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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. This program provides assistance to state, tribal, and local governments for managing fires that pose a major disaster threat. The information helps FEMA determine grant eligibility and manage the grants effectively. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the data collection. Comments can be submitted online until April 26, 2021.

The U.S. Coast Guard aims to extend the approval of an information collection concerning the safety approval of cargo containers. This request is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring input from the public before proceeding. The Coast Guard is seeking comments about the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of this information collection. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal by April 19, 2021.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection, titled "Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training," uses VA Forms 22-6553d-1 and 22-6553d to determine benefits based on the trainee's hours worked, verified by the training establishment. The submission is a revision of a currently approved collection and is no longer required to be signed by the trainee due to amendments made by the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act. The VBA invites comments on this information collection within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice of information collection activities that require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites public comments on various aspects of the proposed data collections, including their accuracy and utility, and seeks ways to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. Among the projects detailed are the RETAIN demonstration, focused on improving employment retention for individuals with work disabilities, and the introduction of new systems for scheduling SSA appointments. SSA also outlines plans for surveys and interviews to gather data for its assessments and stresses the need for public feedback by March 8, 2021.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), part of the Department of Justice, is seeking public feedback on their planned information gathering under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves collecting data on the number of law enforcement employees working as of October 31 across various agencies, including federal, state, and local bodies. The proposed information collection aims to update the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program with details about police employees, which will be included in publications like Crime in the Nation. Interested parties are invited to comment on aspects such as the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection over the next 60 days.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to renew its information collection request for the Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge Programs. These programs are voluntary initiatives aimed at encouraging oil and natural gas companies to adopt technologies and practices that reduce methane emissions. The EPA is seeking public comments before merging this request with the existing one for the Natural Gas STAR Program. This renewal is necessary as it will streamline participation and simplify reporting processes for companies involved. Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the approval of an information collection related to rehabilitation action reports under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves Form OWCP-44, which is used to assess whether disabled workers should continue receiving maintenance allowances during vocational rehabilitation. The request is open for public comment until March 19, 2021. The department aims to obtain a three-year authorization for this collection and emphasizes that no penalties will apply for non-compliance if a valid OMB Control Number is not displayed.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on a new information collection proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection relates to the Overseas Citizen Population Survey, which gathers data to help the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) fulfill requirements under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The survey involves 18,000 respondents and aims to analyze voter participation among U.S. civilians living abroad, helping to assess and improve voting processes. Comments are welcome until January 15, 2025, and further details can be accessed online or via contact with Mr. Reginald Lucas at the Department of Defense.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and quality of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on small businesses. This collection supports the FCC's implementation of reforms to ensure Americans have access to affordable broadband and voice services, including commitments for deployment, maintenance, and operation of 5G networks by competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs). The FCC’s rule provides flexibility for ETCs to manage their legacy support funds, specifically detailing how they can use their resources in 2021 and 2022.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public feedback regarding forms related to the qualified electric vehicle credit, which helps reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals, households, and businesses can submit comments until March 4, 2025. The IRS is also updating information on the use of Form 8834, which is used to claim this credit, and estimates about 3,136 respondents with a total annual paperwork burden of 15,022 hours. Comments will be part of the public record, and suggestions on improving the information collection process are welcomed.