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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed collection of information regarding Public Housing Agency (PHA) lease and recordkeeping requirements. This request is part of a regular review process to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, including ways to minimize the burden on responders, by March 31, 2025. The proposed changes include adjustments to lease requirements under recent legislation, ensuring compliance with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

The Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection proposal. They aim to revise existing forms (DEA Forms 224 and 224A) to include emergency medical services (EMS) agencies under the Controlled Substances Act. This change would allow EMS agencies to register to handle controlled substances in line with state law. The comment period is open for 30 days, during which people can share their thoughts on the proposal's necessity, accuracy, and possible burden on those required to respond.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to its Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. This initiative, part of an effort to achieve environmental justice, allocates about $600 million to "Grantmakers," who will distribute subawards to community-led projects. The information collection will involve soliciting applications and gathering reports to ensure proper fund management and transparency. Public comments on the proposal are welcomed until January 27, 2025.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Interior Department is requesting public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork burdens. This notice is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the information collection focuses on the maintenance and evaluation of State programs in relation to federal enforcement. The public is invited to share their views on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection by February 10, 2025. Comments may impact how the OSMRE evaluates state programs and could influence federal involvement if certain requirements are unmet.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting public comments on its proposed information collection related to adverse experience reporting for licensed biological products. This reporting is crucial for identifying serious safety issues with these products after they have been marketed. The FDA requires that manufacturers report adverse experiences quickly and periodically, and also maintain detailed records for a certain number of years. Public comments can be submitted through the designated OMB website by March 25, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a notice about a new information collection related to PACE Medicaid Capitation Rate Setting. The notice is looking for public comments on the proposed collection methods, which aim to assist states in setting PACE rates for elderly care programs integrating Medicare and Medicaid services. This process involves obtaining feedback on minimizing the burden of information collection and improving the clarity and utility of the collected data. Comments must be submitted by December 20, 2024, through options like electronic submission at regulations.gov or via mail.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking comments on a new information collection for the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program offers funding to state transportation departments for bridge projects in certain states with low population density and specific bridge conditions. The FHWA estimates that each application will take around 100 hours to complete and that the total annual burden for all respondents will be about 3,780 hours. Comments are invited on the necessity of the collection, accuracy of estimated burdens, and ways to minimize the burden while maintaining data quality, with a deadline for comments set for January 30, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking comments from the public on its application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program. This program supports Federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native communities by funding projects that improve housing, living environments, and economic opportunities. HUD provides detailed guidelines for eligible activities and requires applicants to submit specific reports for funding and monitoring. This notice extends the public comment period for an additional 30 days and corrects earlier information that was published.

The Department of the Treasury has announced its intention to submit a collection of information requests regarding pension funding to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These requests, involving revisions to current collections to align with statutory provisions and new laws, require public comment by February 25, 2021. The information collected will help plan sponsors and actuaries with aspects of funding obligations, such as using alternative interest rates or dealing with adjusted funding targets. This process involves various stakeholders including individuals, businesses, non-profits, and governments, with a significant estimated annual burden in terms of time commitment.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to coastal and estuarine land conservation. This collection is conducted under the Coastal Zone Management Act to support activities like land acquisition and restoration. The public has 60 days to submit their input, either electronically or by mail, on aspects such as the collection's necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce reporting burdens. The NOAA intends to use this information to evaluate project proposals and ensure compliance with environmental laws.