Change Requests

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Youth Conservation Corps Application and Medical History Forms

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Under the Youth Conservation Corps Act of August 13, 1970, as amended (U.S. 1701–1706), the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-U.S. Forest Service provide seasonal employment for eligible youth 15 through 18 years old. The Youth Conservation Corps stresses three important objectives: 1. Accomplish needed conservation work on public lands; 2. Provide gainful employment for 15 to 18 year-old males and females from all social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds; and 3. Foster, on the part of the 15 through 18 year-old youth, an understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s natural resources and heritage. Youths seeking training and employment with the Youth Conservation Corps must complete the following new common forms included in this emergency clearance request: DI-4014, “Youth Conservation Corps Application” and DI-4015, “Youth Conservation Corps Medical History.” The applicants’ parents or guardians must sign both forms. The application and medical history forms are evaluated by participating agencies to determine the eligibility of each youth for employment with the Youth Conservation Corps. Potential and actual agencies that may use the common forms included in this collection include: • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Interior); • National Park Service (Interior); and, • Other Federal Departments and Agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service (U.S. Department of Agriculture).

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16 USC 1701-1706, Chapter 37	View Law

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National Park Service Preservation Values for Individual Animals

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The National Park Service (NPS) is authorized by the System Unit Resource Protection Act (54 U.S.C. 100721) to collect information that can be used to determine the economic value associated with the preservation (avoided loss) of individual members of a wildlife species population. The NPS Environmental Quality Division is requesting approval to conduct a survey to provide estimates of the full value of protecting individual animals from intentional or accidental loss. These value estimates are not currently available to the NPS and are necessary for park management decisions.

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54 USC 100701	View Law

54 USC 100721-100725	View Law

Pub.L. 105 - 391 5911	View Law

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Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge

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When SSA denies applicants’, claimants’, or beneficiaries’ requests for new or continuing disability benefits or payments, the Act entitles those applicants, claimants, or beneficiaries to request a hearing to appeal the decision. To request a hearing, individuals complete Form HA-501; the associated Modernized Claims System (MCS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims System interview; or the Internet application (i501). SSA uses the information to determine if the individual: (1) filed the request within the prescribed time; (2) is the proper party; and (3) took the steps necessary to obtain the right to a hearing. SSA also uses the information to determine: (1) the individual’s reason(s) for disagreeing with SSA’s prior determinations in the case; (2) if the individual has additional evidence to submit; (3) if the individual wants an oral hearing or a decision on the record; and (4) whether the individual has (or wants to appoint) a representative. The respondents are Social Security disability applicants and recipients who want to appeal SSA’s denial of their request for new or continued benefits for disability and non-medical hearing requests; and Medicare Part B recipients who must pay the Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.

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42 USC 1383	View Law

42 USC 1395ff	View Law

42 USC 1320c-4	View Law

Pub.L. 108 - 173 1350 & 931	View Law

Pub.L. 103 - 296 105(a)(2)(B)	View Law

42 USC 405	View Law

Pub.L. 106 - 169 251 & 809	View Law

42 USC 1395r	View Law

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Environmental Compliance Questionnaire for NOAA Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Applicants

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This request is for a renewal of a currently approved information collection through the Environmental Compliance Questionnaire for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Applicants (Questionnaire). This Questionnaire has not been revised since 2021. This Questionnaire is used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collect information about proposed activities for the purpose of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321-4370, and other environmental compliance requirements associated with proposed activities. NEPA requires federal agencies to take a “hard look” at the environmental consequences of all “major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.” 42 U.S.C. § 4332(2)(C) (2023); Marsh v. Or. Natural Res. Council, 490 U.S. 360, 374 (1989). Major federal actions may include funding non-federal activities through federal financial assistance awards where federal participation in the funded activity is expected to be significant, or where the private action is “federalized” through receipt of more than a minimal amount of federal funding. The Questionnaire is used in conjunction with NOAA’s Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

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42 USC 4321-4347	View Law

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Plan Approval and Records for Load Lines -- Title 46 CFR Subchapter E

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This collection is required to ensure that certain vessels are not loaded deeper than appropriate for safety. Vessels over 150 gross tons or 79 feet in length engaged in commerce on international or coastwise voyages by sea are required to obtain a Load Line Certificate. Title 46 U.S. Code sections 5101 through 5116 are the statutory authorities.

