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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection using Google Forms. This collection is a part of USAID's Occupational Safety & Health (OHS) program and is aimed at gathering data on workplace injuries and illnesses as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the OSH Act of 1970. The collected data will be used to improve workplace safety and health programs and assess workplace safety progress. Comments from the public are welcome and should be submitted within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public comments on a proposal to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew an information collection related to commercial space transportation. This information helps determine if applicants meet the requirements for renewing a launch license to ensure public safety during reentry operations. The FAA uses this data to assess the compliance of reusable launch vehicle operators with public safety and other national interests. Approximately 5 operators are expected to respond, with an average time commitment of 1,127 hours per response.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew a program that involves collecting information about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. This program requires industries handling renewable fuels to keep records and report certain data to the EPA, which helps monitor compliance and maintain market integrity. The EPA is asking for public comments on this plan, which is estimated to take around 755,763 hours of effort each year from nearly 29,103 participants. Improvements have led to a decreased burden on participants since some activities like initial setup won't need repeating, and newer systems make reporting easier.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking the public and other federal agencies to comment on a collection of information related to a tax rule called GILTI. This rule applies to income from foreign corporations that U.S. partners of a domestic partnership own. Comments are being sought to help reduce paperwork and improve the rule's effectiveness. People can send their comments by April 30, 2021.

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This initiative honors Veterans by providing them with online memorial pages. The NCA is asking for feedback on the utility and efficiency of the information collected, including how to ease the process for respondents. Comments can be submitted via www.regulations.gov until February 25, 2025. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 22,500 hours, with each response taking about 18 minutes on average.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, supported by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), seeks to collect data on performance reports required by State, local boards, and education and training providers as mandated by the Act. The public has until March 19, 2021, to provide comments on this collection. The DOL expects around 19 million respondents and estimates the total annual time burden to be nearly 10 million hours.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is continuing its test program that lets participants electronically submit necessary vessel entry and clearance information through the Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS), instead of using paper forms. This extension will last until February 21, 2027, allowing CBP more time to assess the system's effectiveness. The goal is to make the process more efficient and reduce paperwork by having participants enter required data once, which can be used multiple times. Eventually, CBP plans to make this electronic submission method mandatory for all vessel entries and clearances into U.S. ports.

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) invites the public to comment on an information collection request regarding ground control in coal mines and surface work areas of underground coal mines. This effort aims to ensure mine operators maintain safe conditions in highwalls, pits, and spoil banks. The goal is to minimize reporting burdens and enhance the clarity and utility of the information collected. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2025, through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal or by mail.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request for the SmartWay Transport Partnership to the Office of Management and Budget. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed data collection, which aims to assess energy and air quality in the freight industry, including strategies to reduce idling and fuel consumption. Organizations involved in freight operations can join the program and must report transportation-related data annually. The response to this collection is voluntary, with the estimated total annual cost for respondents being $732,210.