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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks public comments on revising an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves collecting identity-related information from individuals who request access to U.S. Federal Government web applications to verify their identity and create a user account. The FAA emphasizes the importance of public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary, its accuracy, and possible ways to enhance or simplify it. Comments should be submitted by June 16, 2025, through various means, including electronically, by mail, or fax.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of their National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which includes changes for 2021-2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes involve adjustments to survey design, interview modes, and examination procedures, such as conducting more phone interviews and adding COVID-related questions. The CDC invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection effort and seeks to gather public feedback within 30 days of the notice publication. Participation in NHANES remains voluntary, and responses are kept confidential.

OSHA is asking for public comments on their proposal to continue requiring certain paperwork for the Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard. This is to make sure that information collection about workplace safety meets certain standards and doesn't become a burden for businesses, especially small ones. They are also planning to increase the estimated paperwork hours due to a rise in workers involved. Comments can be submitted online by May 19, 2025.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using three information collections. These collections allow people to: (1) request permission to film or photograph at NARA facilities for news purposes, (2) use NARA facilities for events, and (3) have their names placed on a list of independent researchers for freelance work in the Washington, DC, area. NARA is seeking public comments by February 14, 2025, on whether these collections are necessary and how they could be improved.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the Department of Commerce, has issued a notice regarding the mandatory Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons (BE-125). This survey collects data to measure the U.S.'s trade in services and its impact on the economy. U.S. individuals or organizations meeting certain sales or purchase thresholds with foreign persons are required to report. The survey must be submitted within 30 days after each fiscal quarter ends, except for the final quarter, which has a 45-day deadline. The survey process is approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0608-0067.