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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is asking for comments on a proposed form used by borrowers involved in financing U.S. goods and services under specific long-term guarantees and direct loans. This form, identified as EIB 18-04, helps summarize disbursement documents and calculate the financing amount requested, ensuring compliance with EXIM's requirements. The comment period ends on February 10, 2025, and the feedback will help EXIM improve the process and reduce paperwork burdens.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on the renewal of three existing information collections. These collections relate to identity theft prevention, flood hazard loan notices, and employment eligibility compliance. The comment period is open until June 24, 2025, and the FDIC is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve these collections. They are also looking for suggestions to reduce the respondent burden.

The Department of Commerce has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of an information collection related to the Southeast Region Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs. This request aims to extend and revise current collections under the program, which manages commercial fishing quotas in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. The proposed changes would include gathering additional business details in applications and requiring extra verification if certain conditions are met when reporting landings. These changes are intended to better manage the program and ensure fair distribution of resources, and they offer an opportunity for public comment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed agreement involving 231 parties related to the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in New Jersey. Under this agreement, these parties will pay the government over $1.4 million for previous cleanup costs at the site. The EPA is inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The agency will review all feedback and may adjust or retract the settlement if necessary.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a new filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The public can view these filings on the Commission's website and is invited to submit comments by December 13, 2024. The notice includes details about various docket numbers and the respective requests, all of which involve adding competitive products to the postal list. Public Representatives have been appointed for these proceedings, and the Commission will publish the notice in the Federal Register.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on the renewal of two existing information collections as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The first collection relates to the Pillar 2 Guidance under the Advanced Capital Framework, which requires certain banks to document and assess their capital adequacy processes. The second collection involves the Credit Risk Retention Rule, requiring institutions to retain a portion of the credit risk for asset-backed securities they issue. Comments are open until January 13, 2025, and can be submitted by various methods, including email and post.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed collection of information related to tourist and other non-governmental activities in Antarctica. This collection, called the Advance Notification Form (DS-4131), helps the U.S. government comply with international agreements regarding activities in the Antarctic region. People have until January 13, 2025, to send in their comments. The comments aim to help evaluate the necessity and efficiency of this information collection and improve the process and requirements.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has until February 18, 2025, to share their thoughts about the need and usefulness of the information being collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden of this process. Specifically, CMS is focusing on maintaining records for grandfathered health plans under the Affordable Care Act, which are plans that have specific exemptions from newer rules. CMS is seeking feedback to enhance these processes while ensuring transparency and compliance with the law.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for a previously approved information collection related to Form 40-F, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is used by certain Canadian companies to register securities or submit annual reports in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC estimates that responding to this form takes approximately 431.42 hours, and an average of 175 responses are submitted annually. The public is invited to comment on this request by visiting a specified website or by sending an email by April 21, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products that contain already registered active ingredients. They are inviting people to comment on these applications by March 26, 2025. This opportunity for comment applies to various stakeholders, including agricultural producers and pesticide manufacturers. The applications involve ingredients like Bicyclopyrone and Saflufenacil and propose new uses such as Bicyclopyrone-resistant soybean and desiccation in Field pennycress.