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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on renewing its information collection requirements for labeling certain minimum risk pesticides, as per FIFRA Section 25(b). The renewal is for an existing information collection request, identified by EPA ICR No. 2475.05 and OMB Control No. 2070-0187, which helps ensure that minimum risk pesticides are labeled appropriately to inform enforcement authorities. The agency encourages small businesses to provide feedback on how the process can be improved to reduce paperwork burdens. Comments must be submitted by February 11, 2025.

The Department of Education has proposed a new priority to create a National Technical Assistance Center. This Center aims to help states improve their ability to collect, report, analyze, and use fiscal data related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parts B and C. The goal is to train and support states in accurately managing and using IDEA fiscal data to ensure funds are used effectively to benefit children with disabilities. Public comments on this proposal are due by April 7, 2025, and further information can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend their existing information collection mandate under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) for TSCA Inventory Notifications. This extension is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as the current approval is valid until January 31, 2025. The request seeks public comments by February 3, 2025. The extension aims to continue recording chemicals manufactured or processed in the U.S., and the EPA must label these substances as “active” or “inactive” in commerce. The process involves minimal changes, resulting in a reduced time burden for respondents.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a correction to a proposed rule regarding the physical protection programs for power reactors. In the Federal Register document, a correction was made to the reference of certain sections, changing “§ 3.55(b)(1) through (3)” to “§ 73.55(b)(1) through (3)”. This change ensures the correct legal references are used in the proposed rule. The correction is documented under the citation 90 FR 8684.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a notice that discusses specific appointing authorities called Schedule A, B, and C. These are tools used by agencies to hire people without using the usual competitive process. For the period from July 1, 2020, to July 31, 2020, no new Schedule A or B authorities were reported, while some Schedule C authorities were approved and others revoked. The notice is part of OPM's regular updates to ensure transparency about these appointments.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cost recovery settlement with U.S. Home, LLC, d/b/a Lennar, and B&J Excavating, Inc. regarding the A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang Superfund Site in Exton, Pennsylvania. The settlement requires the involved parties to pay the EPA $178,818.46 plus interest, covering the EPA's past response costs. The EPA is inviting the public to comment on this proposal until January 22, 2025. During this period, the agency may adjust or withdraw the settlement based on feedback received.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced a notice about special hiring authorities that were created or canceled for specific government agencies in June 2020. These authorities, known as Schedule A, B, and C, allow for the appointment of employees without going through the traditional federal hiring process. In June 2020, no new Schedule A or B authorities were reported. However, some Schedule C authorities were approved and others were revoked. This information is published every month and also included in an annual report.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. This program, part of the Department of Commerce, aims to improve ocean and coastal environmental understanding through education grants. To achieve this, NOAA is extending its existing data collection efforts to monitor and improve B-WET activities by gathering feedback from grant recipients and teachers. Comments on the proposal are invited until February 18, 2025, to help evaluate and enhance the program’s effectiveness.

The Coast Guard has implemented a new rule imposing a 48-hour time limit for vessels anchoring in Anchorage Area (B) at Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas, effective March 3, 2021. This rule aligns Anchorage Area (B) with the same time restrictions already applied to Areas (A) and (C). The change comes in response to extended anchoring times causing congestion and safety concerns, impacting commerce. Vessels can request longer anchoring permission from the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston through the Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service if needed due to bad weather or other circumstances.