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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking public comments on extending the current information collection requirements about potential defects in motor vehicles and equipment. This extension, without changes, aims to continue gathering crucial data to quickly identify safety-related issues. Public comments are welcome until March 17, 2025, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The feedback will help ensure that the information collection remains useful and efficient in enhancing vehicle safety.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to change energy conservation standards for consumer boilers, which was originally published on August 14, 2023. This decision follows considerable feedback from various stakeholders and takes into account the upcoming change in administration and the resources required for further review. The DOE still supports the concept of updated energy conservation standards but has chosen to halt this specific rulemaking process for now. They may propose similar standards in the future, ensuring any new rule would still follow public notice and comment requirements.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is related to the Criteria and Non-Criteria Agricultural Clearance Order Forms and H-2A Application. They want to reinstate previous forms used before the Farmworker Protection Final Rule took effect. Public comments on this request are invited before April 3, 2025, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering authorizing a foreign-built vessel named ENVISION to carry up to 12 passengers for hire along the U.S. coast. They are seeking public comments on whether this approval could negatively impact U.S. boat builders or businesses that operate U.S.-flagged vessels. The vessel, a 52.9′ motor yacht, intends to offer day charters and cruises along the east coast of Florida and Long Island, New York, with its base in Delray Beach, Florida. Interested parties can submit their opinions and concerns by January 21, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend a rule approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This rule involves requirements for construction sites to post emergency phone numbers and specify maximum floor load limits to ensure safety. OSHA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of these requirements on businesses, especially concerning the paperwork involved. The comment period runs until January 31, 2025, and interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or by other means outlined in the notice.

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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security announced a 30-day period for public comments on changes to the information collection related to the H-2 program. These changes are in line with the proposed rule titled "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections." The notice emphasizes the need for public input, particularly regarding the burden of information collection on businesses and how it may affect H-2 worker compliance. The agency also provided details on how to submit feedback and encouraged stakeholders to consider privacy when providing information.

OSHA is inviting public comments on its proposal to extend OMB's approval for information collection under the Marine Terminals and Longshoring Standard. This request includes a reduction in the estimated paperwork burden from 55,030 to 50,421 hours due to changes in the industry. Comments should address the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on businesses. The collection aims to help ensure safety and health standards are met in marine terminal operations.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on its information collection efforts related to banks' bad debt reserves as part of its ongoing mission to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents. This feedback request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are due by March 24, 2025, and will help assess whether these collections of information are necessary, how accurate the burden estimates are, and explore ways to improve and streamline the process. The public can submit comments via mail or email to the contacts provided in the document.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public feedback on its plan to continue collecting information required by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard for Shipyard Employment. This proposal aims to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for these paperwork requirements. They are particularly interested in comments on the necessity and usefulness of this information, ways to reduce the burden on employers, and the accuracy of the estimated time and costs involved. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025, and can be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.