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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the collection of information through the Visitor Request Form for another three years. This form collects data about visitors to CISA facilities to assess risks and ensure security. The deadline for submitting comments is April 19, 2021. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity and practicality of this information collection, as well as suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Maritime Administration, representing the Secretary of Transportation, is evaluating a request related to the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V BLACKJACK, in the United States coastwise trade. This notice seeks public comments to determine if using the vessel might negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The public has until May 23, 2025, to submit their comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or through mail. Submissions should include the docket number and may be made confidentially upon request.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is holding a closed meeting to review grant applications. This meeting will take place virtually on February 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Due to the confidential nature of the discussions, including trade secrets and personal information, it is not open to the public. Tianhong Wang, a scientific review officer, is the point of contact for this meeting.

The Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed meeting to discuss and evaluate certain grant applications. This meeting will happen on January 15, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will be a virtual meeting due to confidential matters related to trade secrets and personal privacy. The meeting is part of the NIH's program for reviewing time-sensitive opportunities in health research, as specified in their grant guidelines.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has announced a closed meeting on February 7, 2025. The meeting will review and evaluate grant applications related to clinical trial implementations. This session will be conducted via video at the institute's Rockville, MD location and will be closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. Interested parties can contact Dr. Stephen A. Gallo for more details.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a closed meeting for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Special Emphasis Panel on February 10, 2021. This meeting will involve reviewing and evaluating grant applications. It is closed to the public to protect sensitive information such as personal privacy and confidential business information. The meeting will be conducted via video conference, and further inquiries can be directed to Dr. Xiaodu Guo, the Scientific Review Officer.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on reducing information collection burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as per the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The information collection concerns submarine cable reporting, which is important for national security and emergency preparedness. Comments are due by February 10, 2021.

The Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed meeting on March 2, 2021, to review and evaluate grant applications. This meeting will be closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information. The meeting will cover topics related to infectious diseases, reproductive health, asthma, and pulmonary conditions and will be held as a virtual meeting. Due to timing limitations, the notice of this meeting was published less than 15 days before the event.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has approved extending the Supervisory and Regulatory Survey (FR 3052) for three more years without any changes. This survey collects information from financial institutions to help the Federal Reserve with its responsibilities, and participation is voluntary. The Board received one comment on the extension, which supported it and suggested adopting an international auditing standard and forming a group for future surveys. They have acknowledged this feedback and will consider it for future surveys.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted information collection requirements for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are requested by February 26, 2025, on the necessity and utility of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce respondent burden. Two specific information collections are highlighted: one relates to patent license applications managed by the Agricultural Research Service, and the other involves document delivery services by the National Agricultural Library. The information collected is used to evaluate patent licensing capabilities and fulfill document requests, ensuring compliance with copyright laws.