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The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and Native American CDFI Assistance Program. These requests are under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CDFI Fund supports organizations that provide financial services to underserved communities, including Native American communities. The Department has also implemented the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program to address economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are making updates to reporting requirements to accommodate this program. Public comments are invited until February 26, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public feedback on the current information collection under FERC-517, which pertains to the safety of waterpower projects and dams. This collection, under OMB Control No. 1902-0319, aims to assess and ensure the safety and maintenance of waterpower project works for public protection. Although the type of information required remains unchanged, comments are encouraged, especially regarding the necessity and utility of this collection, its burden and cost estimates, and suggestions for improvement. Comments are due by March 4, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is inviting public comments on the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL Program) Application. This program, managed by the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, provides financial assistance to help institutions offer small, affordable loans and to promote financial inclusion. The Treasury seeks input on various aspects of the application process, including the appropriateness of grant sizes, transparency of required data, and adequacy of information requested to demonstrate the need for financial support. Comments must be submitted by February 4, 2025.

The Department of Labor is inviting public comments on its information collection effort regarding employment information, specifically its Request for Employment Information form, CA-1027. The goal is to minimize paperwork and make sure information collection is necessary and practical, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025, and can be sent electronically or as written submissions. These comments will help the agency assess the impact of its data collection and improve the process.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding around $20 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), with the total expected funding to reach approximately $100 million over five years. This funding will help CDC and WHO work together to improve the world's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent infectious diseases. The focus is on building infrastructure and preparing for disease outbreaks, using WHO's global network to support these efforts. The award period is from September 2025 to September 2030.

The Department of Education announced an opportunity for public agencies and private non-profits to apply for grants to operate Equity Assistance Centers. These centers will provide technical help to schools on developing desegregation plans, ensuring all students have a safe and equitable learning environment, and addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The department plans to fund four centers, one in each geographic region outlined, and encourages applications from entities that have not received similar grants recently. Applying organizations must follow specific guidelines and should aim to improve knowledge, change policies, and enhance the capacity to support equal educational opportunities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the continuation of its Form 11-K, used by employee stock purchase and savings plans to report financial information. This form is part of the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act. The SEC estimates that completing each form takes about 95.81 hours, with a cost of $7,525, and receives about 941 submissions annually. Feedback is requested on the necessity and utility of the form, ways to enhance its quality, and suggestions to reduce the burden on respondents, by March 17, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend approval of information collection requirements under the 4, 4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) in Construction Standard. This rule is vital to ensuring worker safety by protecting them from the harmful effects of MDA, a chemical that can cause cancer and liver and skin diseases. OSHA aims to reduce the burden on employers by minimizing paperwork while maintaining employee safety through exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. Comments are invited until April 21, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on renewing its information collection requirements for labeling certain minimum risk pesticides, as per FIFRA Section 25(b). The renewal is for an existing information collection request, identified by EPA ICR No. 2475.05 and OMB Control No. 2070-0187, which helps ensure that minimum risk pesticides are labeled appropriately to inform enforcement authorities. The agency encourages small businesses to provide feedback on how the process can be improved to reduce paperwork burdens. Comments must be submitted by February 11, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing to extend the approval for its information collection requirements under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 for another three years. This act requires wool product labels to prevent misbranding and help consumers make informed purchases. The FTC is asking for public comments on the necessity and practicality of these requirements, and whether the burden of maintaining records and providing disclosures could be reduced. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2021, and can be filed online or via mail.