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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments on Form 8850 as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This form, used by employers, helps to certify employees from targeted groups for the Work Opportunity Credit. The deadline for submitting written comments is April 28, 2025. Interested parties can direct their comments to Andres Garcia at the IRS, and any submitted feedback will be considered in the request for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether ending the antidumping duty order on steel nails imported from China would likely cause harm to U.S. industries. The review process began on February 4, 2025, when the Commission decided that the response from domestic parties was adequate, while the response from foreign parties was not. Written comments from interested parties are due by March 19, 2025, and the public version of the staff report will be issued after that date. The Commission has decided to extend the review period by up to 90 days due to its complexity.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new rule to replace an old airworthiness directive concerning the maintenance of BAE Systems Model 4101 airplanes. This new rule will require airlines to update their maintenance and inspection programs with stricter safety guidelines to prevent structure fatigue and fuel tank issues that could lead to serious accidents. The FAA believes these new measures are necessary to ensure continued safe operation of these airplanes. Comments on this proposal are being accepted until May 9, 2025.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is asking for public comments on changes to the information they collect for two programs: the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). These programs support farmers with disaster recovery efforts and assist with biomass production. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this data collection. Comments are due by April 13, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to update the migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. This rule will clarify language on regional species closures, remove emperor geese from the harvest list due to population concerns, and update the names of specific bird species. It also eliminates the permit requirement for hunting in the Kodiak Island Roaded Area while keeping certain bird species protected. Public comments are being accepted until February 20, 2025.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a federal court in New Jersey concerning three companies linked to the CPS/Madison Superfund Site. These companies are expected to carry out and help with environmental cleanup efforts that could cost around $14 million. The decree outlines that the U.S. government won't sue the companies for these specific cleanup actions. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposal.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily decided that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Brazil are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and focuses on companies like Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and Usiminas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. The investigation, conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930, will lead to U.S. Customs suspending liquidation of these steel products and requiring cash deposits based on calculated dumping margins. Public comments are invited on this determination, and the final decision is postponed to allow more extensive provisional measures, extending up to six months.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the Department of Justice is proposing an information collection regarding the records related to the importation, storage, and use of explosives. They aim to ensure safety and accountability by tracking daily activities of businesses dealing with explosives under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40. The public and affected agencies are encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection within 60 days. It is estimated that 9,411 respondents will participate annually, with each taking approximately 12.6 hours to maintain these records.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is asking the public for comments on its request to extend the use of a specific form, known as Form NWPA-830G, for three more years. This form is used by those who handle spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to determine the fees they must pay into the Nuclear Waste Fund, based on their electricity production. The DOE has reduced the number of reactors required to submit this form from 95 to 94, following the permanent shutdown of one reactor. Comments on this proposed collection must be submitted by January 17, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has received a request from the U.S. Navy to renew an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). This renewal allows for the incidental taking of marine mammals during the construction needed for relocating NOAA research vessels at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The activities are nearly identical to those already analyzed in an existing authorization and the renewal will allow continuation for up to another year. NMFS has preliminarily determined that the proposed actions will not have a significant impact on marine mammals and seeks additional public comments before making a final decision.