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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information for a project led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The project aims to improve NCI's programs through research involving pre-testing strategies and gathering feedback from various stakeholders like cancer research advocates and healthcare professionals. This information will help the NCI refine their approaches and better match advocates to NCI initiatives. Public comments on this request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments from the public on the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), as they prepare to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, gathers important data to estimate the health and wellbeing of children nationwide, focusing on those with special health care needs. There are two modes of data collection: an online survey and a mail-in paper survey. Public comments on this information collection are welcomed to help reduce paperwork burdens and improve the process before the final submission to OMB.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has submitted a request for public comment on its Days of Service Project Collection Tool, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This tool allows organizers of volunteer events like Martin Luther King, Jr., Service Day, and September 11th Day of Service to register their projects. Comments are invited on the necessity and effectiveness of this tool, and suggestions to minimize the information collection burden. No changes to the current application, expiring on March 31, 2025, are proposed.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, inviting public comments on proposed data collection projects related to police operations on its campus. These projects involve forms for collecting incident reports, issuing police warnings, conducting background checks for potential hires, and allowing extended access for visitors. The NIH aims to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for these projects for the next three years. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted within 60 days of the publication date.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on their plan to extend approval for a specific information collection related to electrical engineering regulations for U.S.-flag commercial vessels. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which ensures that paperwork burdens are necessary and reasonable. The Coast Guard invites comments on the utility and burden of this information collection to help determine if it should continue. Comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, and will help OIRA decide on the request.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves Rule 18f-3 related to funds that offer multiple share classes, which requires these funds to have a plan explaining their arrangement and expenses. The SEC estimates around 2,970 hours annually will be needed for compliance across registrants. Public comments on the matter can be submitted within 30 days of the notice.

The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request related to the Alaska American Fisheries Act to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This request is part of the effort to continue assessing information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages the Bering Sea pollock fishery, which falls under the American Fisheries Act, aiming to improve the fishery's management while considering salmon bycatch. The purpose is to gather reports that help monitor and evaluate fishing operations, especially those concerning salmon conservation. Public comments are invited within 30 days of this notice.

The Department of Justice is inviting public comments on the proposed extension of an existing information collection by the FBI's Hazardous Devices School. This form, known as FD-731, is used to collect information on prospective students' identities and qualifications and to assess their security clearance status. The aim is to ensure these individuals have the necessary access to sensitive law enforcement facilities and information. The public comment period is open for 60 days, concluding on April 30, 2021, and the feedback will help evaluate and improve the collection process.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a proposed collection of information related to the Public Housing Financial Management Template. They invite public comments over a 60-day period to assess whether this information collection is necessary and to evaluate its practicality. The information, collected electronically from Public Housing Agencies, is used to assess their financial condition as part of HUD's yearly evaluation. HUD is also looking for suggestions to improve the quality of the collected data and reduce the burden on respondents.

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.