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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend a rule under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule, referred to as Rule 15a-6, allows foreign broker-dealers to perform certain activities with U.S. institutional investors without registering as broker-dealers, provided they meet specific requirements. The SEC estimates that complying with this rule will take U.S. broker-dealers about 6,000 hours annually and cost around $1,000,000 per year. The public can review and comment on this information collection request until March 31, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service are proposing amendments to the consultation regulations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These changes pertain to land management plans by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. The proposed revisions aim to make it clear that when new information emerges which could affect species or habitats in ways not previously considered, reinitiating consultation won't always be necessary, as long as a separate action-specific consultation is conducted for any related actions. The goal is to improve the efficiency and consistency of interagency cooperation procedures.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) determined that more stringent energy conservation standards for small electric motors (SEMs) are not cost-effective, so existing standards will remain unchanged. The analysis by DOE found that while technically feasible improvements exist for SEMs, the costs of implementing them would outweigh the energy savings benefits for consumers. As a result, the standards set by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) will not be amended because they would not be economically justified. This decision concludes that the potential energy conservation from new standards would not meet significant conservation thresholds under the current criteria.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to amend the USDA organic regulations with new standards for organic mushroom production and pet food handling. This rule clarifies standards such as the composition and sourcing of materials used in organic mushroom production and the use of synthetic nutrients like taurine in organic pet food. These amendments aim to resolve inconsistencies in existing regulations to promote fair competition and market growth for both organic mushrooms and pet food. The rule is effective February 21, 2025, with compliance required by February 22, 2027.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve an extension of the existing data collection required under Rule 15c2-8. This rule mandates that broker-dealers deliver prospectuses to certain individuals during securities offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), with a specific "48-hour rule" for IPOs. Broker-dealers must also maintain accurate records to identify those requesting prospectuses. The SEC estimates significant time and cost burdens for compliance, and a 30-day public comment period for this request is open until January 2, 2025.

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 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to change the fees it charges to licensees for the fiscal year 2021 in order to comply with the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA). These changes will include amending various fees such as licensing, inspection, and annual fees to help the NRC recover nearly 100% of its annual budget. Additionally, the NRC plans to introduce improvements to the invoicing process and establish a new procedure for disputing errors in service fee invoices. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by March 24, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a request to extend data collection for the NESHAP regulations on nutritional yeast manufacturing to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request has already been approved until February 28, 2025, but the EPA is asking for additional comments from the public by March 31, 2025. These regulations aim to control the emission of harmful air pollutants from yeast manufacturing facilities. The requirements include initial notifications, performance tests, and regular reports to ensure compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection activities related to standards for pesticide containers and containment. This renewal request, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeks to extend the approval for collecting certain records from businesses involved in pesticide production and repackaging. These records help ensure compliance with regulations on container design, residue removal, and containment structure maintenance. Public comments are open until February 3, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection standards for hot mix asphalt facilities. This request, under EPA ICR Number 1127.14 and OMB Control Number 2060-0083, seeks to ensure that the facilities comply with the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) in place since 1973. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The EPA estimates that there are 798 respondents, with the total annual burden being around 3,200 hours, costing $404,000. This request reflects a decrease in the number of facilities due to updated information from the EPA's database.