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The Department of Labor is asking the public for comments on a new information collection about safety standards for roof bolts used in mines. This request is part of an effort to prevent injuries and deaths from accidents like roof falls in underground and surface mines. People have until April 21, 2025, to provide their feedback, and this process is part of a legal requirement to ensure public involvement and transparency. The department wants ideas on everything from the usefulness of this information collection to ways that it could be improved while reducing costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for benzene emissions from storage vessels and coke oven by-product recovery plants. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for their review. The ICR is currently valid until February 2025, and this notice opens an additional 30-day period for public comments. The EPA estimates that seven respondents will be affected, with a total annual burden of 1,130 hours and costs amounting to $143,000.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposal to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Hydrochloric Acid Production under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This extension, involving facilities that produce significant emissions, aims to ensure compliance with established pollution control standards. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025, and the EPA estimates the total yearly burden to be 21,900 hours, costing about $2,980,000. This proposal does not anticipate significant changes in industry growth or costs.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public comments on a planned update to its information collection regarding apprenticeship programs. This revision aims to streamline the data collection process to minimize paperwork and enhance clarity. The update will incorporate modifications to existing forms and introduce a new form for state apprenticeship agencies. Feedback is requested by March 15, 2021, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the data gathering process, as well as to ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for boat manufacturing. This proposed extension, which is currently approved until February 28, 2025, applies to facilities that manufacture boats and release hazardous air pollutants. These facilities must send notifications, conduct tests, and report regularly to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Public comments on this request are being accepted until March 31, 2025.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, is requesting public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This ICR is about Railroad Workplace Safety, which involves collecting data to ensure railroads have proper safety programs for roadway workers. The FRA seeks comments specifically on the necessity and accuracy of these information collection activities and ways to reduce the burden on the public. The estimated paperwork burden has increased due to new recordkeeping requirements, and the FRA invites feedback by May 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to renew the information collection request for the Mobile Air Conditioner Retrofitting Program. This program is part of the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), which aims to replace ozone-depleting substances with

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 Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the registration and identification of independent contractors for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This collection is intended to improve the enforcement of safety regulations and assess fines for violations. Comments are due by February 24, 2025, and can be submitted online. The collection is expected to impact businesses, with over 22,000 respondents anticipated, and necessitates over 18,000 hours annually to complete.