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FERC-600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures

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In accordance with 18 CFR 385.206, any person may file a complaint seeking Commission action against any other person alleged to be in violation of any statute, rule, or order administered by the Commission, or for any other alleged wrong over which the Commission may have jurisdiction. Regulations at 18 CFR Part 343 provide for additional requirements for complaints pertaining to oil pipelines.

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16 USC 824a-3	View Law

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49 USC Appendix 1 et. seq.	View Law

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9 CFR 75 Communicable Diseases in Horses

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The purpose of this collection is to ensure the safe movement of horses through the use of several forms certifying their well being, and to report activities involved in approving laboratories to conduct testing for equine infectious anemia.

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21 USC 117	View Law

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Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance

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The purpose of this collection is to ensure that pilots and aircrafts meet contract specifications.

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7 USC 7701 et seq.	View Law

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[ATSDR] National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry

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As mandated by Congress, the goal is to continue collecting data for the National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry to better describe the incidence and prevalence of ALS and to identify risk factors for the disease. ATSDR endeavors to improve the completeness, representativeness, and accuracy of the Registry data over time. This change request involves minor changes to a consent form and addition of incentives. In this revision, as required by the E.O., all use of the term "gender" has been replaced with "sex."

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Pub.L. 110 - 373 2	View Law

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Quality Payment Program (QPP)/Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (CMS-10621)

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Section 1848(q) of the Social Security Act, as amended by section 101 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, authorizes the establishment of a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for eligible clinicians. Beginning in CY 2017, eligible clinicians are required to collect and submit data on four performance categories to CMS (quality, cost, advancing care information and improvement activities). This program replaces and consolidates portions of the PQRS, Value-based Modifier, and the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. The Act also establishes a second track, Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) for clinicians to participate in instead of MIPS.

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42 USC 1395w-4	View Law

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Employment Transition Model

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DOL is funding a total of $67 million in grants to the Kansas Department of Commerce and to state workforce agencies in Connecticut, Minnesota, and New York. The purpose of the grant is to help youth and young adults with disabilities (Y&YAD), ages 14 to 24, who are eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I services, successfully transition into the workforce. Y&YAD often face significant challenges during their transition to employment, and the grant is designed to address those barriers. The ETM Demonstration gave five-year grants to these states to: (1) identify, develop, and scale evidence-based strategies that improve work-related outcomes among Y&YAD and (2) increase states’ capacity to create innovative employment strategies for them and their families. DOL needs data on program implementation and Y&YAD outcomes to monitor grant performance and measure the effectiveness of innovative practices. These data are necessary for ensuring that grantees are held accountable for achieving their programs’ goals and objectives as stated in their grant application, including the number of Y&YAD served over time, the types of services provided, and the economic self-sufficiency outcomes of participating Y&YAD. The evaluation will analyze the four grantees’ programs to build evidence on effective strategies that enable Y&YAD in successfully transitioning into the workforce and to inform future practice and policy at DOL.

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Economic Screening Questionnaire

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The Economic Questionnaire is to be used on an as needed basis to collect information about potential exports of DFC‐supported projects.

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Pub.L. 115 - 254 1401	View Law

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Report of Traffic and Capacity Statistics-The T-100 System

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This mandatory Information collection collects monthly nonstop segment and on-flight aviation data from US and Foreign Air carriers. It is used to administer various programs including international bilateral agreements, disbursement of airport funds, infrastructure planning such as FAA airport improvement, program air safety, justice departments monitoring acquisition and mergers, FAA travel forecasting and their airport capacity analysis establishing intra Alaskan mail rates . The Department relies on the collection of traffic reporting system to fulfill its strategic plan. The DOT monitors and studies the movement of aircraft and passengers to ensure safe and efficient operations. Information-related technologies will enable collection, management, integration, and distribution of more transportation information in less time with better accuracy and broader application information systems are being integrated into agency activities, especially a coordinated effort by the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and the Inspector General Office to reduce airline delays. Enplanement, departures by aircraft type, and load factor data are critical in planning for infrastructure needs. This is not a revision

