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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs

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The Internal Revenue Service offers free assistance with tax return preparation and tax counseling using specially trained volunteers. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs assist seniors, eligible taxpayers, and members of underserved populations. The information provided on the forms in this collection will be used to approve grant and participation applications for the TCE and VITA programs. It will also be used to administer the programs, establish effective controls, send correspondence, recognize volunteers, and assist taxpayers with locating TCE and VITA sites.

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 95 - 600 163	View Law

Pub.L. 116 - 25 1401	View Law

26 USC 7526A	View Law

31 USC 503	View Law

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Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (GITCA)

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designed the Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (GITCA) to promote compliance by gaming industry employers and employees with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) relating to tip income and to reduce disputes under IRC Section 3121(q). Under the GITCA Program, a gaming industry employer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) work together to reach a GITCA that establishes minimum tip rates for participating tipped employees in specified occupational categories, prescribes a threshold level of participation by the employer's employees, and reduces compliance burdens for the employer and enforcement burdens for the IRS.

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26 USC 6053(a)	View Law

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TD 9451 - Guidance Necessary To Facilitate Business Election Filing; Finalization of Controlled Group Qualification Rules, TD 9759-Limitations on the Importation of Net Built-In Losses

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TD 9304 provides guidance to taxpayers regarding the apportionment of tax benefit items under section 1561(a) amongst the component members of a controlled group of corporations. TD 9329 contains final regulations that simplify, clarify, or eliminate reporting burdens and also eliminate regulatory impediments to the electronic filing of certain statements that taxpayers are required to include on or with their Federal income tax returns. TD 9451 provides guidance to taxpayers for determining which corporations are included in a controlled group of corporations. TD 9759 provides guidance for preventing the importation of loss when a corporation that is subject to U.S. income tax acquires loss property tax-free in certain transactions and the loss in the acquired property accrued outside the U.S. tax system by requiring the bases of the assets received to be equal to value.

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26 USC 362	View Law

26 USC 334	View Law

26 USC 7805	View Law

26 USC 1561	View Law

26 USC 1563	View Law

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26 U.S. Code § 475 - Mark to market accounting method for dealers in securities

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Section 475 was added by section 13223(a) of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, Pub. L. 103-66, 107 Stat.481, and is effective for all taxable years ending on or after December 31, 1993. The statutory requirements under 26 U.S.C. 475 are codified under 26 CFR Part 1, sections 1.475 et al. Information collection requirements under § 1.475(a)-4 sets forth an elective safe harbor that permits dealers in securities and dealers in commodities to elect to use the values of positions reported on certain financial statements as the fair market values of those positions for purposes of section 475 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). This safe harbor is intended to reduce the compliance burden on taxpayers and to improve the administrability of the valuation requirement of section 475. The recordkeeping requirement under section 1.475(b)-4 are required to determine whether exemption from mark- to-market treatment is properly claimed, and will be used to make that determination upon audit of taxpayer's books and records. The information under section 1.475(c)-1(a)(3)(iii), is necessary to determine whether a consolidated group has elected to disregard inter-member transactions in determining a member's status as a dealer in securities.

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26 USC 475	View Law

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Notice of Expatriation and Waiver of Treaty Benefits

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Information used by taxpayer to notify payer of expatriation so that proper tax treatment is applied by payer. The taxpayer is required to use this form to obtain any benefit accorded by the statute.

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Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 877A	View Law

Pub.L. 110 - 245 301	View Law

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Modified Benefit Formula Questionnaire-Foreign Pension

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SSA uses the information Form SSA-308 collects to determine exactly how much (if any) of a foreign pension may be used to reduce the amount of title II Social Security retirement or disability benefits under the modified benefit formula. The respondents are applicants for Title II Social Security or disability benefits who have foreign pensions.

