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The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has submitted a request for the renewal of information collection regarding Childcare Benefit Forms. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, and comments are due by April 3, 2025. The forms are used by AmeriCorps members and their childcare providers to apply for and receive payment assistance for childcare services during their service time. Currently, eight different forms are part of this process, and the existing approval is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The agency is seeking public input on how to enhance and manage the collection process effectively.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is conducting a 5-year review of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale population as required by the Endangered Species Act. This review aims to ensure that the current listing of the species is accurate and relies on the best scientific and commercial data available. The public, including scientists, environmentalists, and government agencies, are encouraged to submit relevant information about the whales’ status, threats, and recovery efforts by April 26, 2021. This data will aid in determining whether the beluga whales should remain listed as endangered or if their classification should change.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has begun a 5-year review of the island grouper, a species listed as threatened. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act to decide if the island grouper should remain on the list, be downgraded to a less critical status, or be upgraded to a more critical status. NMFS is seeking information from the public and various organizations on topics such as the biology, threats, and conservation efforts related to the species. The deadline for submitting information is March 3, 2025.