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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has scheduled several meetings to discuss grant applications and cooperative agreements. These meetings are part of a review process and will be closed to the public to protect confidential and personal information. The meetings, occurring from April 1 to April 4, 2025, will be conducted virtually. Contact information for the scientific review officers overseeing each meeting is also provided.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is notifying the public about several Federal agency requests to dispose of records they no longer require for business purposes. These notifications, published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, invite the public to comment on the proposed schedules for record disposal. People can submit their comments by March 11, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. NARA emphasizes that these record schedules determine whether certain records should be preserved or destroyed, depending on their long-term value.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect information for the EEOICPA Dose Reconstruction project. This project, as part of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, helps estimate radiation doses for employees exposed to hazardous materials while working with the Department of Energy. The request allows another 30 days for public comments, and seeks to ensure the data collection process is efficient and minimally burdensome. This effort involves interviews with claimants and their families to better understand potential radiation exposure and requires OMB approval for an estimated 3,900 annual burden hours.

The Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is proposing changes to an information collection process. This process, called the Consolidated Annual Report, collects data from state, local, and tribal governments about their career and technical education programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The Department is seeking public input on whether the collection is necessary, accurate, and how it might be improved. They are also revising the collection requirements to extend the current reporting through fiscal year 2025 and propose changes for fiscal year 2026.

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has announced their meeting schedule for 2025. Meetings will take place on six different dates: February 25-26, April 22-23, June 17-18, August 19-20, October 21-22, and December 9-10. These meetings will cover a range of topics, including financial reporting on government land, climate-related reporting, and public-private partnerships. Portions of these meetings, particularly those relating to personnel matters, may be closed to the public.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has submitted a proposed information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, allowing for 30 more days of public comment. This collection involves the Housing Counseling Program, which provides guidance to homebuyers, homeowners, and renters to help them make informed decisions and avoid predatory lending practices. HUD aims to ensure that these services are offered by approved agencies that meet its standards. The public is invited to comment on whether the information collected is necessary, accurate, and efficient.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that a permit has been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This permit was granted without needing an environmental assessment due to its exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. For further details, the permit and related documents can be reviewed by requesting them via email. The official announcement and related actions are documented in the Federal Register.

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences will hold a series of closed meetings from April 22 to April 24, 2025, to review cooperative agreement applications. These meetings are closed to protect confidential information such as trade secrets and personal details. The discussions will happen via video conference. For more details, individuals can contact Dr. M. Lourdes Ponce at the National Institutes of Health.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposed revision to the information collections for the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics Grant Application Package, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The revision involves changes to Form 13424-M and the introduction of Form 13424-R, which are expected to significantly reduce the time required for completion. Comments must be submitted by May 20, 2025, and will be publicly recorded. The IRS encourages feedback on various aspects of the information collection process, including the necessity, accuracy, and potential for burden reduction.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the responsibilities for licensing Small Business Investment Companies have been shifted. These duties were previously handled by the Agency Licensing Committee, but now, the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Staff will take over these responsibilities through the agency's internal process. This change was formalized by the SBA Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman.