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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new information collection request to support its Construction Material Opportunities to Reduce Emissions (C-MORE) Program, which focuses on low embodied carbon construction materials. This initiative involves gathering data from state and local agencies, architectural firms, and other entities about the types and amounts of materials like concrete and steel they use, to help set thresholds for labeling products that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Public comments on the collection process can be submitted until February 18, 2025. The program aims to understand and potentially lower the emissions associated with construction materials through enhanced data analysis and reporting.

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) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Pharmaceuticals Production. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and is set to extend the ICR that is currently active until February 28, 2025. The EPA is collecting this data to ensure compliance with existing regulations for pharmaceuticals manufacturing that involves hazardous pollutants. The public has an additional 30 days to provide comments on this request.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew an information collection request related to the National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies at publicly owned treatment works (POTW). They aim to gather comments from the public on specific aspects of this process. The screener questionnaire will help collect data on the performance of secondary treatment plants in nutrient removal, which is important for improving water quality. The study's ultimate goal is to establish a comprehensive database that will guide future policies and actions, with findings shared with the public, while ensuring confidentiality where necessary.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to renew its information collection request (ICR) aimed at helping motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers meet financial responsibility requirements. They are seeking public comments on this renewal, which involves specific documentation and forms related to insurance and surety bonds. These include forms demonstrating liability insurance coverage and surety bonds necessary for registration while also discussing updates to forms due to new rules impacting financial responsibilities set to take effect in 2026. This request covers an estimated 200,147 respondents, who must submit information for compliance with FMCSA's requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection related to its Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving (EJCPS) and Government to Government (EJG2G) programs. These programs aim to support projects that address environmental and public health challenges by collaborating with community-based organizations and local governments, especially in underserved communities. The EPA plans to collect progress and final reports from grant recipients to evaluate project effectiveness and equity. Public comments on this information collection are open until February 18, 2025.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, which is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity and how it can be improved. The request also notes that the Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to implement improved methods for estimating data when employer reports are missing, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on data accuracy. The deadline for submitting comments is March 15, 2021.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection requirement concerning carbon black production, under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This would allow for continued compliance checks on facilities that produce carbon black to ensure they follow existing pollution standards. Public comments are being invited until January 17, 2025, and detailed information about what the EPA will be collecting can be found online. The increase in estimated costs and time reflects the application of updated labor rates and adjustments to previous reporting frequency errors.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for benzene emissions from storage vessels and coke oven by-product recovery plants. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for their review. The ICR is currently valid until February 2025, and this notice opens an additional 30-day period for public comments. The EPA estimates that seven respondents will be affected, with a total annual burden of 1,130 hours and costs amounting to $143,000.