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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information related to appraiser designations and appraisal reports. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, allowing for a 60-day period for public comment on the proposal. The information gathered is crucial for ensuring accurate appraisals, particularly for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages, to safeguard the interests of HUD, taxpayers, and the FHA insurance fund. HUD encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection process.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposal related to their Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This standard is designed to protect workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The information collection's purpose is to help implement protective measures, and it is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments can be submitted on the OMB website by April 7, 2025, and this data collection, aimed at businesses and other private sectors, includes requirements that have an estimated annual burden cost of $116,568,859.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically its Antitrust Division, is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are doing this in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request will involve extending a current information collection process related to Federal Coal Lease Forms, identified as ATR-139 and ATR-140. Businesses will be required to provide information on their coal reserves, which helps the DOJ assess the impact of federal coal leases on market competition. The DOJ estimates that 10 respondents will fill out each form, taking about two hours each, resulting in a total of 20 hours of public burden annually. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until June 30, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative aims to reduce the paperwork burden and improve the efficiency of data collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC is particularly interested in feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it could be improved or minimized. Responses should be submitted by March 26, 2025, through the specified online platforms.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP), which aims to prevent international parental child abductions and unauthorized minor travel. This notice allows individuals to comment until March 26, 2021, as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program requires the collection of certain information, like Form DS-3077, from parents or legal guardians. The form can be completed online or by hand and submitted through email, fax, or mail.

The Executive Order 14182, titled "Enforcing the Hyde Amendment," reaffirms the policy of the United States to ban the use of federal taxpayer dollars for elective abortions, in line with the Hyde Amendment. It revokes two previous Executive Orders, 14076 and 14079, from 2022. The order directs the Office of Management and Budget to implement guidance for executive departments and agencies. It clarifies that the order does not create any legal rights or benefits for individuals against the U.S. government.

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 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) Program. The program ensures that individuals who need access to secure areas in the transportation sector, including mariners with U.S. Coast Guard credentials, undergo security threat assessments through the submission of biographic and biometric data. Comments on this request can be submitted until May 29, 2025, and the TSA is inviting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to the data collection process. The TSA also offers different fee structures depending on prior checks and renewable options, and seeks to gather customer satisfaction through optional surveys.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request related to the definition of "plan assets" involving participant contributions to employee benefit plans. This request is being managed by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and is part of adhering to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The regulation details the timeframes within which contributions must become plan assets and outlines the requirements for employers who need an extension to meet these deadlines. The DOL invites public comments on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, utility, and potential burden on businesses.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend its approval for the collection of information through Form 11-K. This form is used by employee stock purchase and savings plans to meet reporting requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act. It provides financial information to help employees assess their investment plans. The SEC estimates that there are about 941 filings annually, each taking 95.81 internal burden hours and costing approximately $7,525. The public can view and comment on this request for extension until April 21, 2025.