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NESHAP for Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers Prod., Carbon Black Prod., Chemical Mfg: Chromium Compounds, Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production/Fabrication, Lead Acid Battery Mfg, Wood Preserving (NPRM)

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The ICRs are specific to information collection associated with the Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing source category, through the new 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKa and amendments to 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPPP. We are proposing changes to the testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPPP, in the form of requiring performance tests every 5 years and including the requirement for electronic submittal of reports. In addition, the number of facilities subject to the standards changed. The number of respondents was revised from 41 to 45 for the NESHAP based on our review of operating permits and consultation with industry representatives and state/local agencies. We are proposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with the new 40 CFR part 60, subpart KKa, including notifications of construction/reconstruction, initial startup, conduct of performance tests, and physical or operational changes; reports of opacity results, performance test results and semiannual reports if excess emissions occur or continuous emissions monitoring systems are used; and keeping records of performance test results and pressure drop monitoring.

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44 USC 3501 et seq	View Law

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Section 3 Utilization Tools

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This collection is to provide a voluntary sample tool for Section 3 related entities, to document the Section 3 labor hours for Section 3 workers and Section 3 Business concerns participating in housing and community development programs with HUD funding. This collection is reflective of the changes to the Section 3 regulation, published in the Federal Register 9/29/2020. The completion and submission of this Section 3 Utilization Plan meets the provisions of Section 3 found in 24 CFR Part 75, which is the current regulation published pursuant to requirements in 12 USC 1701u, for the entities identified within this plan. Grantees of HUD funded projects can use this as a sample tool to document their Section 3 labor hours. This collection is not a requirement but is to be used as a sample if employers do not already have a process in place to document Section 3 labor hours. The Section 3 regulation requires each recipient to maintain adequate records demonstrating compliance with the regulation. (24 CFR 75.33(a)).

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Long Term Contracting

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The purpose of the Long-Term Contracting information collection is to provide for those programs to extend financial and technical assistance through easements and long-term contracts to landowners and others.

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7 CFR 3570-B, Community Facilities Grant Program

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Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making and processing Community Facilities Grants.

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7 USC 1926	View Law

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Request to Amend an Investment Award and Project Service Maps

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Award amendment requests allow EDA to determine the merit of amending an investment award. The Project Service Map helps EDA to determine if a project is meeting its intended economic development goals.

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Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)

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The Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State (A/OPR/ OS) is responsible for determining that adequate educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service Posts for dependents of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad, and for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and practice. GRASP, regulated by Section 29 of the Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2701), is used to gather information about the schools, their enrollment, staff programs and budget, which is necessary to appraise each school seeking assistance, determine

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22 USC 2452	View Law

22 USC 2396(d)	View Law

22 USC 2701	View Law

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Property Management

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These collections of information will allow EDA to determine whether to: (i) permit an incidental use property acquired or improved with EDA investment assistance; or (ii) release its interest in real or tangible personal property.

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies

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The information requested is to enable EDA to ensure that projects supported with EDA investments meet legal requirements relating to the preparation, completion and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies.

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EPA’s Safer Choice Program Product and Partner Recognition Activities (Non-substantive Change)

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EPA is requesting a non-substantive change to update the focus group questionnaire in accordance with Executive Order 14168: Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (Defending Women) established on January 29, 2025.

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42 USC 13103(b)(5)	View Law

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Integration Registration Services (IRES) System

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The IRES System registers and authenticates individuals, businesses, organizations, entities and government agencies to use the eService Internet and telephone applications for requesting and exchanging business data with SSA, and issues them a User Identification Number (User ID) and a Password. This process will verify the identity of individuals who use SSA’s Business Services Online. Respondents are employers and third party submitters of wage data, business entities providing tax payer identification information and data exchange partners conducting business in support of SSA programs.

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5 USC 552(a), (f)(2)&(3)	View Law

5 USC 552(a), (e)(10)	View Law

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OSC SURVEY: Prohibited Personnel Practice (PPP), Whistleblower Disclosure (DU), Hatch Act Advisory Opinion (HA), USERRA

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This electronic form is used to meet the statutory requirement for OSC to conduct an annual survey to determine apprisal of rights, success at OSC or MSPB, and satisfaction with treatment at OSC. We have not made any changes to this collection since the last approval.

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5 USC 1212	View Law

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7 CFR 1726, Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures- Electric

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This Information Collection is used by RUS electric borrowers and their contractors and by RUS. This information collection implements provisions of the policies and procedures applicable to RUS electric borrowers when purchasing materials and equipment and when constructing system facilities by contract or force account.

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7 USC CFR 1726	View Law

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Rural Cooperative Development Grants - 7 CFR 4284-F

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Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures to provide grants to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development.

