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The Department of the Treasury is seeking feedback on proposed information collections related to community financial programs, as part of its effort to lessen paperwork and reporting burdens. This includes the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF), which supports affordable housing, and the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL), which provides financial assistance to improve access to financial services. Public comments are invited until May 19, 2025. Additional details can be found on reginfo.gov.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for the continued collection of information under Regulation Blackout Trade Restriction (Regulation BTR). This regulation requires issuers to notify directors, executive officers, and the SEC about blackout periods that restrict trading in the company's securities. The SEC estimates that there are around 6,150 responses filed annually by approximately 1,230 issuers, resulting in a total annual reporting burden of about 2,357 hours. The public is invited to comment on this information request by January 27, 2025, through the designated website or email.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for updated data collection practices related to the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report, also known as the EEO-5. This report collects workforce demographic data from public elementary and secondary school systems with 100 or more employees as part of the EEOC's mission to investigate employment discrimination. The EEOC plans to implement changes to modernize data collection and improve accuracy, aiming to reduce the reporting burden on schools. Comments on these proposed changes are due by January 6, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve an information collection related to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. This initiative allows European individuals to use arbitration in resolving disputes concerning data privacy. The International Trade Administration is inviting comments from the public on this proposal, aiming to help minimize reporting burdens. The department seeks to maintain a list of at least 20 arbitrators to handle these disputes, although it is not seeking new applications for arbitrators at this time.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR) as part of a routine information collection review. The COAR is mandated for certain fish processors and collectors in Alaska to report on their purchasing and production activities. This information helps assess the value of fisheries resources and is used by federal and state agencies for fisheries management. Comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, efficiency, and usefulness of this information collection and to explore ways to reduce the reporting burden.

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is inviting public comments on the continuation and extension of different information collection requests (ICRs) related to employee benefit plans. These ICRs cover various topics, including health plan enrollment notices, multiple employer welfare arrangements, and reporting procedures for top hat plans, among others. The public can submit their comments by March 7, 2025, and these comments will assist the Department in assessing the impact and effectiveness of these information requirements. The ICRs aim to help reduce the public's reporting burden and improve the understanding of the Department's data collection needs.

The Department of Education is seeking public feedback on a new information collection request related to the Prison Education Program (PEP). This program allows educational institutions to offer courses to incarcerated individuals. Public comments on the proposal, which aims to improve data collection and reduce burdens on participants, are invited until March 17, 2025. The Department is particularly interested in input on whether the collection process is necessary, how timely and useful the data collection will be, and ways to make reporting less burdensome for those involved.

The Department of Commerce is requesting public comments on its information collection activities related to a Foreign National Request Form. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, the department seeks feedback to help reduce the public's reporting burden and assess the impact of its information requirements. Individuals have until May 30, 2025, to submit comments. The collected information will be used to manage access by foreign nationals to Commerce facilities, with the goal of ensuring security and compliance with current guidelines.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public input on its information collection activities related to vessel identification requirements in the West Coast region. This initiative, guided by the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to minimize the reporting burden on businesses while ensuring regulatory compliance. Fishing vessels must display identification numbers in specific locations to assist with enforcing conservation laws. Public comments will help evaluate the necessity of this information, its data accuracy, and ways to improve collection and minimize respondent burden.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments on the necessity and utility of collecting this information, including its accuracy and ways to enhance its quality while minimizing the burden on respondents. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is involved in this process, particularly for the Research Education Extension Project Online Reporting Tool. This tool helps record data on research and education programs, aids in resource planning, and coordinates efforts to address agricultural issues. The deadline for submitting comments is March 15, 2021.