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Previous ICR	202108-1018-001

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The Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE) provides criteria that the Fish and Wildlife Service uses to evaluate conservation efforts when making decisions on whether or not to list a species as endangered or threatened.

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Previous ICR	202504-0524-001

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In December 2003, the National Veterinary Medical Service Act (NVMSA) was passed into law adding section 1415A to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1997. This law established a new Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) (7 U.S.C. 3151a) authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program of entering into agreements with veterinarians under which they agree to provide veterinary services in veterinarian shortage situations. The purpose of the program is to ensure an adequate supply of trained food animal veterinarians in shortage situations.

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Previous ICR	201907-1615-010

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Public Charge Bonds are posted as security under the condition that the alien will not use or receive public benefits after the date of submission of such a bond and during its effective period. If an alien uses or receives public benefits as defined in, the bond is breached and forfeited. USCIS will use this information to determine if the bond should be cancelled.

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Previous ICR	202212-1018-002

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The Service’s “Bison Donations Transfer Protocol” (protocol) describes the process for the donation of the available surplus bison from the Service to eligible organizations, Tribes, or intertribal organizations as outlined in regulations at 50 CFR 30, as well as in Service Manual chapters 701 FW 5 and 701 FW 8. Surplus bison are offspring that exceed the ecological carrying capacity of the Service bison metapopulation. The primary purposes of donating these bison are to support conservation of the species as native North American wildlife and to assist in the restoration of bison herds on conservation partner lands, with special emphasis on restoring conservation herds to Tribal lands. Our authorities governing the Protocol include: • National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd and 668ee; as amended); • American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 1996); • Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638, as amended); • Surplus Range Animals (50 CFR 30.1); • Disposition of Surplus Range Animals (50 CFR 30.2); • Native American Policy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (510 FW 1); • Collections, Donations, and Disposals policy (701 FW 5); and • Fenced Animal Management policy (701 FW 8). In 2020, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Bison Working Group published the Department of the Interior Bison Conservation Initiative 2020 (2020 initiative), recognizing bison as a wildlife species in need of conservation. Consistent with this initiative, Service policy identifies the ecological and cultural values of bison as nationally and/or historically significant animals. The Bison Conservation Genetics Workshop: Report and Recommendations (2010 report) identifies DOI bison herds as a valuable source with which to start new conservation herds proposed by other Federal, State/provincial, or Tribal governments. The DOI Bison Report: Looking Forward (2014 report) acknowledges the challenges to achieving bison restoration on DOI lands and emphasizes the importance of partnerships for achieving bison conservation and ecological restoration. Both the 2010 and 2014 reports also identify the potential for bison herds maintained by Indian Tribes to contribute to species conservation, and the Service recognizes that such bison may also support Tribal cultural rights and practices.

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Previous ICR	202211-1018-004

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Section 9(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended, makes it unlawful to import or export wildlife or wildlife products for commercial purposes without first obtaining an import/export license (50 CFR Part 14.91). Persons required to obtain an import/export license must keep records that fully and correctly disclose each importation or exportation of fish, wildlife, or plants and the subsequent disposition made by them with respect to such fish, wildlife, or plants for a period of 5 years (50 CFR Part 13.46 and 14.93). Any live wildlife possessed under permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we, Service) must be maintained under humane and healthful conditions (50 CFR Part 13.41).

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Previous ICR	202205-1660-001

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The information collection activity is the collection of program and administrative information from 28 established Urban Search and Rescue Sponsoring Agencies relating to the Readiness and Response Cooperative Agreement awards. This information includes a narrative statement used to evaluate a grantees’ proposed use of funds, progress reports to monitor progress on Cooperative Agreements, amendment requests to change scope and period of performance and approval for vehicle purchase.

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Previous ICR	202210-1625-003

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The OSV posting/marking requirements are needed to provide instructions to those on board of actions to be taken in the event of an emergency. The reporting/recordkeeping requirements verify compliance with regulations without CG presence to witness routine matters, including OSVs based overseas as an alternative to CG inspection. The statutory authority is 46 U.S.C. 3301, 3304 through 3308. 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	201907-1615-011

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According to INA 213 and the proposed rule, it is within DHS’s discretion to permit the posting of a public charge bond. Therefore, if USCIS determines that a public charge bond is warranted, DHS will notify the alien that he or she may post a public charge bond with USCIS, and the bond amount.

