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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection requirement concerning carbon black production, under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This would allow for continued compliance checks on facilities that produce carbon black to ensure they follow existing pollution standards. Public comments are being invited until January 17, 2025, and detailed information about what the EPA will be collecting can be found online. The increase in estimated costs and time reflects the application of updated labor rates and adjustments to previous reporting frequency errors.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This survey gathers data on the demographics, employment, and occupational health of crop workers in the U.S. The DOL invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection by January 27, 2025. The total estimated number of respondents is 3,594, with an estimated annual time burden of 1,280 hours.

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, has announced a 60-day period for public comments on the continued use of Form CSO-005, the Preliminary Background Check Form, without any changes. This form is used to gather information from applicants for Court Security Officer and Special Security Officer positions, including their employment history and financial status. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process. It is estimated that 750 individuals will complete this form annually, taking about 60 minutes each, resulting in a total public burden of 750 hours.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew a request to collect information related to air pollution control in Indian reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This proposal involves Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) under the Clean Air Act and is meant to help the EPA keep track of air pollution sources, issue permits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The agency is asking for public input on aspects of the information collection and plans to submit the proposal for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are due by April 13, 2021, and several forms are associated with different permit applications and emissions reports for the areas involved.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a request to extend an information collection regarding ethylene and spandex production to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), aimed at ensuring these facilities meet environmental standards. The public has another 30 days to submit comments, following a previous 60-day period. The EPA expects this renewal to reduce the overall burden on respondents due to a decrease in the number of facilities covered, although costs have increased for certain requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending an information collection request for the hazardous waste manifest system, allowing an additional 30 days for public comments. This request involves recordkeeping and reporting related to the tracking of hazardous waste, either through paper or electronic manifests, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act. The proposed extension also outlines the mandatory obligations for businesses involved, along with estimated burdens and costs related to compliance. Changes in the estimates indicate a decrease in the hours required but an increase in costs compared to previous assessments.

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. (LTSE) submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the Rule Series 11.600. This amendment aims to align LTSE's compliance rules with a specific exemption granted by the SEC, known as the "Allocation Exemption," which adjusts how allocations and reporting are managed under the National Market System Plan. The proposed changes include defining "Allocation" and "Allocation Report," determining who is responsible for reporting allocations, and specifying what information needs to be reported. Comments from the public are being solicited to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of these proposed changes.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on continuing information collections related to the electronic deposit of tax refunds of $1 million or more, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on the necessity and utility of the information collection, its burden estimates, and suggestions for improving its accuracy and minimizing respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to be considered. This initiative is part of the IRS's ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and all comments will become public record.

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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a notice announcing a petition to add sodium chlorite to the list of taxable substances. The petition was filed by Occidental Chemical Corporation and requests public comments on this potential addition, which is not yet confirmed. Sodium chlorite is primarily used in water purification, textile bleaching, and disinfecting meat processing facilities. Comments must be submitted by March 24, 2025, using the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.