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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for updated data collection practices related to the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report, also known as the EEO-5. This report collects workforce demographic data from public elementary and secondary school systems with 100 or more employees as part of the EEOC's mission to investigate employment discrimination. The EEOC plans to implement changes to modernize data collection and improve accuracy, aiming to reduce the reporting burden on schools. Comments on these proposed changes are due by January 6, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request related to the Risk Management Program under the Clean Air Act. This program requires facilities that handle certain hazardous substances to create and submit risk management plans to prevent accidental releases. The agency is collecting feedback to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this data collection and aims to minimize the reporting burden. Comments are open for 60 days, and the EPA will review them before submitting the final request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for the continued collection of information under Regulation G. This regulation requires publicly reporting companies to reconcile non-GAAP financial information with the most comparable GAAP figures. It affects roughly 7,196 public companies, who must comply about six times each year, resulting in a total of 21,588 hours of reporting annually. The public can view and comment on this request by visiting a specified website or sending an email by January 27, 2025.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR) as part of a routine information collection review. The COAR is mandated for certain fish processors and collectors in Alaska to report on their purchasing and production activities. This information helps assess the value of fisheries resources and is used by federal and state agencies for fisheries management. Comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, efficiency, and usefulness of this information collection and to explore ways to reduce the reporting burden.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on its proposed information collection related to the West Coast Region Groundfish Trawl Logbook. This is part of an effort to revise and extend the current data collection process to better manage the fishery by consolidating trawl and non-trawl logbooks. The public can provide feedback until May 30, 2025, which will help evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the data collection, look for ways to improve it, and explore methods to reduce the reporting burden on respondents.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments on the necessity and utility of collecting this information, including its accuracy and ways to enhance its quality while minimizing the burden on respondents. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is involved in this process, particularly for the Research Education Extension Project Online Reporting Tool. This tool helps record data on research and education programs, aids in resource planning, and coordinates efforts to address agricultural issues. The deadline for submitting comments is March 15, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information collection related to Regulation FD, which requires public companies to share important information with all investors equally. This regulation aims to prevent selective disclosure, ensuring that material information is available to everyone at the same time. The SEC estimates that roughly 7,196 companies each make five such disclosures annually, resulting in 19,274 responses and about 96,370 total hours of effort. They are seeking feedback by March 31, 2025, on whether the collection is useful, if their time estimates are correct, and how the process might be improved or made less burdensome.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking feedback to help assess and improve their processes, reduce the public's reporting burden, and evaluate the necessity and utility of the information collected. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment before the collection submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments need to be submitted by February 3, 2025.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, has issued a notice requesting public comments on a new data collection initiative called the QCEW Business Supplement (QBS). This program aims to gather timely information about the U.S. economy to aid stakeholders and policymakers. The first survey will explore how businesses are adjusting post-COVID-19, covering topics such as telework and government assistance. Comments on the data collection process are requested by April 5, 2021, and the survey is expected to engage 150,000 respondents, requiring about 10 minutes each.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) under the Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension of their information collection program titled General Inquiries to State Agency Contacts. This effort is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aimed at reducing paperwork and minimizing the burden on respondents. They seek feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its accuracy, and ways to simplify data submission processes. Comments are due by March 29, 2021, and will be used to evaluate and potentially improve the cooperative statistical programs conducted with State agencies.