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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, is seeking public comments on its plan to extend its Generic Clearance for Questionnaire Testing, Evaluation, and Research for three more years. This extension, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, allows EIA to use various methods to improve the quality of collected data and make survey processes more efficient. These methods include pilot surveys, cognitive interviews, and focus groups, among others. EIA has asked for feedback on the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection, its estimate of respondent burden, and ways to minimize this burden. Public comments are due by February 4, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of certain information collection requirements, which support state involvement in developing and enforcing safety and health standards. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, OSHA wants feedback on the necessity and clarity of these requirements and on ways to minimize the reporting burden. They aim to adjust the required burden hours for certain states, noting an increase from 11,055 to 11,370 hours. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of an existing information collection request concerning the NESHAP standards for epoxy resin and non-nylon polyamide production. This notice, published on February 24, 2021, invites public comments until March 26, 2021. The submission includes details about reporting and recordkeeping requirements for affected facilities and estimates that there are seven affected facilities, with a total annual burden of 3,940 hours and a total estimated cost of $476,000. There are no changes in the estimated burden from the previous approval, but the costs have increased slightly due to updated financial indices.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to patent petitions and reexamination processing fees. This collection is crucial for the USPTO to manage the impact of its information requirements and lessen the burden on the public. On average, individuals may spend between five minutes to 12 hours completing each response, depending on complexity, which generates a total annual burden of about 72,958 hours. Interested parties can review or comment on this collection through specified online resources within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking comments on a new information collection for the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program offers funding to state transportation departments for bridge projects in certain states with low population density and specific bridge conditions. The FHWA estimates that each application will take around 100 hours to complete and that the total annual burden for all respondents will be about 3,780 hours. Comments are invited on the necessity of the collection, accuracy of estimated burdens, and ways to minimize the burden while maintaining data quality, with a deadline for comments set for January 30, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced its plan to renew an Information Collection Request (ICR) called "Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Brokers.” This process involves collecting proof of financial responsibility from motor carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders as a condition for registration. The notice invites public comments on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection. The FMCSA addresses public concerns, clarifying that the financial requirements are set by law and that the total estimated burden hours stem from multiple forms, not just those being updated.