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The Department of Labor is seeking public feedback on their request to collect information through the DOL Events Management Platform. This platform helps gather registration details for various events organized by the Department. The information collection has to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which ensures the necessity and utility of the data collected. The public can submit comments on the proposal until March 15, 2021, before it is reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

The Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies regarding their plan to continue collecting basic demographic information as part of the Current Population Survey (CPS). This survey has been providing important data on employment and demographics for over 70 years. The Bureau aims to minimize the reporting burden and improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. Public comments will help evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of the survey, which is conducted monthly through interviews, and responses are voluntary.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to update its National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), which allows consumers, drivers, and others to file complaints against unsafe companies and employees. The proposed changes aim to improve the system by making it easier for people to file and track complaints, and for FMCSA to respond in a timely manner. Public comments on these updates are encouraged and must be submitted by March 4, 2025. The updates will help ensure consumer protection and promote safer practices in the motor carrier industry.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. This proposal requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and aims to gather information from individuals or organizations involved in servicing HECM mortgages. The notice outlines key details such as the number of respondents and the estimated response burden, and invites public input on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection. The comment period is open for 60 days until April 13, 2021.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to revise the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BRFSS, which surveys health risk behaviors and conditions across all U.S. states and territories, plans to add an online survey option in addition to traditional phone interviews for 2025-2027. This system helps gather essential health data, and for most states, it's the primary source of such information. Public comments on this proposed data collection are welcome within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking to renew its approval for collecting information from manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs. These standards, issued under the Flammable Fabrics Act, aim to ensure that carpets and rugs meet safety requirements for surface flammability. Companies must perform tests and maintain records to certify that their products comply with these flammability standards. The CPSC estimates that manufacturers and importers must collectively perform about 25,000 tests annually, with the associated costs potentially reaching over $1.8 million. Public comments on this information collection request are due by April 4, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect new information. This collection will involve using the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) Form to track and report the performance and progress of projects funded by federal grants or cooperative agreements. The data collection is essential to ensure compliance with federal requirements and is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should be submitted by January 31, 2025, and feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements for the collection process is encouraged.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting comments on an information collection under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This rule would permit the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens engaged in certain activities. The goal is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary and to minimize the public's reporting burden. The public can submit comments until May 30, 2025, to help improve the quality and clarity of the information collected.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection project called "Cure-HepC." This survey aims to gather data on hepatitis C practices in prisons and large jails across the U.S. and will involve 101 state departments of corrections and large jails, including Washington, D.C. The survey will cover hepatitis C screening, testing, treatment practices, and challenges in eliminating the virus in these settings. The information will help CDC improve and allocate resources effectively to combat hepatitis C in correctional facilities. Public comments on this proposed collection are encouraged.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public feedback on their plan to renew the approval for an information collection survey. This survey aims to evaluate user satisfaction with the AVIATOR system, which is a tool for applicants on FAA job announcements. The survey is optional and conducted online, seeking opinions on different stages of the job application process. Data gathered will help the FAA improve its services by revealing potential issues with the automated staffing solutions and overall customer satisfaction.