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The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on the necessity and impact of collecting economic data from Gulf and South Atlantic shrimp fishers who hold federal permits. This data collection is part of a larger effort to meet the goals of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The collected information includes shrimp fishers’ revenues, costs, and investments, which will be used to analyze their response to federal regulations. The deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2025, and the data will be gathered via a mail survey to about 650 participants.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on extending the approval for information collection requirements related to the flammability standards of carpets and rugs. This relates to rules under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and the current approval will expire in March 2025. The CPSC estimates that around 120 manufacturers and importers are affected, and the process involves significant testing and recordkeeping. They are seeking input on the necessity and burden of these requirements, especially regarding potential cost reductions through technology.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing to extend the current collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 related to investment companies. According to rule 0-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, which was amended in 2001, funds relying on specific exemptions must have independent legal counsel whose independence is verified by the fund's independent directors. The SEC estimates that around 1,010 funds need to spend approximately 0.75 hours annually to meet these requirements, with an overall compliance cost of about $175,523. The SEC invites public comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved or made less burdensome.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is asking for public comments on its plan to renew an information collection related to State regulatory authority on coal mining inspections. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which aims to minimize the burden of reporting by the public. They are gathering feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, if it will be processed timely, and ways to improve its quality and clarity. Comments are due by February 4, 2025, and the information gathered will help ensure compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns requests by AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations for experimental authorizations to improve technical operations. Comments should focus on the necessity, utility, accuracy, burden, and quality of the information collected. Public input should be submitted by April 28, 2025, to the FCC’s Cathy Williams via email.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding an information collection related to the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program. This request, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend the current information collection without changes. The feedback will help evaluate aspects like the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the collection process. Public comments can be submitted online, and USCIS seeks input on how to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is inviting public comments on its proposal to extend the information collection request for the YouthBuild Reporting System. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Changes are proposed for the ETA-9143 form to improve clarity based on feedback, though no changes are planned for forms ETA-9136 and ETA-9138. The public has until March 5, 2021, to submit comments, which will be included in the final request for approval.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, which is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and how it can be improved. The request also notes that the Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to implement improved methods for estimating data when employer reports are missing, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on data accuracy. The deadline for submitting comments is March 15, 2021.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Consumer Expenditure Surveys, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed changes include updating interview questions and testing a new self-administered online diary. This online diary, accessible on the internet, will help gather data on consumer spending habits while minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments from the public will help assess the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys.