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The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval for an information collection request regarding the National Compensation Survey from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The survey gathers data on earnings and benefits from private firms and government, which is used to produce important economic indicators like the Employment Cost Index. The DOL invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the data collection, which is crucial for evaluating employee compensation trends. Responses to this request are due by March 31, 2021.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has issued a notice asking for public comments on three sets of information collections related to the transportation of hazardous materials. This request is part of a process where PHMSA seeks to renew these collections with the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice provided details on current and upcoming reporting requirements for various entities involved in the handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Comments must be submitted by April 26, 2021, and can be sent through several methods, including online, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval for the collection of information related to the Coast Guard Exchange System Scholarship Application. This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information is used to evaluate and rank scholarship applications for dependents of Coast Guard members and employees. The public can submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal before February 11, 2021, citing the OMB Control Number 1625-0119 and docket number USCG-2020-0664.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for inorganic arsenic emissions from glass manufacturing plants. This extension, already approved until February 2025, allows for additional public comments until March 31, 2025. The EPA will continue collecting information to ensure these plants comply with environmental regulations, impacting around 16 glass manufacturing facilities. The estimated annual cost for compliance is $470,000, including maintenance expenses updated for inflation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request related to the Risk Management Program under the Clean Air Act. This program requires facilities that handle certain hazardous substances to create and submit risk management plans to prevent accidental releases. The agency is collecting feedback to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this data collection and aims to minimize the reporting burden. Comments are open for 60 days, and the EPA will review them before submitting the final request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

The document is a correction notice from the Food and Drug Administration and the Health and Human Services Department. It relates to a previous notice about the export of FDA-regulated products, specifically changing a date in the document. The correction changes the date in the "DATES" section from January 20, 2021, to January 21, 2021. This update ensures that the information is accurate for those referencing the document.

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for public comments on extending the approval of information collection related to Drawbridge Operation Regulations. The Coast Guard collects information from bridge owners to change the operating schedules of drawbridges over U.S. navigable waters, as per 33 U.S.C. 499. They estimate the process involves an annual burden of 1,672 hours. Comments on this proposal can be submitted online until February 11, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other specified channels.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program. HUD wants feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved. The comments will help HUD evaluate the burden on responders and consider improvements like electronic submissions. Comments should be submitted by March 26, 2021, to help HUD manage and report on Native American housing programs.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning blasting operations and the use of explosives. This notice is part of a process where the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The DOL emphasizes that this collection is important for employee safety, ensuring accountability for explosives, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and suggestions to minimize the impact on businesses.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on an information collection request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Background Investigation Request Form. This form is used to evaluate companies and key personnel who need access to new designs and samples of U.S. currency, to ensure they can update products accurately. Comments should be submitted by March 3, 2025. The form primarily affects Banknote Equipment and Currency Reader Manufacturers and has an annual response requirement of about 38 hours.