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 415	View Law

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Incidental Take of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities (50 CFR 18.27 and 50 CFR 18, Subpart L)

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The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) imposed, with certain exceptions, a moratorium on the taking of marine mammals. Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to allow, upon request by citizens of the United States, the taking of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to specified activities (other than commercial fishing) if the Secretary makes certain findings and prescribes specific regulations that, among other things, establish permissible methods of taking. Once the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) issue specific regulations, applicants seeking to conduct activities must request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the specific activity and submit onsite monitoring reports and a final report of the activity to the Secretary. Procedural regulations outlining the requirements for the submission of a request are contained in 50 CFR 18.27. We request OMB approval of the specific regulations governing authorized incidental take of marine mammals activities as separate control numbers for each subpart to facilitate simultaneous rulemaking actions when we receive applications for ITR.

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1361 et seq.	View Law

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Non-combatant Tracking System (NTS) & Evacuation Tracking and Accountability System (ETAS)

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E.O. 12656 establishes the responsibility for Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense (DoD) to take care of any American citizens and family members that are evacuated from any country and ensure their personal needs are met. This information collection is needed to collect the required evacuee information necessary to document the movement of an evacuee from a foreign country to an announced safe haven and to assist the evacuee in meeting their needs, as well as, to ensure that Federal and State agencies receive proper reimbursement for costs incurred.

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Incidental Take of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities (50 CFR 18.27 and 50 CFR 18, Subpart J)

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The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) imposed, with certain exceptions, a moratorium on the taking of marine mammals. Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to allow, upon request by citizens of the United States, the taking of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to specified activities (other than commercial fishing) if the Secretary makes certain findings and prescribes specific regulations that, among other things, establish permissible methods of taking. Once the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) issue specific regulations, applicants seeking to conduct activities must request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the specific activity and submit onsite monitoring reports and a final report of the activity to the Secretary. Procedural regulations outlining the requirements for the submission of a request are contained in 50 CFR 18.27. We request OMB approval of the specific regulations governing authorized incidental take of marine mammals activities as separate control numbers for each subpart to facilitate simultaneous rulemaking actions when we receive applications for an ITR.

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16 USC 1361 et seq.	View Law

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Procurement Requirements

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The information collection described in this package are used by Department of Energy personnel to exercise management control and oversight of DOE contracts.

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42 USC 7254	View Law

41 USC 405	View Law

40 USC 486(c)	View Law

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[NCEZID] DFWED National Hypothesis Generation and Investigation Module

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The goal of this package is to define a core set of data elements to be used for hypothesis generation as part of investigations of clusters or outbreaks of foodborne, waterborne, and other enteric diseases. These instruments will be used by federal, state, and local public health officials responsible for conducting interviews with reported cases in their jurisdiction in order to systematically assess core exposure elements and risk factors among cases.

SPD-15 Implementation	Yes

Federal Register Notices

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42 USC 241	View Law

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Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections

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NIST proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts - both quantitative and qualitative. The data collections will be designed to evaluate the usability and utility of NIST research for measurement and standardization work. These data collection efforts may include, but may not be limited to electronic methodologies, empirical studies, video and audio collections, interview and questionnaires.

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Emergency Cruise Ship Outbreak Investigations (CSOIs)

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The purpose of this data collection is to allow CDC to conduct emergency cruise ship outbreak investigations (CSOIs) of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks or when unusual AGE illness clusters occur. The Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) deploys to the field and conducts CSOIs to assist cruise industry partners as they respond to AGE outbreaks or events on their vessels. Under this generic clearance, CDC will seek emergency PRA clearance for each CSOI within 24-hours of submission to OMB. The data collection period for each CSOI will not exceed 30 days. Data will be gathered by NCEH's VSP. Submission of Revision ICR for 0920-1255 is submitted for approval of Generic mechanism for an additional three years and a reduction in burden hours (4,063 annually) due to the refinement in estimated number of CSOIs conducted annually in response to cruise ship AGE outbreaks.

