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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing a data collection project titled “Characteristics of Cases of Priority Fungal Diseases.” This project aims to gather data on various fungal diseases to better understand their impact, spread, and risk factors across the U.S. Interested parties are invited to comment on this project, with special interest in evaluating its necessity, burden, and potential improvements. The CDC stresses the importance of this data for guiding public health responses, especially regarding high-risk populations and emerging disease trends.

The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the National Survey of Children's Health. This survey gathers data on the health and well-being of children across the United States, helping agencies estimate national and state-level impacts, especially for children with special health care needs. The survey involves about 375,000 addresses and uses both web and mail questionnaires, with some households receiving cash incentives to encourage participation. Written comments on the survey are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a data collection project titled "Multi-Site Clinical Assessment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MCAM)." This project aims to study the differences in patients with ME/CFS and improve measurement methods using data from various clinical practices in the U.S. The CDC invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection until 30 days past the notice publication. Responses can be submitted electronically or in writing to the OMB's CDC Desk Officer.

The Treasury Department is seeking public comments on several information collection requests related to alcohol and tobacco regulations, which will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. These requests involve activities such as claiming refunds on exported spirits, shipping Puerto Rican spirits without tax, and record-keeping for the production and sale of spirits and tobacco. The agency aims to ensure proper tax collection and prevent fraud through these procedures. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection practices. As part of the Paperwork Reduction Act efforts, they seek input on whether these collections are necessary and useful, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the clarity of information collected. The FCC is particularly interested in suggestions to reduce burdens on small businesses and ensure compliance with the requirement to have a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. Comments are due by February 11, 2025, and should be sent to the designated FCC email addresses.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on its information collection for the Patents for Humanity Program and Trademarks for Humanity Program, which are initiatives aimed at encouraging the use of patents and trademarks to address humanitarian issues. The Patents for Humanity Program incentivizes patent holders to distribute technology for humanitarian purposes, offering award certificates that can accelerate patent matters. In 2023, the USPTO introduced the Trademarks for Humanity Program, which recognizes brand owners using trademarks to tackle societal challenges. Public comments are invited on these programs to help the USPTO assess and reduce reporting burdens.

The Department of Justice is inviting public comments on the proposed extension of an existing information collection by the FBI's Hazardous Devices School. This form, known as FD-731, is used to collect information on prospective students' identities and qualifications and to assess their security clearance status. The aim is to ensure these individuals have the necessary access to sensitive law enforcement facilities and information. The public comment period is open for 60 days, concluding on April 30, 2021, and the feedback will help evaluate and improve the collection process.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice about collecting information for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Homeless Assistance Grant Application. They aim to extend their current information collection process and are seeking public comments within 60 days. Interested parties can send their feedback via regulations.gov or directly to HUD's representatives. This feedback will help assess the need, accuracy, and potential improvements for the information collection process.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, inviting public comments on proposed data collection projects related to police operations on its campus. These projects involve forms for collecting incident reports, issuing police warnings, conducting background checks for potential hires, and allowing extended access for visitors. The NIH aims to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for these projects for the next three years. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted within 60 days of the publication date.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection helps determine if applicants meet the requirements for renewing a launch license to ensure public safety during reentry operations. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2025. The information is crucial for those applying for a license to operate reusable launch vehicles or carry out reentry activities, as required by U.S. law.