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The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request concerning investment advice for participants and beneficiaries. This request is being reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the public can submit comments until March 8, 2021. The regulation involves requirements for fiduciary advisers who offer investment advice, including disclosures, audits, and maintaining records. The DOL aims to secure approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a period of three years.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending an information collection request for the hazardous waste manifest system, allowing an additional 30 days for public comments. This request involves recordkeeping and reporting related to the tracking of hazardous waste, either through paper or electronic manifests, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act. The proposed extension also outlines the mandatory obligations for businesses involved, along with estimated burdens and costs related to compliance. Changes in the estimates indicate a decrease in the hours required but an increase in costs compared to previous assessments.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a reinstated information collection related to residential basement floodproofing certification. This collection is part of FEMA's efforts to manage floodplain requirements and allow communities to reduce flood risks. The information gathered helps ensure that structures meet floodproofing standards, allowing for lower flood insurance rates. Public comments are being sought on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection process.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments about an information collection related to the Madrid Protocol, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This protocol allows trademark owners to seek international registration in multiple countries with one application. Comments can be submitted until May 12, 2025, and are aimed at evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection. The USPTO estimates this will affect 91,024 respondents and involve various application forms, with an overall cost burden of over $42 million.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, is collecting public comments on its information collection activities for the Aleutian Islands pollock fishery. This notice is part of a routine renewal request under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeking to gauge the impact and necessity of the reporting requirements, which help in managing the fishery. Specifically, the collection involves selecting and approving vessels and processors by The Aleut Corporation, as specified by Federal regulations. Public comments are invited until February 3, 2025, and will be used to assess and possibly improve the collection process.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns the regulation for Liquidity and Contingency Funding Plans, which is intended to ensure that federally insured credit unions manage liquidity risks effectively. The NCUA's rule, codified in 12 CFR 741.12, creates a tiered system based on asset size that requires various levels of planning and preparation among credit unions. Public comments on this submission are welcome until March 15, 2021.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on their information collection requests related to the sale of financial instruments like bank checks and money orders. These rules are part of efforts to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, which requires record-keeping for transactions involving $3,000 or more to prevent illegal activities. The public is invited to provide comments by January 2, 2025. This collection primarily impacts businesses and aims to track large cash transactions more effectively.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on keeping and revising an information collection related to the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nomination Application. They aim to gather opinions on the necessity, burden, and practicality of the information being collected. The comments are meant to help improve the collection process. The USPTO expects that completing the application will take about 40 hours, and there are no associated costs for respondents.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), is proposing a renewal of a previously approved information collection. This renewal involves minor updates to the Form EOIR-40, which is used by noncitizens applying for suspension of deportation. The proposed changes include both typographical and substantive edits, such as replacing the term "alien" with "noncitizen" and updating the instructions for including personal information like phone numbers and passport photos. The public is invited to comment on these changes for 30 days, and the estimated annual burden for completing this form is roughly 845 hours, spread across 147 respondents.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting a three-year extension for collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The extension involves gathering data and maintaining records related to energy or water conservation standards for various consumer products and industrial equipment. The DOE received comments from stakeholders like the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), expressing concerns about the burden of reporting requirements and the late release of reporting templates. The DOE aims to improve these processes and ensure collected data is necessary for compliance and protected as confidential business information.