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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is looking to renew an approved information collection about business registration requirements. The notice invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection, which affects meat and poultry handlers like brokers and wholesalers. Comments must be submitted by April 21, 2025, and there are no changes to the current information collection structure, which will expire on June 30, 2025. Public feedback will be summarized and included in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are asking the public to comment on a proposal related to government contract agreements. The proposal aims to gather input on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection for federal acquisitions and to minimize burdens on the public. This collection is part of efforts to streamline processes when contractors want recognition of a successor in interest or a name change. Public comments are welcome until April 5, 2021, with more details available on regulations.gov.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking to renew an approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information on the disclosure of termination information under its regulations for distress and PBGC-initiated terminations. This notice invites public feedback on this information collection by February 26, 2021. The PBGC estimates that around 70 pension plans will undergo such terminations annually, with requests for information expected from participants or other parties related to approximately 16 of these plans per year. The OMB control number for this collection is 1212-0065, and it expires on March 31, 2021.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on its proposed collection of information for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) application. This program is designed to provide funding to state, local, and tribal governments to help prevent drowning and drain entrapment in swimming pools and spas. The grants, ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, aim to support education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements. The CPSC provided details about the application process, estimated burden, and cost, and invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and ways to minimize the burden of the proposed information collection.

The Department of Commerce is asking for public comments on its information collection process related to the National Saltwater Angler Registry Program. This program gathers details from anglers and for-hire fishing vessels, such as names and contact information, to help estimate recreational fishing activities. The document invites comments for 60 days, offers details on how to send them, and describes the registration process, ensuring transparency about respondent obligations and legal authority. Comments will help assess and improve the accuracy and utility of the collection while seeking to minimize any reporting burden on the participants.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the National Mail Voter Registration Form, as required by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The form allows U.S. citizens to register to vote, update their voter registration information, or register with a political party by submitting the form to their state election office. Comments on the proposed collection must be submitted by April 4, 2025. The EAC does not process any information submitted; it only prescribes the form while states handle the information applicants provide.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to transitioning airports to fluorine-free firefighting foam, in line with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This collection will require reports from about 517 U.S. airports on their progress and the amount of aqueous film-forming foam they have. Comments on the necessity, burden, and possible improvements of this new collection method are welcomed until February 14, 2025. The collected data will help the FAA provide accurate updates to Congress on this transition.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comments for a period of 60 days, ending on April 27, 2021, regarding an information collection under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This proposed extension of a currently approved collection aims to gather data to determine eligibility for compensation. The collection targets individuals or households, requiring an estimated 2.5 hours per respondent, with a total expected annual burden of 5,000 hours. Feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden minimization of the collection is requested to enhance its utility and efficiency.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is requesting public comments on its plan to reinstate a previously expired survey. This survey, required by law, assesses how effectively OSC handles complaints about prohibited personnel practices, whistleblower disclosures, and enforcement efforts. The survey includes questions about user satisfaction with OSC's services, and results are reported annually to Congress. Public feedback is invited on how to improve the survey and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is requesting public comments on extending an existing information collection related to biobased products for federal procurement. This is part of the USDA BioPreferred Program, which aims to encourage the use of biobased products instead of fossil-based ones by federal agencies. Participation is voluntary, and the USDA will collect information from manufacturers and vendors to support this initiative. Comments must be submitted by April 20, 2021, and the requested changes will help improve the program's efficiency and effectiveness.