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The Department of Agriculture submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information is necessary for farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections using form FSA-669A. The form collects details like the nominee's name, address, and signatures, and includes an optional section for race, ethnicity, and gender data. Those participating in the nomination must meet eligibility requirements, and the information helps prepare for the annual elections.

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice about changes to a system of records called the "Enterprise Data Management and Analytics Platform Services" (EDMAPS). This system collects and analyzes data from various Federal Student Aid sources to assist in managing student aid throughout its lifecycle. The changes include clarifications on legal authorities, updates to the system's purposes, and modifications to categories of records and routine uses of information to help prevent and investigate fraud. The updates are open for public comment until February 3, 2025, before they become official.

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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is asking the public to comment on collecting information related to income verification forms for veterans. This falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to notify about and seek comments for proposed information gatherings. The data collection, done via forms like VA Forms 10-301 and 10-302, helps verify the incomes of veterans and their spouses, determining their eligibility for cost-free healthcare. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) oversees this process.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before March 29, 2025, for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted by April 28, 2025, to the specified email or mailing address, including the property's name and location in the subject line. The notice lists various properties across several states being considered for listing in the historic register. Those who provide comments should be aware that their personal information may be made publicly available.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is holding a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors from April 11 to April 13, 2021. This meeting is not open to the public because it will discuss and evaluate sensitive information, such as the qualifications and performance of personnel, and the competence of individual researchers. The meeting will take place virtually at the Porter Neuroscience Research Center in Bethesda, Maryland. For more information, contact Dr. Lorna W. Role via email at lorna.role@nih.gov.

The National Institutes of Health will hold a closed meeting of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel on April 14, 2025, to review grant applications. This meeting will be held virtually from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The discussions will be private to protect confidential information and the privacy of individuals. For more details, Sonia Ivette Ortiz-Miranda, Ph.D., serves as the contact person.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced they received permit applications for scientific research to help endangered species, inviting public comments on these applications. The permits allow activities like capturing or collecting endangered species for research to aid in their recovery and survival. Public comments are accepted until January 15, 2025, and important information may be made public as part of the process. After considering the public input, they will decide on issuing the permits and announce those decisions in a future Federal Register notice.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting on February 5, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications regarding Alpha Herpes Viruses and Alzheimer's Disease. This meeting will be conducted virtually and will remain private to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The event has been announced as per the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, with further details available through contact person Ivan Tadeu Rebustini at the National Institute of Health.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting on February 5, 2021, to review and evaluate contract proposals. This meeting will follow the guidelines of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and will not be open to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. The meeting will be conducted virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD. Interested parties can contact Kristina Wickham for more information.