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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Interior Department, is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection related to the William T. Pecora Award. This award honors achievements in remote sensing and is co-sponsored by NASA and the Department of the Interior. The agency invites comments, particularly regarding the necessity and accuracy of the collection, methods to reduce respondent burden, and ways to improve the quality of collected data. The collection has an estimated completion time of 6 hours per respondent, involving 12 respondents annually.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, is planning to renew the Higher Education Research and Development Survey. This survey collects data on research and development expenditures across various fields in higher education and other sectors. Public comments are being solicited as part of this renewal process, and interested parties have until March 11, 2025, to submit their input. The survey aims to provide ongoing, detailed information to be used by researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand trends in scientific research spending.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a reinstated information collection related to residential basement floodproofing certification. This collection is part of FEMA's efforts to manage floodplain requirements and allow communities to reduce flood risks. The information gathered helps ensure that structures meet floodproofing standards, allowing for lower flood insurance rates. Public comments are being sought on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection process.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a consent agreement which would settle claims against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly violating federal laws by unfairly and deceptively collecting and sharing precise geolocation and driver behavior data from vehicles without obtaining explicit consent from consumers. The Proposed Order includes measures such as prohibiting the use of geolocation data with consumer reporting agencies for five years, requiring clear consent from users before collecting or using such data, and allowing consumers to opt out of data collection. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until March 3, 2025.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the FFL Out of Business Records Request (ATF Form 5300.3A). This proposed collection will help identify licensees who have gone out of business and failed to submit their records, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and regulations. Public comments are accepted until January 8, 2025, and the collection aims to update narrative text for clarity on submitting out-of-business records. The overall process is mandatory for those affected, with an estimated 3,030 respondents expected to spend around 10 hours each on the submission.

The National Institutes of Health, part of the Health and Human Services Department, has announced a proposed data collection project that requires public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project, titled the Genetic Testing Registry, aims to collect detailed information on the availability and scientific basis of over 26,000 genetic tests. This registry is intended to help clinicians by providing insights into the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of genetic tests. The NIH seeks approval for the project to continue for three years, and public comments are requested within 60 days of the notice publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request regarding "COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Laboratory Data Reporting" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed data collection aims to gather comprehensive laboratory testing data to aid in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic by tracking disease trends, facilitating contact tracing, and managing testing resources. The CDC is inviting public comments for an additional 30 days to ensure this collection is efficient, clear, and minimally burdensome. Interested individuals can comment on the necessity and accuracy of the data collection or contribute suggestions for improvement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new survey called the Medical Monitoring Project Facility Survey. This survey aims to collect information about HIV care facilities in the United States to understand their capabilities and needs in supporting the country's efforts to end the HIV epidemic. The CDC is interested in public comments on the survey, especially regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the data collection. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication to submit their feedback.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection project focused on HIV prevention for Latina transgender women who have sex with men. The project, named ChiCAS, aims to evaluate a locally developed intervention designed to promote condom use, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and medically supervised hormone therapy. The study will involve a quantitative assessment and interviews to measure participants' HIV risk behaviors and the intervention's effectiveness in improving health outcomes. The CDC is following the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to seek feedback and approval for this proposed data collection.

The Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise a data collection request for the School Pulse Panel 2025-26 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This data collection gathers information from public schools to understand various issues such as staffing, absenteeism, and the use of federal funds. The initiative aims to collect monthly data from a representative sample of U.S. public schools to provide timely insights. The public can submit comments on the proposal until March 17, 2025.