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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). They aim to determine whether collecting the information is necessary, how to improve its quality, and ways to reduce the burden on small businesses. The FCC has proposed amendments to rules around Caller ID to help identify threatening calls and improve emergency services by ensuring access to blocked numbers without compromising privacy. The deadline for submitting comments is April 27, 2021.

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine Corps, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the Navy Access Control Management System and the U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System to manage base access. It aims to ensure security by verifying individual identities using biometric data. The public has until March 31, 2021, to submit comments on this proposal.

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) from the Department of Defense is proposing a new process for collecting information and is asking for public feedback. This is being done as part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The main focus is on whether the information collection is necessary, how to improve its quality, and how to reduce the burden on those providing the information. Individuals or households are the intended respondents, with a form related to membership at the Pentagon Athletic Center being used to gather data. Comments will be accepted until February 10, 2025.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is announcing a series of closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings, held virtually at the National Institutes of Health Neuroscience Center in Rockville, MD, will occur on multiple dates in February and March 2021. The sessions are closed to the public as they may involve discussions on confidential trade secrets and personal information. The meetings are part of the NINDS's activities to assess applications for various research grants in neurological disorders.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting public comments on a new proposed information collection aimed at improving customer services. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the notice allows for 60 days of public input on the proposed data gathering effort. The information collection seeks to enhance the customer experience with government services, similar to private-sector standards, using a variety of methods such as surveys and interviews. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity of this data collection, its estimated burden, and suggestions for improving its effectiveness and minimizing its impact on respondents.

The National Park Service is inviting public comments on properties that have been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before January 23, 2021. The agency is requesting these comments to be submitted electronically by February 18, 2021. The document lists properties from various states like Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Virginia, mentioning specific historic districts, bridges, and buildings being considered for the Register. They also note a request for the removal of one property in Nebraska and additional documentation for a district in Virginia.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from individuals and groups seeking to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. In the Chicago region, the Brady Family Control Group intends to acquire shares of Community Financial Corp. and Community Savings Bank in Iowa. Meanwhile, in the Kansas City region, the Whitham Family Control Group plans to acquire shares of Whitcorp Financial Company and its associated banks in Kansas and Colorado. The public can view these applications and submit comments by a specified deadline, which will be publicly disclosed.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking public comments on its proposed information collection related to the State Grants for Assistive Technology Program. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, this collection aims to assess and report the progress of states in providing assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. The data will be used for the ACL's annual report to Congress and other compliance purposes. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by April 26, 2021.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho has announced public meetings of the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) for April 14 and August 11, 2021. The RAC, composed of 15 diverse members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, advises on public land and national forest management in Idaho. The April meeting will cover topics such as wildland fire management and outdoor recreation, while the August meeting's agenda will be finalized after the April meeting. These meetings are open to the public, who can also comment during scheduled periods.

The National Institutes of Health will hold a virtual meeting of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Advisory Council on April 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public to evaluate grant applications, as discussions might include confidential material and private information. Interested individuals may submit written comments to the committee through the provided email address, and additional information will be available on the council's webpage.