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49 USC 329b	View Law

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Rule 15l-1 (Regulation BI- Best Interest)

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Regulation BI established a standard of conduct for broker-dealers and natural persons who are associated persons of a broker-dealer when making a recommendation of any securities transaction or investment strategy involving securities to a retail customer. Four obligations must be met to satisfy the best interest obligation: (1) requires the broker-dealer or associated person, prior to or at the time of such recommendation, to provide the retail customer, in writing, full and fair disclosure of all material facts relating to the scope and terms of the relationship with the retail customer and all material facts relating to conflicts of interest associated with the recommendation (Disclosure Obligation); (2) requires the broker-dealer or associated person, in making the recommendation, to exercise reasonable diligence, care and skill (Care Obligation); (3) require the broker-dealer to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures addressing conflicts of interest associated with its recommendations to retail customers (Conflict of Interest Obligations); and (4) require the broker-dealer to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to achieve compliance with Regulation Best Interest as a whole (Compliance Obligation).

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15 USC 78(o)	View Law

Pub.L. 111 - 203 913(f)	View Law

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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) Program Payback Information Management System (PIMS)

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Under P.L.93-112 Sec.302(b)-Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by P.L. 117–286, enacted December 27, 2022, and implementing regulations 34 CFR part 386, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) provides Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) grants to academic institutions that support scholarship assistance to scholars. Scholars who receive scholarships under this program are required to work within the public rehabilitation program, such as with a state vocational rehabilitation agency, or an agency or organization that has a service arrangement with a state vocational rehabilitation agency, in qualified employment fields. The scholar is required to work two years in such settings for every year of full-time scholarship support. To fulfill the requirements set forth in Section 302 of the Rehabilitation Act, grantees, scholars, and employers submit data to track scholars’ service obligations. Grantees are required to track the education status of all scholars who receive financial support. Scholars submit data about their employment to fulfill their service obligation, then employers and grantees verify whether the scholar was employed and if the position was considered eligible for service obligation fulfillment. The Payback Information Management System (PIMS) is used to track this data as well as the funds owed if scholars do not fulfill their obligation through service. Furthermore, the PIMS provides performance data to assess program effectiveness and efficiency, and to meet the reporting requirements of P.L. 103-62 Sec. 4, the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). The information collected within the PIMS enables RSA to meet its Congressional mandate by providing reliable data to assess program performance and effectiveness. Data collected are used to evaluate grantees’ compliance with RLTT program requirements, report program performance on GPRA measures to Congress, and meet the purpose of the RLTT program, which is to ensure that skilled personnel are available to provide rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities through vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs.

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Pub.L. 114 - 95 302(b)	View Law

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National Organic Program

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Annually, producers/handlers of organically produced agricultural products must apply for certification to accredited USDA agents who will document adherence to the standards as verified by on- site inspectors. The certifying agents must request accreditation annually by sending documents to USDA that demonstrate compliance to regulations as verified by on-site reviews.

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7 USC 6503 (a)	View Law

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Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders

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Containers or Holders imported into the U.S. destined for an ultimate purchaser must be marked with the English name of the country of origin at the time of importation into the Customs territory.

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19 USC 1304	View Law

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Vegetable and Specialty Crops

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Orders/Agreements become effective after public hearings are held in accordance with formal rulemaking procedures specified by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937; can authorize the issuance of grade, size, quality, maturity, inspection requirements, pack and container requirements, pooling, and volume regulations. Some orders provide authority for research and development to be conducted, including advertising.

