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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on ways to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This effort aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The FCC is also considering how to manage information collections, like requirements related to telephone and fax communications, and contests conducted by broadcast stations, while ensuring consumer protection and compliance with regulations. Comments should be submitted by February 24, 2025, using the given instructions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to pilot the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) in the United States. This survey aims to gather data on physical, sexual, and emotional violence against youth, starting with samples from Baltimore and rural Garrett County, Maryland. The survey will help understand the extent of violence against children and identify risk and protective factors to inform prevention strategies. The CDC seeks public comments on this proposed project, which is expected to take three years with an annual burden estimate of 800 hours.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a revised information collection request for the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This program allows TSA to screen, train, and authorize volunteer pilots, flight engineers, and navigators to protect aircraft against criminal acts. The revision eliminates a verbal interview and permits online submission of some responses. Public comments on the proposed data collection are invited until January 6, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection request regarding new source performance standards (NSPS) for glass manufacturing plants. This extension aims to ensure compliance with federal regulations for glass melting furnaces at such facilities. The public has an additional 30 days until January 13, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal. The estimated cost and burden associated with these regulations remain the same as previously approved, with some increase in operation and maintenance costs due to updated price indexes.

The U.S. Coast Guard aims to extend the approval of an information collection concerning the safety approval of cargo containers. This request is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring input from the public before proceeding. The Coast Guard is seeking comments about the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of this information collection. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal by April 19, 2021.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new survey called the Medical Monitoring Project Facility Survey. This survey aims to collect information about HIV care facilities in the United States to understand their capabilities and needs in supporting the country's efforts to end the HIV epidemic. The CDC is interested in public comments on the survey, especially regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the data collection. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication to submit their feedback.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is making corrections to guidance about grants and agreements that was published in the Federal Register on August 13, 2020. These corrections address incorrect references to sections or laws and restore missing language. The revisions are effective as of February 22, 2021, and aim to clarify rules and fix citation issues within parts 25 and 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This includes updates to definitions, program applicability, and requirements for audit procedures and cost principles.

The Selective Service System has submitted several forms to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review to extend their clearance, complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act. These forms include the Selective Service System Change of Information, Correction/Change Form, and Registration Status Forms, which help maintain accurate registration data. Registrants are required to report any changes to their name or address, and they can now update their email and phone number too. Comments on the extension should be sent to both the Selective Service System and the OMB within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z. This submission is part of a review in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. TILA aims to facilitate informed credit decision-making and comparisons by mandating accurate disclosure of credit costs to consumers. Public comments on the proposed information collection are invited and should be submitted by March 8, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves collecting data related to procedures for applying for exemptions from certain prohibited transaction provisions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Public comments are invited on whether this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or simplified. The proposed collection anticipates responses totaling 4,899, with an annual time burden estimated at 632 hours and additional costs of $551,422.