliance with copyright laws.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to revise the collection of information for the ATF Citizens' Academy Application form. The revision includes updating the estimated number of respondents and their related time burden for completing the form, which has decreased from previous years. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal, particularly concerning the accuracy, utility, and the reduction of respondent burden.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is inviting public and federal agency comments on a proposed information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves the Multi-Buyer Select Risk Policy (MBSR) Exclusions Worksheet, which helps users determine their eligibility for EXIM support under the MBSR policy. The worksheet will be available online, and feedback is requested by February 10, 2025. Interested parties can submit comments electronically, by email, or by mail.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of its information collection request related to grant performance reporting for the years 2022-2024. The IMLS aims to streamline the reporting process, minimize the burden on respondents, and ensure the practical utility of the information collected. Public feedback is especially encouraged to assess the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection and suggest improvements. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to Connie Bodner of IMLS.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 60-day notice inviting public comments on revisions to its information collection process. This involves consolidating previous evaluation instruments into two forms used by three FEMA offices to assess training programs. The notice aims to reduce paperwork burdens and improve data collection, impacting state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. Comments are requested on whether these changes will enhance performance evaluation and information collection efficiency.