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46 USC 5101 - 5116	View Law

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FERC Form 580, Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices

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The FERC Form No. 580 (Form 580) interrogatory is conducted every two years. On this form the Commission collects information from public utilities subject to its jurisdiction that own or operate power plants that generate a minimum of 50MW. Presently there are approximately 40 public utilities that file the form. The information collected through the Form 580 interrogatory is used by Commission staff to review utility purchase and cost recovery practices through AACs (automatic adjustment clauses) to ensure efficient use of resources, in compliance with the statute and with Commission regulations promulgated in 18 CFR §35.14. The information is also used by the Commission and the public to evaluate costs in individual rate filings and to supplement periodic utility audits. We include the administrative non-substantive changes updates for the period covered. For example, the year range will change from “2022-2023” to "2024-2025."

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16 USC 824d(f)	View Law

16 USC 2601, Section 208	View Law

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FERC-519, Application Under Federal Power Act Section 203

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According to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), FERC approval is required for transactions in which a public utility disposes of jurisdictional facilities, merges such facilities with facilities owned by another person, or acquires the securities of another public utility. Under the statute, FERC must find that the proposed transaction will be consistent with the public interest. The information collected under the FERC-519 enables the Commission to meet its statutory responsibilities regarding public utility disposition, merger, consolidation of facilities, purchase, or acquisition oversight and enforcement in accordance with the FPA as referenced above. Without this information, FERC would be unable to meet these responsibilities. The required information includes descriptions of corporate attributes of the party or parties to the proposed transaction (e.g. a sale, lease, or other disposition, merger, or consolidation of facilities, or purchase of other acquisition of the securities of a public utility and the facilities or other property involved in the transaction), statements about effect of the transaction, and the applicant’s proof that the transaction will be consistent with the public interest.

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16 USC 824b	View Law

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FERC-520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions

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Absent Commission authorization, section 305(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (with some exceptions) prohibits an officer or director of a public utility from holding the position of officer or director of more than one public utility, and prohibits an officer or director or a public utility from also holding the position of officer or director any one of the following entities: • Any bank, trust company, banking association, or firm that is authorized by law to underwrite or participate in the marketing of securities of a public utility; or • Any company supplying electrical equipment to such utility. In order to obtain Commission authorization to hold one or more of the prohibited positions, an applicant must provide information that enables the Commission to determine that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected. FERC-520 consists of information collection activities that officers and directors of public utilities may use to seek authorization to hold interlocking positions. These activities take the form of a "full application," an "informational report," or a "notice of change."

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16 USC 825d	View Law

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FERC-546, Certificated Rate Filings: Gas Pipeline Rates

