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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an existing information collection, called the Consolidated Air Rule, which applies to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry. This rule helps ensure compliance with various environmental regulations by offering a single, consolidated set of requirements. Public comments on the proposal are being requested until January 27, 2025. The EPA reports an increase in the estimated reporting burden due to a rise in facilities choosing this compliance method and industry growth.

The Department of Commerce invites public and federal agency comments on its information collection practices, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This initiative, managed by the Bureau of Industry and Security, seeks input on reducing reporting burdens while maintaining necessary data collection for export control matters. Requests for forming Technical Advisory Committees, which assist with export regulations, should be sent to the Secretary of Commerce. Public comments will be open until March 15, 2021, and are subject to public record inclusion.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their data collection activities. This request is related to the identification requirements for fishing gear on the West Coast, which are necessary for effective fisheries management and regulatory compliance. The comments are invited to help improve this process and reduce the public's reporting burden. Interested parties have until March 26, 2021, to submit their feedback via email.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on Form T-3, an application used to qualify indentures under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 for debt securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The SEC is asking for input on whether this information collection is necessary, its usefulness, and how the burden on respondents could be reduced. Form T-3 currently takes about 43 hours to prepare, and the SEC is open to written comments until May 12, 2025. Comments can be sent to Austin Gerig at the SEC, either by mail or email.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on its information collection activities as part of efforts to manage fishery resources along the U.S. East Coast. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and focuses on extending the use of vessel logbooks, also known as Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs), to gather data crucial for monitoring and regulating fisheries. Public comments are invited by May 19, 2025, to help improve and assess the information collection process, which aims to reduce the reporting burden and facilitate effective fishery management.

The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on a new information collection process related to handling informal complaints about employment discrimination at the Census Bureau, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice encourages public input on the proposed "EEO Initial Informal Complaint Contact Sheet Common Form" before it is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The form will help collect necessary information to address claims of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, or age. Feedback is sought to optimize the form's utility, accuracy, and efficiency, and comments will be publicly accessible.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) under the Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension of their information collection program titled General Inquiries to State Agency Contacts. This effort is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aimed at reducing paperwork and minimizing the burden on respondents. They seek feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its accuracy, and ways to simplify data submission processes. Comments are due by March 29, 2021, and will be used to evaluate and potentially improve the cooperative statistical programs conducted with State agencies.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out a call for public feedback on information collection practices related to geospatial metadata. This request invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of collecting such data, with the goal of minimizing the public's reporting burden. Public comments will be accepted until March 30, 2021, and will be considered in the agency's submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. NOAA's tools for collecting metadata support various scientific research fields and aim to enhance understanding and reuse of geospatial data.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection forms related to its whistleblower program, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program, established under the Dodd-Frank Act, compensates whistleblowers who aid in enforcing securities law violations. Two forms are involved: Form TCR, which is used to report violations, taking about 1.5 hours to complete, and Form WB-APP, used to claim awards, requiring approximately 2 hours to fill out. Over the past years, the SEC has reported receiving an average of 560 TCR submissions and 215 WB-APP submissions annually, resulting in an estimated yearly reporting burden of 1,270 hours. Public feedback is encouraged within 30 days of this notice.

The Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies regarding their plan to continue collecting basic demographic information as part of the Current Population Survey (CPS). This survey has been providing important data on employment and demographics for over 70 years. The Bureau aims to minimize the reporting burden and improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. Public comments will help evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of the survey, which is conducted monthly through interviews, and responses are voluntary.