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The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for a new information collection related to sexual assault prevention training. This proposal, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Enhanced, Assess, Acknowledge, Act Sexual Assault Resistance Training" in military settings. The information collected will help the DoD develop better prevention strategies for sexual harassment and assault. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until February 18, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Resource Justification Model (RJM). This model allows state agencies to electronically submit data about costs, which helps determine funding allocations for administrative expenses. Those interested can submit their comments by January 16, 2025, through the specified online platform. The DOL seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue this data collection for three more years, affecting state, local, and tribal governments.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. HRSA is seeking to extend the approval of the Environmental Information and Documentation (EID) checklist, which helps ensure that projects funded by HRSA comply with environmental laws like the National Environmental Policy Act. The public can comment on this proposal until February 18, 2025, and these comments will assist OMB in its decision-making process.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a proposed reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to patient access through Application Programming Interfaces (API). The aim is to improve the interoperability of health information, allowing patients better electronic access to their health records. Public comments are being accepted until January 6, 2025, and can be submitted through the specified online portal.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on its request to collect information from individuals or households through online forms. These forms are used by the Agricultural Research Service to provide services related to research data, models, materials, and publications, as well as registration for scientific studies and events. The information collection is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and accessibility of government information in keeping with OMB guidelines. People can submit their comments on this information collection until February 20, 2025, and the total estimated burden is 720 hours.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on keeping and revising an information collection related to the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application. They aim to gather opinions on the necessity, burden, and practicality of the information being collected. The comments are meant to help improve the collection process. The USPTO expects that completing the application will take about 40 hours, and there are no associated costs for respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for the information collection of Form N-54A, which investment companies use to notify the SEC of their election to be regulated as business development companies. This form is mandatory and aims to help the SEC administer specific provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. On average, about seven companies file this notification annually, with a total burden of 3.5 hours and an estimated cost of $1,288 to the industry. Public comments on the information collection are invited and can be submitted via the provided contact details.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Multi-Buyer Select Risk Policy (MBSR) Exclusions Worksheet. This form helps users determine if they qualify for support under the MBSR Policy. Comments are due by March 31, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The worksheet is intended to streamline information collection for entities involved in exporting U.S. goods and services.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on its information collection activities as part of efforts to manage fishery resources along the U.S. East Coast. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and focuses on extending the use of vessel logbooks, also known as Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs), to gather data crucial for monitoring and regulating fisheries. Public comments are invited by May 19, 2025, to help improve and assess the information collection process, which aims to reduce the reporting burden and facilitate effective fishery management.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to the "first inventor to file" system. Initially, comments were collected in October 2024, allowing a 60-day period, and now an additional 30 days are provided for further comments. This collection, necessary for certain patent applications filed after March 16, 2013, helps determine if the applications comply with specific patent laws changed by the America Invents Act. The review addresses the burden on the public, and public input can be submitted through the website reginfo.gov.