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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR) as part of a routine information collection review. The COAR is mandated for certain fish processors and collectors in Alaska to report on their purchasing and production activities. This information helps assess the value of fisheries resources and is used by federal and state agencies for fisheries management. Comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, efficiency, and usefulness of this information collection and to explore ways to reduce the reporting burden.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, titled General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs, aims to gather information from entities receiving financial assistance from the EPA to better manage and evaluate its programs. Public comments on this collection request are encouraged and may be submitted until January 9, 2025. The request involves collecting performance reports, including work plans and interim and final reports, from approximately 2,662 respondents annually, with an estimated total burden of 87,088 hours each year.

The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the National Survey of Children's Health. This survey gathers data on the health and well-being of children across the United States, helping agencies estimate national and state-level impacts, especially for children with special health care needs. The survey involves about 375,000 addresses and uses both web and mail questionnaires, with some households receiving cash incentives to encourage participation. Written comments on the survey are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments from the public on the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), as they prepare to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, gathers important data to estimate the health and wellbeing of children nationwide, focusing on those with special health care needs. There are two modes of data collection: an online survey and a mail-in paper survey. Public comments on this information collection are welcomed to help reduce paperwork burdens and improve the process before the final submission to OMB.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the information collection request (ICR) related to the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule. This rule allows for electronic reporting across all EPA programs and helps ensure compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act. Originally, the public had 60 days to comment on this ICR, and this current notice allows an additional 30 days for public comments before March 31, 2025. The expected cost of implementing this ICR is estimated at $4,614,717 annually, with a total burden of 65,319 hours per year, which is a decrease from previous estimates.

The Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a 60-day notice for public comments on extending a previously approved information collection. This request involves the procedure for Indian tribes under Public Law 280 to ask for concurrent federal criminal jurisdiction in their areas. The estimated number of respondents is less than 350, with each taking about 80 hours to respond, resulting in a total annual burden of 28,000 hours and a cost of $1,174,058. Public input is welcomed to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvement of this information collection.

The Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection proposal. They aim to revise existing forms (DEA Forms 224 and 224A) to include emergency medical services (EMS) agencies under the Controlled Substances Act. This change would allow EMS agencies to register to handle controlled substances in line with state law. The comment period is open for 30 days, during which people can share their thoughts on the proposal's necessity, accuracy, and possible burden on those required to respond.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the request for public comments on the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for leather finishing operations. This rule applies to facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants. As part of the Information Collection Request (ICR), which is approved through 2025, this extension allows an additional 30 days for public comments, beyond the initial 60-day period announced in May 2023. The EPA is collecting this information to ensure that leather finishing facilities comply with environmental regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Polyether Polyols Production. This extension would ensure that facilities involved in the production of polyether polyols (a type of chemical) continue to monitor and reduce harmful emissions. EPA invites public comments by March 31, 2025. The estimated annual burden on these facilities is 4,350 hours, with a total cost of $554,000 per year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the renewal of an information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Lead Smelting. This proposal allows for public comments until March 31, 2025. The regulations concern facilities that produce lead metal from ore and ensure compliance with specific standards. The estimated annual cost is $1,030,000, including $235,000 for capital or maintenance, with the burden remaining unchanged from previous estimates.