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The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted a request for public comments regarding the revision of an information collection process associated with the Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360). This notice provides an additional 30 days, until January 21, 2025, for the public to comment on the estimated burden of the required information and associated response times. USCIS uses this information to assess eligibility for certain immigration benefits, and the data may also be used to provide employment authorization for specific groups. The total estimated annual burden in hours for this collection is 127,230 hours, with a cost burden of $7,820,533.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension for collecting information related to pesticide use, as required by specific sections of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This process involves collecting information from various entities like states and federal agencies about emergency exemptions for unregistered pesticide use and special local needs for additional pesticide uses. The current approval for this information collection expires on February 28, 2021, and the EPA is offering an additional 30-day period for public feedback. The estimated annual burden for respondents, which include state and federal government agencies and agricultural chemical manufacturers, is 25,753 hours, costing a total of $1,829,103.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request related to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is for an extension of the existing standards to ensure compliance with emission regulations for certain aluminum production facilities. Public comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The number of facilities affected by these standards has decreased from eight to six, resulting in a lower estimated burden of time and costs.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of an approved information collection related to the Registration for Classification as a Refugee. This notice aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather input on the need, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection process. The public can submit comments until March 4, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated total burden time for this collection is about 183,223 hours annually, at an estimated cost burden of $12,000.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to "Representative and Address Provisions." According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, they are inviting comments to be submitted before March 16, 2021. The collection includes various forms and procedures for managing power of attorney and correspondence addresses related to patent applications. USPTO is seeking feedback on the necessity, burden, and efficacy of the information collection methods, including electronic submission options.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve an extension of the existing data collection required under Rule 15c2-8. This rule mandates that broker-dealers deliver prospectuses to certain individuals during securities offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), with a specific "48-hour rule" for IPOs. Broker-dealers must also maintain accurate records to identify those requesting prospectuses. The SEC estimates significant time and cost burdens for compliance, and a 30-day public comment period for this request is open until January 2, 2025.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) plans to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend approval for collecting information to determine if a pension plan is covered under title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). They are making changes to the Request for Coverage Determination form to improve clarity and remove outdated references. The PBGC invites public comments on the necessity and efficiency of the information collection and aims to reduce the burden on respondents. By May 9, 2025, comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by email.

The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to extend an information collection request for three more years, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is vital for gathering information to reduce beryllium exposure among workers at DOE-managed sites, lower exposure levels, and provide medical monitoring to detect chronic beryllium disease early. Comments on this proposal are due by March 5, 2021, and feedback is invited on the necessity and burden of the information collection. The DOE has outlined specific metrics for this collection, including the number of respondents and associated costs.

The Department of Labor submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request is focused on collecting data related to the safety and health measures for refuse piles and impoundment structures in mining operations, which are critical for preventing accidents and injuries. Public comments are invited on whether the information collection is necessary and how it might be improved, with all feedback due by February 18, 2021. The Department aims to minimize the burden on businesses by using efficient data collection methods.