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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are seeking public feedback on their plan to collect information from the public. This is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to inform the public about any data collection plans and allow for comments. CMS is particularly interested in receiving comments on the necessity, utility, and methods of minimizing the information collection burden. Comments are open until January 2, 2025, and more information can be accessed on the CMS PRA website.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a new filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement. This filing requires the Commission's consideration and is open for public comment. Interested parties can submit comments by December 10, 2024, through the Commission's online system. The document lists several requests from the Postal Service to add various mail contracts to the Competitive Product List; these requests are open for review and comment by the public.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection known as FERC-549B, related to natural gas pipeline rates and customer information. This request is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves collecting key data about gas pipeline capacities and services. People can submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and FERC until February 4, 2021. The comments should address the usefulness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting comments on an information collection under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This rule would permit the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens engaged in certain activities. The goal is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary and to minimize the public's reporting burden. The public can submit comments until May 30, 2025, to help improve the quality and clarity of the information collected.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is asking for public comments on a proposed change to their information collection process, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This change updates the burden estimates for NEH grant applications, adjusting the total estimated time required from 88,815 to 296,433 hours due to more precise calculations of the time needed to prepare applications, which has increased from 15 to 60 hours per proposal. The NEH invites comments on the necessity and effectiveness of these changes, and responses need to be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), part of the Department of Defense, is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of the collection is to help private transportation companies, contracted with the DoD, manage shipments of personal property by identifying ownership and scheduling pickups and deliveries. They are particularly interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments will be considered if submitted by February 10, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on renewing its information collection requirements for labeling certain minimum risk pesticides, as per FIFRA Section 25(b). The renewal is for an existing information collection request, identified by EPA ICR No. 2475.05 and OMB Control No. 2070-0187, which helps ensure that minimum risk pesticides are labeled appropriately to inform enforcement authorities. The agency encourages small businesses to provide feedback on how the process can be improved to reduce paperwork burdens. Comments must be submitted by February 11, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is notifying the public about a recent filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. This notice aims to inform the public about the filing, invite public comments, and outline other administrative procedures. Comments on this matter are due by March 20, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through the Commission's online system. Various docket numbers are associated with these Postal Service requests, each undergoing public proceedings to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice for a 30-day public comment period regarding a proposed information collection for evaluating EnVision Centers. These centers aim to help low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency by offering combined services in economic empowerment, educational advancement, health and wellness, and character and leadership. HUD plans to gather information through interviews with stakeholders to understand how these centers are selected and developed. HUD encourages the public to provide feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and burden of this information collection.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed agreement involving 231 parties related to the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in New Jersey. Under this agreement, these parties will pay the government over $1.4 million for previous cleanup costs at the site. The EPA is inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The agency will review all feedback and may adjust or retract the settlement if necessary.