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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a proposed information collection aimed at selecting candidates for its training programs under the Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE). This collection gathers various applicant information, including personal details, educational history, and standardized test scores, to evaluate eligibility for traineeships. The notice seeks public comments within 30 days and assures there are no costs to the respondents, aside from their time. The purpose is to enhance the development of future biomedical scientists by efficiently administering the recruitment and placement processes.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on its proposal to continue collecting data from overseas schools grantees through the Overseas Schools Grant Status Report. This information helps ensure proper monitoring and compliance with grant terms. Comments will be accepted until March 22, 2021, and can be submitted via the Regulations.gov website, email, regular mail, or fax. The collected data assists in evaluating overseas educational opportunities for dependents of U.S. government personnel and reducing the burden on respondents using technology.

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, has announced a 60-day period for public comments on the continued use of Form CSO-005, the Preliminary Background Check Form, without any changes. This form is used to gather information from applicants for Court Security Officer and Special Security Officer positions, including their employment history and financial status. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process. It is estimated that 750 individuals will complete this form annually, taking about 60 minutes each, resulting in a total public burden of 750 hours.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is collecting information to understand how well drivers know the laws about passing stopped school buses, which often have flashing lights. This information will come from national and community surveys of drivers, aiming to reduce illegal passes of school buses and improve safety. The study involves surveys conducted for drivers from different groups to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, including the use of automated cameras. Comments on the information collection can be submitted until February 8, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an opportunity for the public to provide comments on their plans to collect information as part of their administrative processes. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this is a requirement for federal agencies before they can gather such information. The public is encouraged to comment on various aspects, including the necessity and utility of the information being collected and ways to minimize the burden of data collection. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, and instructions for submission are available on the provided websites.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on the collection of information related to the Interstate Shellfish Dealer's Certificate and participation in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP). Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, federal agencies like the FDA must announce proposed information collections in the Federal Register and allow a 60-day comment period. This information helps ensure the safety of shellfish by involving state and international regulators in monitoring shellfish waters and certifying dealers. The FDA is also revising its information collection to include data samples and analytical results from shellfish to ensure they are safe for consumption and meet U.S. standards for export.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information as part of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Annual Performance Report. This information is essential for assessing the eligibility of projects for grant programs like the Community Development Block Grant Program. The public has 60 days to submit comments on this proposed information collection, focusing on its necessity and ways to enhance quality while minimizing burdens. HUD encourages feedback from states, local governments, and other interested parties to improve the information gathering process.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have announced a request for public feedback on a proposed revision and extension of an information collection about alternatives to government-specific standards. This initiative, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to gather data from offerors suggesting alternative standards to government-unique ones, to evaluate if these alternatives could meet the government's needs. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by February 10, 2021, with specific instructions provided for the submission process. The document clarifies how this information will support Federal agencies in determining if voluntary consensus standards can be adopted in place of unique government standards.

The Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the proposed information collection related to financing resilience in coastal areas. This initiative aims to assess the needs of coastal managers in funding resilience activities and compiling a market analysis of available funding mechanisms. The information will be gathered through interviews with key stakeholders and will inform NOAA's strategy in offering technical and financial support for coastal resilience. Comments on the proposal are welcome and should be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding the collection of information associated with Rule 239. This rule provides certain exemptions for security-based swaps issued by qualified clearing agencies. The SEC intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget to continue this information collection process, estimating that each agency will update or provide information about 20 times a year, resulting in an annual burden of 180 hours. The public is invited to send their comments on whether the collection is necessary, the accuracy of the burden estimate, ways to improve the information's clarity, and methods to reduce the burden, within 60 days from the date of publication.