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7 USC 1932(e)	View Law

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Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees

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The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), is authorized by Title VI, Rural Broadband Access, of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act), to provide loans, loan/grant combinations and loan guarantees to fund the cost of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural areas in the States and Territories of the United States. 7 CFR part 1738 prescribes the types of loans available, facilities financed, and eligible applicants, as well as minimum equity requirements to be considered for a loan. In addition, 7 CFR part 1738 outlines the process through which RUS will consider applicants under the priority consideration required in Title VI.

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7 USC 901	View Law

Pub.L. 115 - 334 6201	View Law

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7 CFR 1776, Rural Decentralized Water Systems

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This collection consists of items required to apply for a Rural Decentralized Water Systems and those items necessary for reporting purposes after grant award. This program was formerly the Household Water Well System Grant Program, but its name was changed by the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.

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Pub.L. 107 - 171 306e	View Law

7 USC 1926e	View Law

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7 CFR 1901-E, Civil Rights Compliance Requirements

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Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1978, Executive Order 11246, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974, as they relate to Rural Development.

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42 USC 2000d	View Law

42 USC 2000e-5	View Law

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7 CFR Part 3565, Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program and Supporting Handbook

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the Agency will provide loan guarantees as credit enhancements to encourage private and public lenders to make new loans for affordable rental properties that meet program standards. Lenders will be expected to underwrite and service the loans. The Agency will approve qualified lenders to participate and will monitor lender performance to ensure program requirements are met. Qualified lenders will be authorized to originate, underwrite, and close loans for MFH projects. The Agency uses the information submitted by the lender to the Agency to manage, plan, evaluate, and account for Government resources. The information collected is necessary to ensure the proper and judicious use of public funds.

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Pub.L. 104 - 120 538	View Law

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Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)

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The Rural Energy Savings Program helps rural families and small businesses achieve cost savings by providing loans to qualified consumers to relend funds to rural consumers for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency measures.

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7 USC 8107a	View Law

Pub.L. 114 - 113 744	View Law

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The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect)

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On March 23, 2018, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 (the FY 2018 Appropriations) (Pub.L. 115–141) which established a broadband loan and grant pilot program, the Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program (hereinafter the ReConnect Program). One of the essential goals of the ReConnect Program is to expand broadband service to rural areas without sufficient access to broadband, defined as 10 megabits per second (Mbps) downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. For this purpose, Congress expanded RUS's existing authority to make loans and grants. Loans and grants are limited to the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible communities. The FY 2018 Appropriations also authorized technical assistance to assist the agency in expanding needed service to the most rural communities. In facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, the pilot will fuel long-term rural economic development and opportunities in rural America. One of those opportunities is precision agriculture. The use of this technology requires a robust broadband connection. The awards made under this program will bring high speed broadband to the farms which will allow them to increase productivity.

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Pub.L. 115 - 141 779	View Law

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Grant Program to Establish a Revolving Fund Program (RFP) to Finance Water and Wastewater Projects, 7 CFR 1783

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On May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) was signed into law as Public Law 107-171. Section 6002 of the Farm Bill amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT) by adding a grant program to establish a revolving loan fund (RFP). Loans are made to eligible entities to finance predevelopment costs of water and wastewater (W&WW) projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular operation & maintenance of current W&WW systems. The items covered by this information collection package are used to determine eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant's ability to meet the grant and regulatory requirements.

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Pub.L. 107 - 171 6002	View Law

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7 CFR 1942-A, Community Facility Loans

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This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making and processing Community Facilities Loans.

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7 USC 1926	View Law

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High Energy Costs Grants Rural Communities

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7 CFR part 1709 contains regulations outlining the procedures available for application to the Assistance to High Cost Energy Rural Communities Grant Program. This information collection covers the application and administration process for the grant program.

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7 USC 918a	View Law

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7 CFR Part 1724, and Part 1738, Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and Design Policies and Procedures

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The items covered by this information collection package are used for the planning and design of electric distribution, transmission, and generation system and facilities owned by RUS Borrowers.

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Advanced Biofuel Payment Program

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This Program authorizes the Agency to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Entities eligible to receive payments under the Program are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. Such entities can be an individual or legal entity, including a corporation, company, foundation, association, labor organization, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, group of organizations, or non-profit that produces an advanced biofuel and that sells the advanced biofuel on the commercial market. Instructions to the forms are available on the USDA eForms website at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eForms/welcomeAction.do?Home.

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Pub.L. 110 - 234 9005	View Law

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Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program

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This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making zero-interest loans and grants to borrowers in accordance with the cushion of credit payments program authorized in section 313 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 940c).

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7 USC 940c	View Law

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