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Animal Drug User Fee Program

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This information collection supports FDA's Animal Drug User Fee Act program. Respondents to the collection are sponsors of applications submitted to the agency. The information is used to assess fees, as well as to grant a waiver from, or a reduction of those fees in certain circumstances.

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Pub.L. 108 - 130 740	View Law

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Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) Grant Application

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The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) grants are authorized under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.), which requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon submission of a written request, to award collaboration grants to each state to facilitate coordination between Head Start programs and other state systems serving young children and families. ACF is developing new HSCO grant application instructions to align Collaboration Office activities with current administration priorities, including improving outcomes in child welfare, strengthening family formation, supporting effective service delivery, and enhancing early childhood education systems. To establish a common grant cycle, OHS has adjusted currently awarded HSCO grants so that all non-competitive HSCO grants will be aligned to a new grant cycle with a common start date of March 3, 2027. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), ACF must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for this new information collection before requiring states to submit application materials.

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42 USC 9801 et seq	View Law

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Dispute Resolution Procedures

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Under 49 CFR 1109, parties to a dispute involving the State-Sponsored Route Committee or the Northeast Corridor Committee may request the Board’s informal assistance in securing outside professional mediation services.

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Pub.L. 114 - 94 11204	View Law

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Rail Depreciation Studies

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Under 49 U.S.C. § 11143, railroads may only include, under operating expenses, depreciation charges for those classes of property for which the Board has prescribed a rate of depreciation. Pursuant to the Board's authority under § 11145, Class I (large) rail carriers are required to submit to the Board Rail Depreciation Studies. Information in these studies is not available from any other source. The Board uses the information in these studies to prescribe depreciation rates.

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49 USC 11145	View Law

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Generic Clearance for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Monitoring Activities

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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is seeking a three-year generic approval to collect routine customer feedback on agency service delivery related to TEFCA. ONC oversees a TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity® (RCE®) to administer aspects of TEFCA. The RCE is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Common Agreement that establishes the baseline technical and legal requirements for health information networks to share electronic health information. The data collections under this clearance will be designed to standardize monitoring and performance reports for TEFCA participants. With the number of TEFCA participants on the rise, ONC is seeking approval to collect this information from TEFCA users to enhance the efficiency of program management.

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Pub.L. 114 - 255 4003(b)	View Law

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State Energy Program

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The information collection request, State Energy Program (SEP), was previously approved on August 31, 2023 under OMB Control No. 1910-5126 and its current expiration date is August 31, 2026. This ICR includes SEP Annual Appropriations and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This ICR makes updates to the SEP reporting metrics to ensure the requested information can be shared on an annual basis with Congress.

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Pub.L. 94 - 163 361-365	View Law

Pub.L. 101 - 440 364, 3, 4	View Law

Pub.L. 102 - 486 141	View Law

Pub.L. 110 - 140 531	View Law

42 USC 6321-6327	View Law

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Arbitration Option Notices

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Under 49 C.F.R. § 1108.3, rail carriers may agree to participate in the Board’s arbitration program by filing a notice with the Board to "opt in." Once a rail carrier is participating in the Board’s arbitration program, it may discontinue its participation by filing a notice to “opt out” with the Board, which would become effective 90 days after its filing.

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Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 701, 721. 11123, 11124, et al.	View Law

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Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue

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The Board requires all Class I railroads (defined as carriers having revenues in excess of $250 million in 1991 dollars) to report quarterly the following: (1) total monthly fuel cost; (2) gallons of fuel consumed during the month; (3) increased or decreased cost of fuel over the previous month; (4) total monthly revenue from fuel surcharges; and (5) total monthly revenue from fuel surcharges on regulated traffic only. The Board has authority to collect information about rail costs and revenues under 49 U.S.C. 11144 and 11145.

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49 USC 11144, 11145	View Law

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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program (Renewal)

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The information collection activities will occur primarily at the program-level through the State Capitalization Grant Agreement/Intended Use Plan and Annual Report. The information on the Intended Use Plan (IUP) is needed annually to describe how the state intends to use available State Revolving Fund (SRF) funds for the year to meet the objectives of the Clean Water Act (CWA) or Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and to further the goal of protecting public health. The Annual Report is needed to provide detailed information on how the state has met its goals and objectives of the previous fiscal year as stated in the IUP and Grant Agreement. The CWA and SDWA require this information to ensure the national accountability, adequate public review and comment, fiscal integrity, and consistent management needed to achieve public health and statutory compliance objectives.

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 104 - 182 1452	View Law

Pub.L. 92 - 500 602	View Law

Pub.L. 92 - 500 606	View Law

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Agricultural Contract Summaries

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Rail carriers are required by statute to file a summary of the non confidential terms of any contract for the transportation of agricultural products.

