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The Department of Commerce is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending the information collection related to the Alaska Region Permit Family of Forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves permits required for groundfish fishing activities in Alaska, including the Federal Fisheries Permit (FFP), Federal Processor Permit (FPP), and Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). The permits are necessary for fisheries management, regulatory compliance, and to support projects that help both the fishing industry and the environment. Public comments on this proposal are invited for an additional 30 days.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to how states safeguard the personal information of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This request is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which ensures that any information collection is necessary and useful. The study aims to assess current state practices for protecting this personal data and to recommend improvements. The public has until March 8, 2021, to submit their comments and recommendations through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information titled the "National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Survey". This approval was granted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and is valid until November 30, 2027. The survey is designed to gather information and support strategic planning in agriculture and food defense. The approval is marked with the OMB control number 0910-0855.

The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on a new data collection effort called the Family Planning Annual Report 2.0 (FPAR 2.0) as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This data collection aims to gather detailed information on family planning services and user demographics for their Title X Family Planning Program. The new system will provide more precise data to improve program monitoring and reporting, support strategic and financial planning, and help evaluate the program's impact. Comments are invited by April 12, 2021, and can be submitted via email or phone to Sherrette Funn.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to gather information from the public. This is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to notify the public about proposed data collection and allow for public input. The notice outlines several collections, including topics such as the Quality Improvement Organization Assumption of Responsibilities, ASC Forms for Medicare Program Certification, Home Health Agency Survey, and Peer Review Organizations Sanction Regulations. Each collection has specific details about the number of respondents, total annual responses, and estimated annual hours, with the public invited to share their thoughts on the utility and effectiveness of these collections.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on the burden estimates, necessity, and utility of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the process. This notice also details the electronic submission requirement for Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) affiliation agreements, which allows hospitals that share residents more flexibility in managing these programs. Comments are to be submitted electronically or by mail by April 19, 2021.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the information collection requirements related to passive activity losses and credits. This effort is part of their ongoing attempt to reduce paperwork and simplify processes in adherence to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the estimated burden it places on respondents, and potential ways to minimize this burden, possibly through technological solutions. Comments must be submitted by March 24, 2025, and will help improve the procedure and ensure proper compliance.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on extending its current information collection related to the Pell Grant Reporting under the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to assess the impact of reporting requirements and reduce the burden on the public. The Federal Pell Grant program helps students by providing financial assistance for higher education. The Department is interested in feedback on the necessity, timeliness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, with a deadline for comments set for April 6, 2021.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking approval to conduct a new information collection to gather data on hemp production. This initiative is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and will help inform programs under the 2018 Farm Bill. The survey will target up to 20,000 farmers and ranchers, with an estimated burden of 15 minutes per response. Public comments on this proposed data collection must be submitted by April 26, 2021, to ensure consideration.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input on their plan to collect information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes proposed new collections, extensions, or updates to existing collections. The public has until February 28, 2025, to submit comments. This process aims to ensure the information collected is necessary and useful, and help improve the quality and effectiveness of the information gathering methods used by the CMS.