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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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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.

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Pub.L. 72 - 33 1251	View Law

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Clean Water Act Section 404 State-Assumed Programs (Renewal)

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This information collection request describes the burden (hours) and labor cost (dollars) associated with 40 CFR 233, the regulations that implement Clean Water Act Section 404(g). The Clean Water Act authorizes states [tribes] to assume the section 404 permit program for discharges of dredged or fill material into certain waters of the U.S. Implementing regulations establish specific information that must be submitted to EPA when a state/tribe requests program assumption and while administering the program. There are three types of information collected for different needs. The three parts are: 1) Information needed for EPA to review and approve state or tribal requests to assume the program; 2) information needed from permit applicants for reviewing and processing the permit application; and 3) information the state or tribe must submit to EPA in their annual report summarizing program administration.

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Pub.L. 92 - 500 404	View Law

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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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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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NSPS for Primary and Secondary Emissions from Basic Oxygen Furnaces (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts N and Na) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Primary Emissions from Basic Oxygen Process Furnaces (Subpart N) apply to each basic oxygen process furnace (BOPF) in an iron and steel plant that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. These standards were merged with Standards of Performance for Secondary Emissions from Basic Oxygen Process Steelmaking Facilities (Subpart Na). Subpart Na is applicable to any top blown BOPF, and hot metal transfer station or skimming stations used with bottom-blown or top-blown BOPFs for which construction, reconstruction, or modification commenced after January 20, 1983. In general, all NSPS 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 60, Subparts N and Na.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NSPS for Bulk Gasoline Terminals (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Bulk Gasoline Terminals apply to affected facilities at bulk gasoline terminals that have a throughput greater than 75,700 liters per day, delivering liquid product into gasoline tank trucks. Affected facilities include the loading arms, pumps, meters, shutoff valves, relief valves, and other piping and valves necessary to fill delivery tan trucks. These standards set initial notification, initial performance test, and ongoing recordkeeping requirements. Additionally, required monthly leak detection records are used to determine periods of excess emissions, identify problems at the facility, verify operation/maintenance procedures and for compliance determinations. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NSPS for Lime Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HH) (Renewal)

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The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the regulations published at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HH were proposed on May 3, 1977, and promulgated on April 26, 1984. These regulations apply to existing and new rotary lime kilns used in the manufacturing of lime. These standards do not apply to facilities used in the manufacture of lime at kraft pulp mills. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HH.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart JJ) (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJ) were proposed on December 6, 1994; promulgated on December 7, 1995; and amended on both November 21, 2011, and November 19, 2020. These standards apply to both existing and new wood furniture manufacturing operations that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). A major source is a stationary source or group of stationary sources that either emit or have the potential to emit 10 tons per year (tpy) or more of a single HAP or 25 tpy or more of a combination of HAPs. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJ. These standards also apply to existing and new incidental sources and to area sources. These sources are required to maintain purchase or usage records demonstrating that they meet the definition for incidental or area sources. Incidental and area sources are not subject to any other provisions of these standards. An incidental source, is a major source that is primarily engaged in the manufacture of products other than wood furniture or wood furniture components, and that uses no more than 100 gallons per month of finishing material or adhesives in the manufacture of wood furniture or wood furniture components. An area source is any stationary source that is not a major source.

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42 USC 7401 et.seq.	View Law

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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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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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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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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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Direct Single Family Housing Loan and Grant Programs, 7 CFR 3550 - HB-1-3550, and HB-2-3550

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The information collected in this package will be to assist individuals in obtaining affordable housing. The information requested by RHS is vital to be able to process applications for RHS assistance and make prudent credit and program decisions. It includes borrower's financial information such as household income, assets and liabilities and monthly expenses. Without this information the Agency would be unable to determine if a borrower would qualify for services or if assistance has been granted to which the customer would not be eligible under current regulations and statutes.

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Pub.L. 102 - 550 501, 502 & 504	View Law

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7 CFR 1924-A, Planning and Performing Construction and Other Development

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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 USC 940c).

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Pub.L. 96 - 88 501, 506, and 509	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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Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program

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Implements a Demonstration Program to Preserve and Revitalize existing Rural Rental Housing Projects Financed by Rural Development under Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949.

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42 USC 1485	View Law

Pub.L. 109 - 97 515	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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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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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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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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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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7 USC 901 et seq. as amended and 904	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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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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