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The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense (DoD), has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information about U.S. shipyards under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information will be used by the Naval Sea Systems Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration to maintain an updated list of commercial shipyards and their capabilities. The collection effort seeks responses from 200 businesses annually, with each response taking about four hours. Public comments on the proposal are open until January 15, 2025.

The Department of Energy (DOE), specifically the National Nuclear Security Administration, is requesting an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information for the American Assured Fuel Supply Program. This program involves low enriched uranium (LEU) which the DOE uses to support nuclear nonproliferation objectives by providing a backup fuel supply during disruptions. The information collection helps determine eligibility for accessing the LEU. They are welcoming public comments about this request until February 8, 2021.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking the public to comment on a proposed data collection related to the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, they need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and are providing an additional 30 days for the public to submit feedback. Comments can address whether the information collection is necessary, if the burden estimates are correct, and how the process could be improved. The SBA aims to update and refine its collection process to include new certification requirements and reporting instructions.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their process of collecting information regarding objections to Section 232 adjustments on imports of steel and aluminum. This feedback will help them determine the necessity and impact of their data collection and find ways to make it more efficient and less burdensome. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments by April 1, 2025, and can do so via the provided email addresses. The information collected is used to evaluate national security considerations related to these imports.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a reinstated information collection related to residential basement floodproofing certification. This collection is part of FEMA's efforts to manage floodplain requirements and allow communities to reduce flood risks. The information gathered helps ensure that structures meet floodproofing standards, allowing for lower flood insurance rates. Public comments are being sought on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection process.

The Office of Community Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on their plan to keep collecting data on diaper needs. This data collection is part of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) and involves surveys and reports from both caregivers and grant recipients. These surveys gather information on demographics, employment, and diaper needs, while the reports provide updates on outcomes and characteristics of those being served. Public comments should be submitted by January 21, 2025, for consideration by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a proposed reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to patient access through Application Programming Interfaces (API). The aim is to improve the interoperability of health information, allowing patients better electronic access to their health records. Public comments are being accepted until January 6, 2025, and can be submitted through the specified online portal.

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 Blackout Trade Restriction (Regulation BTR). This regulation requires issuers to notify directors, executive officers, and the SEC about blackout periods that restrict trading in the company's securities. The SEC estimates that there are around 6,150 responses filed annually by approximately 1,230 issuers, resulting in a total annual reporting burden of about 2,357 hours. The public is invited to comment on this information request by January 27, 2025, through the designated website or email.

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review regarding information collection on flood and coastal storm damage. This proposal is under review as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected aims to assess flood damage and community response to flooding, which helps in project planning and budgeting. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 29, 2021, and the information collection is conducted voluntarily.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking public and federal agency comments on a proposed information collection. This collection, known as the EIB 21-02 Co-financing Certificate, is part of EXIM’s efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collected information helps EXIM assess the eligibility and compliance of export transactions under its insurance, guarantee, and loan programs. Comments on this proposal are due by March 28, 2025.