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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the collection of information under Rule 20a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. This rule requires investment funds to comply with specific regulations when soliciting proxies, consents, and authorizations related to their securities, ensuring that investors receive the necessary information to make informed voting decisions. Around 1,129 proxy statements from funds are filed annually, with an estimated 85 hours required for each filing, totaling about 95,965 hours annually. The public comment period for this request runs from December 16, 2024, to January 13, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced its submission of several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments on these requests are welcome until March 22, 2021. These collections pertain to various permits and reporting requirements for alcohol and tobacco businesses, such as the application for amended basic permits, the reporting of tobacco products, and records for excise tax claims related to non-beverage products and exports. The goal is to ensure compliance with federal laws and proper tax accounting.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice is proposing to extend an existing information collection. They are seeking feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection, which involves applicants for grants related to the Violence Against Women Act. The information will be used to evaluate and improve grant programs designed to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Public comments will be accepted until January 31, 2025.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plans to submit an information collection request regarding the storage of explosive materials for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process. The proposal seeks to update the costs and burden for the entities involved, increasing the number of respondents dramatically from 975 to 10,000, and extending the burden hours from 488 to 5,000 annually. Comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025, through the website reginfo.gov.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to managing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected will help ensure that funds are properly managed and used exclusively for unemployment benefits. The public can provide feedback on the necessity and accuracy of this data collection by March 21, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on an extension request for information collection related to rules and forms used to register security-based swap entities (SBS Entities). As of September 2024, 53 entities are registered, with five more expected to register soon. The SEC uses this information to ensure applicants meet registration standards and maintain an information resource for the public. The public comment period for this request is open from December 16, 2024, to January 13, 2025.

The Department of Commerce, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is inviting public and federal agency comments on the collection of information regarding access to tissue samples from the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank (NMMTB). The information helps assess the utility and efficiency of these collections and aims to reduce reporting burdens. Comments are being accepted until March 15, 2021, and suggestions should evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the information collection process. Changes to the current protocol include additional checkbox options for data collection but maintain the mandatory submission of specimen information.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to noise barriers along highways, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and suggests ways to make the process more efficient. Comments can be submitted by March 3, 2021, through different channels, including an online portal, fax, mail, or in person. The goal is to update and manage data on noise barriers to help state highway agencies and other stakeholders.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend the approval of its information collection practices related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical risk evaluations and management to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This extension would allow the EPA to conduct surveys and collect information from various entities such as chemical manufacturers and users to help with risk assessments and regulatory actions. The request is open for public comment until February 18, 2025. The information collected is intended to aid in developing regulations and evaluating the risks associated with chemicals under TSCA.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting a three-year extension for collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The extension involves gathering data and maintaining records related to energy or water conservation standards for various consumer products and industrial equipment. The DOE received comments from stakeholders like the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), expressing concerns about the burden of reporting requirements and the late release of reporting templates. The DOE aims to improve these processes and ensure collected data is necessary for compliance and protected as confidential business information.