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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is planning to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information necessary for determining small business size. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires such notices to be published and allows for 60 days of public comments. SBA seeks feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and how to improve information quality and clarity. Interested parties can submit comments until March 25, 2025, to Donna Fudge at donna.fudge@sba.gov.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is inviting public comments regarding their request to extend approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an ongoing information collection project. This project, approved under OMB Control Number 3170-0024, gathers qualitative feedback from consumers and stakeholders to enhance the CFPB's service delivery. Comments are requested on whether this information collection is useful, the accuracy of estimated burdens, and ways to improve the data quality. All comments received by March 18, 2025, will be part of the public record.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to their Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Portfolio website. This request is part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The agency seeks feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary, the accuracy of its estimated burden, improvements for data quality, and ways to minimize the burden through technology. Comments are due by March 3, 2021, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 2025 American Housing Survey. This survey aims to provide detailed information about housing quality, costs, and neighborhood assets to support effective housing policies and programs. HUD plans to implement a continuous data collection model, intending to improve efficiency and data accuracy. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity and utility of the information collection, especially regarding ways to minimize the data collection burden and enhance its quality.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice about withdrawing a previous announcement made on October 18, 2023, concerning a proposed study aimed at improving the quality of data for treatment centers. This decision was made because of issues related to the circumstances and timing of the study's execution. As a result, the FDA has canceled their plan to move forward with the study and withdrawn the previous notice. The withdrawal became effective on January 17, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens as part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed data collection aims to enhance communication services for incarcerated individuals, ensuring fair and reasonable rates for all services. The FCC is inviting feedback on various aspects, including the usefulness of the collected information, minimizing the burden on small businesses, and improving data quality. The initiative is part of broader efforts under the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022, which expands FCC's authority over communication services for inmates.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request for the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This request, part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, focuses on collecting health-related data on reportable diseases from various jurisdictions, including 60 U.S. territories and freely associated states. The proposal includes new data collection for diseases like COVID-19 and Anthrax, and aims to enhance data quality and reduce data collection burdens through electronic means. The CDC encourages public comments on the information collection, emphasizing areas such as the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed data gathering.

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on its information collection efforts regarding the use of explosive materials and blasting units in specific mines. The focus is on Category III metal and nonmetal mines, which are considered potentially gassy and require safe blasting practices. MSHA wants feedback on the necessity of the information collected, its burden on respondents, and methods to improve data quality and submission efficiency. Public comments will help MSHA reassess and potentially extend the current data collection practices.