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Previous ICR	202211-3235-002

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Rule 17a-14 and Form CRS require a broker-dealer that offer services to retail investors to prepare, file with the Commission through WebCRD, post to the broker-dealer’s website (if it has one), and deliver to retail investors a relationship summary. Broker-dealers are required to deliver the relationship summary to both existing customers and new or prospective new customers who are retail investors. The collection of information is necessary to provide broker-dealer customers, prospective customers, and the Commission with information about the broker-dealer and its business, conflicts of interest and personnel. The Commission uses the information to manage its regulatory and examination programs. Retail customers can use the information to determine whether to hire or retain a broker-dealer, as well as what types of accounts and services are appropriate for their needs.

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Previous ICR	202210-0910-015

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This information collection helps support implementation of Sections 503A and 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), which governs pharmacy compounding and outsourcing facilities. References to statutory reporting, recordkeeping, and disclosures are discussed in specific FDA guidance documents, however we intend the ICR to account for burden that may be attributable to recommended tasks not accounted for elsewhere in our active collection invetory .Emergency Justfication:Unanticipated staffing adjustments have significantly impacted the timeliness with which FDA is able to publish its requisite documents in the Federal Register. As a result, we are unable to publish our 30-day notice prior to the expiration date of this information collection. We are therefore submitting this ICR in accordance with our understanding of requirements in 5 CFR 1320.13, noting that we believe the collection of information Is needed prior to the expiration of established time periods under the PRA and is essential to the mission of the agency. While an unanticipated event has recently occurred that has disrupted processing of the collection of information, we expect to meet applicable deadlines within a 30-day period. We are therefore requesting an approval date of March 1, 2026, by which time we expect our 30-day notice (attached for OMB reference) will have published and at which time we will subsequently submit an ICR in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10, as we believe applicable to this ICR.

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Previous ICR	202210-1625-008

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The CG needs this information in order to safeguard vessels, ports and waterfront facilities from sabotage or terrorist acts. This information will be used to control vessel traffic, develop contingency plans, enforce regulations, and enhance maritime security. Respondents are operators of barges loaded w/ certain dangerous cargoes. The statutory authority for the requirements is 46 U.S.C. § 70034 (formerly 33 U.S.C. § 1231) and 46 U.S.C. § 70051 (formerly 50 U.S.C. § 191). 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)(70) and (72).

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Providers of pharmacy benefit management services (PBMs) and affiliated providers of brokerage and consulting services are required to disclose information about their compensation to fiduciaries of self-insured group health plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The disclosures would assist the fiduciaries in assessing the reasonableness of the contracts or arrangements with these service providers, including the reasonableness of the services providers’ compensation. These disclosure requirements would apply for purposes of ERISA’s statutory prohibited transaction exemption for services arrangements.

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Previous ICR	202509-2126-004

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In addition to the emergency clearance that was approved by OMB on September 26, 2025, for the “Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s License Records” ICR, OMB Control No. 2126-0087, FMCSA is completing the normal OMB review process by including the 60-Day Federal Register Notice in the relevant interim final rule titled, “Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses” (90 FR 46509), issued on September 29, 2025, followed by publication of a 30-Day Federal Register Notice. FMCSA’s primary mission is to ensure the safety of the Nation’s roadways. Having recently become aware of the confusion in some States about the standards for issuing non-domiciled CDLs, as well as the recent incidences of crashes involving non-domiciled drivers, FMCSA must act expeditiously to ensure that States do not continue to license such drivers and begin taking steps to properly vet the existing holders of non-domiciled CDLs. These actions are expected to significantly improve the safety of commercial drivers in the United States. This collection is intended to ensure that States retain all documents involved in the licensing process for non-domiciled CLP and CDL holders for a period of no less than 2 years from the date of issuance (which includes amending, correcting, reprinting, or otherwise duplicating a previously issued CLP or CDL), transferring, renewing, or upgrading a non-domiciled CLP or CDL. If States do not retain this documentation, FMCSA is severely hindered in its efforts to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements because States are unable to accurately determine the number of non-domiciled CLPs and CDLs they have issued, or to prove to FMCSA auditors that such CLPs and CDLs were properly issued. The IFR requires State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to retain copies of passports and Form I-94/94As provided during application for a non-domiciled CLP or CDL, as well as copies of required SAVE queries, and provide those records to FMCSA on request. The records will be used to determine if non-domiciled CLPs and CDLs were properly issued by a State. It is imperative that FMCSA begin collecting this information as soon as the “Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses” interim final rule is effective.

