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The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposal related to safety in underground coal mines. The proposal involves collecting information about emergency shelters, known as refuge alternatives, which are used when miners cannot escape during an emergency. This request is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the public has until February 24, 2025, to submit their comments. This information will help ensure the safety regulations are practical and effective.

The Department of Education is asking for public comments on changes to an information collection process related to Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment forms. This request is in response to a legal decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals, which temporarily stopped new rules from taking effect. The revised forms aim to meet existing legal requirements while ensuring that borrowers have a clear way to provide the necessary information for their claims. The public can comment on whether these collections are necessary and how to improve them before March 17, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for feedback on an information collection related to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 2002-12, which involves buying and selling securities between investment funds through passive or model-driven cross-trading programs. This request has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act and comments will be accepted until April 28, 2025. The aim is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and burdensome, and if there are ways to improve or simplify it. The OMB will determine if the collection can proceed, with approval lasting up to three years.

The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid division announced a proposal to extend a current information collection effort related to the Income Based Repayment (IBR) plan, without any changes. This is being done under the Paperwork Reduction Act and concerns the notifications that loan holders must send to borrowers who qualify for this repayment plan. They are seeking public comments by January 21, 2025, about the necessity, timeliness, burden estimate, and potential improvements for the information collection process. This effort affects state, local, and tribal governments as well as the private sector, with nearly 958,240 expected annual responses and 76,665 anticipated annual burden hours.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Alternate Compliance Program, a voluntary program for assessing certain vessels. This request is part of a routine process to renew OMB's approval for collecting specific information, which helps the Coast Guard perform its duties more efficiently. People can submit comments online until January 8, 2025, and they are encouraged to share thoughts on the necessity, accuracy, and practicality of the information collected. The Coast Guard values input on how to make the process less burdensome while maintaining its effectiveness.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request involves developing new metrics and standards to evaluate the performance of intercity passenger trains, like those operated by Amtrak. The FRA asks for comments on several aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, efficiency, and how it might be enhanced or simplified. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to ensure they are fully considered.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding the collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice informs the public that the FRA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding hours of service regulations for railroad employees. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025. The request seeks to continue collecting data related to train employee work schedules to ensure safe working conditions and reduce fatigue-related accidents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend their current information collection for brick and structural clay product manufacturing. This extension, approved until February 28, 2025, aims to ensure compliance with air pollutant standards specifically under NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing. Public comments on this extension can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The request anticipates a total yearly burden of 33,373 hours and an annual cost of $4,880,000 for the respondents involved, who are primarily brick and clay product manufacturers.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has submitted a request to collect information from schools participating in loan programs for health professions students. This request includes updating certain forms to gain more insight into student borrowers and their academic institutions. Public comments on this request will be accepted until March 15, 2021. These loan programs aim to provide long-term, low-interest loans to students in various medical and nursing fields, ensuring participating schools maintain accurate records and report on program activities.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is planning to request public comments on a survey. This survey aims to identify home visiting service models that are eligible for use under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The models need to meet both specific evidence-based criteria and statutory requirements set by HRSA. Public comments are being sought to evaluate the methods used to determine eligible models and consider the impact on eligible entities, families, and developers.