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Previous ICR	202209-0970-014

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The Office of Community Services (OCS) currently uses a standardized semi-annual reporting format, implemented in 2011 and most recently renewed in 2022 (approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - OMB No.: 0970-0386). Grant recipients of the Community Economic Development (CED) program are required to use this reporting format, called the Performance Progress Report (PPR), to submit performance data twice a year. OCS uses this data to develop comprehensive performance snapshots on each CED grant, as well as to track program performance over time and to conduct cohort analyses. These reports are also used to inform annual reports to Congress on each project’s performance. The PPR forms collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data elements deal with program outputs and outcomes, while the qualitative questions provide space for grant recipients to discuss their successes and challenges, as well as changes to their grant that might not be captured in the quantitative section. By requiring grant recipients to report on a consistent set of data elements on a regular basis, OCS improves its understanding of grant recipient success, strengthens its understanding and knowledge of each grant recipient’s progress, and ultimately enhances the efficacy and effectiveness of CED grant dollars. Overall, the standardized reporting format increases the quality and clarity of the data collected by OCS, while providing a singular, clear data collection tool for grant recipients. There are no proposed changes to the PPR form, but OCS is requesting to change the frequency in which the reports are submitted. OCS proposes to introduce quarterly reporting for a subset of items to facilitate more frequent monitoring and timely provision of training and technical assistance for grant recipients awarded in fiscal year 2025 and later. Under this request, OCS seeks approval to continue collecting the CED PPR form from all active grant recipients covering activities through the second and fourth quarters of each project year.  Quarterly reporters will also complete a subset of items from the CED PPR, collectively referred to as the CED PPR Short Form.  This subset of items covers project activities carried out during the first and third quarters of each year.

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Previous ICR	202210-2130-001

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The grade crossing inventory, used by States and railroads, reports changes to or closings of grade crossings to update or add to the existing National Inventory File. Previously, railroads and States submitted this information voluntarily. The final rule -- and associated information collection -- requires railroads that operate one or more trains through highway-rail or pathway crossings to submit information to the U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory about the crossings through which they operate. These amendments, mandated by section 204 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, require railroads to submit information about previously unreported and new highway-rail and pathway crossings to the U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory and to periodically update existing crossing data.

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Previous ICR	202207-2700-003

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The NASA Astronaut Appearance Office (AAO) located at the Johnson Space Center is responsible for vetting, processing, and coordinating logistics for Official NASA Astronaut Appearances. In order to accommodate, authorize, and coordinate requests for appearances, the creation of an information collection about members of the general public or individuals representing organizations that make requests to the Agency for an Official Appearance will be created. This form will collect details of the request and a valid point-of-contact (POC) information for the requestor and will be used by the NASA AAO and Legal and HR personnel in the vetting, coordinating, scheduling, and authorization processes to work with requestors to facilitate the appearance logistics. Typically, appearances are made to high schools and universities, community organizations, businesses and associations, or military organizations.

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Previous ICR	202208-0970-001

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As required at 8 U.S.C. 1522 and reflected in the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s (ORR) program regulations at 45 CFR §400.11(c), States must submit to the Director, or designee, a financial status report no later than 30 days after the end of each quarter. The ORR-2 Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) Program Quarterly Report on Expenditures and Obligations serves as this report for the CMA grant. The ORR-2 is a single-page financial report that allows ORR to collect the necessary data to ensure that funds are adequate for the projected need and thereby meet the requirements of both the Refugee Act and ORR regulations. ORR reimburses, to the extent of available appropriations, certain non-federal costs for the provision of cash and medical assistance to refugees, along with allowable expenses for the administration of the refugee resettlement program at the state level. States and Replacement Designees (RD) currently submit the ORR-2, which provides aggregate expenditure and obligation data. The ORR-2 collects expenditures and obligations data separately for each of the four CMA program components: refugee cash assistance, refugee medical assistance, cash and medical assistance administration, and services for unaccompanied refugee minors. This breakdown of financial status data allows ORR to track program expenditures in detail, to anticipate any funding issues and to meet the requirements of ORR regulations at 45 CFR §400.211 to collect these data for use in estimating future costs of the refugee resettlement program. Each year after receipt of its annual appropriation, ORR must implement the methodology at 45 CFR §400.211 to ensure that appropriated funds will be adequate for reimbursement to States for the costs of assistance provided to eligible refugees. The estimating methodology prescribed in the regulations requires the use of actual past costs by program component. If the methodology indicates that appropriated funds are inadequate, ORR must take steps to reduce federal expenses, such as by limiting the number of months of eligibility for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA).

