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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to forensic firearm training for non-ATF employees. This notice is part of the process for revising a previously approved collection and the ATF is collecting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the collected information. The ATF Form 7110.15 is used to gather information from law enforcement personnel to register and evaluate training on firearms investigations. The deadline for comments is March 10, 2025, and the collection aims to refine the training request process and its efficiency.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to provide training and technical assistance to state agencies and service providers to improve services and support for older adults who are blind, focusing on independence and self-sufficiency. Applicants have until March 17, 2025, to apply, and the funding available is estimated at $599,706 for a single cooperative agreement that will run for up to 60 months.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to ask for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew a data collection related to the Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. This information is used to determine which training centers can be designated as CoEs. The renewal is part of a strategy to maintain and modernize the maritime workforce, in line with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018. Public and institutions have 30 days to provide feedback on this proposal.

On February 26, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) decided to build a new Child Development Center (CDC) to help families near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida with childcare needs. This decision follows an Environmental Impact Statement and public input and involves acquiring 14 acres from the City of Crestview. The CDC will be operated by the 96th Force Support Squadron. This notice complies with the National Environmental Policy Act and relevant Air Force regulations.

The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program. This program aims to enhance public understanding of environmental science through education grants. The information collection involves surveys from program participants to evaluate and improve the program. The public is invited to comment on this request within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. This program, part of the Department of Commerce, aims to improve ocean and coastal environmental understanding through education grants. To achieve this, NOAA is extending its existing data collection efforts to monitor and improve B-WET activities by gathering feedback from grant recipients and teachers. Comments on the proposal are invited until February 18, 2025, to help evaluate and enhance the program’s effectiveness.

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Education published a notice inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program in the Federal Register. This notice corrects the application availability date, adds the deadline for submitting applications, and updates the deadline for intergovernmental review. The new application availability date is January 15, 2025, with a transmittal deadline of March 17, 2025, and an intergovernmental review deadline of May 16, 2025. The rest of the information in the original notice remains unchanged.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting public comments on a proposed data collection project titled "The Impact of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education at the Clinical Center on Physician Careers in Academia and Clinical Research." This initiative seeks feedback on the necessity, practicality, and potential improvements of the data collection related to the training programs offered by the NIH Clinical Center. The aim is to assess how these programs impact patient safety, research productivity, and career development in clinical and academic settings. Comments should be submitted within 60 days to be considered.

The Department of Education has corrected information related to the FY 2025 competition for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program. They have changed selection criteria, removed certain criteria, and updated the application deadlines to March 31, 2025, for submission and May 30, 2025, for review. Applicants who submitted before March 7, 2025, must update their applications by the new deadlines. Detailed selection criteria and further corrections are provided to ensure the program aligns with federal objectives and maximizes its benefit to underserved populations.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an existing information collection related to arson and explosives training registration for non-ATF employees. They plan to submit this request to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The collection involves ATF Form 6310.1, which is used by law enforcement officials at various government levels to apply for training. Approximately 500 respondents are expected annually, with each taking about 6 minutes to complete the form, resulting in a total estimated annual burden of 50 hours.