Search Results for agency_names:"Agency Information Collection Activities

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.

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 an information collection request related to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is for an extension of the existing standards to ensure compliance with emission regulations for certain aluminum production facilities. Public comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The number of facilities affected by these standards has decreased from eight to six, resulting in a lower estimated burden of time and costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the information collection regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations. This request is part of the agency’s efforts to ensure compliance with existing emission standards and involves maintaining records of certain polluting materials. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The current standards apply to both major and minor sources within the wood furniture manufacturing sector, and EPA estimates that the cost of compliance is about $2,020,000 per year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend the information collection for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to Ferroalloys Production Area Sources. This proposal requests public comments for an additional 30 days, due by March 31, 2025, concerning the continued collection efforts. The NESHAP regulations require facilities to report and maintain records to ensure compliance with air quality standards. The EPA expects no changes in the burden or costs associated with the regulations since there has been no change in the rules and minimal industry growth.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, is seeking comments on renewing a rule about recordkeeping for certain financial transactions. The rule mandates financial institutions to keep records of purchases of items like bank checks and money orders when bought with cash amounts ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. FinCEN is not proposing any changes to the rule itself but wants feedback on improving the process to estimate time and costs for financial institutions to comply with these requirements. Public comments are invited by March 22, 2021, and will help FinCEN refine their data collection and reduce paperwork burdens.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection process with revisions. This process concerns collecting data on individuals interested in being nominated for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children in line with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004. The BIE aims to improve clarity and functionality by incorporating changes such as correcting typographical errors and allowing self-nominations. Individuals wishing to comment have until February 10, 2021, and their feedback will be public record.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a proposal to renew an information collection process related to mineral surveys, patent applications, and other mining-related activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public and other federal agencies are invited to comment on this proposal by January 9, 2025. The BLM is seeking feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the estimated burden on respondents, and ways to improve the process. This renewal is necessary due to the ongoing possibility that the current moratorium on processing new mineral patent applications may be lifted.

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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the extension of a current information collection related to floating marine debris. This involves a Shipboard Observation Form used by organizations and vessels to report visible debris on the ocean. The goal is to improve the understanding and management of marine debris's impact on the U.S. economy and environment. Public comments on the proposed data collection, aimed at refining methods and reducing burden on respondents, will be accepted until March 30, 2021.