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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on its updated survey for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program helps increase cancer screenings among underserved women. The revised survey includes changes to questions about partnerships and patient payments, and removes COVID-19-related questions. The CDC encourages feedback on the survey's necessity, accuracy, and how it could reduce the burden on those who participate, with the goal of improving cancer screening access and outcomes.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection aims to gather information necessary for the FCC's operations and improve the quality and efficiency of data collected. Comments are requested on various aspects, such as the necessity of the collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until February 4, 2025, to submit their feedback.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection process as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the certification of blasters in states with federal programs and on Indian lands. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden reduction of this information collection. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and may be submitted through the specified website or via email to Mark Gehlhar, the Information Collection Clearance Officer.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to update an information collection process concerning the importation of undenatured inedible products and samples for research and testing. This proposal aims to make the forms more user-friendly, thus reducing the time and burden on importers by 8,818 hours. Comments on these changes are welcomed until April 21, 2025, via multiple submission methods including online or mail. The main goal is to ensure the safe import of these products without them being mixed with goods intended for sale.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent a proposal regarding information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection involves the process mortgagees must follow to apply for partial settlement of a defaulted FHA insured multifamily mortgage. The public is invited to offer comments on this proposal by March 25, 2021, especially on aspects like its necessity, accuracy, quality, and any potential ways to reduce the burden of responding. This is part of a revision to an already approved collection, and HUD is keen on receiving public feedback to enhance the process.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is requesting public comments on a proposal to extend, for three more years, the recordkeeping and disclosure requirements related to the regulation of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) under Regulation Y. These requirements are associated with the minimum standards that AMCs must meet and are necessary for states that participate in this regulatory program. The Federal Reserve is inviting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection and suggestions to improve the process or reduce its burden. Comments should be submitted by February 21, 2025, and the submissions will become publicly accessible.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and new agency comments about their information collection methods. They are doing this to reduce paperwork, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is particularly interested in views on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collected, as well as any suggestions for improving it. Comments should be submitted by April 25, 2025, via email.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on Form W-2G, which is used for reporting certain gambling winnings. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to reduce paperwork and make it easier for people to comply with tax laws. The agency needs feedback to ensure the information collected is helpful and the process is as efficient as possible. Comments are open until April 21, 2025, and aim to improve the quality and clarity of information collected, as well as explore ways to minimize the burden on those who need to fill out the form.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public feedback on a proposal to extend the Notice of Proposed Stock Redemption for three years without making any changes. This notice is important for bank holding companies that need to get approval before buying back their shares. The Board is interested in comments about the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection and ways to reduce the burden on those required to respond. Comments are due by May 27, 2025.