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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the information collection for Form T-6, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This form is used by foreign corporations or individuals who want to serve as trustees under certain legal agreements. The SEC estimates that completing this form takes about 17 hours, with a portion done internally. They invite feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the collection of this information by May 12, 2025. Comments can be sent by mail or email, addressed to Austin Gerig at the SEC.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments regarding the extension of information collection under Rule 34b-1, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This rule pertains to the sales literature of investment companies, ensuring that performance data is standardized and not misleading to investors. The SEC estimates that each year, approximately 351 respondents submit 7,362 responses related to this rule, with a total annual burden of around 46,278 hours. The SEC invites comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how the process might be improved.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the reporting requirements for widely held fixed investment trusts. This request is part of the IRS's effort to reduce paperwork, as dictated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Those involved are encouraged to submit comments by May 27, 2025. The regulations require certain tax information to be shared between trustees, middlemen, and investors, ensuring compliance with tax laws.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input on their plan to collect information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes proposed new collections, extensions, or updates to existing collections. The public has until February 28, 2025, to submit comments. This process aims to ensure the information collected is necessary and useful, and help improve the quality and effectiveness of the information gathering methods used by the CMS.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to how states safeguard the personal information of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This request is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which ensures that any information collection is necessary and useful. The study aims to assess current state practices for protecting this personal data and to recommend improvements. The public has until March 8, 2021, to submit their comments and recommendations through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information titled the "National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Survey". This approval was granted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and is valid until November 30, 2027. The survey is designed to gather information and support strategic planning in agriculture and food defense. The approval is marked with the OMB control number 0910-0855.

The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on a new data collection effort called the Family Planning Annual Report 2.0 (FPAR 2.0) as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This data collection aims to gather detailed information on family planning services and user demographics for their Title X Family Planning Program. The new system will provide more precise data to improve program monitoring and reporting, support strategic and financial planning, and help evaluate the program's impact. Comments are invited by April 12, 2021, and can be submitted via email or phone to Sherrette Funn.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the information collection requirements related to passive activity losses and credits. This effort is part of their ongoing attempt to reduce paperwork and simplify processes in adherence to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the estimated burden it places on respondents, and potential ways to minimize this burden, possibly through technological solutions. Comments must be submitted by March 24, 2025, and will help improve the procedure and ensure proper compliance.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on extending its current information collection related to the Pell Grant Reporting under the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to assess the impact of reporting requirements and reduce the burden on the public. The Federal Pell Grant program helps students by providing financial assistance for higher education. The Department is interested in feedback on the necessity, timeliness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, with a deadline for comments set for April 6, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to gather information from the public. This is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to notify the public about proposed data collection and allow for public input. The notice outlines several collections, including topics such as the Quality Improvement Organization Assumption of Responsibilities, ASC Forms for Medicare Program Certification, Home Health Agency Survey, and Peer Review Organizations Sanction Regulations. Each collection has specific details about the number of respondents, total annual responses, and estimated annual hours, with the public invited to share their thoughts on the utility and effectiveness of these collections.