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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an interim final rule in response to a petition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. This rule addresses when to increase the civil penalty rate for automobile manufacturers that do not meet corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. The updated penalty rate will be enforced starting with the 2022 model year, unless a court decision is overturned. NHTSA has decided this rule to ensure fairness and avoid retroactive penalties, especially as manufacturers have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public and other Federal agencies as part of its effort to lessen the burden of paperwork. This request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aiming to assess if the collection of information is necessary, check the accuracy of its estimates, and explore ways to improve the quality and reduce the burden of data collection. Responses and comments should be submitted by May 16, 2025, and can be directed to Cathy Williams at the FCC via email. The information mainly concerns Section 87.103 about the posting of station licenses, which affects many businesses and government institutions, totaling 33,622 respondents.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The focus is on the Child Nutrition Database (CNDB), which helps analyze nutrients in school meals like lunches and breakfasts. State agencies are required to use approved software, including the CNDB, for nutrient analysis to ensure compliance with dietary standards. The CNDB collects data from food manufacturers and is updated regularly; it's used voluntarily by private companies and required for compliance checks by schools. The department is requesting comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this data collection.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend approval of information collection requirements under the 4, 4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) in Construction Standard. This rule is vital to ensuring worker safety by protecting them from the harmful effects of MDA, a chemical that can cause cancer and liver and skin diseases. OSHA aims to reduce the burden on employers by minimizing paperwork while maintaining employee safety through exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. Comments are invited until April 21, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have issued a notice regarding the extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking comments on the "Drawback Process Regulations," which involve refunds for duties, taxes, and fees for certain exported or destroyed merchandise. The process requires businesses to file claims electronically, and CBP is looking for public feedback on whether the information collection is necessary and suggestions to improve it. Comments must be submitted by February 10, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has updated maps for the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, and New York as required by the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. These changes reflect adjustments due to natural events like erosion and accretion, and also correct previous mapping errors. After consulting with multiple stakeholders, including state and local officials, and considering public comments, the final maps have been made available and will take effect on December 19, 2024. Interested parties can view and download these revised maps online or by contacting the service.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking public feedback on extending certain requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically part 9. This relates to the collection of information needed for determining whether companies are eligible for government contracts, including issues of debarment, tax violations, and corporate responsibility. The Office of Management and Budget has approved this information collection until April 30, 2025, and the agencies propose extending it for another three years. The goal is to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection process.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is looking to gather public comments on a new information collection form called the Reciprocity Questionnaire (ATF Form 8620.59). This form aims to check if a job candidate has already completed a background investigation or polygraph with another federal agency. About 2,000 respondents are expected to fill out this form each year, taking around 10 minutes each to complete it. Public comments on the collection are welcome until March 24, 2021, and should cover the necessity, accuracy, enhancement, or burden of the proposed collection.

Patheon API Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to register as a bulk manufacturer of several controlled substances. The registration would allow the company to import these substances as reference standards for research and development in its API Manufacturing operations. Interested parties, including current registered bulk manufacturers, can submit comments or objections electronically by April 21, 2025, and may also request a hearing on the application by the same date. Comments submitted will be tracked, and successful submissions will receive a Comment Tracking Number.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a request for comments on a new information collection related to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. This collection aims to improve oversight and effectiveness by gathering data from State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to enhance minority and women's participation in highway construction jobs. The proposed information, which state DOTs already collect, will help evaluate program success on a national level. Public comments are invited on aspects like necessity, accuracy, and methods to lessen the burden of this data collection.