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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request is related to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, which help ensure the safety of passenger trains. The FRA wants feedback on whether these information collection activities are necessary, if their burden estimates are accurate, and ways to improve or minimize the burden of these activities. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 20, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning blasting operations and the use of explosives. This notice is part of a process where the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The DOL emphasizes that this collection is important for employee safety, ensuring accountability for explosives, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and suggestions to minimize the impact on businesses.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to fulfill reporting requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This request involves collecting performance indicators and includes new requirements for apprenticeship grant reporting. The department invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this data collection. The OMB will consider these comments by February 5, 2025, as part of their approval process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection about municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request, known as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), affects landfills built or modified after July 17, 2014, and ensures that they meet certain environmental standards. Public comments on this request can be made until April 28, 2025. The EPA estimates that there are 298 landfill facilities affected, with a total cost of approximately $19.7 million per year for compliance.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request related to the Risk Management Program under the Clean Air Act. This program requires facilities that handle certain hazardous substances to create and submit risk management plans to prevent accidental releases. The agency is collecting feedback to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this data collection and aims to minimize the reporting burden. Comments are open for 60 days, and the EPA will review them before submitting the final request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to collect public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to grants management and cooperative agreements, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these information collection activities, focusing on improving the quality of data collected and minimizing public inconvenience through technology. The FRA has adjusted its burden estimates, reducing annual burden hours and responses, and emphasizes that the data collected will help ensure accountability in the use of federal assistance for railroad projects. People can submit comments until January 9, 2025.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request involves developing new metrics and standards to evaluate the performance of intercity passenger trains, like those operated by Amtrak. The FRA asks for comments on several aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, efficiency, and how it might be enhanced or simplified. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to ensure they are fully considered.

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 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding the collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice informs the public that the FRA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding hours of service regulations for railroad employees. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025. The request seeks to continue collecting data related to train employee work schedules to ensure safe working conditions and reduce fatigue-related accidents.