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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is asking the public for feedback on the renewal of information collection rules, known as FERC-725D, which focus on standards for the design and operation of electrical facilities. These standards help ensure reliability and safety in the power grid. The document outlines specific standards, like FAC-001-3 and FAC-002-3, which detail how to manage connections between different parts of the electrical system. This request seeks to extend current practices without changing existing reporting or recordkeeping rules. Comments are due by February 12, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves FM broadcasters using boosters to originate programming for brief periods, allowing different content from the main station's broadcasts. The FCC seeks public comments on the necessity and impact of this information collection, addressing concerns like reducing paperwork, ensuring accurate burden estimates, and utilizing technology to decrease respondent burden. Additionally, broadcasters must meet specific notification requirements and certifications related to the Emergency Alert System and public interest considerations.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend a rule under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule, referred to as Rule 15a-6, allows foreign broker-dealers to perform certain activities with U.S. institutional investors without registering as broker-dealers, provided they meet specific requirements. The SEC estimates that complying with this rule will take U.S. broker-dealers about 6,000 hours annually and cost around $1,000,000 per year. The public can review and comment on this information collection request until March 31, 2025.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request that involves a bathtub slip resistance study. This study aims to support the development of a voluntary safety standard for bathtubs and showers by measuring how slip-resistant they need to be. Participants will be recruited to step in and out of bathtubs while researchers measure the friction and movements of their feet. The objective is to prevent slip-related accidents, especially among older adults. Comments on this proposed study are open until March 7, 2025.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on its plans to collect information about how people perceive and react to weather warnings. This effort, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to get feedback until May 30, 2025, on surveys that will gather data on how the public responds to hazardous weather events like tornadoes and flash floods. The data will help improve NOAA's ability to communicate weather risks effectively. Public participation is voluntary, and the surveys will be web-based, with an estimated 90,000 respondents each spending about 10 minutes to complete them.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information they collect under certain crowdfunding rules. These rules require funding portals to submit various forms and documents for transparency, including registration forms, amendments, and records maintenance. The SEC estimates this process costs the industry about $618,293 yearly and takes around 36,315 hours. This request for public comments is part of an effort to renew approval for these procedures from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice requesting public comments on its information collection activities related to several forms and applications, including FERC-519, FERC-520, FERC-546, and FERC-580. These collections involve applications for utility mergers, holding interlocking positions, gas pipeline rate filings, and fuel and energy purchase practices. The purpose of these collections is to ensure compliance with the Federal Power Act and monitor activities within the natural gas and electric utility industries. Comments on these information collection activities are due by February 3, 2025.

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public input on a new proposal related to the reporting of transactions involving U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities by certain financial institutions. This proposed rule, known as FR 2956, aims to collect detailed daily transaction data from depository institutions that meet specific trading volume criteria. Comments from the public on this proposal are invited by March 22, 2021, and can be submitted through various methods including email and the Federal Reserve’s website. The Board plans to implement this new reporting requirement in 2021, under legal authority provided by the Federal Reserve Act.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the extension of a rule involving information collection from registered recordkeeping transfer agents. This rule, known as Rule 17Ad-11, requires these agents to report discrepancies in security records, particularly when issues with record differences have not been resolved for over 30 days. The SEC estimates that the overall burden on these agents is minimal, with each report taking about 30 minutes to complete. Comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this reporting requirement are welcomed until February 3, 2025.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to seek approval to extend a currently approved information collection known as the Agritourism Directory. This directory helps small and medium-sized farmers enhance market access by listing working farms, ranches, and related operations that provide recreational and educational opportunities. The information gathered will be used to update the USDA's National Local Food Directories, which connect consumers and wholesale buyers with local food sources. Comments on the notice are invited and must be received by March 24, 2025.