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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request regarding "COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Laboratory Data Reporting" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed data collection aims to gather comprehensive laboratory testing data to aid in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic by tracking disease trends, facilitating contact tracing, and managing testing resources. The CDC is inviting public comments for an additional 30 days to ensure this collection is efficient, clear, and minimally burdensome. Interested individuals can comment on the necessity and accuracy of the data collection or contribute suggestions for improvement.

The Census Bureau, part of the Commerce Department, is inviting public comments on the Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey, as part of their efforts under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice allows for 60 days of public commentary before the information collection request is submitted for approval. The survey collects important data to benchmark the monthly Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey, aiding in the analysis of business conditions. The information from this survey helps refine economic insights used by various governmental and business entities. Public comments help evaluate the survey's necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements while aiming to reduce the reporting burden.

The Federal Acquisition Service, part of the General Services Administration, has issued a notice seeking comments on extending the use of a form called the Standard Form (SF) 123, which is used to transfer surplus federal personal property to various public agencies and organizations. This form allows state agencies to donate surplus items to non-profit and public entities like educational programs and airports. The notice highlights the need for public input on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, as well as any suggestions for improvement. Comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, through regulations.gov.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to employee benefits laws. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and can be submitted through the regulations website. The department aims to ensure the collected information is useful, accurate, and not overly burdensome for respondents.

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) plans to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves a Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Campus Program, which grants funds to educational institutions to reduce violent crimes against women on campuses. Approximately 100 grantee institutions will provide data twice a year, with each report taking about an hour to complete. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until February 25, 2021.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released a notice regarding the revision of various OMB-approved information collection activities. This notice invites public comments on the necessity and accuracy of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improvement, before the agency submits them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The collections involve various forms and questionnaires related to Social Security benefits, eligibility, and appeals processes. The SSA aims to gather feedback to enhance these processes while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Department of Commerce has requested OMB approval to continue collecting data on exoskeleton use. Comments are invited from the public until 30 days after the notice's publication. The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to evaluate exoskeletons in terms of fit, motion, and performance in industrial tasks. The research will guide future test methods and inform standards developed by the American Society for Testing Materials Committee F48 on exoskeletons and exosuits.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking public comments on its information collection request related to the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Participant Letter of Interest (LoI). This request is part of a regular review and extension of a currently approved collection concerning collaborative cybersecurity projects. Interested technology providers are encouraged to submit Letters of Interest to participate. Comments on the proposed information collection can be submitted online within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is planning to gather information to create tools for Section 3 compliance, specifically aimed at documenting labor hours for Section 3 workers and businesses. This initiative falls under existing regulations and is not mandatory, but serves as a sample process for those without current methods. Comments from the public are invited until March 31, 2025, to discuss the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve or reduce the effort needed to collect the information. HUD urges feedback to ensure the tools are effective and user-friendly.