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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 Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves a revision of a previously approved data collection, aiming to ensure that funeral honors on VA properties uphold the dignity and safety of these sites. The public can share their thoughts on whether this information is necessary, how accurate the VA's burden estimates are, and how to improve the process. Comments are due by June 9, 2025, and can be submitted via the regulations.gov website.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments to the Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels, initially established for storage vessels built after July 23, 1984. These amendments now allow operators of storage vessels with external or internal floating roofs to optionally comply with the National Emission Standards for Storage Vessels (Tanks)—Control Level 2, which can reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by preventing the need to empty and degas tanks for inspections. The rule is expected to save costs and decrease environmental impact without sacrificing inspection rigor. The final rule went into effect on January 19, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the "Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule." This extension, which is approved until August 31, 2021, aims to improve electronic reporting and reduce paperwork. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal by March 16, 2021. The proposed changes may reduce the amount of time and effort required from entities reporting electronically, leading to an estimated decrease in respondent burden by 9,554 hours annually.

The Pecan Promotion, Research, and Information Order was established to help boost the pecan industry in the United States. It introduces a system to collect assessments from producers and importers to fund marketing campaigns and research aimed at increasing demand for pecans. The rule sets up a governing Board to oversee these activities and requires a referendum after three years to decide on the continuation of the order. While most of the industry supports this program, there are concerns about the financial burden on producers due to existing marketing orders.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule exempting certain pesticide residues in food from needing a tolerance level when used according to label guidelines. Specifically, residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 in all food commodities are exempt as they are deemed non-toxic and safe based on data evaluation. This ruling ensures there is no significant risk to human health, including infants and children. The decision, effective March 27, 2025, reiterates that no maximum permissible residue level is required for this strain when used properly.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice seeking public comments on an information collection related to COVID-19 contact tracing. As part of its efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NASA plans to use a digital system on Salesforce to collect voluntary data from employees about possible exposure to the virus. This information will help identify potential points of contact within the NASA community, with the goal of reducing virus spread. NASA encourages participation, though it is voluntary, and invites comments on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of the information collection process.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is asking for public comments on a new plan to gather information about greenhouse gas emissions from electricity producers. This information will help producers apply for certain tax credits related to emissions. The DOE plans to collect this data with the help of National Laboratories and aims to keep the process efficient through automated methods. The deadline for submitting comments is March 14, 2025.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is seeking public comments on a proposed three-year extension of a form related to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. This form, known as Form NWPA-830G Appendix G, is used to ensure that generators and owners of nuclear waste pay the required fees into the nuclear waste fund based on their electricity production. Comments on this information collection are due by April 23, 2021. The form helps the Department of Energy gather necessary data for assessing the nation's energy resources and ensuring compliance with federal laws.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on renewing forms used to report on grant and cooperative agreement activities for the years 2025 to 2027. The forms are crucial for assessing the performance of IMLS-funded projects, and public input is desired to evaluate their necessity, accuracy, and to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 30, 2025, and can be directed to Julie Balutis at the IMLS. The proposed collection will impact libraries and museums, with a total annual cost burden estimated at $482,688.