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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to extend an ongoing information collection related to Exchange Network Grants Progress Reports. This extension will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The EPA is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and methods of collecting this information. Comments are due by April 26, 2021, and the proposed collection aims to support environmental offices by requiring regular reporting on project progress and quality assurance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted an information collection request (ICR) for the Brownfields Program—Accomplishment Reporting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR, necessary for the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeks to extend the current approval beyond January 31, 2021, allowing public comments for an additional 30 days. The program aims to support the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites, which are properties complicated by the presence of hazardous substances. The ICR involves data collection to track the progress and effectiveness of grants given to eligible entities like state, tribal, and local governments.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the request for public comments on the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for leather finishing operations. This rule applies to facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants. As part of the Information Collection Request (ICR), which is approved through 2025, this extension allows an additional 30 days for public comments, beyond the initial 60-day period announced in May 2023. The EPA is collecting this information to ensure that leather finishing facilities comply with environmental regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for approval to extend an existing information collection under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Coil. This request involves collecting data from facilities that apply coatings to metal coils to ensure they comply with regulations limiting hazardous air pollutants. The EPA is seeking public comments on this extension until March 31, 2025, and the estimated cost of compliance for these facilities totals $2,220,000 per year. The overall estimated burden has decreased by 638 hours compared to previous estimates due to changes in the assumptions regarding required testing and system adjustments.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection activity to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This extension is aimed at gathering travel information to help wounded warriors, severely injured military personnel, and certain other travelers through airport security. The collection involves the use of TSA forms to facilitate and expedite passenger screening services, supporting the Travel Protocol Office and the Military Severely Injured Joint Support Operations Center (MSIJSOC) programs. TSA is inviting comments on this information collection, focusing on its necessity, burden, and ways to improve the collection process.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public comments on proposed changes and an extension of the authority for the "Nonmonetary Determination Activities Report." These changes aim to reduce paperwork and improve reporting accuracy by revising definitions and categories used in state reports on unemployment insurance benefits. The proposed modifications include adding demographic information and clarifying reporting categories, which are expected to have little additional impact since states already collect this data. Comments are welcome until March 17, 2025, and will be considered in the final decision submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for an extension to continue using Form 12b-25, which companies use to notify the SEC if they can't file a necessary report on time. This form is part of the paperwork the SEC handles under the Securities Exchange Act or the Investment Company Act. There are about 2,849 filings each year, with each taking about 2.5 hours to complete, totaling 7,123 hours of work. The public is invited to comment on this information collection request within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, titled General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs, aims to gather information from entities receiving financial assistance from the EPA to better manage and evaluate its programs. Public comments on this collection request are encouraged and may be submitted until January 9, 2025. The request involves collecting performance reports, including work plans and interim and final reports, from approximately 2,662 respondents annually, with an estimated total burden of 87,088 hours each year.

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to voyage planning for tank barge transits in the Northeast U.S. This request, identified by the OMB Control Number 1625-0088, aims to extend the current approval without changes and intends to collect data from owners and operators of towing vessels. The data is crucial for improving safety and minimizing accidents in waterway transportation involving tank barges carrying petroleum oil. Comments can be submitted online until April 9, 2025.

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.