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U.S. Customs Declaration

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CBP Form 6059B, Customs Declaration, is used as a standard report of the identity and residence of each person arriving in the United States. This form is also used to declare imported articles to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in accordance with 19 CFR 122.27, 148.12, 148.13, 148.110, 148.111; 31 U.S.C. 5316 and Section 498 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1498). Section 148.13 of the CBP regulations prescribes the use of the CBP Form 6059B when a written declaration is required of a traveler entering the United States. Generally, written declarations are required from travelers arriving by air or sea. Section 148.12 requires verbal declarations from travelers entering the United States. Generally, verbal declarations are required from travelers arriving by land. CBP continues to find ways to improve the entry process through the use of mobile technology to ensure it is safe and efficient. To that end, CBP is testing the operational effectiveness of a process which allows travelers to use a mobile app to submit information to CBP prior to arrival. This process, called Mobile Passport Control (MPC) which is a mobile app that allows travelers to self-segment upon arrival into the United States — a process also known as intelligent queuing. The submission of information in advance using MPC allows CBP to direct travelers to the appropriate queue in primary or self-segment directly to secondary if additional inspection is necessary. The continued testing also helps determine under what circumstances CBP should require a written customs declaration (CBP Form 6059B) and when it is beneficial to admit travelers who make an oral customs declaration during the primary inspection. MPC eliminates the administrative tasks performed by the officer during a traditional inspection and in most cases will eliminate the need for respondents/travelers to fill out a paper declaration. MPC provides a more efficient and secure in person inspection between the CBP Officer and the traveler. Another electronic process that CBP is testing in lieu of the paper 6059B is the Automated Passport Control (APC). This is a CBP program that facilitates the entry process for travelers by providing self-service kiosks in CBP’s Primary Inspection area that travelers can use to make their declaration. Both APC and MPC allow an electronic method for travelers to answer the questions that appear on form 6059B without filling out a paper form.

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Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program

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Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) is a voluntary safety program designed to improved aviation safety through the proactive use of flight-recorded data. Operators will use this data to identify and correct deficiencies in all area of flight operations. An air carrier wanting to participate in FOQA will prepare an Implementation and Operations (I&O) Plan for FAA review and approval. The I&O Plan specifies the organization, technology, policies, procedures, and operational processes to be used in their FOQA program. It further details how an air carrier will collect operational flight data, develop methods to analyze the collected flight data (e.g., trigger events, routine operational measurements), and establish procedures for comparing the collected data with established procedures and standards. The air carrier determines the areas it will heighten awareness and feedback programs to enhance safety. Identified areas often include flight procedures, flight training procedures and qualification standards, crew performance, air traffic control procedures, aircraft maintenance and engineering programs, and/or aircraft and airport design and maintenance. Trend analyses of FOQA data will identify potential problem areas, evaluate corrective actions, and measure performance over time. This information is de-identified to share with stakeholders and regulators such as the FAA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or industry safety groups. Properly used, FOQA data can reduce or eliminate safety risks, as well as minimize deviations from regulations. Through access to de-identified aggregate FOQA data, the FAA can identify and analyze national trends and target resources to reduce operational risks in the National Airspace System (NAS), air traffic control (ATC), flight operations and airport operations. The FAA and the air transportation industry have sought additional means for addressing safety problems and identifying potential safety hazards. Based on the experiences of foreign air carriers, the results of several FAA sponsored studies, and input received from government/industry safety forums, the FAA concluded that wide implementation of FOQA programs could have significant potential to reduce air carrier accident rates below current levels. The value of FOQA programs is the early identification of adverse safety trends, which, if uncorrected, could lead to accidents. A key element in FOQA is the application of corrective action and follow-up to ensure that unsafe conditions are effectively remediated.

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Class I Carrier Weekly Service Reporting

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Rail service reliability is essential to the economy, and the Board prioritizes monitoring rail service for emerging issues so that it can act promptly to address them. The Board has broad authority to require reports by rail carriers, 49 U.S.C. 11145, and it collects a range of data from Class I carriers that allows the Board and stakeholders to monitor railroad performance. The Board’s experience has shown that ongoing, standardized reporting of data allows the Board to observe long-term trends and assess changes in service levels, enabling it to take early action to address potential concerns. Therefore, in a NPRM, the Board proposes weekly Class I carrier reporting of two additional service metrics: an original estimated time of arrival (OETA) metric and an industry spot and pull (ISP) metric. Reporting of these metrics would allow the Board to better monitor service reliability and address possible future regional and national service lapses.

