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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 17Ac2-2 and Form TA-2, as part of the annual reporting requirements for registered transfer agents. These reports help the SEC monitor transfer agents’ business activities. The estimated total time required for all 315 transfer agents to comply with these requirements is 1,359 hours, with an average of about 4.3 hours per agent. The public can view and comment on this information collection request.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, to modify the safety standards for its Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. Consol seeks permission to use certain battery-powered vibration analyzers that are not currently approved under existing MSHA standards within 150 feet of active mining areas. The request is due to a lack of available MSHA-approved equipment following the discontinuation of previously certified devices. Consol believes that their proposed equipment provides an equivalent level of safety and proposes checks and precautions to ensure miner safety. The public can comment on this petition until January 9, 2025.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is related to the VA Loan Guaranty program, which helps veterans purchase, construct, and refinance homes. The VBA is asking for feedback on whether this data collection is necessary, its potential impact, and how to reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, and the collection affects individuals involved in loan servicing, with an estimated annual burden of 63 hours.

The Veterans Benefits Administration from the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is a planned reinstatement of a previously approved collection using Form Letter 21-30 to gather necessary contact information. The form is used when other methods are not available, often for locating individuals such as fiduciaries and beneficiaries required for field examinations. Comments are open until April 26, 2021, and the public is encouraged to provide input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is asking for public input on revisions to their data collection forms for the Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) program. These forms, used to manage the placement and transfer of UAC in care facilities, will be integrated into a new system called UAC Path. Changes include updated formatting, new questions, and additional sections to capture more information. The public's feedback is sought to ensure the forms' effectiveness and practicality, with comments accepted within 60 days of this notice.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on its Loan Repayment Program (LRP) to extend its approval. The program aims to help health professionals with educational debt who agree to work at IHS facilities, providing much-needed services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The public can submit comments until February 25, 2025, to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process and minimize its burden. This extension process is crucial for maintaining the program's ability to attract qualified health professionals to underserved areas.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comments on an existing information collection request to extend the use of TSA Customer Comment Cards. These cards, available in both paper and electronic forms, allow passengers to share feedback, report security concerns, or request help at checkpoints. TSA aims to gather public input to ensure the information collection is beneficial, accurate, and efficient. TSA estimates receiving thousands of submissions each year and outlines the time required to complete each form, with total estimated burdens calculated for a three-year period.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a new filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement. This filing requires the Commission's consideration and is open for public comment. Interested parties can submit comments by December 10, 2024, through the Commission's online system. The document lists several requests from the Postal Service to add various mail contracts to the Competitive Product List; these requests are open for review and comment by the public.

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) of the Department of Defense is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which aims to reduce the amount of paperwork the government asks from the public. The feedback will help improve service delivery and program management. Comments must be submitted by March 7, 2025, and can be sent through a dedicated website or by mail.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on the renewal of two existing information collections as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The first collection relates to the Pillar 2 Guidance under the Advanced Capital Framework, which requires certain banks to document and assess their capital adequacy processes. The second collection involves the Credit Risk Retention Rule, requiring institutions to retain a portion of the credit risk for asset-backed securities they issue. Comments are open until January 13, 2025, and can be submitted by various methods, including email and post.