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Previous ICR	202502-1615-002

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The information on Form I-485 will be used to request and determine eligibility for adjustment of permanent residence status. Supplement A is used to adjust status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act).

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Previous ICR	202305-0960-001

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Sections 221(i), 1614(a)(3)(H)(ii)(I) and 1633(c)(1) of the Social Security Act (Act) require SSA to periodically review the cases of individuals who receive benefits under Title II or Title XVI based on disability to determine if their disability continues. SSA considers adults eligible for disability payments if they continue to be unable to do substantial gainful activity because of their impairments, and we consider Title XVI children eligible for disability payment if they have marked and severe functional limitations because of their impairments. To assess claimants’ ongoing disability payment eligibility, SSA uses the information gathered through the Continuing Disability Review Report to complete a mandatory review for the continue disability review (CDR). SSA also uses the Continuing Disability Review Report to obtain information on sources of medical treatment; participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (if any); attempts to work (if any); and recipients’ assessments when they believe their conditions improved. Title II or Title XVI disability recipients can complete the Continuing Disability Review Report using one of three modalities: (1) a paper application or fillable PDF (using Form SSA 454 BK); (2) a field office interview, during which SSA employees enter claimant’s data directly into the Electronic Disability Collection System (EDCS); or (3) using an online system (i454). This new web-based modality will provide recipients a new platform for submitting information to increase accessibility and enhance automation. When SSA initiates a medical CDR, we send a mailed notice to the individual with a disability informing that individual that SSA requires a CDR. The mailed notice provides instructions to the recipient on how to assist the agency with initiating the CDR and gives the individual the option to complete a paper SSA-454 or an i454 for adult only disabled individuals. When an individual requires a CDR, a claims specialist (CS) mails the paper Form SSA-454-BK, and the respondent completes the form, and sends or brings it back to SSA; or the CS interviews the respondent and enters the information into the appropriate EDCS screens; or adult disabled individuals complete the SSA 454 BK electronically using the i454 Internet application. Regardless of the modality the respondent uses to complete the information (paper, EDCS, or Internet versions), SSA electronically stores the information provided in EDCS. The respondents complete the SSA-454-BK by themselves with self-help information available, or a representative may complete the paper form or electronic application on their behalf. The respondents are Title II or Title XVI disability recipients or their representatives.

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Previous ICR	202205-1625-010

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The collection of information requires passenger vessels to have posted two placards that contain safety and operating instructions on the use of cooking appliances that use liquefied gas or compressed natural gas. Respondents are owners and operators of passenger vessels. The statutory authority is 46 U.S.C. 3306 (Navigational Rules Act of 1980) (inspected vessels) and 46 U.S.C. 4302 (recreational vessels). 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)(79) and (92)(b).

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Previous ICR	202204-1625-017

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The information is used to ensure the safe handling of explosives and other hazardous materials around port and aboard vessels. Shipping agents and terminal operators who handle the above commodities must comply. The statutory authority for the requirements is 46 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) 70011 and 70034, and 49 U.S.C. 5101-5108.

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Previous ICR	202204-1625-018

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A Declaration of Inspection (DOI) is used as an instrument to document the transfer of oil and hazardous materials, to help prevent spills and damage to a facility or vessel. Persons-in-charge of the transfer operations must review and certify compliance with procedures specified by the terms of the DOI. The statutory authority is 46 U.S.C. 3703 and 70011.

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Previous ICR	202210-1810-004

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Section 8521(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides that a local educational agency (LEA) may receive funds under Title I, Part A and other ESEA “covered programs” for any fiscal year only if the State educational agency (SEA) finds that either the combined fiscal effort per student or the aggregate expenditures of the LEA and the State with respect to the provision of free public education by the LEA for the preceding fiscal year was not less than 90 percent of the combined fiscal effort or aggregate expenditures for the second preceding fiscal year. This provision is the maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements for LEAs under the ESEA. If an LEA fails to meet the MOE requirement, under section 8521(b) of the ESEA, the SEA must reduce the amount of funds allocated under the programs covered by the MOE requirement in any fiscal year in the exact proportion by which the LEA fails to maintain effort by falling below 90 percent of either the combined fiscal effort per student or aggregate expenditures, if the LEA has also failed to maintain effort for 1 or more of the 5 immediately preceding fiscal years. In reducing an LEA’s allocation because it failed to meet the MOE requirement, the SEA uses the measure most favorable to the LEA. Section 8521(c) gives the U.S. Department of Education (ED) the authority to waive the ESEA's MOE requirement for an LEA if it would be equitable to grant the waiver due to an exceptional or uncontrollable circumstance such as a natural disaster or a change in the organizational structure of the LEA or a precipitous decline in the LEA's financial resources. If an MOE waiver is granted, the reduction required by section 8521(b) does not occur for that year. A request for a waiver of the MOE requirement is discretionary. Only an LEA that has failed to maintain effort and that believes its failure justifies a waiver would request one. To review an MOE waiver request, ED relies primarily on expenditure, revenue, and other data relevant to an LEA’s request provided by the SEA. To assist an SEA with submitting this information, ED developed an MOE waiver form as part of the 2009 Title I, Part A Waiver Guidance, which covered a range of waivers that ED invited at that time. The purpose of this request is to renew approval for the MOE waiver form. This collection includes burden at the SEA level.