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The following list outlines four circumstances under which the FERC-546 information collection requirements for certificated rates must be met: A company decides to: 1. Construct and operate a new jurisdictional pipeline; 2. Expand its certificated pipeline capacity by constructing a lateral pipeline, adding compression or providing storage at incremental or cost-based rates; 3. Build a new liquefied natural gas facility; or 4. Provide gas storage and negotiate market based rates. Under the circumstances 1-3, the company must file its FERC-546 cost data along with an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the statutory requirements of NGA Section 7(c). For circumstance 4, the company must file its FERC-546 information with an application under NGA Section 4(f). The FERC-546 includes the following: • Supporting information for proposed initial rates (e.g. cost-based, market based, incremental rates); • Pro forma tariffs; • Motions to put proposed initial rates into effect subject to Commission findings on the related certificate; and • Unexecuted precedent agreements. Section 16 of the NGA grants the Commission administrative powers including the ability to define accounting, technical and trade terms, prescribe forms, statements, declarations or reports and to prescribe rules and regulations. Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act authorizes the Commission to establish and review priorities for curtailments under the Natural Gas Act. The Commission reviews the FERC-546 materials in order to approve rates and tariff changes associated with an application for a certificate under NGA Section 7(c). Additionally, the Commission reviews FERC-546 materials in 4(f) storage applications to evaluate market power and decide whether to grant, deny, or condition market based rate authority for the applicant. The Commission also uses the FERC-546 information to monitor jurisdictional transportation, natural gas storage, and unbundled sales activities of interstate natural gas pipelines and Hinshaw pipelines. In addition to fulfilling the Commission’s obligations under the NGA, the FERC-546 enables the Commission to monitor activities, evaluate transactions, ensure competitiveness, and improved efficiency of the gas industry's operations. In summary, the Commission uses the FERC-546 information to: • Ensure adequate customer protections under section 4(f) of the NGA; • Review rate and tariff changes by natural gas companies for the transportation of natural gas and natural gas storage services; • Provide general industry oversight; and • Supplement documentation during its audits process. Failure to collect this information would prevent the Commission from being able to monitor and evaluate transactions and operations of interstate pipelines and perform its regulatory functions.

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15 USC 3393	View Law

Pub.L. 109 - 58 312	View Law

15 USC 717c-717o	View Law

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Application/License for the Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data

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This form is an application that, when completed and officially approved by PM/DDTC, Department of State, constitutes the official record and authorization for all classified commercial defense trade transactions, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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22 USC 2778	View Law

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CDBG Urban County/New York Towns Qualification/Requalification Process

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The UC/New York Towns qualification/requalification process obtains information yearly to establish the participating population used to calculate the final grant CDBG allocations for all CDBG grantees for the next fiscal year.

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NESHAP for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions from Glass Manufacturing Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart N) (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions from Glass Manufacturing Plants (40 CFR part 61, subpart N) apply to each existing and new glass melting furnace that uses commercial arsenic as a raw material located at a glass manufacturing plant. These standards do not apply to pot furnaces; in addition, these standards do not consider re-bricking as eith,er construction or modification for the purposes of 40 CFR section 61.05(a). New facilities include those that commenced either construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance with 40 CFR part 61, subpart N.

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42 USC 3401 et seq	View Law

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NESHAP for Benzene Emission from Benzene Storage Vessels and Coke Oven By-Product Recovery Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subparts L and Y) (Renewal)

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The NESHAP for Coke Oven By-Product Recovery Plants (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L) were promulgated on September 14, 1989 (54 FR 38073) and amended on February 12, 1999 (64 FR 7458). These regulations apply to each of the following benzene emission sources at furnace and foundry coke by-product recovery plants: tar decanters, tar storage tanks, tar-intercepting sumps, flushing-liquor circulation tanks, light-oil sumps, light-oil condensers, light-oil decanters, wash-oil decanters, wash-oil circulation tanks, naphthalene processing, final coolers, final-cooler cooling towers, and equipment intended to operate in benzene service, including: pumps, valves, exhausters, pressure relief devices, sampling connection systems, open-ended valves or lines, flanges or other connectors, and other control devices or systems. The provisions of this subpart also apply to benzene storage tanks, BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) storage tanks, light-oil storage tanks, and excess ammonia-liquor storage tanks at furnace coke by-product recovery plants. The ICR is to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart L. The NESHAP for Benzene Emissions from Benzene Storage Vessels (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart Y) were promulgated on September 14, 1989 (54 FR 38077) and amended on December 14, 2000 (65 FR 78268). These standards apply to each benzene storage vessel with a design storage capacity greater than or equal to 38 cubic meters (10,000 gallons). This subpart does not apply to: 1) storage vessels used for storing benzene at coke by-product facilities; 2) vessels permanently attached to motor vehicles --such as trucks, rail cars, barges or ships; and 3) pressure vessels designed to operate in excess of 204.9 kPa (29.72 psia) and without emissions to the atmosphere. This ICR to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart Y. "

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Leather Finishing Operations Residual Risk and Technology Review (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Coil (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart SSSS) were promulgated on June 10, 2002, and most recently amended on February 25, 2020. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) at which a coil coating line is operated. A coil coating line is a process in which special equipment is used to apply an organic coating to the surface of metal coils; the affected source at each plant site is the collection of all coil coating lines at the site. The provisions of this Subpart do not apply to coil coating lines that are part of research or laboratory equipment or coil coating lines on which at least 85 percent of the metal coil coated, based on surface area, is less than 0.15 millimeters (0.006 inches) thick, unless the coating line is controlled by a common control device. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart SSSS.

