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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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on its plan to collect feedback from customers and stakeholders. This feedback aims to improve how the SEC delivers services and will gather opinions and perceptions, not statistical data. The SEC will conduct about 20 activities annually, involving around 30,000 respondents with each activity taking approximately 10 minutes. The public has the opportunity to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection until April 14, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend their existing information collection mandate under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) for TSCA Inventory Notifications. This extension is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as the current approval is valid until January 31, 2025. The request seeks public comments by February 3, 2025. The extension aims to continue recording chemicals manufactured or processed in the U.S., and the EPA must label these substances as “active” or “inactive” in commerce. The process involves minimal changes, resulting in a reduced time burden for respondents.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for the 2022-2024 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program. This program aims to support libraries serving Native Hawaiians by providing funding for services like expanding learning resources, improving library linkages, offering workforce training, and targeting underserved communities. Public comments on this proposal are invited to ensure that the data collection minimizes burdens and enhances the quality and usefulness of information. The targeted nonprofit organizations may submit comments by February 15, 2021, as detailed in the notice.

The Department of Labor is asking the public for comments on a new information collection about safety standards for roof bolts used in mines. This request is part of an effort to prevent injuries and deaths from accidents like roof falls in underground and surface mines. People have until April 21, 2025, to provide their feedback, and this process is part of a legal requirement to ensure public involvement and transparency. The department wants ideas on everything from the usefulness of this information collection to ways that it could be improved while reducing costs.

The Department of the Treasury is submitting information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan, which is used to check if retirement plans meet the required standards or need auditing. They are inviting public comments on these requests until February 5, 2021. The information collection affects businesses, individuals, and non-profits, with an estimated 929,000 responses expected annually and a total burden of approximately 934,830 hours.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection regarding the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Inadmissibility (Form I-601A). This notice allows an additional 30 days for comments concerning the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, which aids USCIS in determining an applicant’s eligibility for the waiver. Public feedback is requested on matters such as the collection's estimated burden and any potential improvements, and comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The submission of Form I-601A is crucial for individuals seeking to qualify for the provisional waiver process concerning unlawful presence inadmissibility, affecting about 63,000 respondents with a total estimated annual public burden of 168,210 hours and a cost burden of $3,212,390.

The Peace Corps announced the reopening of the comment period for a document originally published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2020. This notice was about collecting feedback on an information collection request for OMB Review. Initially, the public was given only 30 days to comment, but it was supposed to be a 60-day period. Therefore, the Peace Corps is extending the comment period by an additional 30 days, allowing submissions until March 18, 2021.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves using RUS Form 87, which collects data on the officers and officials of borrowing entities in the Rural Utilities Service's Electric and Telecommunications Programs. The information ensures that communications are correctly targeted and that proper officials are responsible for documents, helping to safeguard the government's interests in loan eligibility and administration. Public comments on this proposal are open until January 21, 2025.

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.