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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a notice for collecting background information from potential employees or volunteers. This information, gathered using VA Form 20-10276a, is needed to determine eligibility for employment and access to VBA systems. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review this information collection. The public can comment on the information collection until 30 days after the notice's publication, and it is estimated to take 10 minutes per respondent with an annual burden of 2,167 hours for 10,000 respondents.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information required under Rule 15c3-4. This rule demands that certain broker-dealers and security-based swap dealers create and maintain a system of internal risk management controls. It is estimated that currently 17 firms must comply with this rule, with an additional 6 firms expected to join in the next three years, resulting in an annual burden of approximately 8,600 hours. The SEC is also inviting public comments on this information collection until January 21, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants associated with Group IV Polymers and Resins. They are asking for public comments by March 31, 2025. This extension doesn't change the current regulations but updates cost figures to reflect 2023 values. The proposal affects 24 entities and estimates a total annual burden of 141,000 hours and a cost of $19,300,000.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 17Ac2-2 and Form TA-2, as part of the annual reporting requirements for registered transfer agents. These reports help the SEC monitor transfer agents’ business activities. The estimated total time required for all 315 transfer agents to comply with these requirements is 1,359 hours, with an average of about 4.3 hours per agent. The public can view and comment on this information collection request.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on its information collection process under Rules 6a-1 and 6a-2 and Form 1 as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. These rules require new national securities exchanges to submit applications and updates to ensure compliance with the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC estimates a total annual burden of approximately 8,030 hours on these exchanges for their filings. Public comments on this matter are requested by February 11, 2025, and should focus on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend the existing information collection under Rule 12d2-2 and Form 25. This rule and form handle the procedures and conditions under which a security can be delisted from an exchange. The SEC estimates a total annual burden of 940 hours for the exchanges and issuers that need to comply with this rule. This collection is mandatory, with public access to responses, and allows for public comments by visiting a designated website or contacting the SEC directly.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division announced its intent to submit a request for an information collection regarding the FBI Expungement and Sealing Form (FD-1114) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is intended to ensure information accuracy within the FBI's systems and is required by federal regulations. The public has until April 28, 2025, to provide comments on the proposed collection. The information collection targets state, local, tribal, and federal governments, with an estimated 147,610 respondents and a total annual burden of 8,611 hours.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on the continued collection of information through Form TH. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC when they're experiencing technical difficulties that prevent them from filing documents electronically. Even though no companies have submitted Form TH recently, the SEC is estimating a minimal annual burden, just in case. They invite written comments on improving the form's effectiveness and reducing the filing burden within 60 days following the publication date.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to deceased debtors. This collection is necessary for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to obtain information from probate courts about estates of deceased debtors to file claims for money owed to the U.S. government. The DoD is seeking feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, which will involve 300 respondents and have an annual burden of 100 hours. Comments are accepted until April 27, 2021, through the federal eRulemaking portal, as mail submissions are not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.