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42 USC 7401 est seq.	View Law

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Criteria and Non-Criteria Agricultural Clearance Order Forms and H-2A Application for Temporary Employment Certification in States and by Employers Covered by Injunction of the Farmworker Protection.

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This information collection request (ICR) seeks to establish a new information collection to reinstate previous versions of Forms ETA-9142A, ETA-790, ETA-790A, and ETA-790B, only to be used by the plaintiffs who were granted an injunction by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia against the enforcement of the final rule “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States” (Farmworker Protection Rule) in Kansas, et al. v. U.S. Department of Labor (Kansas).

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29 USC 49	View Law

8 USC 1101	View Law

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Application for Admission to Haskell Indian Nations University and to Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

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These forms are used to collect information to determine eligibility of respondent for admission to post-secondary education administered by the Bureau of Indian Education. This IC comports with, and furthers, the policy of the executive branch to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of the American citizen (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions, Executive Order 14148).

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25 Stat. 13	View Law

99 Stat. 1747

48 Stat. 180

Pub.L. 95 - 561 1102

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NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart W) (Final Rule)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart W) were proposed on: May 16, 1994; promulgated on March 8, 1995; and revised on April 20, 2006. The final rule was reviewed under Section 112(d)(6) risk and technology review provisions of the Clean Air Act during 2008; however, the final rule of December 16, 2008 (73 FR 76220) did not result in additional revisions. These regulations apply to either existing facilities and new facilities producing basic liquid epoxy resin (BLR) and epichlorohydrin-modified non-nylon polyamide resins, also known as wet strength resins (WSR). The source subject to this provision emits the hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) epichlorohydrin, and in lesser amounts, hydrochloric acid and methanol. New facilities include those that either commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. The EPA is finalizing amendments to P&R II to add requirements pertaining to: heat exchange systems, PRDs, dioxins and furans emissions from process vents, and maintenance vents. In addition, the EPA is finalizing amendments to P&R II that revise provisions pertaining to emissions during periods of SSM, add requirements for electronic reporting of periodic reports and performance test results, and make other minor clarifications and corrections. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart W. This information collection request documents the recordkeeping and reporting requirements and burden imposed only by these final amendments. The burden from the existing rule requirements is accounted for in EPA ICR number 1681.10. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NESHAP for Rubber Tire Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart XXXX) (Final Rule)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Rubber Tire Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXX) were proposed on October 18, 2000, promulgated on July 9, 2002, and amended on March 12, 2003, April 20, 2006, and July 24, 2020. These regulations apply to existing and new facilities that are involved in rubber processing, tire production, tire cord production, and puncture sealant application. The amendments being proposed in this action will regulate emissions from rubber processing mixers. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXX. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP. Any owner/operator subject to the provisions of this part shall maintain a file containing these documents and retain the file for at least five years following the generation date of such maintenance reports and records. All reports are sent to the delegated state or local authority. If there is no such delegated authority, then the reports are sent directly to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional office.

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42 USC 7401 et seq	View Law

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Grant Drawdown Payment Request/LOCCS/VRS Voice Activated

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Public and Indian Housing Grant recipients use the payment vouchers to request funds from HUD through the LOCCS/VRS voice activated system. The information collected on the form serves also as an internal control measure to ensure the lawful and appropriate disbursement of Federal funds.

