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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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on information collections related to excise taxes on sporting goods and firearms. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of minimizing the burden of these collections. Comments should be received by March 16, 2021, to be considered.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has delayed the effective date of specific amendments to the horse protection regulations from April 2, 2025, to February 1, 2026. The delay allows APHIS and the industry to adapt to changes following a court decision that invalidated certain provisions of the 2024 Horse Protection final rule. The delay also provides time for retraining designated inspectors, called Horse Protection Inspectors (HPIs), and for the industry to adjust to expanded reporting requirements. APHIS is seeking public comments on whether this delay should be extended further.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 30b2-1. This rule, part of the Investment Company Act of 1940, requires investment companies to file reports with the SEC that include financial statements shared with investors. The information helps meet legal disclosure requirements and offer investors necessary details for evaluating funds. The SEC is seeking public comments on this information collection within 30 days.

The President of the United States has established the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group within the Executive Office to address and monitor attempts by China to censor or intimidate people or companies in the U.S. The group will be led by National Security and Economic Council officials and include representatives from various U.S. governmental departments and agencies. It will meet at least twice a year to form and execute a strategy in line with laws and consult with various stakeholders. Regular reports about their findings and actions will be made to the President and Congress, with some information being publicly shared.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public to provide feedback on its current information collection methods related to power system reliability standards. These standards help transmission and distribution providers maintain electrical stability and respond to power system issues. FERC is also merging several reporting requirements into a single collection to streamline the process. Public comments are welcomed until March 3, 2025, to ensure the efficiency and necessity of these collections.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on certain information collections related to church plan clarifications under section 336 of the PATH Act. The IRS aims to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested parties should submit their comments by June 16, 2025. This request involves reporting requirements linked to the revocation of elections by church-related organizations to be treated as a single employer.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the reporting requirements for widely held fixed investment trusts. This request is part of the IRS's effort to reduce paperwork, as dictated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Those involved are encouraged to submit comments by May 27, 2025. The regulations require certain tax information to be shared between trustees, middlemen, and investors, ensuring compliance with tax laws.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has decided to extend, for three years, the requirements for disclosure connected with Regulation H, which concerns consumer protection in sales of insurance. This extension does not introduce any changes to the current requirements. Regulation H, implemented in 2000, mandates that banks provide certain information to consumers about insurance products or annuities in advertisements and credit applications. The extension, published for public comment in 2024, received no comments and will proceed as planned.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a notice requiring U.S. residents to participate in a mandatory survey of their ownership of foreign securities as of December 31, 2024. This survey is part of an effort to collect detailed information on the holdings of foreign securities, including stocks and both long-term and short-term debt, by U.S. residents. Entities required to report will be contacted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the data is due by March 7, 2025. Survey forms and instructions are available online, and inquiries can be made via email or phone to designated contacts.