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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request for collecting information on its WaterSense® Program to the Office of Management and Budget. This program aims to promote water-efficient products with a common label. The EPA is inviting public comments for 60 days about the information collection process, which will help evaluate the program and gather data on product performance and consumer satisfaction. The estimated burden for respondents, including manufacturers and retailers, amounts to 8,710 hours annually, costing around $989,335 each year.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting a three-year extension for collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The extension involves gathering data and maintaining records related to energy or water conservation standards for various consumer products and industrial equipment. The DOE received comments from stakeholders like the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), expressing concerns about the burden of reporting requirements and the late release of reporting templates. The DOE aims to improve these processes and ensure collected data is necessary for compliance and protected as confidential business information.

PHMSA is inviting public feedback on a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning operator qualification in pipeline safety. These revisions aim to provide greater clarity and ensure each FAQ aligns with specific regulatory requirements. The proposal follows the efforts of a PHMSA team that evaluated existing FAQs to refine, update, or eliminate those that are obsolete, resulting in 40 draft FAQs available for public viewing. Comments on these revisions must be submitted by February 16, 2021.