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The Department of Education is seeking an emergency review from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is part of the Randolph-Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments Appropriation, which aims to provide $20 million in financial relief and restoration grants to blind vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited to comment on the information collection process by April 19, 2021, and further instructions on how to submit comments are provided in the notice. If this request is not approved, the Department will be unable to deliver timely financial assistance in accordance with the legislative mandate.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting the public to comment on a revised data collection initiative related to the "Survivor Sheltering Assessment." This revision aims to streamline information sharing between FEMA and State, Tribal, and territorial governments to improve emergency sheltering efforts, particularly during events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2021. FEMA wants to assess if the data collection is necessary, accurate, and not burdensome, while enhancing its quality and usefulness.

The Department of Commerce is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a non-substantive change to continue the Small Business Pulse Survey. This survey helps collect data on how the COVID-19 pandemic affects small businesses in the United States. The aim is to gather information on changes in business operations, finances, and expectations, as well as disruptions in supply chains. The information will be used to guide the nation’s response to the pandemic, and participation in the survey is voluntary.