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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the information collection regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations. This request is part of the agency’s efforts to ensure compliance with existing emission standards and involves maintaining records of certain polluting materials. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The current standards apply to both major and minor sources within the wood furniture manufacturing sector, and EPA estimates that the cost of compliance is about $2,020,000 per year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Pharmaceuticals Production. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and is set to extend the ICR that is currently active until February 28, 2025. The EPA is collecting this data to ensure compliance with existing regulations for pharmaceuticals manufacturing that involves hazardous pollutants. The public has an additional 30 days to provide comments on this request.

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, plans to submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection involves the VA Advance Directive (VA Form 10-0137), which allows veterans to appoint a health care agent and express their health care preferences if they cannot make decisions themselves. The form includes a section for a "Close Personal Friend Statement" for veterans without an Advance Directive. This submission complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act and solicits public comments for 30 days. The estimated annual burden for completing the form is about 171,811 hours, affecting approximately 343,622 respondents.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the safety and maintenance of diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to ensure necessary safety measures are in place, such as maintenance records and exhaust emission tests, to protect miners from fire and health hazards associated with diesel equipment. The public can comment on the proposal until January 9, 2025, focusing on the necessity and implications of the data collection. The information collection's purpose is to enhance safety standards and reduce the risk associated with diesel machinery.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection regarding the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Inadmissibility (Form I-601A). This notice allows an additional 30 days for comments concerning the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, which aids USCIS in determining an applicant’s eligibility for the waiver. Public feedback is requested on matters such as the collection's estimated burden and any potential improvements, and comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The submission of Form I-601A is crucial for individuals seeking to qualify for the provisional waiver process concerning unlawful presence inadmissibility, affecting about 63,000 respondents with a total estimated annual public burden of 168,210 hours and a cost burden of $3,212,390.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting public comments on their request to approve a new version of the "Survey of Household Use of Banking and Financial Services." This survey, conducted with the U.S. Census Bureau, collects data on how U.S. households use banking and financial services, including those from nonbank sources. It aims to inform policymakers and help bring unbanked households into the traditional financial system. Comments must be submitted by March 19, 2021, to assist in minimizing the burden of data collection and improving the survey's quality and utility.

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking public comments on extending a collection of information related to cargo documentation. This includes various forms and electronic submissions concerning cargo manifest and declarations, importer security filings, and more, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency encourages comments by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to ease the burden of these requirements. The information will aid CBP in managing imports and exports securely and efficiently.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The ICR involves collecting information to determine a child's eligibility for annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act, based on dependency on a railway employee. Changes have been proposed to improve Form G-139, which is used to gather financial details necessary to assess this dependency. Comments can be submitted online or via email to the listed contact, Brian Foster, within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Peace Corps is reopening the comment period for a document on an information collection request initially published on December 7, 2020. The original comment period closed on January 6, 2021, but should have been open for 60 days instead of 30 days. This reopening allows the public to submit comments until March 19, 2021. Comments can be emailed to Virginia Burke, the FOIA/Privacy Act Officer.