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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95246
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services wants to know what people think about a plan to ask libraries and museums about their work, and they hope it won’t be too much work for those places to answer. They want suggestions to make sure the way they ask is easy and useful.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2779
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information regarding the fit and comfort of motorcycle safety gear, such as helmets, gloves, and jackets, from riders across different motorcycle events. This collection aims to gather opinions on how comfortable and protective their gear is, contributing to improved motorcycle safety programs. Participants will include 625 motorcyclists who will provide data by using tablets and engaging with researchers at events. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity and potential ways to reduce the burden on those participating.

    Simple Explanation

    The NHTSA wants to know how comfy and safe motorcycle gear is, like helmets and gloves, by asking 625 riders at special events. They're asking everyone to share thoughts on this, but there are questions about how they'll make sure everything is fair and keeps people's info private.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105622
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information to continue designating appraisers and collecting appraisal reports. This is part of the process to ensure accuracy in mortgage insurance under the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), particularly for buyers with limited income and low property equity. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection by February 25, 2025. The collection aims to uphold the quality of appraisals and provide information to potential homeowners about the benefits of independent home inspections.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Housing wants to make sure people who check the prices of houses (called "appraisers") are doing a good job when they help people buy homes. They are asking people to say if they think the way they gather this information is a good idea, and people have until the end of February to tell them what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104198
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as it seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice allows 30 additional days for public feedback on the information collection related to requirements for designating housing projects. The collection seeks to gather details from Public Housing Agencies on why certain housing projects should be designated for specific groups like the elderly or disabled, including justifications and potential impacts. Comments are encouraged to focus on whether this information is necessary, its accuracy, and ways to improve or ease the data collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wants people to share their thoughts on some new rules they want to make about special homes for certain groups. They're asking if the rules are helpful, accurate, and if there's a better way to collect information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9907
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Census Bureau, part of the Commerce Department, is inviting public comments on the Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey, as part of their efforts under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice allows for 60 days of public commentary before the information collection request is submitted for approval. The survey collects important data to benchmark the monthly Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey, aiding in the analysis of business conditions. The information from this survey helps refine economic insights used by various governmental and business entities. Public comments help evaluate the survey's necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements while aiming to reduce the reporting burden.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear people's thoughts on a survey that asks factories about the things they still need to make but haven't yet. This helps them understand how busy these factories are and how the economy is doing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1550
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting public comments on updates to its Research Infrastructure Guide (RIG). These revisions aim to improve guidelines for planning and managing infrastructure projects, focusing on aspects like construction, operations, and cyberinfrastructure. The NSF requests feedback on specific sections of the guide and outlines the estimated workload for complying with reporting requirements. Comments are needed by March 10, 2025, to be assured of consideration.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) wants people to help them make their instruction book better for building things with technology. They're asking folks to say what they think before the deadline in March 2025, to help make the instructions easier and quicker to follow.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2670
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed consent agreement with Tapjoy, Inc. to resolve allegations of deceitful practices in its mobile gaming advertising platform. The FTC claims Tapjoy misled consumers by promoting false offers of in-app rewards that were often not delivered, causing harm to both gamers and game developers. The proposed order requires Tapjoy to prevent such deceptive practices by ensuring accurate reward representations and providing a clear method for consumers to report issues. The Commission has invited public comments on this proposal until February 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FTC is saying that Tapjoy, a company with mobile game ads, tricked people by not giving out game rewards they promised. Now, they want Tapjoy to stop doing that and make it easy for people to say when there’s a problem, and they're asking people to tell them what they think about this idea until February 12, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8580
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is seeking public feedback on a new plan to collect emergency economic information from businesses and organizations during unexpected events like pandemics or natural disasters. This initiative aims to quickly gather important data to understand the economic impact of such emergencies and to help decision-makers respond effectively. The Census Bureau will use a set of pre-approved questions and provide this information to relevant authorities, business leaders, and the public. Comments on this proposal are invited to ensure it meets its purpose efficiently and minimizes the burden on those responding.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to hear from people about a plan to ask businesses some questions when big surprises happen, like storms or health problems. They want this information to help make good choices and solve problems quickly, but there are questions about how it'll all work and keep everyone's data safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 297
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection known as FERC-549B, related to natural gas pipeline rates and customer information. This request is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves collecting key data about gas pipeline capacities and services. People can submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and FERC until February 4, 2021. The comments should address the usefulness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) wants to know what people think about how they collect information on natural gas pipes and their customers. People can share their thoughts on whether the information is helpful and if it's too much work to gather that information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97138
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC has proposed changes to its fee schedule. These updates involve switching the email domain used for communication to @miaxglobal.com and removing all mentions of mini-options, a type of option that never became widely used and was previously removed from their offerings. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing these changes, which aim to make the fee schedule clearer and more accurate for members of the exchange. The SEC invites public comments on this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Miami International Securities Exchange wants to change their letterhead to use a new email address and stop talking about a type of option nobody uses anymore. The government is checking this change to make sure it makes the rules easier to understand.