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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request, referred to as RI 30-9, regarding the reinstatement of a disability annuity that was previously terminated because of the recipient's restoration to earning capacity. Comments will be accepted until February 22, 2021. The OPM is particularly interested in feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, the quality and clarity of the information, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Department of Defense, through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, has issued a 60-day notice for public comment on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The initiative involves the Defense Technical Information Center's Defense User Registration System (DURS), requiring users to register for access to its repository of scientific and technical documents. The information collection aims to ensure security and distribution control of classified and limited documents by validating users' identities and roles. Feedback from the public is sought on the need for the collection, its practicality, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This request is part of a proposed extension without any changes to a currently approved information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is inviting feedback by February 4, 2021, regarding the necessity, timeliness, and potential burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the quality and clarity of the data gathered. Written comments will be acknowledged as public records.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of information collection related to Swap Execution Facilities (SEFs). This collection is part of the regulatory requirements set by the Dodd-Frank Act to ensure SEFs comply with specific standards. The CFTC aims to revise its current estimates on the number of registered SEFs and invites feedback on various aspects of the information collection process, including its necessity and potential improvements. Comments can be submitted through various methods by March 22, 2021.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Department of Defense, is planning to collect public information and is asking for public comments by March 15, 2021. This collection is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather data on the utilization of federally owned or operated locks, including vessel identification and tonnage. This information helps in managing navigation systems by informing lock maintenance and operation procedures. The public can submit comments online at http://www.regulations.gov.

The Institute of Education Sciences, under the Department of Education, is seeking public comments on proposed updates to an information collection request, titled "School Pulse Panel 2024-25 Data Collection." This initiative focuses on gathering data from U.S. public schools on various topics like staffing, readiness for college and careers, and learning strategies. The public is invited to provide feedback by January 13, 2025, to help address issues such as the necessity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The total estimated annual responses are about 53,955, with an estimated burden of 10,175 hours.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request related to the Representative Payee Application (RI 20-7) and Information for a Competency Determination (RI 30-3). These forms are used by the Retirement Services division to assess whether individuals can manage their retirement funds. The public has until February 22, 2021, to submit comments, particularly on the necessity and methodology of the data collection process. The goal is to ensure the information provided is useful and to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Department of Education is asking for an emergency review to collect information for the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program under the COVID-19 relief act. This program aims to provide funds to non-public schools affected by the pandemic. The department is inviting public comments on whether this information collection is necessary, its timeliness, accuracy, and how to minimize the burden on participants. Public comments will be accepted until March 22, 2021.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA plans to revise and extend the Annual Organic Survey, as noted in a recent announcement. This effort seeks to align data collection with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, focusing on organic agricultural practices and production. The survey will target certified organic operations, those exempt from certification, and those transitioning to organic certification across all states, with an estimated 27,000 operations contacted. Comments on the proposed information collection are being solicited to evaluate its necessity, accuracy, and potential burden on respondents.

The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed information collection under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Public comments on this collection, which involves medical and compensation claims for federal employees, are invited until March 19, 2021. The goal is to ensure the process is necessary, efficient, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Department is looking for input on the utility, clarity, and cost-effectiveness of this information collection.