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The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comments on the renewal of an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to Merchant Mariner Credentials and Medical Certificates. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request is being reviewed to ensure the collection of information is necessary and does not place an undue burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by February 11, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard is particularly interested in feedback on the practical use and clarity of the information collected and suggestions for reducing any associated burdens.

The Department of Commerce has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and potentially approve materials related to the SABIT Program. The program involves applications and questionnaires to assess applicants' quality and outcomes, as well as gather alumni feedback. Approximately 3,500 people will participate, and responses range from 1 to 3 hours each. The collection aims to better align the program with its foreign policy goals and minimize the public's reporting burden. Public comments are invited within 30 days via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) of the Department of Justice is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a survey about forensic crime laboratories. This survey, called the Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories (CPFFCL), aims to collect data from state and local government agencies, specifically from 350 crime laboratories, on their staffing, budgets, and challenges. Public comments on the survey can be submitted until March 3, 2025, and participation in the survey is voluntary. The collected data will help provide insight into forensic crime laboratories and will be shared in published reports by the BJS.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the information collection related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking Facilities. This extension is necessary to ensure compliance with standards that limit hazardous emissions from these facilities. Public comments on this request are welcomed until March 31, 2025. The EPA aims to monitor compliance by requiring initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reporting from the facilities affected by this collection standard.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on renewing an information collection. This collection is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act and includes various Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and the Federal Reserve System's Regulation CC. The OCC wants feedback on the necessity and utility of collecting this information, ways to improve its quality and clarity, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments are due by February 10, 2021, and can be submitted via email, mail, or fax.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on new report templates for the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs. These templates are intended to help grant recipients efficiently report their evaluation findings as required by the ACF. The request is connected to the HMRF Local Evaluation Technical Assistance projects, which support the evaluation of programs aimed at improving family stability and healthy relationships. Public comments must be submitted by January 6, 2025, to be considered in OMB’s decision-making process.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on extending the approval for information collection requirements related to the flammability standards of carpets and rugs. This relates to rules under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and the current approval will expire in March 2025. The CPSC estimates that around 120 manufacturers and importers are affected, and the process involves significant testing and recordkeeping. They are seeking input on the necessity and burden of these requirements, especially regarding potential cost reductions through technology.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public comments about a proposed information collection, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This information collection relates to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), a program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to aid food service establishments. The SBA is also updating the record retention requirements for this program. Interested parties have until April 17, 2025, to submit their comments.

The U.S. Coast Guard has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to continue collecting information for the Marine Transportation System Recovery. This information helps assess the status of ports and facilities following disruptions, such as natural disasters. The request for comments is open until March 29, 2021. The Coast Guard uses this data to devise recovery strategies to protect and repair essential infrastructure.

The Department of the Treasury has announced that it will submit several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These requests include forms for reporting income tax withholding on non-payroll payments, procedures for master and prototype plans, and rules for longevity annuity contracts. Public comments on these requests are invited until March 22, 2021. This notice provides detailed information on the purpose and requirements of each collection, along with estimates of the number of respondents and total annual burden hours.