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The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct a study on user satisfaction with the Financial Readiness (FINRED) website. The study will gather feedback from 480 respondents within the military community to evaluate the website's content, layout, and navigation. This research aims to improve the website based on user opinions, and participation is voluntary. Comments on this proposed information collection will be accepted until January 29, 2025.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The proposed changes aim to improve data collection for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program's AIDS Education and Training Center Program, which equips healthcare providers to better treat people with HIV. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted until January 8, 2025. These comments will help refine the new forms and contribute to assessing the effectiveness of training activities in achieving HIV treatment goals.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 2025 American Housing Survey. This survey aims to provide detailed information about housing quality, costs, and neighborhood assets to support effective housing policies and programs. HUD plans to implement a continuous data collection model, intending to improve efficiency and data accuracy. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity and utility of the information collection, especially regarding ways to minimize the data collection burden and enhance its quality.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting data for the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) COVID-19 Testing Program. This program helps monitor the use of $225 million in federal funds provided to support COVID-19 testing in rural areas. Funded clinics report on their testing activities, the number of patients tested, and positive results. Comments and suggestions about the data collection process are invited to ensure the information gathering is efficient and useful.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves collecting data related to procedures for applying for exemptions from certain prohibited transaction provisions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Public comments are invited on whether this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or simplified. The proposed collection anticipates responses totaling 4,899, with an annual time burden estimated at 632 hours and additional costs of $551,422.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has extended approval for OSHA's information collection requirements. These approvals relate to forms such as the Student Data Form and the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form. This extension was sought under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and includes new approval numbers and expiration dates. The extension ensures compliance with safety and health standards across general industry, construction, shipyards, and maritime sectors.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, has requested the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to state right-of-way acquisition data. This process follows the guidelines of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested parties are invited to provide public comments by May 12, 2025. The collection aims to gather annual reports from 56 respondents, including state transportation departments and territories, estimating a total annual burden of about 280 hours.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is planning to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for continuing to use their Customer Satisfaction Surveys, which help assess the performance of federal agencies. These surveys are crucial for collecting feedback from the public and are mostly conducted electronically. The aim is to improve agency services and gauge customer satisfaction by using standard and customized survey questions. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, burden estimate, and feedback collection methods of these surveys until April 26, 2021.

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a revision and extension of information collection related to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 229, Taxes. This collection helps the Department of Defense (DoD) ensure contractors in the United Kingdom seek relief from customs duty on fuels used in certain vehicles, as required by contracts. The proposal involves 12 respondents each making about 2.33 submissions a year, totaling an annual burden of 112 hours. Public comments on this proposal must be received by February 18, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves Rule 18f-3 related to funds that offer multiple share classes, which requires these funds to have a plan explaining their arrangement and expenses. The SEC estimates around 2,970 hours annually will be needed for compliance across registrants. Public comments on the matter can be submitted within 30 days of the notice.