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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection regarding emission guidelines for municipal solid waste landfills. This extension is essential for the compliance with the EPA's regulations under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments on this request are invited until February 10, 2021. The proposal aims to reduce the burden on landfills over time, as many have already completed their initial compliance requirements under state and federal plans.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is related to the Criteria and Non-Criteria Agricultural Clearance Order Forms and H-2A Application. They want to reinstate previous forms used before the Farmworker Protection Final Rule took effect. Public comments on this request are invited before April 3, 2025, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and relates to the collection of data to ensure nondiscrimination in programs funded by DOL. The document invites feedback on several aspects of the information collection process and is open for comments until February 16, 2021. The goal is to ensure fair practices while streamlining and improving the information collection methods.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection about municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request, known as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), affects landfills built or modified after July 17, 2014, and ensures that they meet certain environmental standards. Public comments on this request can be made until April 28, 2025. The EPA estimates that there are 298 landfill facilities affected, with a total cost of approximately $19.7 million per year for compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew an information collection request related to the National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies at publicly owned treatment works (POTW). They aim to gather comments from the public on specific aspects of this process. The screener questionnaire will help collect data on the performance of secondary treatment plants in nutrient removal, which is important for improving water quality. The study's ultimate goal is to establish a comprehensive database that will guide future policies and actions, with findings shared with the public, while ensuring confidentiality where necessary.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the information collection for the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) related to polymeric coating at supporting substrates facilities, extending its approval until December 31, 2024, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice was published to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The rules apply to 74 facilities, requiring responses initially, quarterly, and semiannually, with an estimated total burden of 16,400 hours and a cost of $3,330,000 annually. No changes in the regulations or burden are anticipated in the next three years.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request for the SmartWay Transport Partnership to the Office of Management and Budget. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed data collection, which aims to assess energy and air quality in the freight industry, including strategies to reduce idling and fuel consumption. Organizations involved in freight operations can join the program and must report transportation-related data annually. The response to this collection is voluntary, with the estimated total annual cost for respondents being $732,210.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection on solvent extraction for vegetable oil production. This renewal is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and follows previous public comments from May 2020. The EPA invites additional public comments by February 10, 2021. This proposal affects facilities with vegetable oil production processes, and compliance involves regular reporting and recordkeeping to meet federal standards.