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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request, referred to as RI 30-9, regarding the reinstatement of a disability annuity that was previously terminated because of the recipient's restoration to earning capacity. Comments will be accepted until February 22, 2021. The OPM is particularly interested in feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, the quality and clarity of the information, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend the approval of its information collection practices related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical risk evaluations and management to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This extension would allow the EPA to conduct surveys and collect information from various entities such as chemical manufacturers and users to help with risk assessments and regulatory actions. The request is open for public comment until February 18, 2025. The information collected is intended to aid in developing regulations and evaluating the risks associated with chemicals under TSCA.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is inviting public comments on an information collection request related to the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program, which is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This program allows plan administrators to pay reduced penalties if they voluntarily comply with annual reporting requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The DOL is seeking authorization for this information collection for three years, targeting businesses and not-for-profit institutions. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection, called the Annuity Supplement Earnings Report (Form RI 92-22). This form is used annually to gather income information from Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuitants who receive an annuity supplement, an additional benefit for retirees not yet 62. Comments on the proposal, which focuses on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, are open until March 1, 2021. The report estimates it will take each of the 13,000 respondents about 15 minutes to complete the form.

The Peace Corps announced the reopening of the comment period for a document originally published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2020. This notice was about collecting feedback on an information collection request for OMB Review. Initially, the public was given only 30 days to comment, but it was supposed to be a 60-day period. Therefore, the Peace Corps is extending the comment period by an additional 30 days, allowing submissions until March 18, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending its request for public comments regarding the renewal of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. This involves collecting information to ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facilities generating more than 73 megawatts of heat from fossil fuels. Public comments can be submitted until January 9, 2025. The estimated annual burden for companies affected by this rule is 171,000 hours and $37.1 million, covering operational, maintenance, and compliance-related activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew its WaterSense Program, which promotes water-efficient products and practices, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Public comments are being sought on various aspects of the information collection before submission. WaterSense partners, including manufacturers and retailers, will be involved voluntarily, with the estimated total burden over three years expected to be 6,830 hours annually, at a cost of $598,527 per year. Recent program changes have reportedly reduced the estimated burden and operational costs.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve the collection of information for the "Safe to Sleep®" campaign. This campaign, run by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), aims to gather feedback and improve its materials and outreach activities. The purpose is to assess how well the campaign is reaching its audience and to further develop effective strategies for promoting safe sleep practices for infants. The OMB approval is sought for three years, with no costs to respondents other than their time.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of a proposed information collection as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection relates to the importation of farm equipment in order to prevent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from entering the United States. It includes a requirement for exporters to provide certification that their equipment has been steam-cleaned to remove any dirt or particulate material. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 31, 2025.

The Department of Education is proposing to extend without changes a current information collection request related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which ensures that active-duty military members have a cap of 6% on interest rates for their loans. This effort focuses on verifying borrower's military status using the Department of Defense’s database and providing the interest rate benefit accordingly. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until January 6, 2025. The Department is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the collection, the accuracy of the burden estimate, and suggestions for improving the process.