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Previous ICR	202112-3150-003

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The NRC-regulated facilities and their contractors who are authorized to access and possess classified matter are required to provide information and maintain records to demonstrate they have established and are maintaining an Insider Threat Program to identify and protect classified information against a potential insider threat.

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Previous ICR	202211-3235-009

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Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") requires broker-dealers to disclose basic trade information to customers regarding their securities transactions. The information required by Rule 10b-10 includes: the date and time of the transaction, the identity and number of shares bought or sold, and the trading capacity of the broker-dealer. In addition, depending on the trading capacity of the broker-dealer, the Rule requires the disclosure of commissions and, under specified circumstances, mark-up and mark-down information. For transactions in debt securities (other than U.S. savings bonds and municipal securities) the Rule requires the disclosure of redemption and yield information. For transactions in securities futures products in a futures account, the Rule permits alternative information disclosure requirements. This alternative information includes, the date the transaction was executed; the identity and number of shares bought or sold; the price, the delivery month, and the exchange on which the transaction was executed; the source and amount of broker remuneration; whether the broker received payment for order flow; and, the fact that other specified information about the execution of the transaction will be available upon written request. Rule 10b-10 also requires broker-dealers to inform their customers if they are not members of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC"). The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure that customers are not led to believe that their accounts are subject to SIPC protection when they are not. In addition, the Rule requires broker-dealers to state on confirmations whether they receive payment for order flow. The confirmation has become a customary tool in the industry, and it serves several functions: firms use it as a billing statement; it serves as a customer invoice; it informs investors of the details of a transaction allowing the customer to check for errors or misunderstandings; it provides consumer information, allowing investors to evaluate the cost and quality of the services provided by broker-dealers; it discloses possible conflict of interest that may arise between the investor and broker-dealer; and it safeguards against fraud, by permitting the customer to detect problems associated with a transaction.

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Previous ICR	202208-3235-015

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Regulation S-AM implements the requirements of Section 624 of the Federal Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681s-3) with respect to investment advisers and transfer agents registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as brokers, dealers and investment companies (collectively, “Covered Persons”). Section 624 and Regulation S-AM limit a Covered Person’s use of certain consumer financial information received from an affiliate to solicit a consumer for marketing purposes, unless the consumer was given notice and a reasonable opportunity and a reasonable and simple method to opt out of such solicitations. This serves the SEC’s mission in protecting investors from abuse or fraud.

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To identify areas where DoD may need to augment or develop care, programs, services, or policies that provide needed reproductive health care and family planning services to the force in order to maintain and enhance health, readiness, retention, and lethality.

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Previous ICR	202211-1076-001

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This information collection allows the Bureau to ensure that Bureau-funded schools comply with national criteria for dormitory situations and make decisions regarding requests for closure, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of Bureau-funded schools.

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Previous ICR	202412-0648-007

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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office, requests revision of this currently approved information collection. This information collection is revised and extended due to the associated rule (RIN 0648-BL49) changing the time limit for recording a management program in the catcher/processor electronic logbook (eLog). This action revises and standardizes the time limit for assigning a management program to each haul for trawl catcher/processors (C/Ps) participating in the groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management areas. This rule is necessary to improve consistency for when trawl C/Ps are required to assign a specific management program to a haul and will allow additional time for vessel operators participating in Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program and non-CDQ fisheries on the same trip to better determine which management program to assign to a haul. This revision does not change the respondents, responses, burden hours, or costs for the catcher/processor eLog because the directly regulated entities already complete this logbook, and the current burden estimate allows for differences in the time and cost needed to complete and submit the logbook.