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The Department of State is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection process before it is submitted for approval. This involves data collected through the MyGrants application from overseas schools receiving grants from the U.S. government. The State Department wants feedback to confirm if the data collection is necessary, how accurate their time and cost estimates are, and if there are ways to reduce the reporting burden. The comments provided will be public records, so personal information included will be visible to others.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue the "Child Support Portal Registration" for three more years, updating some minor details. This portal helps states manage child support by providing applications that registered users can access to perform tasks like updating and obtaining information. The public is asked to submit comments on the proposal by January 8, 2025. The collection of information is essential for securing and setting preferences for users such as employers and state agencies involved in child support operations.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a request for public comments on extending an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to gather qualitative feedback on service delivery, which provides insights on customer perceptions without statistical analysis. The feedback will help improve customer service but is not intended for generating broad statistical conclusions. Comments on this proposal can be submitted online by June 9, 2025.

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, plans to submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection involves the VA Advance Directive (VA Form 10-0137), which allows veterans to appoint a health care agent and express their health care preferences if they cannot make decisions themselves. The form includes a section for a "Close Personal Friend Statement" for veterans without an Advance Directive. This submission complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act and solicits public comments for 30 days. The estimated annual burden for completing the form is about 171,811 hours, affecting approximately 343,622 respondents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to Airworthiness Directives (ADs). This collection allows the public to propose Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) if they can't follow an AD or find a different way to meet its requirements. Comments are invited on the necessity and burden of this collection, which the FAA estimates will involve about 28,000 reports annually. Comments should be submitted by February 12, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on its information collection efforts related to banks' bad debt reserves as part of its ongoing mission to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents. This feedback request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are due by March 24, 2025, and will help assess whether these collections of information are necessary, how accurate the burden estimates are, and explore ways to improve and streamline the process. The public can submit comments via mail or email to the contacts provided in the document.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on its plan to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending an existing information collection related to its State Highway Safety Grant Program. This program helps states improve highway safety by providing grants, and the information collected is necessary to evaluate whether states meet federal funding criteria. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including an online portal. The deadline for submission is April 12, 2021, and the feedback will help in assessing the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection.

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 Commerce will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of revised forms related to occupational health, safety, and readiness in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This request is part of a regular review process aimed at reducing the public's reporting burden, per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments are invited on the proposed revisions, especially regarding the changes to the Health Services Questionnaire used by NOAA to ensure comprehensive medical histories for personnel on NOAA vessels. These forms help NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations ensure that personnel are medically ready for deployment and can prevent and manage health issues in difficult operating conditions.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed collection of information related to its Generic Drug User Fee Program. This proposal is part of fulfilling requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which mandates a 60-day public comment period for proposed information collections. Comments can be submitted online through https://www.regulations.gov or via mail by March 17, 2025. The FDA seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of the information collection, and aims to support the implementation of its program through the information gathered.