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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a new information collection initiative called the Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire. This is part of HUD's effort to evaluate and enhance its supply chain risk management practices for current and future vendors. The information collection aligns with several executive orders and federal guidelines focused on cybersecurity and supply chain security. HUD is inviting feedback on the necessity, impact, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a request for public comments on extending an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to gather qualitative feedback on service delivery, which provides insights on customer perceptions without statistical analysis. The feedback will help improve customer service but is not intended for generating broad statistical conclusions. Comments on this proposal can be submitted online by June 9, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on its plan to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending an existing information collection related to its State Highway Safety Grant Program. This program helps states improve highway safety by providing grants, and the information collected is necessary to evaluate whether states meet federal funding criteria. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including an online portal. The deadline for submission is April 12, 2021, and the feedback will help in assessing the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection.

The Department of Education is asking for emergency approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect data on schools as part of the NAEP 2021 School Survey. This survey is essential to understanding the impact of COVID-19 on students and teachers, including how they are learning—whether remotely, in-person, or through a mix of both. The information will be broken down by student characteristics like race, disability, and income status. The public can share their thoughts on this data collection until March 19, 2021.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request involves a three-year plan to pre-test surveys to enhance the quality and usability of data collection instruments, ensuring data is collected efficiently and accurately. Comments from the public are invited, especially those that address the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the proposed data collection. Feedback can be submitted via the specified online or mail channels before the deadline, March 16, 2021.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is asking for public comments on an information collection request known as the Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement (FMCS Form R-19). This form helps FMCS monitor arbitrators' work and gather data on fees and time spent on cases, complying with government requirements for voluntary arbitration. The request aims to ensure the information is useful and not overly burdensome and will be part of FMCS's annual report on arbitration services. Comments can be submitted via email or mail by May 6, 2025.

The Department of State is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Supplemental Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Chief of Mission Application. They need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using a form (DS-157) that helps process SIV applications for Afghan allies. The public has until March 24, 2021, to submit comments, which will help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection. The form is essential for Afghan SIV applicants to obtain Chief of Mission approval as required by the Afghan Allies Protection Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Calciners and Dryers in Mineral Industries to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This is an extension of the current request, which is valid until December 31, 2024, and the public is invited to submit comments until January 13, 2025. These regulations apply to mineral processing plants that use specific calciners and dryers, focusing on controlling particulate matter pollution. The estimated cost for this compliance is about $990,000 annually, with no expected increase in regulatory burden, but slight cost adjustments due to inflation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the renewal of an information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Lead Smelting. This proposal allows for public comments until March 31, 2025. The regulations concern facilities that produce lead metal from ore and ensure compliance with specific standards. The estimated annual cost is $1,030,000, including $235,000 for capital or maintenance, with the burden remaining unchanged from previous estimates.