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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a new information collection to evaluate the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Mobility Demonstration. This initiative aims to assess the impact of mobility services on helping families with children move to areas with lower poverty. HUD is inviting public comments on their proposal and is looking for input on whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and can be improved. The evaluation will be conducted over a two-phase period and will involve data collection from participating families, public housing agencies, and landlords.

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has issued an Advisory Opinion to clarify rules under Regulation B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act regarding special purpose credit programs. This opinion provides guidance to for-profit organizations on how to develop credit programs that serve specific social needs and explains what information must be included in programs' written plans. It aims to address regulatory uncertainties and encourage financial institutions to create programs that improve credit access for disadvantaged groups. The Advisory Opinion became effective on January 15, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a virtual public meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) scheduled for June 25, 2025. This meeting will focus on the best clinical endpoints to consider for devices that manage tremors in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Public comments and presentations are encouraged, and there are deadlines for speaker registration and submission of materials by May 21, 2025. The meeting seeks to involve various stakeholders and the public to ensure comprehensive discussion and recommendations to CMS.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking the public and other federal agencies for input on their information collection activities, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request focuses on gathering data related to community resilience and disaster studies, such as responses to wildfires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Public comments are accepted until June 10, 2025, to help evaluate the utility and burden of the collection process. The goal is to improve safety and resilience against disasters in U.S. communities through voluntary participation in surveys and interviews.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on a draft policy statement regarding biosafety for outdoor large animal studies involving the bacteria Brucella abortus and Brucella suis. This policy aims to guide the development of biosafety plans that comply with regulations set by both the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for research on these bacteria, which pose a threat to human and animal health. The draft policy is available for review, and public comments can be submitted until March 16, 2021, through the provided methods. The policy's goal is to enhance safety protocols for studies on the diseases caused by these bacteria, which affect several animal species and can be transmitted to humans.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an order permanently banning John Warrington Kosolcharoen from working with companies that have approved or pending drug product applications. This decision resulted from his felony conviction for fraudulently selling an unapproved stem cell product, ReGen, and making misleading claims about its safety and effectiveness. Mr. Kosolcharoen was given the chance to challenge the debarment but did not respond in the provided timeframe, leading to a waiver of his right to a hearing on the decision. During his debarment, any business that employs him for related services could also face penalties.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Merit Review Survey for the years 2021 and 2023. This survey aims to evaluate the experience of applicants and reviewers in the NSF's merit review process, focusing on aspects like satisfaction, perceptions of burden, and the quality of reviews. The survey will target 87,000 participants for each survey round, with an expected response rate of 40%. Comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of the information collection, and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the evaluation of the Stepped and Tiered Rent Demonstration. This project involves 10 Public Housing Agencies testing new rent policies aimed at reducing administrative burdens and promoting self-sufficiency. HUD is collecting data and conducting interviews to assess the impact of these policies, with an estimated 84.25 annual burden hours and a total annual cost of $19,973.96. Public comments are invited to assess the necessity, burden, and methods of this information collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed data collection project related to its partnership with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the Pay for Success Permanent Supportive Housing Demonstration. This project aims to use funds to support housing for individuals moving between jail and homelessness. The data will help evaluate how this funding model works in different communities. HUD seeks feedback specifically on the necessity, burden, and ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of the information collection process. Public comments are due by March 26, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule setting the 2021 allocation of Pacific whiting fishery resources. This rule allocates 17.5% of the U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting to Pacific Coast Indian tribes, honoring their treaty rights. The remaining TAC will be divided among various non-tribal fishing sectors, with a focus on preventing overfishing and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 18, 2021, emphasizing the importance of community input.