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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public feedback on a proposed information collection regarding the management review of multifamily housing projects. This proposal will be open for public comment for 60 days. The information collected is intended to help HUD and other stakeholders evaluate project management quality and address any issues to prevent defaults. HUD is seeking input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using their grants management system, JustGrants. This system is used by state, local, and tribal governments, as well as educational and non-profit organizations, to manage DOJ grant applications and awards. The public is invited to comment on the process until April 3, 2025, with an estimated 18,793 organizations participating. Completing the required processes in JustGrants takes an average of 29.17 hours per organization, contributing to a total public burden of 381,644 hours.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is requesting public comments on extending current data collection activities for the Chafee Foster Care Program, which helps young adults transition to adulthood. This involves interviews, focus groups, and data collection to evaluate the program's effectiveness. The ACF is asking for feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the proposed data collection methods and encourages suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted within 60 days of publication to ensure they are considered in evaluating the program's readiness for further assessment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a proposed data collection project under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This project, known as the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS), aims to understand how people use various healthcare services, including visits to doctor's offices and community health centers. The survey collects data to study healthcare performance, aging population care, health insurance changes, new medical technology, and the use of electronic health records. The 2021-2023 survey plans to include around 6,000 office-based physicians and a growing number of community health centers, using new electronic data collection methods.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 2025 American Housing Survey. This survey aims to provide detailed information about housing quality, costs, and neighborhood assets to support effective housing policies and programs. HUD plans to implement a continuous data collection model, intending to improve efficiency and data accuracy. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity and utility of the information collection, especially regarding ways to minimize the data collection burden and enhance its quality.

The Office of the Secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal involving a new information collection called the Incident Report Form. This form is intended to help organizations report incidents related to human subject protection more easily, using a simplified and standardized format. Public comments on this initiative are invited until February 18, 2021. The collection aims to ensure the safety of human research subjects and compliance with regulations in HHS-conducted or supported research.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on expanding its delegation program to include new certification tasks for commuter and on-demand operators, except those with 10 or more passengers. This could involve individual designees or organizations authorized with specific functions under the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA). The FAA aims to streamline its certification process to handle increased demand and improve efficiency. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, and should address potential certification tasks, barriers to success, and suggestions for implementation.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have made a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and extend a current information collection related to improper business practices and conflicts of interest under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This consolidation aims to make it easier for industry participants to identify and manage these requirements, while reducing redundancy and administrative burden. Contractors must submit information related to several contract clauses, including independent price determination, anti-kickback procedures, and preventing personal conflicts of interest. The public can comment on these requirements until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a temporary waiver under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) that would allow the use of domestically assembled solar modules for certain federally funded projects, as fully BABA-compliant solar modules are currently not available in sufficient quantities. The waiver aims to consolidate waivers for multiple projects, reduce paperwork, and support the growth of domestic solar manufacturing. This proposal supports creating a supply chain for American-made solar products and promoting the benefits for communities receiving HUD assistance. HUD is inviting public comments on this proposed waiver, which would be effective until December 31, 2025, with installation by June 30, 2026.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree as part of a lawsuit against the City of Cahokia Heights for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging sewage into local waterways without permission. The consent decree, lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, requires the City to make substantial improvements to its sewer system to comply with the law. The public is invited to comment on this decree within sixty days of its publication. More details and the consent decree can be found on the Justice Department's website.