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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking the public and other federal agencies for input on their information collection activities, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request focuses on gathering data related to community resilience and disaster studies, such as responses to wildfires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Public comments are accepted until June 10, 2025, to help evaluate the utility and burden of the collection process. The goal is to improve safety and resilience against disasters in U.S. communities through voluntary participation in surveys and interviews.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public feedback on a new plan to collect emergency economic information from businesses and organizations during unexpected events like pandemics or natural disasters. This initiative aims to quickly gather important data to understand the economic impact of such emergencies and to help decision-makers respond effectively. The Census Bureau will use a set of pre-approved questions and provide this information to relevant authorities, business leaders, and the public. Comments on this proposal are invited to ensure it meets its purpose efficiently and minimizes the burden on those responding.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants associated with Group IV Polymers and Resins. They are asking for public comments by March 31, 2025. This extension doesn't change the current regulations but updates cost figures to reflect 2023 values. The proposal affects 24 entities and estimates a total annual burden of 141,000 hours and a cost of $19,300,000.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information for a project led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The project aims to improve NCI's programs through research involving pre-testing strategies and gathering feedback from various stakeholders like cancer research advocates and healthcare professionals. This information will help the NCI refine their approaches and better match advocates to NCI initiatives. Public comments on this request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Cans. This request is part of a routine process required to ensure compliance with air quality standards. The EPA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 31, 2025. The information collected is crucial for verifying that facilities using significant quantities of surface coatings comply with air pollution regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for approval to extend an existing information collection under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Coil. This request involves collecting data from facilities that apply coatings to metal coils to ensure they comply with regulations limiting hazardous air pollutants. The EPA is seeking public comments on this extension until March 31, 2025, and the estimated cost of compliance for these facilities totals $2,220,000 per year. The overall estimated burden has decreased by 638 hours compared to previous estimates due to changes in the assumptions regarding required testing and system adjustments.

On December 23, 2020, FinCEN proposed new rules for banks and money services businesses about how they handle transactions with virtual currencies or digital assets that have legal tender status. These rules focus on transactions over $10,000 and involve specific types of digital wallets. Initially, feedback was allowed until January 7, 2021, but the comment period was reopened for more input. This document further extends the deadline for comments to March 29, 2021, allowing more time for feedback on the proposed rules.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the timeline and application process for the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) program grants for fiscal year 2021. These grants are aimed at helping rural school districts with unique challenges by providing funds on a formula basis to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs). Eligible LEAs must submit their applications electronically by April 16, 2021, using the OMB Max Survey platform. The Department will ensure that eligible LEAs receive the necessary application links and instructions by February 10, 2021, and emphasizes the importance of submitting applications on time to ensure funding.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under Rule 17f-1(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule involves the Lost and Stolen Securities Program, which requires approximately 9,500 entities to register and report securities issues like missing, lost, or stolen documents. The SEC estimates that four new entities will join the program each year, each taking about half an hour to comply, costing around $172 per entity annually. The public can comment on this information collection request from December 3, 2024, to January 2, 2025, through the provided online platform or email.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on continuing the use of the "Claim for Medical Reimbursement Form." This effort aims to reduce paperwork and the burden placed on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, also known as OWCP-915, is used for claiming reimbursement for medical expenses, and the DOL wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this information collection. Comments are accepted until April 12, 2021, and interested individuals are encouraged to submit their opinions to the DOL's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.