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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is asking for public comments on a proposed change to their information collection process, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This change updates the burden estimates for NEH grant applications, adjusting the total estimated time required from 88,815 to 296,433 hours due to more precise calculations of the time needed to prepare applications, which has increased from 15 to 60 hours per proposal. The NEH invites comments on the necessity and effectiveness of these changes, and responses need to be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking the public to comment on its plan to collect information. This is part of a requirement by the Paperwork Reduction Act, which asks federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register about any proposed information collection and give the public 60 days to respond. Comments must be submitted by March 4, 2025, either electronically or by regular mail. The notice discusses two forms: one related to the submission requirements for Medicare Advantage Model of Care and another for terminating certain Medicare coverages.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice about information collection activities that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SSA is asking for public comments on the accuracy and utility of their information collection efforts and suggestions to improve them. The notice contains details on different forms and processes used by SSA, such as verifying identities for voter registration and handling overpayment recoveries, as well as procedures for accessing SSA systems. The public has until certain dates in March and April 2021 to submit their comments.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review its information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The focus is on whether the information collection is necessary for the agency's functions, how accurate their burden estimates are, and ways to improve data quality while reducing respondent burden. Specific attention is given to the Food Safety and Inspection Service's need to collect information from businesses about petitions for rule changes related to meat, poultry, and egg product inspections. The public has until January 21, 2025, to provide comments on this request.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request is related to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, which help ensure the safety of passenger trains. The FRA wants feedback on whether these information collection activities are necessary, if their burden estimates are accurate, and ways to improve or minimize the burden of these activities. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 20, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is inviting public comments on their proposal to extend, for three years, the current reporting, recordkeeping, and disclosure requirements as specified under Regulation NN. This regulation pertains to retail foreign exchange transactions carried out by various banking institutions. Specifically, they are seeking feedback on the necessity and utility of this information collection, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the data collection process. Comments must be submitted by April 7, 2025, and all received comments will be open for public viewing.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on the extension of a currently approved data collection known as the Privacy Act Request Form. This form is used to gather information from individuals asking for documents under the Privacy Act. The Department is particularly interested in feedback on whether the data collection is essential, its timeliness, burden estimates, and ways to improve its quality and lessen the burden on respondents. The deadline for submitting comments is April 6, 2021.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking the public to comment on a proposed data collection related to the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, they need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and are providing an additional 30 days for the public to submit feedback. Comments can address whether the information collection is necessary, if the burden estimates are correct, and how the process could be improved. The SBA aims to update and refine its collection process to include new certification requirements and reporting instructions.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a reinstated information collection related to residential basement floodproofing certification. This collection is part of FEMA's efforts to manage floodplain requirements and allow communities to reduce flood risks. The information gathered helps ensure that structures meet floodproofing standards, allowing for lower flood insurance rates. Public comments are being sought on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection process.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection regarding onshore oil and gas operations. This collection, under OMB control number 1004-0137, involves oil and gas operators on public and some Indian lands, with an estimated 864 annual respondents providing 102,439 responses. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and ways to reduce the burden on respondents, by January 9, 2025. There are no policy changes, but the BLM seeks to clarify burden estimates and extend the approval for three more years.