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This SED Convenings Evaluation will assess the extent to which CISA's convening activities, products, and services (1) provide timely, accurate, and useful information about security and risk resilience, including opportunities for meaningful information exchange between CISA and sector stakeholders; and (2) are accessed and used by stakeholders to enhance their abilities to respond to critical threats and improve strategic decision-making and risk reduction. This study also aims to increase understanding of the best practices for getting stakeholders engaged and building trusted relationships.

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Previous ICR	202309-1205-005

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The application form and other information requirements are necessary to the collection of information from U.S. employers wishing to sponsor foreign labor for permanent residency through the Labor Certification process. The information collected is used by the Secretary of Labor to make the necessary certification in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended.

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Previous ICR	202109-2133-001

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This information collection allows MARAD to accept claims from respondents pursuant to MARAD regulations 46 CFR part 327 for injury or illness sustained while serving as masters or members of a crew on board a vessel owned or operated by the United States. MARAD personnel will review respondent's information and determine the extent of any agency liability and corresponding payment.

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Previous ICR	202109-2120-003

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Information collection requirements contained in the final rule are used by the FAA to determine an airport operator’s compliance with part 139 safety and operational requirements, and to assist airport personnel to perform duties required under the regulation. These record keeping and reporting collection requirements are mandatory for all part 139 certificated airports, or those airports applying for a part 139 certificate. Under part 139, the FAA requires airports to comply with safety requirements prior to serving operations of certain air carrier aircraft. When an airport satisfactorily complies with such requirements, the FAA issues to that facility an airport operating certificate (AOC) that permits an airport to serve air carriers. The FAA periodically inspects these airports to ensure continued compliance with part 139 safety requirements, including the maintenance of specified records. Both the application for an AOC and annual compliance inspections require operators of certificated airports to collect and report certain operational information. Specifically, operators of certificated airports are required to develop, and comply with, a written document, an Airport Certification Manual (ACM), that details how an airport will comply with the requirements of part 139. The ACM shows the means and procedures whereby the airport will be operated in compliance with part 139, plus other instructions and procedures to help personnel concerned with operation of the airport to perform their duties and responsibilities. The AOC remains in effect as long as the need exists and the operator complies with the terms of the AOC and the ACM. The certificated airport is also required to record and report to the FAA upon request certain activities, such as training and self-inspections. The frequency of gathering this data varies from daily to annually, depending on the requirement of part 139. Maintaining the ACM and the data from inspections and training is required to ensure that the airport complies with the standards of part 139’s safety and operational requirements, and to help airport personnel to perform duties required under the regulation. Additionally, certain changes in the operation of the airport must be reported to the FAA for information or approval. If an exemption is needed to commence airport operations, justification for, and FAA approval of, the exemption is required for issuance of the AOC. The operator may request FAA approval of changes to the AOC or ACM, or an exemption from part 139 requirements, by submitting justification and documentation. Also, the FAA Administrator may propose changes to the AOC or ACM and the airport operator may submit contrary evidence of argument concerning the proposed changes. The likely respondents to new information requests are those civilian U.S. airport certificate holders who operate airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled operations of air carrier aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats (approximately 539 airports). These airport operators already hold an AOC and comply with all current information collection requirements. Certain airport operators not currently certificated by the FAA also will be required to apply for a certificate under part 139 if they want to serve certain air carriers. Such airport operators would be required to complete FAA Form 5280-1, Airport Operating Certification Application, develop an ACM and provide written documentation as to when air carrier service will begin. After the FAA reviews these documents, an airport operator may be required to revise its proposed certification manual prior to being issued an AOC. Once an airport operator is issued an AOC, the operator will be required to comply with information collection requirements (similar to other certificated airports) to show compliance with part 139.

