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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to noise barriers along highways, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and suggests ways to make the process more efficient. Comments can be submitted by March 3, 2021, through different channels, including an online portal, fax, mail, or in person. The goal is to update and manage data on noise barriers to help state highway agencies and other stakeholders.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a request for the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection. This is part of the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program, which was established to increase the resilience of surface transportation against natural hazards like climate change and extreme weather. The program involves collecting information during various phases, such as grant application, implementation, and evaluation, to assess the effectiveness of funded projects. The FHWA is encouraging feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection process, aiming to enhance the program's quality and minimize burdens.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration for West Virginia due to Post-Tropical Storm Helene, effective December 9, 2024. Residents and businesses in the affected areas, especially Mercer County, can apply for disaster loans via the MySBA Loan Portal or other local sites. The deadline for physical loan applications is February 7, 2025, while the economic injury loan applications are due by September 9, 2025. Surrounding counties in West Virginia and Virginia are eligible for economic injury loans only.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared an administrative disaster for a rural area in Oregon due to wildfires that occurred from July 10 to August 23, 2024. This declaration was issued on March 13, 2025, allowing affected residents and businesses in Wheeler County to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is May 12, 2025, and for economic injury loan applications, it is December 15, 2025. For more details or assistance, applicants can contact the Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience directly.

The Foreign Agricultural Service, part of the USDA, is planning to request an extension for a currently approved information collection concerning the Emerging Markets Program, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program involves collecting information from applicants seeking grants to evaluate the viability of proposed projects and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Public comments on this proposal must be submitted by May 5, 2025, via mail, email, or the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated public reporting burden for respondents is about 6.4 hours per response, with an annual total burden of 2,100 hours.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice to change some details in a previous major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico. David Maurstad has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Thomas Von Essen. This change was made on December 13, 2020, and involves various federal assistance programs for disaster relief. The notice provides information about the applicable federal assistance catalog numbers for reporting and funds distribution.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for New Jersey, initially issued on March 25, 2020, due to a significant change effective December 13, 2020. David Maurstad has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Thomas Von Essen. The notice also lists various assistance programs available, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance, using specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for reporting and fund allocation purposes.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to relocation assistance. This collection aims to gather information through personal interviews to determine eligibility for assistance from people displaced by federal projects. The FHWA estimates that it will take about an hour for each interview and anticipates a total of 4,600 hours of annual response time. Comments are requested on the necessity and accuracy of the collection, as well as ways to improve and minimize the burden of the process.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is planning to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for continuing to use their Customer Satisfaction Surveys, which help assess the performance of federal agencies. These surveys are crucial for collecting feedback from the public and are mostly conducted electronically. The aim is to improve agency services and gauge customer satisfaction by using standard and customized survey questions. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, burden estimate, and feedback collection methods of these surveys until April 26, 2021.