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42 USC 269	View Law

42 USC Part 71	View Law

42 USC 264	View Law

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Incidental Take of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities (50 CFR 18.27 and 50 CFR Part 18, Subpart I)

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The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) imposed, with certain exceptions, a moratorium on the taking of marine mammals. Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to allow, upon request by citizens of the United States, the taking of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to specified activities (other than commercial fishing) if the Secretary makes certain findings and prescribes specific regulations that, among other things, establish permissible methods of taking. Once the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) issue specific regulations, applicants seeking to conduct activities must request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the specific activity and submit onsite monitoring reports and a final report of the activity to the Secretary. Procedural regulations outlining the requirements for the submission of a request are contained in 50 CFR 18.27. We request OMB approval of the specific regulations governing authorized incidental take of marine mammals activities as separate control numbers for each subpart to facilitate simultaneous rulemaking actions when we receive applications for an ITR.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1361	View Law

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Local Food Marketing Practices Survey

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The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking approval to conduct a reinstatement of an information collection to gather data related to the production and marketing of foods directly from farm producers to consumers, institutions, or to retailers who then sell directly to consumers, and intermediate markets who sell locally or regionally branded products. A sample of operations will be drawn from the NASS List Frame. The Local Food Marketing Practices Survey (LFMPS) will be conducted in early 2026, referencing the calendar year of 2025.

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18 USC 1905	View Law

7 USC 2204 (a)	View Law

Pub.L. 115 - 435 301	View Law

7 USC 2276	View Law

7 USC 2204 (g)	View Law

7 USC 3306.1	View Law

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Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program

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The purpose of the RISE program (7 CFR 4284 subpart L) is to create and enhance jobs and support industry clusters in low-income rural areas. This is achieved through grants awarded to a rural jobs accelerator partnerships consisting of non-profit entities, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education and public bodies with expertise in delivering economic and job training programs. The information provided through the application process will be used to determine applicant and project eligibility and to ensure that projects meet program goals and that funds will be used for authorized purposes. Additionally, Partnerships that receive RISE grant funding are required to provide financial and program reports to ensure that the project is progressing, and that funds continue to be used for authorized purposes.

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Pub.L. 115 - 334 6424	View Law

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Parent Generic Clearance for Natural Hazard Disaster-Related Data Collection

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This is a new collection. USGS proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts within the topic areas of natural disaster and community resilience and preparedness, including studies of specific natural disaster events (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, geomagnetic (solar) storms, floods, drought, coastal erosion, tsunamis, wildland fire, wildlife disease, and other biological and chemical threats), assessments of community resilience and sustainability, and evaluations of the usability and utility of USGS guidance or other products.

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42 USC 5121	View Law

42 USC 5132	View Law

42 USC 5121 et seq.	View Law

42 USC 7701	View Law

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Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component (MEPS-IC)

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In 2021 employer-sponsored health insurance was the source of coverage for 90.5 million current and former workers, plus many of their family members, and is a cornerstone of the U.S. health care system. The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey – Insurance Component (MEPS-IC) measures the extent, cost, and coverage of employer-sponsored health insurance on an annual basis. These statistics are produced at the National, State, and sub-State (metropolitan area) level for private industry. Statistics are also produced for State and Local governments. This research has the following goals: 1) to provide data for Federal policymakers evaluating the effects of National and State health care reforms. 2) to provide descriptive data on the current employer-sponsored health insurance system and data for modeling the differential impacts of proposed health policy initiatives. 3) to supply critical State and National estimates of health insurance spending for the National Health Accounts and Gross Domestic Product.

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42 USC 299b-2	View Law

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Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) Program

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The NSF Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program provides significant support ($0.5-0.6 million / year) for research, education, and infrastructure with a renewable term of 5 years, for a total investment of $2.5-3.0M. Because of the duration and size of these awards, it is necessary for the NSF to ensure that its substantial investment is spent appropriately, that each of the PREMs meets the goals stated in its strategic plan, and that each PREM's activities satisfy the goals and objectives of the PREM program. The PREM program currently funds a total of 32 active awards, For effective oversight of these substantial investments, the NSF requires that each currently funded PREM submit an annual progress report that describes all its activities. Each PREM is expected to submit a final report at the end of the award. Data contained in these reports are also submitted to a website managed by a contractor for NSF. Electronic submission will facilitate program-wide data analysis.

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42 USC 1861 et seq.	View Law

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National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Guide

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This manual provides guidance, policies, requirements, and recommended procedures and best practices to NSF staff and award recipients on effective project planning, management, and oversight of large facilities.