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Previous ICR	202210-3045-002

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The Corporation for National and Community Service requires grantees of its AmeriCorps State and National program to submit Project Progress Reports (PPRs). This information Collection comprises the questions that these grantees will answer to report their progress to the agency.

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Previous ICR	202011-1651-005

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CBP Form 300, The Bonded Warehouse Proprietor's Submission, is prepared annually by each warehouse proprietor, as mandated under 19 CFR 19.12 (g). The information on CBP Form 300 is used by CBP to evaluate warehouse activity for the year. This form must be completed within 45 days from the end of his business year, pursuant to the provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 66, 1311, 1555, 1556, 1557, 1623 and 19 CFR 19.12. The information collected on this form helps CBP determine all bonded merchandise that was entered, released, and manipulated in the warehouse. CBP Form 300 is accessible at https://www.cbp.gov/document/forms/form-300-bonded-warehouse-proprietors-submission. This information is collected from members of the trade community who are familiar with CBP policies and regulations.

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Previous ICR	202203-0938-015

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148, enacted on March 23, 2010) as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152, enacted on March 30, 2010) are collectively referred to as the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act expands access to insurance affordability programs through improvements in Medicaid eligibility, enrollment simplification, the establishment of Affordable Insurance Exchanges ("Exchanges"), and coordination between Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Exchanges. Relevant to this Statement, the Affordable Care Act promotes a high level of coordination, simplification, and data sharing among State and Federal agencies for the purpose of a seamless and streamlined eligibility system. The Affordable Care Act allows for significant use of Web-based technology to provide information to the public and facilitate application and renewal functions. It creates a "no wrong door" approach to insurance affordability programs so that individuals will not have to apply to multiple programs. Nor will they have to repeat the application process if they initially apply to a program for which they are not ultimately determined eligible. It also provides a simplified process for maintaining coverage through a streamlined renewal process. The provisions of the Affordable Care Act relevant to this Statement are effective January 1, 2014. The proposed requirements for the collection and reporting of information and recordkeeping (collectively known as information collections) generally relate to ensuring data sharing and coordination among State and Federal agencies, recordkeeping efforts among State agencies, and the development of Web-based systems and notices in support of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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Previous ICR	202210-1625-007

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This information is needed to ensure the safe shipment of bulk hazardous liquids in barges. The requirements are necessary to ensure that barges meet safety standards and to ensure that barge's crewmembers have the information necessary to operate barges safely. Respondents are owners and operators of tank barges. The statutory authority is 46 U.S.C. 3703. This authority is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(92)(b).

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The proposed rule would establish procedures to be followed by an insured State nonmember bank or State savings association that seeks to obtain FDIC approval to issue payment stablecoins through a subsidiary pursuant to the GENIUS Act.

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Previous ICR	202212-0925-002

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This is an extension request (no revisions) of an approved collection, OMB Control #0925-0177, with an expiration date of 03/31/2026. Because data required for these two Programs are similar, a consolidated Form NIH-590 is used (See Attachment 1, no revision requested). This form number and the data collected has not changed from the last approval cycle.

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Previous ICR	202206-1902-003

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This information collection enables the Commission to monitor a pipeline's transportation, sales, and storage activities for its marketing affiliate to deter undue discrimination by pipeline companies in favor of their marketing affiliates. Non-affiliated shippers and other entities (e.g. state commissions) also use the information to determine whether they have been harmed by affiliate preference, and to prepare evidence for proceedings following the filing of a complaint.

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Previous ICR	202112-1625-006

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This collection of information requires owners, operators, agents or masters of certain inspected vessels to obtain and/or post various forms as part of the Coast Guard's Commercial Vessel Safety Program. The statutory authorities associated with this collection are 46 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) 2113, 3301, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3308, 3309, 3310, 3311, 3312, 3313, and 3714.

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Previous ICR	202303-0910-005

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This information collection supports implementation of statutory and regulatory requirements governing humanitarian use devices (HUDs) required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Respondents to the information collection are manufacturers and/or sponsors of these devices.

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Previous ICR	202101-2506-001

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The purpose of this submission is for applications for the Veterans Home Rehabilitation Program grant process. The Veterans Home Rehabilitation program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Section 1079 (Public Law 113-291). Information is required to rate and rank competitive applications and to ensure eligibility of applicants for funding. Quarterly reporting is required to monitor grant management.

