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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a new information collection project titled “Comprehensive Evaluation of the Implementation and Uptake of the CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.” This project aims to assess how the updated 2022 guideline is being adopted and its effects on pain management practices. The CDC is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection. The agency intends to use a mixed-method approach to understand changes in opioid prescribing habits and their impact on healthcare providers and patients.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a request for public comments on extending an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to gather qualitative feedback on service delivery, which provides insights on customer perceptions without statistical analysis. The feedback will help improve customer service but is not intended for generating broad statistical conclusions. Comments on this proposal can be submitted online by June 9, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on its plan to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending an existing information collection related to its State Highway Safety Grant Program. This program helps states improve highway safety by providing grants, and the information collected is necessary to evaluate whether states meet federal funding criteria. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including an online portal. The deadline for submission is April 12, 2021, and the feedback will help in assessing the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend the use of the Request for Certification of Adult Victims of Human Trafficking form for three more years. This form is used to provide necessary certification for victims of human trafficking so they can access federally funded benefits. The ACF has modernized its process by implementing an online system called Shepherd, although a PDF version of the form is still available if needed. The department expects an increase in certification requests due to new rules around T visas for trafficking victims. They are inviting feedback on how to improve this information collection process by February 7, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking public comments on extending the current information collection requirements about potential defects in motor vehicles and equipment. This extension, without changes, aims to continue gathering crucial data to quickly identify safety-related issues. Public comments are welcome until March 17, 2025, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The feedback will help ensure that the information collection remains useful and efficient in enhancing vehicle safety.

The Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, is inviting public comments on a new information collection plan. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of collecting data for the Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Survey. The survey is designed to gather insights related to racial and ethnic issues, including harassment and discrimination, within the military. The collected data will aid in evaluating and improving military personnel policies and practices regarding racial and ethnic relations.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This involves a request to extend approval for the "Mortgage Record Change" collection, which helps ensure HUD-approved mortgagees properly report mortgage sales or transfer of servicing responsibilities. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the collection, such as its necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve its quality and reduce response burdens by February 24, 2021.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies regarding information collection activities related to the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC). This request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to assess the impact of information collection and reduce the public's burden. Comments must be submitted by March 15, 2021. The OSAC Membership Application aims to identify individuals who can contribute to setting forensic science standards, and it is a voluntary online application.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on renewing and revising existing rules for tracking and managing how lawyers and agents behave while representing clients. This involves keeping accurate records about client properties and reporting any misconduct. These rules help maintain the integrity of professional conduct in the USPTO and can lead to suspensions or other penalties if violated. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of these rules, with a deadline for submissions set for May 12, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to U.S. business income tax return forms before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This notice outlines the forms used by business taxpayers and the proposed changes affecting the regulatory guidance for these forms. In 2021, it is estimated that 11.8 million respondents will spend 1.085 billion hours and $44.279 billion in out-of-pocket costs to comply with tax filing obligations. The notice also details how the burden and costs differ between partnerships, corporations, and pass-through corporations.