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The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) of the Department of Justice is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a survey about forensic crime laboratories. This survey, called the Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories (CPFFCL), aims to collect data from state and local government agencies, specifically from 350 crime laboratories, on their staffing, budgets, and challenges. Public comments on the survey can be submitted until March 3, 2025, and participation in the survey is voluntary. The collected data will help provide insight into forensic crime laboratories and will be shared in published reports by the BJS.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is inviting comments on a proposed information collection as part of their efforts to lessen paperwork and respondent burden. This survey aims to assess the impact of CARES Act funding on state arts agencies. Feedback is sought particularly on the necessity, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden of this data collection on respondents. Submissions are due by April 19, 2021.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve their Information Collection Request (ICR) related to a survey for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Program. This survey aims to gather data on the health of mothers and children in specific U.S. territories to assess the program's impact and help meet federal reporting standards. Public comments on the proposed information collection are invited until February 18, 2025. The survey will increase its sample sizes and update its questions to align with new federal data standards.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting comments from the public and federal agencies on a proposed information collection related to deposit insurance awareness. This initiative is part of the FDIC's responsibilities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They will conduct a survey to evaluate public awareness and understanding of deposit insurance and its effects on financial decisions. The survey aims to gather input that will help enhance the FDIC's communication, education, and outreach efforts, ensuring the financial system's stability and public confidence.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on an information collection project called the "National Syringe Services Program (SSP) Evaluation." This project aims to assess the operation and effectiveness of SSPs, which provide services to individuals who inject drugs, in order to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. The survey will be voluntary and will take approximately 35 minutes to complete. The CDC hopes to gather detailed information from SSPs across the nation to improve program quality and effectiveness.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a new survey they want to conduct about young adults on the autism spectrum. This survey, part of the Research Support Services for Employment of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum (REYAAS) Project, aims to gather data on the experiences of autistic young adults in the workforce to help improve policies and programs. The public can write comments about the necessity and impact of this information collection by April 23, 2025. More details can be obtained by contacting Nicole Bouchet at the DOL.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting public comments on a proposed survey. This survey aims to gather feedback from users of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) to improve services and effectiveness. The survey addresses experiences with the NPDB, satisfaction levels, and its impact on decision-making within healthcare organizations. Comments on this data collection effort's utility, accuracy, and techniques are invited by March 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on a new survey aimed at collecting information about the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), such as drones. The survey will focus on fatigue-related practices, necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, testing, and staffing procedures for UAS operation. This initiative is part of efforts to integrate UAS operations more effectively into the National Airspace System by gathering data that could inform future regulations. The survey expects about 180 respondents, targeting a wide range of stakeholders, and aims to enhance the understanding of UAS operations and the needs for pilot certification requirements.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is asking for public comments on extending a survey for its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program. This survey is given to people who have participated in ADR to help evaluate how well the program works and find ways to improve it. The survey is voluntary, and participants' responses are anonymous. Comments must be submitted by June 9, 2025, via mail or email.