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BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, seeking to expand its production activities at its Spartanburg, South Carolina facility. This proposal involves incorporating a foreign-source component, specifically electronic toll collection systems, into its existing production capabilities. Such an expansion could allow BMW MC to avoid or defer customs duties on these components when they are used for export or become scrap. Interested parties are invited to submit public comments by March 15, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for boat manufacturing. This proposed extension, which is currently approved until February 28, 2025, applies to facilities that manufacture boats and release hazardous air pollutants. These facilities must send notifications, conduct tests, and report regularly to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Public comments on this request are being accepted until March 31, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an information collection related to lime manufacturing. This includes regulations for lime kilns that ensure compliance with specific environmental standards. The public has until March 31, 2025, to submit comments about this proposed extension. The request includes keeping the current reporting obligations but updates the estimated costs due to inflation, with no changes in the burden on respondents since industry growth is low.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a final rule updating the policies and procedures for loan guarantees and direct loans under the Title XVII Program and the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program. The rule aligns with an Executive Order aimed at reducing reliance on foreign critical minerals and includes refined definitions of "Eligible Projects," as well as guidelines for preliminary term sheets, conditional commitments, and third-party payments of costs and fees. The changes are intended to make loan guarantees more accessible for projects involving critical minerals and innovative technologies. Additionally, the rule clarifies that payment of costs and fees by non-Federal third parties is permissible to support applicants.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a survey to gather information from facilities that manufacture, process, or pack drug products. This survey aims to understand how these facilities manage risks related to the quality of drug components, containers, and supply chains. The data collected will help the FDA analyze potential updates to manufacturing regulations for drugs. The public is invited to submit comments on this information collection by February 16, 2021.

The Department of Commerce has announced an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve a data collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which aids small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The request seeks public comments for 30 days, emphasizing the importance of collecting data for program accountability, stakeholder reports, and continuous improvements. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection request regarding new source performance standards (NSPS) for glass manufacturing plants. This extension aims to ensure compliance with federal regulations for glass melting furnaces at such facilities. The public has an additional 30 days until January 13, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal. The estimated cost and burden associated with these regulations remain the same as previously approved, with some increase in operation and maintenance costs due to updated price indexes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for extending the information collection requirement related to Clay Ceramics Manufacturing under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This request is pending review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited until March 31, 2025. The proposed extension seeks to address the collection information needs for manufacturing facilities producing pressed floor tile, wall tile, or sanitaryware.

Bauer Manufacturing LLC, operating as NEORig, has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board regarding proposed production activity in Conroe, Texas. They seek to expand their production capabilities to include two new finished products under FTZ 265. This would enable Bauer to save on customs duties for materials used in exporting and choose favorable duty rates for domestic sales. The deadline for public comments on this proposal is March 22, 2021, with more information available through contact details provided in the notice.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a request to extend data collection for the NESHAP regulations on nutritional yeast manufacturing to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request has already been approved until February 28, 2025, but the EPA is asking for additional comments from the public by March 31, 2025. These regulations aim to control the emission of harmful air pollutants from yeast manufacturing facilities. The requirements include initial notifications, performance tests, and regular reports to ensure compliance.