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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the extension of a current information collection related to floating marine debris. This involves a Shipboard Observation Form used by organizations and vessels to report visible debris on the ocean. The goal is to improve the understanding and management of marine debris's impact on the U.S. economy and environment. Public comments on the proposed data collection, aimed at refining methods and reducing burden on respondents, will be accepted until March 30, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to update the list of chemicals required for toxic chemical release reporting under two acts: the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). This update adds nine specific chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), based on a Congressional mandate from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. These PFAS must be reported in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) starting with the 2025 reporting year. The rule is effective from February 5, 2025, and aims to improve public and governmental understanding of PFAS releases for better environmental management.

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information about handling and disposing of elemental mercury waste, as required by the Mercury Export Ban Act. They are inviting market research from interested parties to help develop strategies for managing this hazardous material. To gather information, the Department is asking entities to submit reports about their capabilities and experiences in treating and managing elemental mercury, as well as any innovative approaches they might have. This request aims to inform future regulatory actions and improve the department's ability to handle mercury efficiently.