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The Department of the Treasury has announced a request for public comments on information collection related to providing access to U.S. currency for blind and visually impaired individuals. This follows a court order mandating the inclusion of tactile features in currency design to aid the visually impaired. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) will obtain feedback from these individuals through meetings and focus groups, employing a methodology previously developed by specialists in tactile acuity. Interested parties can submit their comments online by March 31, 2025.

The Department of Labor's Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection about the certification and qualification for individuals to perform specific duties in coal mining, like operating hoists and testing for dangerous conditions. This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and public comments on the collection are encouraged until February 16, 2021. The MSHA aims to ensure that only qualified individuals perform these critical safety tasks by using a standardized form to assess candidates' qualifications. The collection is estimated to involve 674 respondents, with a total annual burden of 330 hours.

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women plans to submit a request for an extension of an existing information collection to the Office of Management and Budget. This request involves the OVW Notice of Funding Opportunity Template, a tool used to guide applications for grants under the Violence Against Women Act. The process affects entities like governments, schools, and organizations applying for funding. Community members are encouraged to give feedback on areas such as reducing the time burden and improving the collection's effectiveness until April 28, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This act requires federal agencies to get approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before gathering information from the public. CMS is seeking comments on things like the necessity of the information, how it will be collected, and ways to minimize the burden on the public. The public has until March 11, 2021, to provide feedback on this proposed information collection.

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has submitted a request for the renewal of a data collection tool, the Environmental Compliance Questionnaire, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This tool is essential for ensuring that proposed activities comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The questionnaire helps assess environmental impacts before providing federal funding for significant projects. Public comments on this request can be submitted online, allowing for a 30-day period after the notice is published.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program. HUD wants feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved. The comments will help HUD evaluate the burden on responders and consider improvements like electronic submissions. Comments should be submitted by March 26, 2021, to help HUD manage and report on Native American housing programs.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, seeking permission to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection is connected to the National Industrial Security System (NISS), which helps the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) supervise the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The collected data ensures that contractor facilities can securely handle classified information. Individuals and groups interested in giving feedback on this proposal have until February 10, 2025, to send in their comments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection known as FERC-549B, related to natural gas pipeline rates and customer information. This request is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves collecting key data about gas pipeline capacities and services. People can submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and FERC until February 4, 2021. The comments should address the usefulness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is inviting public comments on proposed information collections aimed at reducing paperwork, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 efforts. These collections involve the Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) authority to monitor nonbank financial companies that might pose a threat to U.S. financial stability. The public can comment on aspects such as the necessity and utility of the information, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve data collection processes. Feedback will be part of the request for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and comments need to be submitted by June 23, 2025.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, announced a request for public comments on a proposed data collection project. This project involves the "Generic Clearance for National Cancer Institute NCI Resources, Software and Data Sharing Forms," which is aimed at facilitating data sharing and access for biomedical research. The project seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a revision and extension of its data collection forms for three additional years. The forms will help researchers access, store, and share data, promoting open scientific inquiry and enhancing educational opportunities for researchers.