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In this notice, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments on renewing an information collection related to its financial assistance programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency issues grants and cooperative awards to various entities under different programs, and seeks feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, accurate, and efficient. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by March 31, 2025, and it’s noted that personal information included in these comments could be made publicly available.

Marquette Rail, LLC (MQT), a Class III railroad, has submitted notice to the Surface Transportation Board about its plan to continue leasing and operating over 129 miles of rail line in Michigan from CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT). Originally leasing the line in 2005, MQT and CSXT have agreed on extending the lease terms with some commercial changes, including an interchange commitment. Despite exceeding $5 million in annual revenues, MQT seeks a waiver for the 60-day labor notice requirement typically needed before such transactions. This move is deemed to have no significant environmental or historic preservation impacts.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to bp Exploration and Production, Inc., permitting them to incidentally take marine mammals during a geophysical survey in the Gulf of Mexico. The survey involves using a marine vibrator source, which is less harmful to marine mammals compared to traditional airgun sources. NMFS determined the survey will have a negligible impact on marine mammal populations, and the level of animal disturbance will be within permissible limits. The LOA is valid from January 14, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Co. (ALM) has filed a notice to discontinue rail service on a 9.32-mile line in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. This decision is due to the line having no local traffic since before 2014, and any other traffic can be rerouted. Employees affected by the discontinuance will be protected under specific conditions, and financial assistance options for continued service are available until February 28, 2025. If there are no objections, the service discontinuance will take effect on March 20, 2025.

The National Park Service, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has announced that the Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science has completed an inventory of seven associated funerary objects, which are pottery vessels discovered in Arkansas in the 1940s. These objects have been identified to have a cultural connection with the Quapaw Nation, and the repatriation process may begin on or after January 6, 2025. The notice also includes information on how requests for repatriation can be submitted by tribes, lineal descendants, or organizations that can prove their cultural affiliation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings concerning natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These include updates from various companies like Black Hills/Kansas Gas Utility Company, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, and El Paso Natural Gas Company. Individuals interested in these filings have specific deadlines to submit comments or protest. The Commission also encourages eFiling and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance through the Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on a revision of the Emergency Notification System (ENS), as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and make processes more efficient. This system is used to send notifications and urgent messages to DHS employees, contractors, and emergency personnel. It is part of FEMA’s preparedness plans, which ensure operations continue during emergencies. The public has until March 22, 2021, to submit comments, which can be done through the regulations.gov website.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on its information collection related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint forms. These forms help process and address informal and formal complaints of employment discrimination based on factors such as race, color, religion, sex, and age. The Department aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden while ensuring the process serves its purpose effectively. Public comments are invited to help improve the clarity and utility of the information collected, with feedback being due by June 27, 2025.

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention has applied to become an importer of certain controlled substances, primarily to distribute them as analytical reference standards for testing raw materials. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is accepting comments or objections on this proposed registration until June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing must also be submitted by this date. This application does not authorize the import of finished drug forms for commercial sales. The DEA has set specific procedures for public input, requiring submissions through a designated online portal.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA plans to reinstate an information collection for the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Equine 2026 Study as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. This study aims to collect data on equine health, biosecurity, veterinary services, at-risk equids, and emergency preparedness. The study will be conducted in two phases, with Phase I focusing on interviews with equine owners and Phase II involving equine events across 30 states. The agency is seeking public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection.