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The Department of State has issued a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection titled the Overseas Vetting Questionnaire. The goal is to gather feedback before seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The questionnaire will be used to conduct background checks on individuals associated with U.S. government overseas missions, excluding national security positions. Members of the public have until March 24, 2025, to submit their comments through various methods, ensuring their suggestions are considered in the final approval process.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, inviting public comments on proposed data collection projects related to police operations on its campus. These projects involve forms for collecting incident reports, issuing police warnings, conducting background checks for potential hires, and allowing extended access for visitors. The NIH aims to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for these projects for the next three years. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted within 60 days of the publication date.

The USDA is asking for nominations to join the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods for the 2025-2027 term. They need 30 members with expertise in areas like microbiology and food safety from different sectors such as academia and government. The nominated individuals will help provide advice to ensure food safety, and those selected will need to undergo background checks and adhere to ethical standards. Nominations are due by February 18, 2025, and selected members will serve a two-year term, potentially reappointed for another term.

The Department of Justice is inviting comments on the reinstatement of the Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program, which collects data on background checks for firearm transfers. The program gathers information from state and local agencies about firearm applications, denials, and reasons for denials, and combines this data with national statistics from the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This enables the production of comprehensive statistics on firearm applications and denials. The Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that 1,091 respondents will take part in the survey, with each spending around 25 minutes to complete it, resulting in an estimated total public burden of 455 hours annually. Comments will be accepted until March 16, 2021.