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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for boat manufacturing. This proposed extension, which is currently approved until February 28, 2025, applies to facilities that manufacture boats and release hazardous air pollutants. These facilities must send notifications, conduct tests, and report regularly to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Public comments on this request are being accepted until March 31, 2025.

The Department of Labor, specifically through the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection regarding Roof Control Plans in underground coal mines. These plans aim to prevent accidents from roof collapses, which are a significant risk in mining. They require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public has until January 17, 2025, to submit comments on the necessity and efficiency of this information gathering.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Handbook 391. This request is related to collecting information from state workforce agencies to process unemployment claims for federal employees. The DOL aims to obtain authorization to collect this information for three years, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning blasting operations and the use of explosives. This notice is part of a process where the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The DOL emphasizes that this collection is important for employee safety, ensuring accountability for explosives, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and suggestions to minimize the impact on businesses.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for review and approval of an information collection request related to municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is an extension for rules compliance and involves submitting notifications, conducting performance tests, and keeping records, affecting about 190 landfill operators. The EPA is seeking additional public comment for 30 days, and the estimated annual burden of this requirement is 176,000 hours, costing approximately $12.5 million. The number of respondents and overall burden has increased due to new landfills becoming subject to stricter standards.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a notice for an Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeking public comments by January 15, 2025. This request involves extending an existing data collection related to swap data access provisions, required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The collection impacts four respondents, with an average annual burden of 19,679.5 hours each, totaling 78,718 hours overall. The ongoing costs per respondent are estimated to be around $2 million, with no initial start-up costs.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and relates to the collection of data to ensure nondiscrimination in programs funded by DOL. The document invites feedback on several aspects of the information collection process and is open for comments until February 16, 2021. The goal is to ensure fair practices while streamlining and improving the information collection methods.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to gather information for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program, which helps fund community-driven projects addressing environmental and health issues. This is a new information collection request and the EPA is seeking public comments for another 30 days. The grant program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to direct resources to communities heavily affected by pollution and climate change. Participating groups must provide performance reports to guarantee responsible management of the allocated funds.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the registration and identification of independent contractors for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This collection is intended to improve the enforcement of safety regulations and assess fines for violations. Comments are due by February 24, 2025, and can be submitted online. The collection is expected to impact businesses, with over 22,000 respondents anticipated, and necessitates over 18,000 hours annually to complete.