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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 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection activities, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of these activities. The FRA aims to use this feedback to enhance reporting efficiency, improve information quality, and accurately assess resource expenditures. Public comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025.

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 planning to submit a request to extend an ongoing information collection related to Exchange Network Grants Progress Reports. This extension will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The EPA is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and methods of collecting this information. Comments are due by April 26, 2021, and the proposed collection aims to support environmental offices by requiring regular reporting on project progress and quality assurance.

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 Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on an information collection request related to authorizing the release of medical information for Black Lung Benefits. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their review process. The public is encouraged to comment by January 13, 2025, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the collection process. This request involves gathering consent from individuals to use their medical evidence in support of Black Lung claims, impacting around 5,990 respondents annually.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request is related to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, which help ensure the safety of passenger trains. The FRA wants feedback on whether these information collection activities are necessary, if their burden estimates are accurate, and ways to improve or minimize the burden of these activities. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 20, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending its authority to collect information for the "Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements." The aim is to ease paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative allows states to apply for waivers from certain requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, helping to improve performance outcomes. Comments are encouraged to focus on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection, and are accepted until March 9, 2021.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is asking for public comments on its Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning railroad accident and incident reports. These reports are crucial for understanding collisions, derailments, and injuries involving railroads, which are submitted monthly by 765 railroads. The FRA aims to ensure the collection process is necessary, practical, and efficient, and is also seeking ways to reduce the burden on businesses. The public can submit their feedback by April 19, 2021, as part of the approval process with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending its information collection request (ICR) for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to vinyl chloride. This extension, approved until February 2025, requires input from facilities involved in producing ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride, and polyvinyl chloride. The EPA has increased its estimated cost and workload due to having more respondents than in previous years. Public comments are open until March 31, 2025, and can be submitted online, by email, or by mail.