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Class I Railroad Annual Report

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Under 49 U.S.C. 11145, annual reports are required to be filed by Class I [large] railroads (currently, seven). The Class I annual reports are used to monitor and assess railroad industry growth, financial stability, traffic, and operations and to identify industry changes that may affect national transportation policy. Reports are also used to fulfill various statutory requirements under the Interstate Commerce Act, based on standard accounting and reporting requirements. In a final rule published May 8, 2026, the Board modified this information collection to eliminate supplemental reporting of certain Positive Train Control (PTC) expenditures, but the remainder of the collection remains.

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Report of the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program

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The Randolph-Sheppard Act (Act) provides persons who are blind with remunerative employment and self-support through the operation of vending facilities on Federal and other property. The program, enacted into law in 1936, was intended to enhance employment opportunities for trained, licensed blind persons to operate vending facilities. At the outset, the program placed sundry stands in the lobbies of Federal office buildings and post offices, selling such items as newspapers, magazines, candies, and tobacco products. The law was subsequently amended in 1954 and again in 1974 to ensure individuals who are blind a priority in the operation of vending facilities, which now include cafeterias, military dining facilities, snack bars, interstate highway rest areas, and automatic vending machines on Federal property. Most States also have programs that include State, county, municipal, and private installations. The licensing and operation of vending facilities by blind vendors under the Act is supported by a combination of VR program funds, State appropriations, Federal vending machine income, and levied set asides from vendors. As required by 20 U.S.C. 107a(6)(a), the Secretary of Education, through the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), conducts periodic evaluations of the programs authorized under the Act. In addition, section 107b(4) requires entities designated as the State licensing agency (SLA) to “make such reports in such form and containing such information as the Secretary may from time to time require….” The information to be collected is a necessary component of the evaluation process and forms the basis for reporting to the Department. The data are also used to understand the distribution type and profitability of vending facilities throughout the country. Such information is useful in providing technical assistance to SLAs and property managers and in monitoring the implementation of the program. The Code of Federal Regulations, at 34 CFR 395.8, specifies that vending machine income received by the State from Federal property managers can be distributed to blind vendors in an amount not to exceed the national average income for blind vendors. This amount is determined through data collected by the RSA-15: Report of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program. In addition, the collection of information ensures the provision and transparency of activities referenced in 34 CFR 395.12 related to disclosure of program and financial information and assists with the requirement in 34 CFR 395.11 regarding the provision of training. This information collection (IC) will be implemented upon the expiration of the current IC on October 31, 2026; however, it is requested to begin the use of this form and the new instructions for the FY 2026 data collection beginning on October 1, 2026. The 51 SLAs will submit their data through the RSAMIS on the rsa.ed.gov website during the 90-day data collection period (10/1/2026-12/30/2026).

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Generic Clearance for Cognitive, Pilot, and Field Studies for The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Data Collection Activities

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The proposed generic information collection clearance will enable the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), on behalf of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), to develop, test, and improve its survey and data collection instruments and methodologies. NIJ will engage in cognitive, pilot, and field test activities to inform its data collection efforts and to minimize respondent burden associated with each new or modified data collection.

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34 USC 10121-10122	View Law

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Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions

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This information collection applies to operators and proprietors of eligible fixed site facilities who apply to FAA for an unmanned aircraft flight restriction (UAFR). Applicants would submit documentation and data to FAA through the online UAFR Utility website. The information collection includes applicant and facility information; proposed lateral boundaries and altitude ceiling; 24 months, if available, of historical unmanned activity data; fixed site facility’s UAS Security Response Plan; fixed site facility’s demonstration of need; potential externalities; and unmanned aircraft flight restriction potential environmental impacts, if any. Information submitted during a final application review stage would include a description of, and explanation of, changes to the UAFR since initial submission, and a statement of intent to comply with proposed part 74. The FAA will evaluate the information submitted in the application to determine whether to issue or deny the requested UAFR.

