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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public feedback on its Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Program. They are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information to determine if mortgages qualify for insurance under specific energy efficiency guidelines. HUD is interested in comments on whether the information collection is necessary, as well as suggestions to improve the process. Public comments are due by January 10, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that companies must now comply with a rule that requires reporting the most recent date of permanent disconnection to the Reassigned Numbers Database. This requirement comes from the 2018 Second Report and Order and compliance is effective as of March 10, 2021. The rule is designed to help manage issues related to reassigned phone numbers. The document also mentions that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the information collection associated with this rule on June 2, 2020.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on its proposal to continue collecting data from overseas schools grantees through the Overseas Schools Grant Status Report. This information helps ensure proper monitoring and compliance with grant terms. Comments will be accepted until March 22, 2021, and can be submitted via the Regulations.gov website, email, regular mail, or fax. The collected data assists in evaluating overseas educational opportunities for dependents of U.S. government personnel and reducing the burden on respondents using technology.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on its plan to renew a specific information collection related to the certification of aircraft and parts. This collection involves regulations that set standards for the certification of aircraft components like engines and propellers, and it's used to ensure manufacturers and aircraft owners meet necessary compliance and safety requirements. Comments are invited by February 22, 2021, and information collected will be used to determine compliance with these standards. The FAA estimates that about 50,700 respondents will participate, with each response taking about 30 minutes on average.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a list of information collections that have recently received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Each collection of information has a specific OMB control number and an expiration date for its approval. The FDA emphasizes that any information collection they conduct must display a valid OMB control number; otherwise, individuals are not required to respond to it. More details, including the supporting statements for these collections, can be found online.

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 Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are asking the public to comment on a proposal related to government contract agreements. The proposal aims to gather input on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection for federal acquisitions and to minimize burdens on the public. This collection is part of efforts to streamline processes when contractors want recognition of a successor in interest or a name change. Public comments are welcome until April 5, 2021, with more details available on regulations.gov.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), plans to request an extension for a currently approved information collection concerning Long-Term Contracting forms. This extension will support programs that provide financial and technical assistance for conservation practices on private lands through long-term contracts. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection until February 10, 2025. These comments will be considered in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are asking for public comments on extending the collection of information related to Government property. They want feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the quality of this information collection. They are also seeking methods to reduce the burden on respondents. The current approval for this information collection is valid until June 30, 2025, but they propose extending it for an additional three years. Public comments are being accepted until May 12, 2025, and can be submitted through the website regulations.gov.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection focuses on monitoring antimicrobial use and resistance in U.S. broiler chicken production through the National Animal Health Monitoring System. The study, conducted with the University of Minnesota, aims to provide insights into how antimicrobial use and resistance affect animal health and production over time. Comments on this proposal are invited until January 15, 2025, and can be submitted online.