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The Department of Commerce is planning to submit an information collection request for the Annual Business Survey (ABS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This survey aims to reduce the burden on businesses while gathering data on business characteristics, such as research and development, innovation, and demographics of business owners. The 2025 survey will include a reduced sample size and changes to the survey process to be more efficient, with data collected through an online questionnaire. This information will help various stakeholders, including government and business leaders, understand and assess business dynamics in the U.S.

The Department of Commerce is collecting public comments on the Annual Business Survey (ABS), which gathers data to better understand business dynamics in the U.S. The survey, conducted by the Census Bureau, includes information on business owners' demographics, and research and development activities, particularly aiming to improve minority and disadvantaged groups' access to resources. For 2021, the survey will expand to cover more nonprofit organizations, adding to its 308,000 respondents. The collected data will support government programs and agencies, enhance business support services, and contribute to national economic analyses.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is announcing its plan to revise and extend an information collection related to feral swine, as mandated by the 2014 Farm Bill. This survey aims to assess the damage caused by feral swine in several states to both crops and livestock, with past surveys indicating significant economic impact. NASS plans to gather data from farm and ranch operators via mail and phone, with a total estimated response burden of 9,700 hours annually. The survey supports a $20 million program to help states manage the rapidly growing population of feral swine. Public comments on this notice are invited until April 9, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updates to the Standards of Performance for stationary combustion turbines and gas turbines to better control emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Based on a review required by the Clean Air Act, these amendments aim to establish new subcategories and lower NOX emission limits by using improved technologies like post-combustion selective catalytic reduction (SCR). These changes are expected to reduce environmental impacts, particularly for new and reconstructed turbines, and address concerns about turbines that may co-fire with hydrogen. The proposal also considers public comments and suggestions regarding technical updates and regulatory simplifications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request focused on assessing the capital improvement needs for drinking water systems. This is part of the 8th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment, and the EPA is seeking public comments before moving forward. The survey will collect data to estimate the needs for maintaining and updating water systems across the U.S., with a focus on large and medium community water systems. The information collected will help determine the distribution of funds from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to ensure safe drinking water, and respondents are encouraged to participate voluntarily.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests it plans to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These collections are related to tax-exempt organizations, which file various forms to maintain their exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. The forms help ensure that these organizations meet the requirements of their tax-exempt status and are also used for statistical purposes. Comments from the public are invited and should be submitted by February 26, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) submitted by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The TIP aims to regulate air pollution on the Tribe's Indian Reservation and tribal trust parcels by maintaining national air quality standards through an open burning program. The plan includes standards for pollutants like sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone, along with enforcement protocols. The EPA's approval would make these regulations federally enforceable, aligning with the Clean Air Act.

In this notice, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments on renewing an information collection related to its financial assistance programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency issues grants and cooperative awards to various entities under different programs, and seeks feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, accurate, and efficient. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by March 31, 2025, and it’s noted that personal information included in these comments could be made publicly available.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) announced a proposal for a new information collection related to a study on "Conservation Auction Behavior." This study aims to examine how different factors, like high-scoring default offers and live score updates during bidding, affect decision-making in the Conservation Reserve Program's auction process. The ERS plans to test these factors using an online simulated auction involving both former Conservation Reserve Program participants and university students. Public comments are being solicited on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of agency estimates, and how to improve data collection.

In a recent notice, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced changes to actions related to a Section 301 investigation concerning China's technology transfer and intellectual property practices. These changes include raising tariffs on certain tungsten, polysilicon, and wafer products from China starting January 1, 2025. The new tariffs, part of President's instructions to encourage China to change its practices, will be 25% for tungsten products and 50% for polysilicon and wafers. This decision considers public feedback, which highlights the potential benefits and risks of these tariff increases.