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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewing the process in which importers notify the arrival of pesticides and devices in the U.S., as required by law. This request includes collecting information either through paper forms or electronically, and it aims to ensure the EPA can manage and plan for these shipments. The request also notes an increase in the number of electronic submissions and the costs associated with the process. Public comments on this request are open until February 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced updates to its regulations regarding aircraft registration and recordation. These changes aim to ease administrative requirements by allowing the submission of non-original documents electronically and ending the practice of stamping documents. The new Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (CARES) system will be used to enhance online registration processes, providing users with more efficient and flexible options than traditional methods. The amendments are expected to save costs for both the FAA and users while streamlining the registration process.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to update its regulations for the National Vessel Documentation Center to better handle electronic submissions and align with reporting timelines. This rule allows vessel owners to submit documentation electronically, eliminating the need to send in original documents like the Builder's Certificate or existing Certificates of Documentation (CODs). It also extends the time for vessel owners to report changes to their COD information from 10 to 30 days. These changes simplify the filing process and reduce the need for paper submissions, making it easier and more efficient for both vessel owners and the Coast Guard.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a new rule to require that all applications and renewals for DEA registration be submitted online. This change will eliminate the current option to submit paper forms, making the process more efficient and cost-effective. The proposal is expected to save money for both the DEA and applicants by reducing errors and the need for corrections, while nearly all current applicants already use the internet for submissions. The rule change also aligns with federal efforts to streamline and modernize regulatory processes.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed changes to several forms related to the collection of information on annuities for employees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities under the Railroad Retirement Act. These changes include updates to the instructions and questions on the forms, aimed at improving clarity and ensuring the information accurately reflects the applicants' current situations, such as daily activities and work history. The RRB encourages feedback on the practical use of these forms and ways to reduce the paperwork burden on respondents. Comments should be sent to the Board or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 30 days of the notice's publication.

On January 30, 2025, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon certain facilities in West Virginia. This involves shutting down one injection/withdrawal well and associated pipelines at the Terra Alta Storage Field. The public can participate by filing protests, interventions, or comments by April 8, 2025. FERC encourages electronic submissions and offers assistance for those who need help with the process.