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Previous ICR	202108-1651-004

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The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) and Trust Fund is used for the operation and maintenance of certain U.S. channels and harbors by the Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is required to collect the HMF from importers, domestic shippers, and passenger vessel operators using federal navigation projects. Commercial cargo loaded on or unloaded from a commercial vessel is subject to a port use fee of 0.125 percent of its value if the loading or unloading occurs at a port that has been designated by the Army Corps of Engineers. The HMF also applies to the total ticket value of embarking and disembarking passengers and on cargo admissions into a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). CBP Form 349, Harbor Maintenance Fee Quarterly Summary Report, and CBP Form 350, Harbor Maintenance Fee Amended Quarterly Summary Report are completed by domestic shippers, foreign trade zone applicants, and passenger vessel operators and submitted with payment to CBP. CBP uses the information collected on CBP Forms 349 and 350 to verify that the fee collected is timely and accurately submitted. These forms are authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 4461, et seq.) and provided for by 19 CFR 24.24, which also includes the list of designated ports. CBP Forms 349 and 350 are accessible at http://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms or they may be completed and filed electronically at www.pay.gov.

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Previous ICR	202010-1651-012

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CBP Form 7523, Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty, Carrier’s Certificate of Release, is used by carriers and importers as a manifest for the entry of merchandise free of duty under certain conditions, such as when a shipment is valued at $2,500 or less. CBP Form 7523 is also used by carriers to show that articles being imported are to be released to the importer or consignee, and as an inward foreign manifest for vehicles or vessels, weighing less than five tons, arriving from Canada or Mexico, otherwise than by sea, with merchandise conditionally free of duty. CBP uses this form to authorize the entry of such merchandise. CBP Form 7523 is authorized by 19 USC 1433, 1484 and 1498. It is provided for by 19 CFR 123.4 and 19 CFR 143.23. This form is accessible at http://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=7523&=Apply.

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Previous ICR	202407-1018-006

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The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act; 16 U.S.C. 668-668d) prohibits take of bald eagles and golden eagles except pursuant to Federal regulations. The Eagle Act regulations at title 50, part 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) define the “take” of an eagle to include the following broad range of actions: To “pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, destroy, molest, or disturb.” The Eagle Act allows the Secretary of the Interior to authorize certain otherwise prohibited activities through regulations.

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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks approval of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Innovative Strategies (PREIS) Local Evaluation Support Final Evaluation Report Template for PREIS grant recipients. PREIS grant recipients are required to carry out local evaluations of their programs and submit a final evaluation report to ACF at the end of their grant. This request includes a template for grant recipients to use to document their evaluation’s analysis and findings. In addition, the information collected in the Final Evaluation Report Template will inform technical assistance provided to grant recipients as they develop the final evaluation reports for ACF to fulfill the grant requirement.

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Previous ICR	202210-1625-005

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To protect marine workers from exposure to toxic Benzene vapor, the Coast Guard implemented 46 CFR 197 Subpart C to reduce the number of deaths. This information collection is vital to verifying compliance. Respondents are owners and operators of vessels. The statutory authority is 46 U.S.C. 3703. This authority is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(92)(b).

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Previous ICR	201912-1625-002

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Requires manufactures to display various labels evidencing compliance: Hull Identification Numbers, U.S. Coast Guard Maximum Capacities, Gasoline Fuel Tank Label, USCG Type Fuel Hose Label, and Certified Navigation Light Label. 46 U.S.C.4302(a)3) is the authority for this collection.

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Information collection to measure key cognitive, social, and behavioral factors related to human-deer SCV2 transmission dynamics and inform future management strategies and surveillance practices. The data collection supports determining the predictive relationship between (a) human values, attitudes, and beliefs and (b) human behaviors at the human-white tailed deer interface; identifying human behaviors and land-use characteristics that may lead to spillover or spillback of SCV2 from humans to white tailed deer; determining the likely response of individuals to different management interventions; and improving risk assessment and forecasting capabilities of SCV2 hotspots in white tail deer.