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The Institute of Museum and Library Services submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new web form that museum and library awardees can use to request advance or reimbursement payments. This request is part of a program aimed at reducing the burden of collecting information, both in terms of time and financial resources, and ensuring the data is collected in a useful and clear format. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collection. This effort supports the agency's mission to empower libraries and museums across the nation through thoughtful grant-making and policy development.

The Department of Agriculture has asked for comments on a new information collection plan under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection is involved with several areas in the Forest Service, like tracking visitors to national forests and ensuring small businesses get fair opportunities in timber sales. The plan also includes gathering information about non-timber forest products, such as plants and mushrooms, from individuals and organizations. The agency is looking to gauge the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the data collection burden on respondents.

The Rural Housing Service (RHS) and other agencies under the U.S. Department of Agriculture are seeking to revise an existing information collection to ensure they comply with civil rights laws. This involves gathering data on the people served by RHS programs to verify that they receive benefits without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The information collected is used for internal monitoring and is shared with other federal agencies and Congress. The public is invited to comment on whether this collection is necessary, its burden, and ways to improve or reduce the burden, with comments due by March 15, 2021.

The Department of Commerce is inviting comments on a survey designed to study how small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for future disasters. This survey, known as the "Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)," is a part of ongoing research to understand business resilience. The feedback will be used to assess the impact of data collection and reduce any reporting burden on the public. Interested parties can comment until March 22, 2021, and participation in the survey is voluntary.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division plans to extend an existing information collection related to Federal coal leases and is inviting public comments on the proposal. This involves forms ATR-139 and ATR-140, which are used to evaluate the competitive impact of Federal coal lease transactions. About 10 businesses are expected to respond, each taking around two hours, contributing to a total public burden of 20 hours annually. Public feedback is encouraged until March 31, 2025, particularly regarding the necessity, accuracy, utility, and burden of the information collection process.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is proposing a new information collection for the Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC) program. This initiative aims to drive innovative technology development to address significant challenges in American communities. The collected data will help NSF evaluate project outcomes and program progress. Public feedback is welcome until February 24, 2025, on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection titled "Human Performance Test Facility." This new collection aims to address research gaps in human performance and reliability within the nuclear sector, focusing on cognitive and physical elements related to safe control room operations and state-of-the-art technology. The NRC is asking for feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of the burden estimate, and ways to enhance and minimize the burden of the information. Comments are requested by February 18, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The focus is on the Child Nutrition Database (CNDB), which helps analyze nutrients in school meals like lunches and breakfasts. State agencies are required to use approved software, including the CNDB, for nutrient analysis to ensure compliance with dietary standards. The CNDB collects data from food manufacturers and is updated regularly; it's used voluntarily by private companies and required for compliance checks by schools. The department is requesting comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this data collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection as part of the application process for federally assisted housing. This notice allows the public to submit comments on the collection for an additional 30 days. The goal of the collection is to help housing providers contact someone connected to the applicant, like a family member or friend, to assist with any issues during their tenancy. Comments can be made on the necessity and accuracy of the information as well as suggestions to improve or reduce the burden of the collection process.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request related to unemployment insurance claims and benefit payment activities. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. People can submit their comments online until February 14, 2025. The Department of Labor wants to know if this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome for state, local, and tribal governments, who are the primary respondents.