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The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments as part of its submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Various programs within the Rural Housing Service, including Civil Rights Compliance, Fire and Rescue Loans, and the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program, are highlighted for their information collection efforts. These collections aim to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, determine project feasibility, and manage government resources efficiently. Public comments regarding these collections are due by February 20, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend their existing information collection mandate under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) for TSCA Inventory Notifications. This extension is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as the current approval is valid until January 31, 2025. The request seeks public comments by February 3, 2025. The extension aims to continue recording chemicals manufactured or processed in the U.S., and the EPA must label these substances as “active” or “inactive” in commerce. The process involves minimal changes, resulting in a reduced time burden for respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend the existing information collection under Rule 12d2-2 and Form 25. This rule and form handle the procedures and conditions under which a security can be delisted from an exchange. The SEC estimates a total annual burden of 940 hours for the exchanges and issuers that need to comply with this rule. This collection is mandatory, with public access to responses, and allows for public comments by visiting a designated website or contacting the SEC directly.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension to collect information related to Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR. This rule requires money market funds to report important events to the SEC, which helps them oversee these funds and keep investors informed. The reporting process is estimated to take about 8.5 hours and cost $1018.5 per report, with six reports expected annually. Public comments on this information collection are invited and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for review and approval of an information collection request related to municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is an extension for rules compliance and involves submitting notifications, conducting performance tests, and keeping records, affecting about 190 landfill operators. The EPA is seeking additional public comment for 30 days, and the estimated annual burden of this requirement is 176,000 hours, costing approximately $12.5 million. The number of respondents and overall burden has increased due to new landfills becoming subject to stricter standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for extending the information collection requirement related to Clay Ceramics Manufacturing under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This request is pending review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited until March 31, 2025. The proposed extension seeks to address the collection information needs for manufacturing facilities producing pressed floor tile, wall tile, or sanitaryware.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is submitting various information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review, inviting public comments before April 28, 2025. These collections cover topics such as third-party documentation for tax credits, reporting distributions from medical savings accounts, and reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Some forms, like Form 1099-SA and Forms 1099-LS and 1099-SB, are used to report financial transactions related to health accounts and life insurance contracts. The aim is to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accurately assess tax benefits and obligations.

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 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 Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection regarding the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Inadmissibility (Form I-601A). This notice allows an additional 30 days for comments concerning the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, which aids USCIS in determining an applicant’s eligibility for the waiver. Public feedback is requested on matters such as the collection's estimated burden and any potential improvements, and comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The submission of Form I-601A is crucial for individuals seeking to qualify for the provisional waiver process concerning unlawful presence inadmissibility, affecting about 63,000 respondents with a total estimated annual public burden of 168,210 hours and a cost burden of $3,212,390.