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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice about collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice outlines that the Veterans Benefits Administration will submit information to the Office of Management and Budget for review, with details on cost and burden. The information is collected using VA Form 21P-509 to determine dependency of a veteran's parents or for death compensation and is required to be submitted under a valid OMB control number. They are seeking public comments on this collection within 30 days of publication.

Cornell University and the University of Minnesota have applied for duty-free entry of various scientific instruments not manufactured in the United States. The instruments include a six-axes sample manipulator and a multi-gas lamp from China, intended for studying electronic properties in materials science. Additionally, the University of Minnesota seeks to import a spark plasma sintering system from Japan for researching structural ceramics and metals. The applications have been accepted, and public comments are invited on whether similar instruments exist domestically.

The U.S. Department of Commerce invites public comments on whether certain scientific instruments, which various universities propose to import duty-free, are available domestically. These instruments are mainly lasers and microscopes intended for advanced scientific research in fields like quantum physics, materials science, and biological studies. The applicants include prestigious institutions like Harvard University, University of Colorado, and Duke University, all claiming no equivalent U.S.-made instruments exist. The deadline for written comments is May 1, 2025.

The document is a notice inviting public comments on whether certain scientific instruments that organizations like Arizona State University and Tulane University wish to import duty-free are produced in the United States. These instruments, which include high-pressure apparatus, fiber lasers, and telescopic mirror test stands, are made by manufacturers from countries such as Germany, China, and Italy. Each application asserts that there are no equivalent instruments made in the U.S. Comments regarding these requests must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky has finished an inventory of Native American human remains and associated items. They have identified a cultural link between these remains and several Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice outlines that repatriation, or the return of these remains and objects, may begin on or after January 6, 2025. This process follows the guidelines of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and any tribe or lineal descendant can request repatriation if they can prove cultural affiliation.

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky plans to return a collection of 227 cultural items to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items, which are mostly artifacts associated with ancient burial practices, are believed to be linked to tribes such as the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Shawnee Tribe. The return of these objects is in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Requests for repatriation by other recognized groups can be submitted by January 6, 2025, at the earliest.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is proposing a new information collection for the Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC) program. This initiative aims to drive innovative technology development to address significant challenges in American communities. The collected data will help NSF evaluate project outcomes and program progress. Public feedback is welcome until February 24, 2025, on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection initiative. This initiative involves gathering applicants' social media identifiers to enhance identity verification and national security screening as directed by Executive Order 14161. The public can submit comments on this proposal within the 60-day period ending on May 5, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The initiative estimates a total of approximately 285,999 hours of public burden, yet no additional costs are anticipated for respondents beyond current requirements.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to build an interim aboveground storage facility for two failed melters from the Defense Waste Processing Facility, instead of using underground storage. This move frees up space in the underground storage for melters with higher radiation levels. An analysis found that the environmental impacts of this change are not significant, and therefore, no further environmental review is needed. Because the situation aligns with past findings, no additional mitigation is required.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its request for approval to continue collecting information about outdoor laser operations, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information helps ensure such operations do not interfere with air traffic and may require an FDA variance. The FAA uses this information to evaluate and respond to proposed laser operations that could affect the National Airspace System. Comments must be submitted by March 30, 2021.