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The Justice Department's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity. This involves the FBI Records Modification Form (FD-1115), which helps ensure criminal history information is accurately managed in compliance with privacy regulations. The form is necessary for state, local, Tribal, and Federal governments to edit their records accurately since manual updates may be required. Comments will be accepted until March 17, 2025, and focus on the necessity, accuracy, enhancement, and minimization of respondent burden related to the information collection.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the Department of Justice, plans to renew a data collection related to the accreditation of non-attorney representatives. This renewal involves minor changes to Form EOIR-31A, like updates to privacy notices and submission addresses. The aim is to support non-profit organizations in accrediting representatives who can assist individuals in immigration proceedings. Public feedback on the collection process is encouraged until May 13, 2025.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and renew an information collection requirement involving the Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety. This form is used by agencies to gather information from individuals acting as sureties on government bonds. The information collected helps assess the acceptability of these individuals as sureties. Despite receiving a public comment suggesting changes to the form, the renewal is necessary to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, as the current approval expires soon.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, is collecting public comments on its information collection activities for the Aleutian Islands pollock fishery. This notice is part of a routine renewal request under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeking to gauge the impact and necessity of the reporting requirements, which help in managing the fishery. Specifically, the collection involves selecting and approving vessels and processors by The Aleut Corporation, as specified by Federal regulations. Public comments are invited until February 3, 2025, and will be used to assess and possibly improve the collection process.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on the collection of information related to claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This information is collected through VA Forms 21-0781 and 21-0781a to help veterans provide evidence of stressful incidents experienced during their service. The collection is necessary for the VA to support veterans in proving their cases for compensation. Interested parties have 30 days to submit comments.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns the regulation for Liquidity and Contingency Funding Plans, which is intended to ensure that federally insured credit unions manage liquidity risks effectively. The NCUA's rule, codified in 12 CFR 741.12, creates a tiered system based on asset size that requires various levels of planning and preparation among credit unions. Public comments on this submission are welcome until March 15, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding the extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16, which deals with contract pricing. These requirements mandate that contractors submit various pricing and cost data so that contracting officers can negotiate fair pricing adjustments. The public is invited to comment on this extension until April 14, 2025. This notice aims to ensure transparent and equitable pricing in government contracts.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on their information collection requests related to the sale of financial instruments like bank checks and money orders. These rules are part of efforts to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, which requires record-keeping for transactions involving $3,000 or more to prevent illegal activities. The public is invited to provide comments by January 2, 2025. This collection primarily impacts businesses and aims to track large cash transactions more effectively.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting comments on an information collection activity as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves using specific VA forms to gather verbal information from claimants or beneficiaries, which will assist in determining their eligibility for benefits. The collection is expected to have an annual burden of 212,500 hours, and the VBA is inviting public feedback by January 6, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments via the described online process.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on keeping and revising an information collection related to the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application. They aim to gather opinions on the necessity, burden, and practicality of the information being collected. The comments are meant to help improve the collection process. The USPTO expects that completing the application will take about 40 hours, and there are no associated costs for respondents.