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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on extending the approval for information collection requirements related to the flammability standards of carpets and rugs. This relates to rules under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and the current approval will expire in March 2025. The CPSC estimates that around 120 manufacturers and importers are affected, and the process involves significant testing and recordkeeping. They are seeking input on the necessity and burden of these requirements, especially regarding potential cost reductions through technology.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a request for public comments on the collection of information it conducts. This is part of a requirement to renew the approval for using various forms, such as the Integrated Registration Services System, which helps verify identities for secure communication. Another form described is the Notification of a Social Security Number to Employers, which assists in ensuring employers have accurate information for wage reporting. The SSA seeks feedback on how to improve these procedures and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and efficiency of collecting information related to Rule 12g3-2 under the Securities Exchange Act. This rule provides an exemption for foreign private issuers, requiring them to provide information about their securities to the SEC, which is then made available to the public. The SEC estimates that about 1,386 respondents will file roughly 12 submissions each per year, resulting in a total of 16,632 responses. The public is invited to submit comments about this information collection within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is asking for public feedback on extending the ACF-696T Financial Report form for another three years. This form, used by 221 Tribal Lead Agencies receiving Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funding, is necessary for reporting financial expenditures annually. No changes have been proposed to the form, but the ACF is particularly interested in comments on the necessity, clarity, and burden of the information requested. Comments are due within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, is requesting public feedback on their proposed information collection titled AmeriCorps External Reviewer Survey. This survey is a new initiative aimed at individuals who have served as External Reviewers or External Panel Coordinators to help evaluate and improve AmeriCorps' grant application processes. The public is invited to submit their comments before February 11, 2021, via the provided online portal. The proposed survey plans to collect electronic responses from approximately 250 individuals, with an estimated total response time of 60 hours.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting public comments on a new information collection effort to study teen pregnancy prevention programs. The Office of Population Affairs will conduct a survey to gather information from 53 Tier 1 grantees and 12 Tier 2 grantees to evaluate how these programs are implemented and their effectiveness in reducing unintended teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The data collected will be used to create detailed profiles of each program. Comments must be submitted by February 24, 2025, either via email or phone.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), a part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public comments on an information collection related to their study, Variations in Implementation of Quality Interventions (VIQI). The study aims to evaluate and improve early care and education (ECE) centers. They are seeking a 3-year extension to gather more data, make adjustments based on previous research, and consider new factors caused by COVID-19. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing it, are welcomed.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Interior Department, is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is linked to applications for leasing or selling public lands for recreation or public purposes, with an extension request to renew OMB Control Number 1004-0012. The BLM invites comments on several aspects, such as the necessity of the information collected and the estimated burden it imposes, by January 17, 2025. The proposed information collection is crucial for assessing applications from state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, and is estimated to involve 920 burden hours annually.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is asking for public comments on extending for three years the use of the Interstate Administrative Subpoena and Notice of Interstate Lien forms, which are due to expire on July 31, 2021. These forms help state agencies collect income information and enforce child support orders across state lines. There will be no changes made to the forms. Feedback is welcomed on their necessity, the accuracy of the burden estimate, the clarity of the information, and suggestions for reducing the response burden, and should be submitted within 60 days of publication.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the collection of qualitative feedback about its services. This feedback aims to gather opinions and perceptions to help improve the SEC's program management and service delivery. The SEC estimates they will conduct 20 activities each year involving 30,000 participants, with each responding once, taking about 10 minutes each. Comments on whether this information collection is necessary or how it can be improved are welcome until February 25, 2025.