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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve their information collection request as part of renewing an approved information collection. This collection involves Patent and Trademark Resource Center Metrics to help track the use of patent and trademark services provided by the public. The USPTO is also inviting public comments on this request, allowing people 30 more days to provide feedback. They state that it takes about 30 minutes on average to respond and that no additional costs are expected for respondents.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to observer programs for at-sea processing vessels involved in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient gathering of data by observers, which is important for monitoring fishery activities and managing resources to prevent overfishing, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The public is invited to submit comments by March 8, 2021, to assist in evaluating the necessity, efficiency, and burden of these data collection activities. The proposed methods of collection involve both electronic and paper forms, as well as interviews and phone calls.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project (PLUSS Project) in Louisiana. This project involves replacing segments of an existing pipeline and constructing a new compressor station to enhance capacity and reliability. The public can participate in the review process by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene, with a deadline for intervention set for March 4, 2025. The project also requires a water quality certification from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and Gulf South is responsible for providing updates on this certification to the Commission.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a request related to Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) compliance. This information collection aims to ensure that employees participating in SEPs receive timely and specific written information about their plans, such as participation requirements and employer contribution details. The public is invited to comment on whether this information collection is necessary and useful, and the DOL seeks authorization for this request to be valid for three years. Public comments can be submitted until March 8, 2021.

The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Rapid Response Program (RRP) is a funding initiative by the Treasury Department aimed at aiding Certified CDFIs to tackle the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, with award amounts reaching up to $5 million. The program's grants, backed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, are intended to help CDFIs provide financial services to underserved communities, including Native Communities. The application process requires compliance with various regulatory and eligibility requirements, and selected applicants must enter into an Assistance Agreement stipulating terms for the grant use.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the current information collection required by Rule 6h-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule involves the listing standards for national securities exchanges and associations trading in security futures products, focusing on preventing price manipulation and coordinating trading halts. Public feedback is sought on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of this information collection, and comments can be submitted by May 12, 2025. This process is part of the SEC's efforts to continue complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice for an application seeking exemption from certain requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940. This exemption would allow ETF Series Solutions and Distillate Capital Partners LLC to make changes to sub-advisory agreements without needing shareholder approval and to consolidate fee disclosures. The goal is to enable the investment adviser to select and manage sub-advisers more efficiently, benefiting the shareholders by potentially reducing costs. Additionally, the application outlines conditions to protect shareholder interests and seeks to maintain transparency by informing shareholders of significant changes via a streamlined notification process.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to the Fastener Quality Act Insignia Recordal, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative allows industrial fasteners to bear identifiable insignias, mandating manufacturers to register these with the USPTO to safeguard against counterfeit sales. Comments should be submitted by March 16, 2021, to help the agency assess the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection process.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a consent agreement with accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd., addressing alleged violations of unfair or deceptive practices. The agreement accuses accessiBe of falsely claiming their product, accessWidget, could make any website fully compliant with accessibility standards. Additionally, accessiBe did not disclose financial ties to publishers of third-party reviews, which misrepresented the product as unbiased and objective. The order mandates accessiBe to correct these practices, make transparent disclosures, and pay $1,000,000 in monetary relief to the FTC. Public comments on this agreement are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has issued a notice about pre-applications for the 2021 Pro Bono Innovation Fund grants. These grants aim to develop, test, and implement innovative pro bono legal services to increase access to legal assistance for low-income individuals. Eligible applicants must be current LSC grantees, and there are three types of grants available: Project, Transformation, and Sustainability Grants. The deadline for submitting pre-applications is March 15, 2021, and the application process will take place through LSC’s GrantEase system.