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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to "Market Risk," as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. According to this rule, national banks and federal savings associations with significant market risk exposure are required to adhere to specific guidelines for managing and disclosing this risk. Public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process are due by June 17, 2025. The OCC aims to ensure that these financial institutions maintain sufficient capital adequacy for their market risk level through these regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed agreement involving 231 parties related to the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in New Jersey. Under this agreement, these parties will pay the government over $1.4 million for previous cleanup costs at the site. The EPA is inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The agency will review all feedback and may adjust or retract the settlement if necessary.

The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC has proposed changes to its fee schedule. These updates involve switching the email domain used for communication to @miaxglobal.com and removing all mentions of mini-options, a type of option that never became widely used and was previously removed from their offerings. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing these changes, which aim to make the fee schedule clearer and more accurate for members of the exchange. The SEC invites public comments on this proposal.

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by selling heavy construction equipment with non-compliant diesel engines. As part of the settlement, the companies will pay a $42.6 million fine and undertake a project to address the environmental damage caused by emissions. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree within 30 days, and details can be accessed online.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are asking for public feedback on their plan to update the H-1B Registration Tool, used for selecting registrations for H-1B visas. People have until February 16, 2021, to submit their comments on the proposal. The USCIS published this notice to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, enabling businesses and other interested parties to express their views on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collected. There is no cost to participate as the registration is an online process, and the estimated time for respondents is about 0.5 hours per submission.

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 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This action is due to the identification of new safety limitations that are more restrictive. The directive would require updates to the maintenance manual and inspection programs to prevent potential failures of critical parts that could lead to loss of control of the helicopter. The FAA's proposal incorporates safety requirements from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2023-0141 and invites public comments by May 5, 2025.

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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking for public comments on its information collection related to incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This collection helps assess the impact on marine mammals when small numbers are taken accidentally during certain activities. NOAA requires detailed information from applicants, including assessments of impact and monitoring reports, to ensure compliance with the law. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on these collections, aiming to improve their efficiency and reduce the burden on those who must provide the information.