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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection related to the Clean Air Act's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). These standards apply to chemical recovery combustion sources at certain pulp mills. Public comments on this request are open for an additional 30 days. The EPA also noted a decrease in the number of facilities affected by these standards, which has led to a reduction in estimated costs and responses.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection as part of the application process for federally assisted housing. This notice allows the public to submit comments on the collection for an additional 30 days. The goal of the collection is to help housing providers contact someone connected to the applicant, like a family member or friend, to assist with any issues during their tenancy. Comments can be made on the necessity and accuracy of the information as well as suggestions to improve or reduce the burden of the collection process.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved a new information collection called "Shortages Data Collection" under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This approval, which includes the assignment of OMB control number 0910-0491, allows the FDA to collect data related to shortages until October 31, 2027. The purpose of this data collection is to help the FDA better understand and manage supply shortages.

The Department of Labor is seeking public input on a data collection request related to safety standards for commercial diving operations. This request, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, aims to ensure the health and safety of divers working in hyperbaric conditions. The department invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, emphasizing the use of technology to minimize effort. Comments are due by June 4, 2025, and the request seeks approval for three years.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection known as FERC-549B, related to natural gas pipeline rates and customer information. This request is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves collecting key data about gas pipeline capacities and services. People can submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and FERC until February 4, 2021. The comments should address the usefulness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Millennium Cohort Program, which collects information about U.S. military personnel and their families. This program's aim is to study the long-term health impacts of military service and deployments on service members and their families. It is organized into multiple studies, including the Millennium Cohort Study and the Millennium Cohort Family Study, and involves participants completing surveys every three to five years. The gathered data helps analyze health changes, post-war illness risk factors, and the effects of military service on families, providing insights that could influence future policy and interventions.

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 Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, seeking permission to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection is connected to the National Industrial Security System (NISS), which helps the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) supervise the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The collected data ensures that contractor facilities can securely handle classified information. Individuals and groups interested in giving feedback on this proposal have until February 10, 2025, to send in their comments.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on its information collection methods under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The goal is to find out if these collections are truly necessary, if the burden estimates are accurate, and how they might be improved or lessened, especially for small businesses. Two specific information collections are discussed: one involves AM radio stations applying for extensions of service times, and the other pertains to submissions for AM radio auction applications to ensure fair distribution of radio service. The FCC emphasizes that they cannot collect information without a valid control number from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a request related to Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) compliance. This information collection aims to ensure that employees participating in SEPs receive timely and specific written information about their plans, such as participation requirements and employer contribution details. The public is invited to comment on whether this information collection is necessary and useful, and the DOL seeks authorization for this request to be valid for three years. Public comments can be submitted until March 8, 2021.