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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on extending a currently approved information collection. This involves collecting financial information from individuals who owe debts to FEMA related to disaster programs, helping to determine repayment plans or compromises. The deadline for comments is May 30, 2025, and they can be submitted electronically. By collecting such data, FEMA aims to improve debt recovery processes and determine the financial capabilities of those who owe money.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection related to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This plan is a guide detailing how states, territories, or tribal governments will manage the grant funds. The purpose is to ensure these governments have a FEMA-approved plan in place before receiving HMGP funds. The information was previously shared for public comment, and FEMA now invites further input on it before January 10, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to continue collecting information under Rule 17Ad-11. This rule requires transfer agents to report specific discrepancies in securities records and other matters to the SEC and relevant regulatory bodies. The Commission estimates the industry-wide annual time burden is minimal, amounting to about 0.5 hours or a cost of $39 per report. Public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection are invited until March 31, 2025.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on renewing and revising existing rules for tracking and managing how lawyers and agents behave while representing clients. This involves keeping accurate records about client properties and reporting any misconduct. These rules help maintain the integrity of professional conduct in the USPTO and can lead to suspensions or other penalties if violated. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of these rules, with a deadline for submissions set for May 12, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to U.S. business income tax return forms before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This notice outlines the forms used by business taxpayers and the proposed changes affecting the regulatory guidance for these forms. In 2021, it is estimated that 11.8 million respondents will spend 1.085 billion hours and $44.279 billion in out-of-pocket costs to comply with tax filing obligations. The notice also details how the burden and costs differ between partnerships, corporations, and pass-through corporations.

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 the renewal of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Pharmaceuticals Production. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and is set to extend the ICR that is currently active until February 28, 2025. The EPA is collecting this data to ensure compliance with existing regulations for pharmaceuticals manufacturing that involves hazardous pollutants. The public has an additional 30 days to provide comments on this request.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 30e-2. This rule requires unit investment trusts (UITs) to send financial reports to their unitholders and allows for "householding," where investors who share an address can receive a single report if they have given assent. The SEC estimates the annual burden for complying with this rule is 15 hours per respondent, affecting about 671 UITs, with a total cost of $4,495,700. Public comments on this request are invited until 30 days after the publication of this notice.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a new information collection request by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. This request is about keeping records of safety inspections at coal mines, specifically in slope and shaft areas, to check for hazards like methane gas or lack of oxygen. The public can submit comments on this until June 4, 2025. The aim is to make sure these inspections are conducted properly and that the information is gathered efficiently.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew their information collection on episodes of oil and hazardous substance releases. This supports regulations under CERCLA and the Clean Water Act. The EPA is seeking public comments on the necessity and practicality of the information being collected, as well as ways to reduce the burden on responders. The required reporting helps the government determine if federal action is needed to protect public health and the environment.