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The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for feedback on the FERC-725S information collection, which involves Emergency Preparedness and Operations Reliability Standards. They are doing this as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These standards aim to ensure the reliable operation of the electric system, even during events like system outages or emergencies. Public comments are due by February 26, 2021, and can help improve the way the collection of information is handled.

The Department of Justice announced a proposed legal agreement, or consent decree, in a lawsuit against The Dow Chemical Company, Union Carbide Corp, and Performance Materials, NA, Inc. The lawsuit, filed under the Clean Air Act, accuses these companies of violating environmental regulations at their plants in Louisiana and Texas. The proposed consent decree outlines a requirement for the companies to carry out corrective actions, pay a $3 million fine, and complete environmental projects in Louisiana. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until 30 days after the announcement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on a draft policy statement regarding biosafety for outdoor large animal studies involving the bacteria Brucella abortus and Brucella suis. This policy aims to guide the development of biosafety plans that comply with regulations set by both the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for research on these bacteria, which pose a threat to human and animal health. The draft policy is available for review, and public comments can be submitted until March 16, 2021, through the provided methods. The policy's goal is to enhance safety protocols for studies on the diseases caused by these bacteria, which affect several animal species and can be transmitted to humans.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as it seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice allows 30 additional days for public feedback on the information collection related to requirements for designating housing projects. The collection seeks to gather details from Public Housing Agencies on why certain housing projects should be designated for specific groups like the elderly or disabled, including justifications and potential impacts. Comments are encouraged to focus on whether this information is necessary, its accuracy, and ways to improve or ease the data collection process.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. This program, part of the Department of Commerce, aims to improve ocean and coastal environmental understanding through education grants. To achieve this, NOAA is extending its existing data collection efforts to monitor and improve B-WET activities by gathering feedback from grant recipients and teachers. Comments on the proposal are invited until February 18, 2025, to help evaluate and enhance the program’s effectiveness.

The Justice Department has lodged a proposed consent decree with a federal court in Illinois to resolve claims related to the cleanup of the Bautsch Gray Mine Superfund site in Galena, Illinois. The proposed settlement involves two defendants, Thomas Wienen and Chains and Links, Inc., who have agreed to pay $1,292,000 to cover the EPA's response costs. They must also try to get cooperation from another party to execute an environmental covenant and pay 75% of net proceeds if a jointly owned property is sold after remediation. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days via email or mail.

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.

The Department of Commerce, through the Census Bureau, is seeking public feedback on its plan to continue the Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) program. This program collects data on the financial status of U.S. corporations, targeting those in manufacturing, mining, and several other sectors. The collected information is crucial for economic analysis and requires the involvement of businesses with significant assets. Comments on the proposed information collection, which aims to minimize the burden on respondents, can be submitted until March 26, 2021.

The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) has announced a proposal inviting public comment on a new information collection related to the Defense Community Infrastructure Program. This initiative is designed to support grants for projects that enhance military value, resilience, or quality of life at military installations. Public comments are sought by February 18, 2025, regarding the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection. The program is open to State and local governments, as well as not-for-profit utility services, with an annual burden of 2,250 hours anticipated for 150 respondents.