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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, is requesting public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This ICR is about Railroad Workplace Safety, which involves collecting data to ensure railroads have proper safety programs for roadway workers. The FRA seeks comments specifically on the necessity and accuracy of these information collection activities and ways to reduce the burden on the public. The estimated paperwork burden has increased due to new recordkeeping requirements, and the FRA invites feedback by May 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the "Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule." This extension, which is approved until August 31, 2021, aims to improve electronic reporting and reduce paperwork. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal by March 16, 2021. The proposed changes may reduce the amount of time and effort required from entities reporting electronically, leading to an estimated decrease in respondent burden by 9,554 hours annually.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Part of the Department of Transportation, plans to renew an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning waiver and exemption requirements. This is part of their effort to estimate the time and effort applicants must invest to comply with reporting requirements. A prior notice published on December 6, 2024, did not receive any public comments. The agency is increasing the estimated annual burden hours, citing a rise in expected applications, and invites further comments to assess the necessity and burden of this information collection by May 16, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request focused on assessing the capital improvement needs for drinking water systems. This is part of the 8th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment, and the EPA is seeking public comments before moving forward. The survey will collect data to estimate the needs for maintaining and updating water systems across the U.S., with a focus on large and medium community water systems. The information collected will help determine the distribution of funds from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to ensure safe drinking water, and respondents are encouraged to participate voluntarily.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew a request to collect information related to air pollution control in Indian reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This proposal involves Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) under the Clean Air Act and is meant to help the EPA keep track of air pollution sources, issue permits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The agency is asking for public input on aspects of the information collection and plans to submit the proposal for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are due by April 13, 2021, and several forms are associated with different permit applications and emissions reports for the areas involved.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection on solvent extraction for vegetable oil production. This renewal is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and follows previous public comments from May 2020. The EPA invites additional public comments by February 10, 2021. This proposal affects facilities with vegetable oil production processes, and compliance involves regular reporting and recordkeeping to meet federal standards.

The Department of Labor is asking the public for comments on a new information collection about safety standards for roof bolts used in mines. This request is part of an effort to prevent injuries and deaths from accidents like roof falls in underground and surface mines. People have until April 21, 2025, to provide their feedback, and this process is part of a legal requirement to ensure public involvement and transparency. The department wants ideas on everything from the usefulness of this information collection to ways that it could be improved while reducing costs.

The Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise a data collection request for the School Pulse Panel 2025-26 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This data collection gathers information from public schools to understand various issues such as staffing, absenteeism, and the use of federal funds. The initiative aims to collect monthly data from a representative sample of U.S. public schools to provide timely insights. The public can submit comments on the proposal until March 17, 2025.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the collection of information through the Visitor Request Form for another three years. This form collects data about visitors to CISA facilities to assess risks and ensure security. The deadline for submitting comments is April 19, 2021. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity and practicality of this information collection, as well as suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is planning to submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget. This is part of their procedure under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which allows for public input on such requests. The focus is on deeming health centers as Public Health Service employees, providing them with Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage. HRSA seeks public comments on the related burden estimates or other aspects, and there are no proposed changes to the application process for 2022 and beyond.