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The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) is seeking public comments on a proposed plan to collect data from Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) programs. This will help evaluate innovative strategies and improve outcomes for youth involved in these programs. The collection allows ACF to quickly gather and use data to enhance program effectiveness and understand the needs of the diverse youth populations they serve. The request also seeks comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden through technology.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on a new data collection program related to the Job Corps Evidence Building Portfolio. They aim to collect data to understand and evaluate three Job Corps demonstration pilot projects. This includes gathering information through interviews, focus groups, and surveys from program staff, partners, and participants. The DOL is particularly interested in input on the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection effort and ways to minimize the burden on those providing information.

The Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES), under the General Services Administration, is proposing new data collection activities for evaluating the American Rescue Plan (ARP). This project aims to assess how selected ARP-funded programs contribute to achieving equitable outcomes and to inform future program design across the Federal Government. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposed data collection activities by January 15, 2025. The evaluation will include case studies and involve various respondents such as state and local administrators, policy leaders, service providers, and parents who benefited from ARP services.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a new information collection to evaluate the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Mobility Demonstration. This initiative aims to assess the impact of mobility services on helping families with children move to areas with lower poverty. HUD is inviting public comments on their proposal and is looking for input on whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and can be improved. The evaluation will be conducted over a two-phase period and will involve data collection from participating families, public housing agencies, and landlords.

The National Cancer Institute announced upcoming closed meetings scheduled for March 4-5, 2025, which will be held virtually. These meetings are part of the Federal Advisory Committee and will be closed to the public to protect confidential information related to grant applications, including trade secrets and personal details. The meetings aim to evaluate grant proposals and involve discussions that could disclose sensitive information. For more details, Priya Srinivasan, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking approval for its evaluation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion (CCBHC-E) Grant Program, which started in FY 2022. This program supports both new and existing clinics to improve behavioral health care access, coordination, and quality. SAMHSA plans to use various data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups with grantees, clinic staff, clients, and related organizations, to assess the program’s impact and implementation. Inputs from these activities will help SAMHSA understand the program's effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.

The National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council is holding a meeting on May 14-15, 2025. This meeting, organized by the National Institutes of Health, will be open to the public during certain sessions, while other parts will be closed to protect confidential information. The agenda includes discussions, with time dedicated to reviewing grant applications and evaluating subcommittee reports. For participating or requiring special assistance, attendees should contact Karl F. Malik, Ph.D.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a request for the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection. This is part of the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program, which was established to increase the resilience of surface transportation against natural hazards like climate change and extreme weather. The program involves collecting information during various phases, such as grant application, implementation, and evaluation, to assess the effectiveness of funded projects. The FHWA is encouraging feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection process, aiming to enhance the program's quality and minimize burdens.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is holding a virtual meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on May 5, 2025. This meeting is part of the NSF's review process during year two of a cooperative agreement. The meeting will evaluate the project's performance and progress while providing recommendations. Parts of the meeting will be closed to the public due to confidential information being discussed.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the release of a report titled "Food and Drug Administration Report and Plan on Best Practices for Guidance." This report, requested by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, outlines best practices for creating, prioritizing, and using guidance documents efficiently. The FDA gathered and considered public feedback on a draft report published in December 2023, which led to this final version. The report aims to enhance transparency, improve regulatory processes, and support the development of new products for public health.