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The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public input on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection involves VA Form 26-1852, which builders complete for Specially Adapted Housing projects and homes to be purchased by veterans using VA home loans. The information helps assess the suitability of construction materials. Public comments on this proposed extension of a currently approved collection are due by March 22, 2021.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice about the U.S. Postal Service's recent filing for a negotiated service agreement. The notice, published in the Federal Register, invites public comments, which are due by December 5, 2024. It details multiple requests by the Postal Service to add new service contracts to the Competitive Product List, each requiring review by the Commission and involving specific docket numbers. Anyone interested can view the public parts of these requests on the Commission's website or contact David A. Trissell for more information.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The notice serves to inform the public about this filing, invites them to provide comments by March 27, 2025, and outlines the procedures for doing so. The filing involves proposed changes to the Competitive product list, including a new contract for Priority Mail Express and other services. More information, including public and non-public portions of the request, can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a recent filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement, inviting public input. Comments are due by April 18, 2025, and can be submitted through the Commission's online system. Several dockets related to the inclusion of new products in the Competitive Product List have been identified, with designated public representatives for each proceeding. Details about accessing both public and non-public portions of these requests are provided.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and efficiency of the information collected through Form N-8A, which investment companies use to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This form is critical for the SEC's oversight and involves a modest annual time and cost burden on companies. The commission is particularly interested in opinions on the relevance of the information collected, as well as suggestions for reducing the burden of submission through technology. Comments are open until February 10, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced that the Postal Service has submitted a request for a new negotiated service agreement. This notice lets the public know about the filing, invites comments from the public, and details the administrative procedures involved. The document mentions specific docket numbers related to the requests and sets a deadline for comments on February 11, 2025. Public representatives have been assigned to review these proceedings, and the requests involve adding new contracts to the Competitive Product List.

The Department of Education is seeking an emergency review from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is part of the Randolph-Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments Appropriation, which aims to provide $20 million in financial relief and restoration grants to blind vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited to comment on the information collection process by April 19, 2021, and further instructions on how to submit comments are provided in the notice. If this request is not approved, the Department will be unable to deliver timely financial assistance in accordance with the legislative mandate.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have made a request to the Office of Management and Budget to review and extend a current information collection related to improper business practices and conflicts of interest under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This consolidation aims to make it easier for industry participants to identify and manage these requirements, while reducing redundancy and administrative burden. Contractors must submit information related to several contract clauses, including independent price determination, anti-kickback procedures, and preventing personal conflicts of interest. The public can comment on these requirements until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new information collection process in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This process involves firms wishing to participate in NATO International Bidding, which requires them to be certified as competent. These companies must submit a form (BIS-4023P) along with financial reports and project resumes. The feedback period is open for 60 days, aiming to assess the necessity and efficiency of the information being collected.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has issued a notice about a petition from the Civil Air Patrol seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests the ability for the Civil Air Patrol to carry out "C missions" under CAP 72-2, which allows them to partner with government and non-profit organizations for specific functions like pilot evaluations and flight academies for cadets. This notice aims to engage public participation by inviting comments on the petition by May 8, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including online, mail, and in-person delivery.