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Pub.L. 114 - 190 2209	View Law

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Biometric Identity

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In order to enhance national security, the Department of Homeland Security developed a biometric based entry and exit system capable of improving the information resources available to immigration and border management decision-makers. These biometrics include: digital fingerprint scans, photographs, facial images and iris images, or other biometric identifiers. Biometrics are collected from those aliens specified in 8 CFR 215.8 and 8 CFR 235.1(f). Non-exempt, non-U.S. citizens will have their facial and iris images captured upon entry to and exit from the United States. The information collected is used to provide assurance of identity and determine admissibility of those seeking entry into the United States.Emergency Justfication:Interim-Final Rule (IFR)

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Application to Determine Returning Resident Status

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Form DS-117 is used by consular officers to determine the eligibility of an alien applicant for special immigrant status as an returning resident because he or she remained out of the United States for more than one year because of circumstances outside of his or her control.

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Information collections contained in Modernizing Package Certification Requirements Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Part 71

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PROPOSED RULE: Information collections contained in Modernizing Package Certification Requirements Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Part 71 The proposed rule would amend 10 CFR part 71 to make two changes to information collection requirements. First, the proposed rule would require licensees transporting certain Type B packages to coordinate in advance with Federal, State, or local inspection authorities. Second, the proposed rule would provide an optional framework for applicants to demonstrate transportation package safety using risk-informed or alternative methodologies, allowing submission of supporting documentation to the NRC in lieu of meeting specific physical testing requirements. NOTE: Because this rule has an overall zero hour burden change, the data fields in the submission reflect a nominal entry of 1 hour and 1 response.

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Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Report

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The foundation to our understanding of wildlife hazards to aviation lies in the quantity and quality of strike data within the National Wildlife Strike Database (NWSD). The database extends from 1990 - 2023 and is a collaborative effort begun in 1995 between the FAA and the USDA. Although the quantity of strikes reported each year over three decades has grown significantly, the quality assurance provided by the USDA is the keystone allowing the NWSD to be invaluable throughout the aviation industry. Pilots, airports, and others involved in wildlife strikes report strike data voluntarily on an as needed basis. The data collection is used by the FAA, USDA Wildlife Service, airports, engine and airframe manufacturers, ICAO and foreign countries to develop standards to address bird and other wildlife hazards to aircraft and injury to personnel and to develop wildlife habitat control methods on or adjacent to airports. Using wildlife strike reports, the FAA can determine the hazard level of species struck, track national trends, and provide a scientific foundation for regulatory guidance concerning mitigation of risks from wildlife strikes. Airports and wildlife biologists use the data to identify and mitigate hazardous species, to identify strike dynamics and attractants, and to evaluate the effectiveness of their wildlife management programs. Engine and airframe manufacturers use the data to evaluate the effectiveness of aircraft components. A wildlife strike report must include the incident date and time but can also include information about the airport, aircraft, aircraft operator, environmental conditions, damage, costs, effect on flight, wildlife involved, and incident reporter. Reporters can also attach photographs of damage and wildlife involved. The data elements collected help the FAA and partner organizations identify trends in wildlife strikes and their impact on U.S. aviation. Incident reporter contact information is collected for internal use only to contact reporters if more details about an incident are needed and to help identify potential duplicate reports. The information collected is authenticated and stored electronically in the FAA National Wildlife Strike Database (https://wildlife.faa.gov/home). This database is accessible to international, national, state, and local governments and both public and private organizations and individuals for use in addressing the wildlife aircraft strike issue. The FAA Wildlife Hazard Program, managed by the Office of Airports and the Airport Technology Research & Development Branch, will retain control over the information and safeguard it from improper access, modification, and destruction, consistent with FAA standards for confidentiality, privacy, and electronic information. The information collection is designed to yield data that meet all applicable information quality guidelines.

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Critical Facility Information from the Top 100 Most Critical Pipeline Operators

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TSA plans to request critical facility and annual product through-put information from owners and operators of the nations largest pipeline systems in order to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 1557 (b) of the Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Pub.L. 110-53 (2007) (9/11 Act). Pipeline owners and operators will be able to transmit the information via electronic mail. The information will be protected in accordance with applicable information protection laws and regulations. TSA is revising the title of the collection from “Critical Facility Information of the Top 100 Most Critical Pipeline” to “Critical Facility Information from the Top 100 Most Critical Pipeline Operators” to more accurately align with the statutory requirements.

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