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The Office of the Secretary in the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a request for public comment on a proposed information collection related to real property use for public health purposes. This collection, approved under control number 0937-0191, is aimed at extending the current process for such purposes and was set to expire on April 30, 2021. The office seeks feedback on the estimated burden, utility, and methods for enhancing the collection's clarity and efficiency. Comments should be sent by April 12, 2021, to Sherrette Funn via email or phone.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has announced the extension and revision of the Procurement Solicitation Package, effective on March 7, 2025. This package includes tools to help the Board fairly select suppliers for goods and services by evaluating their proposals. The new Contractor Conflict of Interest Screening form (FR 1400E) ensures that potential contractors do not have conflicts of interest, particularly when accessing sensitive information related to the Board's mission. Although the public had 60 days to comment on these revisions, no comments were received, and the changes will be implemented as planned.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program. This program aims to aid Native American tribes and Alaska Native communities by developing housing, public facilities, and economic opportunities. HUD invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection. Responses can be submitted through the specified online portal or by contacting HUD directly.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection forms related to its whistleblower program, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program, established under the Dodd-Frank Act, compensates whistleblowers who aid in enforcing securities law violations. Two forms are involved: Form TCR, which is used to report violations, taking about 1.5 hours to complete, and Form WB-APP, used to claim awards, requiring approximately 2 hours to fill out. Over the past years, the SEC has reported receiving an average of 560 TCR submissions and 215 WB-APP submissions annually, resulting in an estimated yearly reporting burden of 1,270 hours. Public feedback is encouraged within 30 days of this notice.

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 State Department has received a request from the Government of Vietnam seeking U.S. help to protect Vietnam's cultural heritage. This request, made under a UNESCO convention from 1970, seeks to impose U.S. restrictions on the import of certain Vietnamese archaeological and ethnological materials. These materials are significant to Vietnam's cultural heritage, and more information will be provided to the public for comment. The document published is a formal notice of this request.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to the airspace rules around Gila Bend AF Aux Airport in Arizona. This proposal aims to amend the Class D airspace around the airport by updating its geographic coordinates and to revoke the existing Class E airspace starting from 700 feet above ground, as it is no longer necessary. This update is part of a regular review of airspace. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposal by April 9, 2021, to help refine the decision-making process.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking the public to comment on its plan to collect information. This is part of a requirement by the Paperwork Reduction Act, which asks federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register about any proposed information collection and give the public 60 days to respond. Comments must be submitted by March 4, 2025, either electronically or by regular mail. The notice discusses two forms: one related to the submission requirements for Medicare Advantage Model of Care and another for terminating certain Medicare coverages.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service is seeking an exemption from the annual revenue cap for its market test of an experimental product called Extended Mail Forwarding. This service helps customers receive mail after changing addresses and has expanded from nine districts to a nationwide scope. The Postal Service expects the market test to exceed the $10 million revenue limit but argues that the service benefits the public and supports their financial stability without causing unfair competition. The Commission invites public comments on this request by February 10, 2021.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent Postal Service request to add and modify competitive service agreements. The notice, published in the Federal Register, outlines the process for public comments which are due by March 7, 2025. The document details the filing's docket numbers, titles, acceptance date, and legal authorities, as well as the appointed public representative for the proceedings. Public feedback is invited to assess if the Postal Service's requests align with the relevant legal and regulatory standards.