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The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve the extension of an existing form related to the Rough Diamonds Control Regulations. According to these regulations, individuals or businesses receiving shipments of rough diamonds must report the receipt to the relevant foreign exporting authority within 15 days of entry into the U.S. This process affects those involved in the international diamond trade, with an estimated total of 73 respondents and about 67 total annual burden hours for reporting. The department is inviting public comments on this collection by March 31, 2025, and details can be submitted through the specified website.

In Executive Order 14230, the President addresses issues with the law firm Perkins Coie LLP, accusing it of dishonest practices that have undermined democratic processes and engaged in racial discrimination. The order mandates a review of security clearances held by Perkins Coie's staff, limits their access to federal resources, and requires government agencies to review and potentially terminate contracts with the firm. It also calls for the investigation of possible discriminatory practices in large law firms and restricts federal hiring of Perkins Coie employees unless it does not threaten national security.

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This involves a new form, USM-649, used by state, local, and tribal agencies to request vulnerability assessments of government facilities. The public is invited to send comments until March 29, 2021, focusing on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection. It is estimated that 20 respondents will use this form annually, taking about 30 minutes each, leading to a total public burden of 10 hours per year.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has announced the new members of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board (PRB), which evaluates the performance of senior executives. This announcement replaces all previous notices about the PRB membership. The named members include Hugh D. Fike, Adrienne E. Lucas, Dominic J. Mancini, Mark R. Paoletta, and Sarah W. Spooner. For more details, Sarah Whittle Spooner can be contacted at the provided phone number.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a collection of information regarding laboratory accreditation for food analysis and submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The accreditation program aims to ensure food safety by allowing laboratories accredited by recognized bodies to conduct food testing. This program is voluntary, and the FDA estimates a decrease in the number of respondents and burden hours compared to the previous collection data. The public can submit comments by January 21, 2025, through the specified online portal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on Rule 17g-4, which is under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule requires nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) to have procedures to protect nonpublic information and to prevent unauthorized trading on such information. The SEC aims to get a renewed approval for this rule from the Office of Management and Budget. They invite feedback on the necessity and efficiency of the information collection until February 11, 2025.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is planning to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information necessary for determining small business size. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires such notices to be published and allows for 60 days of public comments. SBA seeks feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and how to improve information quality and clarity. Interested parties can submit comments until March 25, 2025, to Donna Fudge at donna.fudge@sba.gov.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection related to its grants and cooperative agreements. This notice invites public comments until January 15, 2025, on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it might be improved. Three new Standard Provisions are being considered, which involve plans for activity monitoring, digital information submission with a data management plan, and without a data management plan. Comments must be submitted in writing and will be part of the public record.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its data collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to assess the necessity and practical utility of the information collected, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and the means to enhance and simplify the collection process. The FCC emphasizes that no information collection should happen without a valid Office of Management and Budget control number, protecting respondents from penalties. Comments should be submitted by May 16, 2025, to help further improve FCC's documentation and information collection processes.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection process for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Needs Assessment. This initiative, which requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to improve the consistency and efficiency of support services for military families with special needs as they move across different service locations. The deadline for comments is January 30, 2025, and interested parties can submit their input through the website mentioned in the notice.