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The Department of Education is proposing a revision to a current information collection under the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This program aims to provide grants to institutions to improve services for Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander, and low-income students. The Department seeks public comments on the necessity, timeliness, and burden of this information collection, and suggestions for improving the process. Comments are due by March 1, 2021.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), under the Department of Health and Human Services, announced five upcoming subcommittee meetings that will handle the review and discussion of grant applications. These meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information. The meetings are scheduled virtually on specific dates in February 2025, focusing on topics like healthcare safety, outcomes research, system value, research training, and information technology. For more details, interested parties can contact Jenny Griffith at AHRQ.

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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking for public comments on plans to gather information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves several forms related to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, which they are updating to handle new data formats and higher drug prices. They require input on the accuracy of their burden estimates and suggestions to improve information collection. Comments must be submitted by March 25, 2021, as noted in the Federal Register.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is organizing public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings are facilitated by the Joint Engineering Team (JET) and the Middleware And Grid Interagency Coordination (MAGIC) Team. They provide a platform for people to engage with federal agencies and participate in discussions about research and technological developments. Interested individuals can find meeting details and sign up for updates via the NITRD website or their mailing lists. Public comments are encouraged and may be submitted for consideration.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated the structure of its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA). The revised structure reflects changes in organization, functions, and delegations of authority, impacting areas such as human resources, equality of employment opportunities, information technology, and acquisitions. This update replaces previous organizational statements and clarifies the authority roles of the ASA within both its own office and other divisions of HHS. Cheryl Campbell is the current Assistant Secretary for Administration overseeing these changes.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection practices to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC seeks input on several aspects including the necessity of these collections, their utility, and ways to improve them while minimizing burdens, especially for small businesses. Comments should be submitted by March 29, 2021. This initiative also includes updates on the registration and lighting requirements for antenna structures used in communication transmissions.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on its information collection methods as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork. This review is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are sought on the necessity and utility of the existing information collection, the accuracy of the FCC's burden estimate, and suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties should submit their comments by February 3, 2025.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the renewal of an information collection activity aimed at reducing paperwork and respondent burden. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, practicality, and accuracy of their information collections, as well as suggestions to improve quality and reduce respondent burden. The collection is part of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act processes, requiring individuals to provide personally identifiable information through a paper form. Comments on this collection can be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to determine if the information collection is necessary, accurately estimates the workload, enhances data quality, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management Information Technology Mission System will gather and manage information on U.S. and international students, as well as DISAM personnel. Public comments are accepted until March 3, 2025, through various submission methods.