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The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day, a celebration of both Greek and American democracy. This day commemorates the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire, which began on March 25, 1821. The proclamation highlights the historical and cultural ties between Greece and the United States, emphasizing shared values of democracy and freedom. It also notes the strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly in areas like defense and diplomacy.

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to submit a request for the renewal of the Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) to the Office of Management and Budget. The QSS is essential for measuring economic activity in the service industry in the U.S. and is a significant source for GDP estimation. Since being initiated in 2004, it has expanded to cover numerous sectors such as healthcare and finance. Public comments on the collection request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is asking for public comments on a proposed change to their information collection process, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This change updates the burden estimates for NEH grant applications, adjusting the total estimated time required from 88,815 to 296,433 hours due to more precise calculations of the time needed to prepare applications, which has increased from 15 to 60 hours per proposal. The NEH invites comments on the necessity and effectiveness of these changes, and responses need to be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The executive order titled "Building the National Garden of American Heroes" aims to establish a National Garden featuring statues of significant American figures as a response to recent acts of vandalism against historical monuments. It amends a previous order by including a comprehensive list of individuals to be honored and outlines the task force's responsibilities in selecting a site and constructing the garden. The order also mandates funding from the Department of the Interior and urges art and humanities councils to allocate discretionary funds for commissioning statues. Additionally, an annual report is required to track the garden's progress until it is fully established.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced the adjusted maximum and minimum civil penalties for violating its New Restrictions on Lobbying. These adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The new penalties, effective from January 15, 2021, to January 14, 2022, range from a minimum of $20,731 to a maximum of $207,314. The adjustments ensure that the penalty amounts keep pace with inflation, as mandated by the 2015 Act.

The document provides a consolidated notice of all agency-specific excepted authorities, as approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), under Schedules A, B, and C as of June 30, 2020. It details special rules that allow different government agencies to hire employees outside the typical competitive service process. The document includes specific exceptions for a variety of federal departments and agencies, outlining positions and criteria for employment under these exceptions. These exceptions are published annually in compliance with federal regulations.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to renew its information collection process for the Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp contests without any changes. These programs, which began in the 1930s and 1990s respectively, help preserve habitats and promote conservation education through art contests that allow participants to submit duck-themed artwork. The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is open to adults, while the Junior Duck Stamp Contest is for students in kindergarten to grade 12, and both programs have contributed significantly to wildlife habitat conservation efforts. The Service is requesting public comments on the collection process to ensure it minimizes burdens and serves its intended purpose.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their Inspire! Grants for Small Museums Program as part of their effort to streamline information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program supports small museums in implementing projects aligned with their strategic plans, specifically in areas like Lifelong Learning, Institutional Capacity, and Collections Stewardship and Access. Feedback is requested to assess the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the address provided.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on a plan to offer a special initiative called Museums Empowered. This initiative focuses on professional development for museums, with projects in areas like diversity, digital technology, evaluation, and organizational management. IMLS is aiming to enhance the quality and clarity of the information they collect, minimize the burden on respondents, and evaluate the necessity and usefulness of the data collection. Comments are invited from the public to help the agency achieve these goals effectively.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their proposal to renew the Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program Final Performance Report Form. This form is important for IMLS in the administration and performance reporting for grant programs involving Native American tribes. The public is invited to share insights on whether the data collection is necessary, how accurate IMLS's burden estimates are, and ways to improve the information's quality and clarity while reducing respondent burden. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the contact provided in the notice.