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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the Department of Justice is proposing an information collection regarding the records related to the importation, storage, and use of explosives. They aim to ensure safety and accountability by tracking daily activities of businesses dealing with explosives under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40. The public and affected agencies are encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection within 60 days. It is estimated that 9,411 respondents will participate annually, with each taking approximately 12.6 hours to maintain these records.

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 Department of Agriculture submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek public comments about the necessity and utility of the data, estimating the burden, and suggestions for improvement. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) aims to use this information to conduct quick response surveys for Special Nutrition Programs (SNP), which will help in timely decision-making and enable effective program management and compliance. The data collection will involve State, local, and tribal governments, as well as both for-profit and non-profit organizations, and is expected to include 108,597 respondents over three years.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a notice requesting public comments on the renewal of two information collections related to its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The first collection involves employees applying for jobs at the FDIC, requiring them to certify they meet certain fitness and integrity standards. The second collection involves verifying the eligibility of individuals or entities to purchase assets from failed banks under FDIC receivership. The FDIC is asking for feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of these information collections before the deadline of February 7, 2025.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) has announced a proposed information collection and is seeking public comments, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The objective is to gather feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the data collection process. Interested individuals can submit their comments until March 11, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The information collected will be used to monitor federal awards, evaluate progress, manage scientific programs, and prepare reports. The expected annual burden of this collection is 24,000 hours, involving 2,000 respondents providing responses twice a year.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from The NOCO Company regarding the importation and sale of portable battery jump starters, which allegedly violate trade laws. The complaint lists numerous companies, including some from the U.S. and abroad, and requests the Commission to issue orders to stop these activities and possibly impose a bond during a review period. The public is invited to comment on this issue, especially on how the proposed actions might impact public health and U.S. consumers. Any submissions must be made electronically, and the rules for confidential submissions are outlined.