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The Office of Child Care (OCC), a part of the Administration for Children and Families, is seeking public comments on a proposed application for disaster relief funds provided by the American Relief Act of 2025. These funds, totaling $250 million, are intended to help eligible states, territories, and tribes affected by major disasters in 2023 and 2024. The OCC is specifically interested in comments about the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection process, and they are considering setting predetermined funding grant ranges. Comments are due by March 18, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on a revised information collection called the Treasury International Capital Form SLT. This form involves reporting data on the buying, selling, and changes in the value of long-term securities by U.S. and foreign residents. The revision aims to improve data accuracy by collecting all information from a single source and reducing the paperwork burden on custodians. The updated form will become effective from February 2022, and the Treasury requests feedback on its necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce respondent burdens before March 29, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is considering granting exemptions for 32 individuals who have a history of epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to drive commercial motor vehicles across state lines. These individuals are currently taking medication and have been seizure-free for a significant period. FMCSA requests public comments on these exemption requests to ensure they meet safety requirements and provide an equivalent or higher level of safety than current regulations. The agency will review each applicant’s medical history and driving record before deciding.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The regulations require dealers in foreign exchange and brokers or dealers in securities to maintain records of taxpayer identification numbers and transaction documents. Though there are no proposed changes to these requirements, FinCEN is considering expanding the scope of the annual burden estimates associated with these regulations. The request for comments is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the current process, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Treasury Department is seeking public comments on several information collection requests related to alcohol and tobacco regulations, which will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. These requests involve activities such as claiming refunds on exported spirits, shipping Puerto Rican spirits without tax, and record-keeping for the production and sale of spirits and tobacco. The agency aims to ensure proper tax collection and prevent fraud through these procedures. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their Inspire! Grants for Small Museums Program as part of their effort to streamline information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program supports small museums in implementing projects aligned with their strategic plans, specifically in areas like Lifelong Learning, Institutional Capacity, and Collections Stewardship and Access. Feedback is requested to assess the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the address provided.