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49 USC 10709(d)	View Law

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Recordation of Liens

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Under the Interstate Commerce Act, Pub. L. No. 104-88, 109 Stat. 803 (1995), liens on rail equipment must be filed with the STB in order to perfect a security interest in the equipment. Subsequent assignments of rights or release of obligations under such instruments must also be filed with the agency. This information is maintained by the Board for public inspection. Recordation at the STB obviates the need for recording such a lien in individual States.

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49 USC 11301	View Law

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[NCIPC] Advancing Violence Epidemiology in Real-Time (AVERT)

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Advancing Violence Epidemiology in Real-Time (AVERT) data collection integrates, expands, and enhances previous data sharing efforts with public health departments initiated under the Firearm Injury Surveillance Through Emergency Rooms (FASTER) program, which provided funding for 12 jurisdictions to share firearm injury-related ED visit data with CDC. The goal of AVERT is to build on the FASTER program and provide funding to a minimum of 10 jurisdictions to share timely ED data for all firearm injuries (regardless of intent), other violence-related injuries, and mental health conditions. AVERT is made possible because the vast majority of the participating health departments are already rapidly collecting extensive data on ED visits in their jurisdiction and using these data for the identification of public health concerns, including flu, heat-related illness, and disaster-related health issues. This Revision includes general adjustments and a slight reduction in burden.

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42 USC 241(a)	View Law

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System Diagram Maps

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The Surface Transportation Board's collection of system diagram maps is required by statute. The maps, which indicate the likelihood that are particular rail line will be abandoned, are used as a planning tool by the Board and the public. Respondents are railroad companies.

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49 USC 10903(c)(2); 10907	View Law

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Potential Tobacco Product Violations Reporting Form

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This Information Collection Request (ICR) is for an extension of an existing approved collection. As part of its enforcement strategy, FDA created the Tobacco Call Center (with a toll-free number: 1-877-CTP-1373) to accept information from the public regarding potential violations of the Tobacco Control Act. Callers may report potential violations of the Tobacco Control Act, and FDA may conduct targeted followup investigations based on information received. When reporting a potential violation, callers will be asked to provide as much information about the violation as they can recall. The caller will also be asked to list the potential violator's Web site (if available), describe the potential violation, and provide any additional files or information pertinent to the potential violation. FDA currently provides a form that may be used to solicit this information from the caller (FDA Form 3779, Potential Tobacco Product Violations Reporting) and seeks renewal of Form 3779. This form is posted on FDA's Web site. The public and interested stakeholders will also be able to report information regarding possible violations of the Tobacco Control Act through the following methods: calling the Tobacco Call Center using CTP's toll-free number; using a fillable form found on FDA's Web site; downloading a PDF version of the form to send via email or mail to FDA; requesting a copy of FDA Form 3779 by contacting the Center for Tobacco Products and sending by mail to FDA; and sending a letter to FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. The public and interested stakeholders will also be able to report information regarding possible violations of the Tobacco Control Act in the future using FDA's tobacco violation reporting smartphone application.

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Pub.L. 111 - 111 31	View Law

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Report of Marine Casualty & Chemical Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel

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Marine casualty information is needed for CG investigations of commercial vessel casualties involving death, vessel damage, etc., as mandated by Congress. Chemical testing information is needed to improve CG detection/reduction of drug and alcohol use by mariners. 46 U.S.C. 6301and 46 U.S.C. 6101 are the authorities for this collection.

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43 USC 1333	View Law

46 USC 2103	View Law

46 USC 2303a	View Law

46 USC 2306	View Law

46 USC 3306	View Law

46 USC 6101	View Law

46 USC 6301	View Law

46 USC 6305	View Law

46 USC 7101	View Law

46 USC 7301	View Law

46 USC 7701	View Law

46 USC 56311	View Law

46 USC 70034	View Law

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Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

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The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking to reinstate a previously approved information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This information collection is part of MSPB’s efforts to improve customer service delivery. The information collection instruments consist of short customer focused surveys distributed through Qualtrics, MSPB’s survey platform. Through this collection and approval process, MSPB is complying with normal clearance procedures and meeting our commitments under Executive Order 12862, “Setting Customer Service Standards” (September 11, 1993). The information collection activity will garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration's commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between MSPB and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management.

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44 USC 3501	View Law

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NASA TREAT Astronauts Act

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NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO), in conjunction with the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Medicine Clinic (FMC), is carrying out the TREAT Astronauts Act, which requires collecting information from former astronauts and former payload specialists to provide needed treatment. The information also helps build a knowledge base on the effects of spaceflight and identify gaps in services that support medical monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions associated with human space flight.

