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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking for public comments on its information collection related to incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This collection helps assess the impact on marine mammals when small numbers are taken accidentally during certain activities. NOAA requires detailed information from applicants, including assessments of impact and monitoring reports, to ensure compliance with the law. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on these collections, aiming to improve their efficiency and reduce the burden on those who must provide the information.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public feedback on a proposal to extend the Notice of Proposed Stock Redemption for three years without making any changes. This notice is important for bank holding companies that need to get approval before buying back their shares. The Board is interested in comments about the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection and ways to reduce the burden on those required to respond. Comments are due by May 27, 2025.

The Department of Defense is proposing a new information collection and is seeking public comment on it according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, how accurate their burden estimate is, and how they can make the collection process easier and more useful. This collection is intended to verify who is eligible to access certain restricted American Forces Network services. The deadline for submitting comments is March 3, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced the receipt of applications for permits to conduct activities involving marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. They are seeking public comments on these applications, which aim to study and film northern sea otters in Washington State and Southeast Alaska. The public comment period ends on January 21, 2025. Details on how to submit comments and review applications are available online. The FWS will publish a notice regarding issued permits after the public comment period concludes.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to renew and revise its information collection for student admissions to Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. The aim is to make the application process easier, including allowing digital submissions. Public comments on this collection effort are invited, especially on its necessity, accuracy, clarity, and ways to reduce burdens on respondents. The deadline to submit comments is March 31, 2025, and more details are available through provided online links.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by January 9, 2021. Public comments should be submitted by February 8, 2021, via email or mail. Among the properties considered for listing are sites in Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. This notice also informs that personal identifying information included in comments may be made publicly available.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting on February 5, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications regarding Alpha Herpes Viruses and Alzheimer's Disease. This meeting will be conducted virtually and will remain private to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The event has been announced as per the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, with further details available through contact person Ivan Tadeu Rebustini at the National Institute of Health.

The Department of Education has announced a new Computer Matching Agreement with the Department of Defense. This agreement aims to identify children of military service members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, to see if they qualify for increased financial aid under the Higher Education Act. The agreement will be effective from March 1, 2021, and will remain active for 18 months, with the possibility of extending for an additional 12 months if certain conditions are met. The matching program uses data such as Social Security Numbers and birth dates to identify eligible students.

The National Institutes of Health has announced several closed meetings as part of the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings will occur in early March 2021 and are not open to the public to protect confidential information related to grant applications. The discussions will focus on a variety of topics, including infectious diseases, reproductive health, and allergies, among others. The meetings will be held virtually, and more details, including contact information for specific committees, are provided in the notice.

The Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense is planning to collect public information and is seeking feedback on this proposal. This initiative is in response to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to evaluate the impact of new workplace safety policies implemented due to COVID-19. The findings will help improve the work environment and ensure effective communication. The public can submit their comments electronically by April 1, 2021, as physical mail submissions are not possible during the pandemic.