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42 USC 1861 et seq.	View Law

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Assessing Public Preferences and Values to Support Coastal and Marine Management

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The National Ocean Service (NOS) proposes a revision to an approved information collection to collect data on the opinions, values, attitudes, and behaviors of visitors and residents local to National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs). The revisions to the collection were informed by the pre-tests and also include updates to ensure compliance with current Administration directives. No substantive changes have been made. Up-to-date socio-economic data is needed to support the individual NERR sites’ conservation and management goals. The initial surveys will be conducted for the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA), Weeks Bay NERR (WBNERR), and Grand Bay NERR (GNDNERR), and the survey will be repeated regularly in other NERRs based on information needs and budget. This information will be used by NOAA and others to: ● understand who visits the NERRs, ● identify impacts of management decisions, ● inform management decisions, and ● extend education and outreach efforts. NOAA has a vested interest in this research as it supports comprehensive ocean and coastal planning and management. The data collected and resulting products are beneficial for NOAA, resource managers, and policy-makers.

SPD-15 Implementation	Yes

Federal Register Notices

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16 USC 1452(303)(2)(D)	View Law

42 USC 4321 et seq.	View Law

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Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Policy, Sections 73.2080, 76.73, 76.75, 76.79 and 76.1702

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The EEO rules are designed to ensure equal employment opportunity in the broadcast and MVPD industries through outreach to the community in recruitment and prevention of employment discrimination. All broadcast stations and MVPDs must adhere to the EEO rules' anti-discrimination provisions, but only stations with five or more full-time employees and MVPDs with six or more are subject to the EEO program provisions.

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47 USC 154(i)	View Law

47 USC 303	View Law

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Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska - Recommendations for Special Reserve Areas (43 CFR 2361.2-2)

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to rescind the current regulations for Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska in 43 CFR Part 2360 and return to the status quo under the rule promulgated in 1977 in 43 CFR Part 2360. The proposed rule would revised information collection requirements pertaining to Special Areas (SAs) in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (Reserve). The proposed rule would involve one (1) information collection at 43 CFR 2361.1(d) regarding recommendations for the designation of land as a SA in the Reserve. This information collection requirement slightly revises the existing requirement for SA recommendations. The RIN for this proposed rule is 1004-AF02.

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Pub.L. 94 - 258 Part 2360	View Law

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Acid Rain Program under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments (Renewal)

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Congress established the program in title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments to address acid deposition by reducing emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX). This renewal generally outlines programmatic aspects as established in the previous ICR with adjustments to reflect current labor costs and estimates of the numbers of respondents and transactions. To reduce SO2 emissions, the Acid Rain Program uses a cap-and-trade system applicable to most large fossil fuel-fired electricity generating units in the contiguous United States. Affected sources are required to hold one tradable allowance for each ton of SO2 emitted, and the total number of allowances issued is capped. In addition to affected sources, any person or entity may establish an account to buy and sell allowances. EPA is required to conduct an allowance auction each year to promote market liquidity and price transparency. To reduce NOX emissions, the Acid Rain Program applies NOX emission rate limits to a subset of affected units. Each such unit may either meet its standard emission rate limit, arrange to comply on a group basis under an averaging plan, or seek approval for an alternative emission limitation (AEL) based on demonstrated inability to meet its otherwise applicable standard limit. Affected units under the Acid Rain Program are required to monitor opacity and SO2, NOX, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions using continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) or alternative monitoring methods approved by the EPA Administrator. All affected units are also required to obtain and periodically renew permits that identify their plans for complying with the programs applicable SO2 and NOX requirements. As in previous Acid Rain Program ICRs, most of the topical discussions in this ICR renewal are organized around the main program elements established under different CAA sections: Allowance transfers (CAA section 403); Permits (CAA section 408); Emissions monitoring (CAA section 412); Auctions (CAA section 416); NOx permitting (CAA section 407).

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42 USC 7651a-7651o	View Law

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Sewage and Graywater Discharge Records for Certain Cruise Vessels Operating on Alaskan Waters

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To comply with Title XIV of Public Law 106-554, this information collection is needed to enforce sewage and graywater discharges requirements from certain cruise ships operating on Alaskan waters. Respondents are owners and operators of vessels.

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Pub.L. 106 - 554 159.315	View Law

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