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Pub.L. 115 - 10 441	View Law

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Water Carrier Tariffs

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While rail carriers are no longer required to file rate tariffs at the STB, a statutory requirement exists for water carriers that provide freight transportation in noncontiguous domestic trade (i.e., domestic, as opposed to international, shipments moving to or from Alaska, Hawaii, or the U.S. territories or possessions (Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands)). A tariff provides a list of prices and fees that the carrier charges to the shipping public. These tariffs may be filed electronically. The final rule will now allow water carriers to use (a) their usual business internet postings of their tariffs and (b) the filing of an annual certificate with the Board to meet their filing responsibilities.

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49 USC 13702(b)	View Law

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FERC-516, Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings

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The information collected through FERC 516 is used by FERC to carry out its statutory obligations under sections 205 and 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to regulate electric rates, tariffs, and jurisdictional service terms. The Commission uses these filings to evaluate proposed changes to tariffs, rates, and charges; ensure that rates remain just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory; and review compliance filings associated with pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATTs), Large Generator Interconnection Agreements (LGIAs), and Small Generator Interconnection Agreements (SGIAs). The Commission conducted an in-depth review of information collections related to electric tariffs and identified several collections that were unnecessarily separated into distinct collections, as well as information collection instruments that were completed or no longer needed. The Commission proposes to consolidate these information collection activities under FERC-516, its primary electric tariff information collection, so that we can accurately reflect the burden placed on the public. In addition, the Commission is merging the burden of the temporary collections FERC-516E (Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings - NAESB Standards - Electric) and FERC-516J (Project Area Labor Wage Data) into FERC-516. FERC is also renewing all of the relevant information collections to harmonize their expiration dates under FERC-516. Once the information collection activities are incorporated into FERC-516, then the Commission will discontinue the other collections as they will no longer be needed. There are no proposed changes to any of the ongoing reporting requirements; however, the collection is being updated to remove one-time collections that no longer need to be submitted.

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16 USC 824e	View Law

Pub.L. 109 - 58 1241	View Law

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Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFEL) - Administrative Requirements for States, Not- For-Profit Lenders, and Eligible Lenders Trustees

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This request is for the extension of a current paperwork collection in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1845-0085 for the reporting requirement contained in the regulations for States, not-for-profit lenders and eligible lender trustees under 34 CFR 682.302 for the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The regulations in §682.302 require a State, non-profit entity, or eligible lender trustee to provide to the Secretary a certification on the State or non-profit entity’s letterhead signed by the State or non-profit’s Chief Executive Officer which states the basis upon which the entity qualifies as a State or non-profit entity. The submission must include documentation establishing the entity’s State or non-profit status. In addition, the submission must include the name and lender identification number for which the eligible not-for-profit designation is being certified.

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20 USC 1078	View Law

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Sugar Imported for Export as Refined Sugar or as a Sugar- Containing Products, or used in the Production of Certain Polyhydric Alcohols

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Regulation 7 CFR part 1530 authorizes the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to issue under particular circumstance import licenses to enter raw cane sugar exempt from the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for raw cane sugar imports. Raw cane sugar exempt from the TRQ enters under three conditions. An equivalent quantity of refined sugar must be: (1) exported as refined sugar; (2) exported as an ingredient in sugar containing products; or (3) used in production of certain polyhydric alcohols.

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19 USC 1202	View Law

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Revision of the Hawaiian and Territorial Fruits and Vegetables Regulations

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The purpose of this collection is to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases in the United States. This collection simplifies and expedites the processes for approving certain regulated articles for interstaste movement to pest-free areas.

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7 USC 7701 et seq.	View Law

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African Swine Fever; Importation of Live Dogs for Resale from Regions Where ASF Exists or is Reasonably Believed to Exist

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This ICR covers activities related to verifying compliance with restrictions related to importing dogs from an African Swine Fever (ASF)-affected country.

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FNS 775 EmpowHR/Person Model Non-Employee Data Sheet

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The collection of the data such as full legal name, address, phone, social security number, birthdate, place of birth, country of citizenship is required to input into the USDA system of record, Empower Human Resources (EmpowHR), so that upon submission, it conforms to the data requirements set forth by USAccess. Please see Appendix B FNS 775 EmpowHR/Person Model which shows the required biographic data to be collected for system input. Legal authority for gathering of data fields mentioned above comes from the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (Appendix A Legal Authority). The Directive references HSPD-12 as the chosen standard for data collection for employees and contractors. HSPD-12 was issued on August 12, 2004 and calls for a mandatory, government-wide standard for secure and reliable ID for all of its employees and contractors to access federally-controlled facilities and networks. Based upon this directive, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) developed Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS Pub) 201. USDA’s LincPass card is designed to link a person’s identity to an ID credential and the credential to a person’s ability to physically and logically access federally controlled buildings and information systems, respectively. Authorizing statute includes 731.106(c)(2).

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Certification of Identity

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This form is used to identity individuals requesting records on self or another individual under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a(i)(3) and in accordance with the provisions of 28 C.F.R., Section 16.41(d). The component is converting this ICR into a common form.

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5 USC 552	View Law

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