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The Department of Justice, through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has announced a 60-day period for public comment on changes to an existing information collection. This collection aims to revise the estimated public burden and cost associated with respondents, including the value of time, shifting from $0 to $535, and requiring only 2 total hours from 7 respondents. The public, including government and private sector stakeholders, is encouraged to provide feedback to enhance the quality and efficiency of this collection process. These updates are part of ATF's broader effort to refine its strategic goals and adapt to external factors, as mandated by the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request involves updates to the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards (LSS) and revisions to an existing form used for locomotive inspections, which are meant to enhance safety and efficiency. These changes include new items to be reported such as different propulsion technologies and brake types. Overall, the updates have caused an increase in the estimated annual burden due to factors like more frequent inspections, an aging fleet, and the adoption of new technologies. The public is encouraged to submit comments by May 9, 2025.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public to provide feedback on its current information collection methods related to power system reliability standards. These standards help transmission and distribution providers maintain electrical stability and respond to power system issues. FERC is also merging several reporting requirements into a single collection to streamline the process. Public comments are welcomed until March 3, 2025, to ensure the efficiency and necessity of these collections.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on extending the information collection requirements for four types of applications and reports, without changes to current requirements. This includes FERC-519 for public utility mergers and acquisitions, FERC-520 for interlocking directorates, FERC-546 for gas pipeline rates, and FERC-580 for fuel and energy purchases. Comments are due by April 4, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail. The Commission emphasizes the importance of these collections for fulfilling its regulatory duties under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a proposal to continue collecting information about hotels and motels meeting fire safety standards, as required by the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990. This data is used to maintain a National Master List of accommodations safe from fire, which federal employees are encouraged to use for official travel. People can submit their comments by April 28, 2025, to help evaluate the necessity and utility of this information collection. The previous invitation for public comments, published in December 2024, received no responses.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to extend its current rules on collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Rule 22e-3 allows money market funds to suspend redemptions temporarily if it helps with an orderly fund liquidation, but they must notify the SEC of such suspensions. The SEC estimates that compliance with this rule will involve minimal effort, requiring about an hour of a lawyer's time each year. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and burden of this information collection by February 14, 2025.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a list of rules they plan to review as part of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The aim of this review is to determine if these rules should stay the same, be changed, or removed to lessen their economic impact on small businesses. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on these rules by January 9, 2025, to help the SEC make informed decisions. This includes important rulings such as those related to crowdfunding and small business exemptions under securities law.

The United States Sentencing Commission is considering changes to the federal sentencing guidelines, and they are seeking public comments through March 2025. The proposed amendments aim to provide courts with more flexibility in making sentencing decisions, including changes to supervised release terms and drug offense guidelines. These include updating how drug quantities and roles in drug trafficking are assessed, altering the approach to methamphetamine cases, and revising enhancements related to machineguns and fentanyl distribution. The Commission is actively seeking feedback on various aspects of these proposals to better tailor federal sentencing guidelines to current needs.