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The Department of Agriculture has forwarded an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on this requirement, specifically asking about its necessity and utility, and suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. The focus of this request is the USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543), which helps compile information on organizations aiding low-income communities with nutrition and food assistance. Public comments must be submitted by May 21, 2025, either online or through specific recommendations for this data collection.

Nasdaq GEMX, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay implementing its new Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) and methodology. Originally outlined in SR-GEMX-2024-42, the changes will now take effect on June 1, 2025, and end on December 1, 2025. This filing, SR-GEMX-2025-05, replaced a previous filing that was withdrawn. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change to ensure it aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The National Park Service has announced that they are accepting electronic comments on the significance of certain properties nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. These nominations were submitted before March 8, 2025. Interested parties have until April 4, 2025, to submit their comments. The document lists numerous properties across various states that are being considered for their historical importance.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is seeking public comments on the revision of an existing information collection as outlined in the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This pertains to assessing the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the collected information and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. The RUS uses this information, provided mainly through audited financial statements by borrowers, to make decisions about their creditworthiness and the appropriate use of loan funds. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments by April 12, 2021, which will be taken into account in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection practices. As part of the Paperwork Reduction Act efforts, they seek input on whether these collections are necessary and useful, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the clarity of information collected. The FCC is particularly interested in suggestions to reduce burdens on small businesses and ensure compliance with the requirement to have a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. Comments are due by February 11, 2025, and should be sent to the designated FCC email addresses.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection process, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is interested in feedback regarding the necessity, practicality, and clarity of the collection, as well as ideas to minimize the burden on respondents, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection involves nearly 3,000 businesses responding to over 665,000 inquiries annually, with an average response time ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. All feedback should be submitted by April 25, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on its existing information collection concerning Credit Risk Retention, also known as Regulation RR. This rule involves recordkeeping and disclosure requirements, which relate to the Securities Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The SEC estimates that about 1,647 companies report under this rule, with each response taking about 14.389 hours to prepare. Feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve this information collection process within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comments on applications to conduct activities with endangered foreign species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a Federal permit is granted. Individuals and organizations can view and comment on these applications until April 25, 2025. This notice highlights several permits requested, including importing species for propagation or survival and renewing permits for scientific research involving museum specimens.

The Department of Agriculture has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review certain information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited on the necessity and efficiency of these data collections, particularly for the USDA Farmers Market Application, the Web Based Supply Chain Management System, and regulations overseen by the Packers and Stockyards Division. These programs aim to improve agricultural marketing, support domestic food programs, and ensure fair practices in the livestock and poultry industries. Anyone interested in giving feedback should submit comments by May 27, 2025, through the provided government website.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a public meeting for the Hydrographic Services Review Panel on March 4th and 5th, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida. This meeting aims to gather public feedback on NOAA's navigation, observation, and positioning services. Interested individuals can attend either in person or virtually and are encouraged to submit their comments via email, during the meeting in person, or through the webinar's "Questions" function. The meeting will discuss various topics such as safe navigation, coastal resilience, sea level monitoring, and more.