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44 USC Chapter 35 as amended	View Law

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Voucher Management System (VMS) Section 8 Budget and Financial Form

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The Voucher Management System (VMS) supports the information management needs of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and management functions performed by the Financial Management Center (FMC) and the Financial Management Division (FMD) of the Office of Public and Indian Housing and the Real Estate Assessment Center (PIH-REAC). This system's primary purpose is to provide a central system to monitor and manage the Public Housing Agency (PHAs) use of vouchers and expenditure of program funds, and is the base for budget formulation and budget implementation. The VMS collects PHAs' actual cost data that enables HUD to perform and control cash management activities; the costs reported are the based for quarterly HAP and Fee obligations and advance disbursements in a timely manner, and reconciliations for overages and shortages on a quarterly basis.

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44 USC Chapter 35 as amended	View Law

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NESHAP for Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 63, subpart QQQ) (Final Rule)

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In this action, EPA is finalizing amendments that require electronic reporting of results of performance tests and CEMS performance evaluations, fugitive dust plans and notification of compliance reports, remove the requirement to submit certain information related to the malfunction exemption, and impose other rule revisions that affect reporting and recordkeeping requirements for primary copper smelting facilities, such as requirements to submit new performance test reports and to maintain new operating parameter records to demonstrate compliance with new standards. This information will be collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart QQQ.

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42 USC 7401 et seq	View Law

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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (Renewal)

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The legal framework for electronic reporting to EPA’s regulatory programs is established under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 3, the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows regulated entities, required by statutory and regulatory authorities, to submit digital data or documents electronically, in lieu of a paper document, provided specified conditions are met under 40 CFR 3.2. CROMERR requires state, local and tribal governments implementing authorized or delegated environmental programs (40 CFR) to seek EPA approval, under 40 CFR 3.1000, and satisfy reporting requirements electronically. In seeking EPA approval, these state, local, and tribal governments must upgrade existing electronic document receiving systems or develop new receiving systems to satisfy the criteria laid out at 40 CFR 3.2000. Throughout this document, we refer to state, local, and tribal governments as “States/ Locals/Tribes.” Currently, EPA is aware of only one tribal government planning to develop such a system during the next three years. CROMERR does not require regulated entities to report electronically. CROMERR establishes requirements for utilizing electronic reporting as an alternative to paper-based reporting. It does not require States/Locals/Tribes to implement electronic reporting, it establishes the framework for implementing the electronic reporting alternative for Federal laws they administer

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Pub.L. 105 - 277 1701-1710	View Law

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NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJJJJ) (Renewal)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for Brick and Structural Clay Products (BSCP) Manufacturing and NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing. All major sources in these categories must meet maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for mercury (Hg), non-mercury (non-Hg) metal hazardous air pollutants (HAP) (or particulate matter (PM) surrogate) and dioxins/furans (Clay Ceramics only); health-based standards for acid gas HAP; and work practice standards, where applicable. The final rule, which has been informed by input from industry (including small businesses), environmental groups, and other stakeholders, protects air quality and promotes public health by reducing emissions of HAP listed in section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

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42 USC et seq. 7401	View Law

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NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart KKKKK) (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), for the regulations published at 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KKKK were promulgated on October 26, 2015, amended on November 1, 2019, and minor technical corrections were made on November 19, 2021. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities that manufacture pressed floor tile, pressed wall tile, or sanitaryware. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction on or after December 28, 2015. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KKKKK.

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42 USC et seq. 7401	View Law

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2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities (Renewal)

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Abstract

This Information Collection Request (ICR) calculates the burden and costs associated with information collection and reporting activities from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities, hereinafter referred to as the 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP). The burden and costs associated with the entire NPDES program are accounted for in an approved ICR (EPA ICR number 0229.23, OMB control no. 2040-0004), however, the changes made in the 2022 CGP have not yet been included into this consolidated ICR. Therefore, this ICR continues to reflect the paperwork burden and costs associated with the difference between the 2022 CGP and the 2017 CGP. The NPDES Program ICR expires in July of 2026, therefore, it is likely that EPA will consolidate the burden and costs of this ICR into the NPDES Program ICR (and discontinue this ICR) at that time.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 72 - 33 1251	View Law

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