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The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection process for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Needs Assessment. This initiative, which requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to improve the consistency and efficiency of support services for military families with special needs as they move across different service locations. The deadline for comments is January 30, 2025, and interested parties can submit their input through the website mentioned in the notice.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public feedback on its information collection under Rule 17g-1, which deals with the fidelity bonding of officers and employees of registered management investment companies. This rule requires independent directors to approve the bond annually, specifies terms for coverage amounts based on a fund's assets, and mandates the submission of certain documents to the Commission. The Commission estimates that complying with these requirements takes about two hours per year for each of the approximately 2,200 funds. Comments on the necessity and efficiency of these information collections are requested within 60 days.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on their "Operational Readiness Review 2.0" information collection project, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This project assesses the public health emergency preparedness of 62 jurisdictions, including major cities, to ensure they are ready to handle health emergencies. The public has 30 days to provide comments on whether the information collected is essential, accurate, and efficient. The CDC uses this data to identify strengths and challenges in preparedness programs and improve responses to public health threats.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual public meeting about the evaluation of Indiana's Lake Michigan Coastal Management Program. People can submit written comments until April 16, 2021, and participate in the meeting on April 7, 2021, by registering online. The meeting is a chance for the public to give feedback on how well Indiana is managing its coastal areas. NOAA will also review how Indiana has met national objectives and used financial assistance connected to the Coastal Zone Management Act.

MEMX LLC, a stock exchange, has proposed a rule change to start its Pre-Market Session at 4 a.m. Eastern Time instead of the usual 7 a.m. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering this proposal, which is meant to align MEMX's trading hours with those of other exchanges, and has agreed to let it take effect immediately. The proposed change does not raise any new regulatory concerns, and the SEC is seeking public feedback on whether this change complies with existing laws. Interested parties have until April 1, 2025, to submit comments.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new formula to allocate funds for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program, as part of the Clean Water Act. The formula is designed to distribute funds to states based on their needs for managing sewer overflows and stormwater, using data from the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey and additional factors such as annual precipitation and population. The formula ensures that all states receive adequate support, with a minimum allocation set to prevent states from receiving less than 0.5% of the total funds. The EPA considered public feedback before finalizing the formula and plans to update it with current data to maintain fairness in distribution.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced a new system of records called "NLRB Freedom of Information Act Records (NLRB-37)" as part of the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will keep track of requests and appeals made to the NLRB under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It will be used to manage and store these requests and allow the NLRB to meet reporting requirements and manage FOIA-related activities. The NLRB is also rescinding two previous systems, NLRB FOIAonline (NLRB-35) and the Freedom of Information Act Tracking System (FTS) and Associated Agency Files (NLRB-32).

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public feedback on the need and practicality of collecting specific information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They outline data collection requirements for two programs run by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The first program involves accrediting laboratories to ensure meat and poultry products are safe and properly labeled, requiring applicable labs to complete an application. The second requires businesses that grind raw beef to maintain detailed records about the source and handling of their products for safety and compliance reasons. The public can submit comments online before a specified deadline.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments regarding the continued use of Form 928, which concerns information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The IRS wants feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection, as well as how to minimize the burden on those who respond. Comments are welcome until May 30, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to "Investment Securities" under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the OCC’s ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The OCC plans to gather feedback until March 15, 2021, and is interested in opinions on the utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collected, as well as ideas for improving data collection methods. Comments received will be considered when the OCC submits its request for renewal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).