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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the use of Form SE. This form is used when electronic filers need to submit paper documents due to certain exemptions. The SEC estimates that about 2.7 responses are filed annually, each taking approximately 0.10 hours, totaling an estimated annual burden of 1 hour. They invite public comments on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection by April 7, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to ask for approval to continue collecting information used to obtain a unique authorization code for the International Registry. This authorization is necessary for transmitting information to the International Registry, which handles interests in mobile equipment like aircraft. Interested parties must complete a specific form to receive this code, and the FAA estimates up to 15,000 submissions each year. Comments on the proposal are open until March 29, 2021, and the collected information supports the requirements of the Cape Town Treaty.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a proposed information collection, inviting the public to participate in a survey connected to the 2025 Digital Development Awards. This survey aims to help select award winners who utilize digital technology for inclusive growth. Comments and recommendations on the survey are due by February 24, 2025. This action is in compliance with legal requirements, as USAID must notify the public and gain approval from the Office of Management and Budget before conducting such collections.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, part of the Interior Department, issued a final rule on inflation adjustments for civil monetary penalties, effective January 28, 2021. This rule is part of an annual process mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which aims to keep penalties effective in deterring violations by adjusting for inflation. Using guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Bureau calculated the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment to be 1.01182%. These updated penalties apply to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.

The Department of Agriculture submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information is necessary for farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections using form FSA-669A. The form collects details like the nominee's name, address, and signatures, and includes an optional section for race, ethnicity, and gender data. Those participating in the nomination must meet eligibility requirements, and the information helps prepare for the annual elections.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard. This proposal, submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity, utility, and the burden it may impose. Comments are accepted until March 12, 2021, and can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an information collection project focused on law enforcement training. This project aims to address the health and safety risks associated with shift work and long work hours by developing a training program for officers. The pilot study will involve 60 law enforcement officers, using surveys and wearable devices to track sleep and evaluate the effectiveness of the training. The goal is to improve the quality of work schedules and personal strategies to help officers manage the demands of their job. Public comments on this project are encouraged within 30 days of this notice.

The Department of Labor has requested public comments on a new information collection related to injuries from operating mechanical power presses. This request is part of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's efforts in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They aim to gather data on incidents involving employee injuries, including details such as the cause and the number of people involved, to improve workplace safety. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection until January 13, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request for the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This request, part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, focuses on collecting health-related data on reportable diseases from various jurisdictions, including 60 U.S. territories and freely associated states. The proposal includes new data collection for diseases like COVID-19 and Anthrax, and aims to enhance data quality and reduce data collection burdens through electronic means. The CDC encourages public comments on the information collection, emphasizing areas such as the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed data gathering.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information titled the "National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Survey". This approval was granted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and is valid until November 30, 2027. The survey is designed to gather information and support strategic planning in agriculture and food defense. The approval is marked with the OMB control number 0910-0855.