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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.

The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce is seeking public feedback on a proposal for reinstating the Government Units Survey (GUS) with some changes. This survey aims to collect updated information from townships and special district governments to help the Census of Governments (CoG) achieve its goals. The Bureau is reducing the scope of the questions compared to the 2021 survey and will primarily use the internet for data collection, although alternative methods will be available for those who can't use the web. The survey is voluntary, and comments are invited until April 21, 2025.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is seeking public comments on a proposed three-year extension of a form related to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. This form, known as Form NWPA-830G Appendix G, is used to ensure that generators and owners of nuclear waste pay the required fees into the nuclear waste fund based on their electricity production. Comments on this information collection are due by April 23, 2021. The form helps the Department of Energy gather necessary data for assessing the nation's energy resources and ensuring compliance with federal laws.

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information related to Form N-8A. This form is used by investment companies to notify the SEC of their registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that around 99 investment companies file this form every year, with a burden of about 99 hours in total time and $55,638 in costs. The SEC invites public comments on this request to assist in improving the process and minimizing the burden for respondents.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting data for the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) COVID-19 Testing Program. This program helps monitor the use of $225 million in federal funds provided to support COVID-19 testing in rural areas. Funded clinics report on their testing activities, the number of patients tested, and positive results. Comments and suggestions about the data collection process are invited to ensure the information gathering is efficient and useful.

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend its approval for the collection of information through Form 11-K. This form is used by employee stock purchase and savings plans to meet reporting requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act. It provides financial information to help employees assess their investment plans. The SEC estimates that there are about 941 filings annually, each taking 95.81 internal burden hours and costing approximately $7,525. The public can view and comment on this request for extension until April 21, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a request for public comments on the extension of an existing information collection concerning fire safety in hotels and motels. This collection helps maintain a list of accommodations that meet fire safety standards, which federal employees and other travelers can use to ensure safe lodging. The information is collected through the Federal Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Declaration Form and is published on the National Master List. Comments on this extension, which involves no change to the current collection, must be submitted by February 10, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) in Florida and South Carolina. This involves revising maps to add and remove certain areas based on their development status and suitability to be coastal barriers. The proposed changes will impact several counties, including the addition of new units and the adjustment of existing boundaries, and the public is invited to review and comment on these proposed modifications. Final recommendations will be submitted to Congress after considering public input and further evaluations.