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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a new information collection to evaluate the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Mobility Demonstration. This initiative aims to assess the impact of mobility services on helping families with children move to areas with lower poverty. HUD is inviting public comments on their proposal and is looking for input on whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and can be improved. The evaluation will be conducted over a two-phase period and will involve data collection from participating families, public housing agencies, and landlords.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking an extension for the "NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units." This extension is essential for compliance with air quality standards and involves periodic reporting and recordkeeping by electric utility steam generating unit operators. The EPA expects a decrease in the burden on these operators due to fewer respondents, as there are no new coal-fired boilers being added and some existing units are being phased out. Public comments on this request are invited until February 10, 2021.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on their plan to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new collection of information. This notice relates to the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants for fiscal years 2023-2026, which are available to eligible entities like State Departments of Transportation and Tribal governments. The FHWA will collect information annually to help distribute these grants, and the public is encouraged to share thoughts on the necessity and burden of this data collection process. For submitting comments, the agency has provided several methods including online, fax, and mail.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend its approval for the collection of information through Form 11-K. This form is used by employee stock purchase and savings plans to meet reporting requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act. It provides financial information to help employees assess their investment plans. The SEC estimates that there are about 941 filings annually, each taking 95.81 internal burden hours and costing approximately $7,525. The public can view and comment on this request for extension until April 21, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection requirement concerning carbon black production, under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This would allow for continued compliance checks on facilities that produce carbon black to ensure they follow existing pollution standards. Public comments are being invited until January 17, 2025, and detailed information about what the EPA will be collecting can be found online. The increase in estimated costs and time reflects the application of updated labor rates and adjustments to previous reporting frequency errors.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the compliance date for a rule requiring manufacturers of certain video devices and services to make closed captioning settings accessible for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The compliance date for this requirement is set for August 17, 2026. This rule aligns with the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, ensuring that video programming with captions is fully accessible, especially for devices with next-generation operating systems. The rule change was confirmed after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the related information collection requirements.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Older Workers Study Impact Evaluation. This study focuses on assisting low-income seniors in getting private-sector jobs through training and job placement. The public is invited to comment on the proposed data collection, including its necessity and potential impact, until February 20, 2025. The DOL estimates that 1,600 respondents will dedicate a total of 400 hours annually to this process, with no additional cost burden.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking to renew its approval for collecting information from manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs. These standards, issued under the Flammable Fabrics Act, aim to ensure that carpets and rugs meet safety requirements for surface flammability. Companies must perform tests and maintain records to certify that their products comply with these flammability standards. The CPSC estimates that manufacturers and importers must collectively perform about 25,000 tests annually, with the associated costs potentially reaching over $1.8 million. Public comments on this information collection request are due by April 4, 2025.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) plans to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the information collection project for the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). The project involves collecting data through an online application form, which helps deliver HCUP databases for research on healthcare cost and quality. AHRQ aims to streamline the process by consolidating data use agreements and redesigning the application form. Public comments on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection are invited until June 30, 2025.

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, has announced a 60-day period for public comments on the continued use of Form CSO-005, the Preliminary Background Check Form, without any changes. This form is used to gather information from applicants for Court Security Officer and Special Security Officer positions, including their employment history and financial status. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process. It is estimated that 750 individuals will complete this form annually, taking about 60 minutes each, resulting in a total public burden of 750 hours.