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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 Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has received an application for a long-term loan or financial guarantee exceeding $100 million to support the export of U.S.-manufactured Boeing commercial aircraft to Azerbaijan. The intended use of these aircraft is to provide air cargo transport services. The principal supplier is The Boeing Company, and the obligor is Silk Way West Airlines LLC, with guarantors being Silk Way Development LLC, Silk Way Holding LLC, and Silk Way Airlines LLC. Public comments on this transaction are open until February 7, 2025, and the outcome will be shared on EXIM's website.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days to comment on the Moving to Work (MTW) Form 50900, which involves plans and reports from 39 public housing authorities. The revisions aim to simplify annual submissions, enhance transparency, and better communicate the overall impact of the MTW demonstration. Public comments are invited specifically on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and the potential to reduce the burden of this information collection.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a settlement related to the U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri, to address waste containing toxic heavy metals that was removed between 2018 and 2019. The agreement involves payments by companies, such as AAR Landing Gear, LLC, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Space Gateway Support, LLC, and several federal agencies for a total of approximately $2.44 million. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposed settlement until April 7, 2025. If the public feedback suggests the agreement is not suitable, the EPA may revise or withdraw it.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking feedback to help assess and improve their processes, reduce the public's reporting burden, and evaluate the necessity and utility of the information collected. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment before the collection submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments need to be submitted by February 3, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting public feedback on its plan to extend for three more years the approval for collecting information under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which helps prevent false advertising of textile products. The FTC highlights the importance of labels for consumer decisions and compliance, estimating that the textile industry spends over 37 million hours annually on maintaining records and labeling products. The cost, amounting to around $280 million annually, is mainly due to labor. Public comments are invited to ensure the continuation and improvement of these processes, with a deadline for submission on April 26, 2021.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing a new rule that would allow exemptions from certain requirements tied to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), which banks and savings associations must file. This rule aims to give national banks and federal savings associations some flexibility if they come up with new, more efficient ways to comply with anti-money laundering laws, while still being reviewed for safety and soundness. The proposal includes guidelines on how banks can apply for these exemptions and factors that will be considered in granting them, like consistency with the Bank Secrecy Act and any supervisory concerns. The OCC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule until February 22, 2021.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to collect public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to grants management and cooperative agreements, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these information collection activities, focusing on improving the quality of data collected and minimizing public inconvenience through technology. The FRA has adjusted its burden estimates, reducing annual burden hours and responses, and emphasizes that the data collected will help ensure accountability in the use of federal assistance for railroad projects. People can submit comments until January 9, 2025.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request involves developing new metrics and standards to evaluate the performance of intercity passenger trains, like those operated by Amtrak. The FRA asks for comments on several aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, efficiency, and how it might be enhanced or simplified. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to ensure they are fully considered.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposed settlement with William H. Trucking, LLC, concerning the Licking Chemical Spill Site in Licking County, Ohio. Under this settlement, the company will pay $300,000 for past cleanup costs related to the spill. The public is invited to submit comments on this settlement by January 16, 2025, through the online portal at regulations.gov. The EPA has reserved the right to alter or withdraw from the agreement if public comments reveal significant issues.