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The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. They are introducing the Education Reservation Request Form, which will be used to manage educational program requests from school groups and other educational audiences. The form will be electronic, requiring details about the program, dates, technology available, and fee waiver eligibility. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by March 22, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is revising the process for granting rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuge System lands and other lands they manage. The changes are aimed at making the permitting process quicker and more efficient by aligning it with other Department of the Interior procedures. Key updates include requiring a preapplication meeting, allowing electronic submission of applications, and ensuring flexibility in determining the value of rights-of-way. The rule also introduces new terms and conditions for permits to ensure use is compatible with the conservation goals of the Refuge System, effective January 10, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection focuses on adverse experience reporting for FDA-regulated drug products, including stringent recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The collection aims to ensure that serious safety concerns with marketed drugs are identified and addressed, with all reports required to be submitted in electronic format. The FDA is inviting public comments on this collection by February 18, 2025, to aid in refining and improving the process.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to civil rights compliance. This collection requires grant recipients to submit a non-discrimination assurance as part of their application, as mandated by several federal statutes. The feedback will help NASA determine the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information gathering, and public comments are welcome until February 3, 2025. NASA intends to use this data to conduct compliance reviews after grants are awarded.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Bureau of Justice Statistics, is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an existing information collection regarding state criminal history systems. Known as the Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems (SSCHIS), this collection aims to gather comprehensive data on how state criminal history record systems function and their effectiveness. Comments are encouraged and accepted until January 2, 2025, focusing on aspects such as the necessity, burden, and utility of this data collection. The information is collected biennially from state, local, and tribal governments, with this year's collection covering key details like the percentage of automated records and participation in national fingerprint exchanges.

The City of Pasadena, California, filed a tariff update with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, effective January 1, 2025. People interested in this matter can submit comments, protests, or requests to intervene by following specific guidelines, as mentioned in the Commission's rules. The Commission emphasizes electronic submissions through its website, and assistance is available for public engagement and navigating the submission process. Submissions must be completed by March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Dressor Plains Solar, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking approval to set rates based on market conditions and has requested blanket permission to issue securities and take on liabilities in the future. People interested in intervening or protesting this application should submit their requests by March 15, 2021. FERC encourages electronic submissions through their website, although paper submissions are also accepted. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Commission's Public Reference Room is temporarily closed, but documents can still be accessed online.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the De Novo classification process, which evaluates if a medical device can be classified as class I or II, assuring its safety and effectiveness in the absence of a similar marketed device. The process includes regulatory guidelines and electronic submission templates. Feedback on the proposal is welcomed until January 29, 2025, via the OMB's online portal.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is continuing its test program that lets participants electronically submit necessary vessel entry and clearance information through the Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS), instead of using paper forms. This extension will last until February 21, 2027, allowing CBP more time to assess the system's effectiveness. The goal is to make the process more efficient and reduce paperwork by having participants enter required data once, which can be used multiple times. Eventually, CBP plans to make this electronic submission method mandatory for all vessel entries and clearances into U.S. ports.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is inviting public and federal agency comments on a proposed information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves the Multi-Buyer Select Risk Policy (MBSR) Exclusions Worksheet, which helps users determine their eligibility for EXIM support under the MBSR policy. The worksheet will be available online, and feedback is requested by February 10, 2025. Interested parties can submit comments electronically, by email, or by mail.