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Application for Reference and Equivalent Method Determination (Renewal)

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To determine compliance with the NAAQS, State air monitoring agencies are required to use, in their air quality monitoring networks, air monitoring methods that have been formally designated by the EPA as either reference or equivalent methods under EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 53. A manufacturer or seller of an air monitoring method (e.g. an air monitoring sampler or analyzer) that seeks to obtain such EPA designation of one of its products must carry out prescribed tests of the method. The test results and other information must then be submitted to the EPA in the form of an application for a reference or equivalent method determination in accordance with 40 CFR part 53. The EPA uses this information, under the provisions of Part 53, to determine whether the particular method should be designated as either a reference or equivalent method. After a method is designated, the applicant must also maintain records of the names and mailing addresses of all ultimate purchasers of all analyzers or samplers sold as designated methods under the method designation. If the method designated is a method for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and coarse particulate matter (PM10-2.5), the applicant must also submit a checklist signed by an ISO-certified auditor to indicate that the samplers or analyzers sold as part of the designated method are manufactured in an ISO 9001-registered facility. Also, an applicant must submit a minor application to seek approval for any proposed modifications to previously designated methods.

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Pub.L. 91 - 604 15(c)(2)	View Law

42 USC 1857g(a)	View Law

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Textile Mills Industry Data Collection (New)

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As announced in the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15, published in January 2023, the EPA plans to continue its detailed study investigating PFAS discharges from facilities in the Textile Mills point source category. Based on information and data collected during the Multi-Industry PFAS Study and the Textile Mills Detailed Study to date, the EPA determined PFAS are used by some textile manufacturing facilities to impart water, grease, and stain resistance to finished textiles, including consumer apparel, carpets, and technical textiles. The EPA, through this Information Collection Request (ICR) package, requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and approve the ICR for the Textile Mills Detailed Study. Through this collection, the EPA will obtain data essential to determine if updated regulations are required to address PFAS in wastewater discharges from textile manufacturing facilities, including facilities regulated under the Textile Mills point source category as specified by the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) codified in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 410. This collection effort is necessary because national data on PFAS use, treatment, and discharge at textile manufacturing facilities is not currently available and EPA requires detailed information on industry practices to determine whether technology based ELGs are appropriate for the textile industry.

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33 USC 1321(j)(5)	View Law

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EPA’s Voluntary Methane Challenge and Natural Gas STAR Programs (Renewal)

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The oil and natural gas industry is the second largest source of anthropogenic methane emissions in the U.S., according to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. Methane is the primary component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas. Since 1993, the US Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Natural Gas STAR Program has encouraged oil and natural gas companies to adopt cost-saving technologies and practices that improve operational efficiency and reduce methane emissions. This non-regulatory Program supported Partner companies in making voluntary efforts to implement recommended technologies and report related methane emissions reductions to EPA. In 2016, EPA launched a new program--the Methane Challenge Program. This Program leveraged the methane-reducing best practices and technologies developed by the industry and showcased through the Natural Gas STAR Program over the past 20+ years and created a mechanism for oil and natural gas companies to make ambitious, voluntary commitments to reduce their methane emissions. Methane Challenge Partners submitted detailed data to the Program each year so EPA, and the public, could track the progress Partners are making towards these commitments. EPA has recently taken historic steps to tackle wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector beyond voluntary action. The Inflation Reduction Act directed EPA to implement a suite of actions to swiftly reduce methane emissions through the creation of the Methane Emissions Reductions Program (MERP). On December 2, 2023, EPA announced final New Source Performance Standards and Emissions Guidelines (NSPS/EG) to regulate the oil and gas industry under the Clean Air Act, resulting in ambitious requirements to reduce methane from both new and existing sources. The Department of Transportation has also imposed requirements on the transmission segment including implementation of the PIPES Act of 2020. Based on the limited remaining potential for voluntary actions to reduce methane emissions, EPA will be sunsetting the Methane Challenge Partnership, and transitioning its outreach efforts to advance ambitious, sector-wide methane reductions through technical assistance and outreach under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. This follows EPAs sunsetting of the partnership agreements, implementation plans, and the reporting component of the Natural Gas STAR Program in 2022. Updating the ICR for the Methane Challenge and the Natural Gas STAR programs to reflect these programmatic changes is expected to significantly decrease burden by removing all partner reporting and partnership related data sharing aspects. The sole programmatic element involving voluntary collection of information the EPA plans to retain is the Oil and Gas Equipment and Service Providers Directory. This directory's purpose is to share information about service and technology providers that can facilitate methane emission reduction activities in the oil and gas sector. For this revision, EPA proposes to remove all partnership aspects and related information collection forms for both the Methane Challenge Program and the Natural Gas STAR Program. This includes the removal of annual reporting forms, partnership agreements, and implementation plans. The only information collection EPA proposes to retain under this ICR revision is for the Oil and Gas Equipment and Service Providers Directory. These changes will result in a significant overall decrease in burden for this ICR number.

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Data Reporting Requirements for State and Local Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs (Renewal)

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To provide general oversight and support to state and local I/M programs, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency requires that state and local program management for both basic and enhanced I/M programs provide two reports to EPA. The first report is provided annually and includes general program operating data and summary statistics, addressing the program's current design and coverage, a summary of testing data, enforcement program efforts, quality assurance and quality control efforts and other miscellaneous information allowing for an assessment of the program's relative effectiveness. The second report is submitted biennially and addresses any changes to the program over the previous 2-year period and the impact of such changes, including any weaknesses discovered and corrections made or planned.

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42 USC 7401 et seq.	View Law

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Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Vessel Information Family of Forms

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This request is for a revision and extension of the current information collection. The revision will include the following: A section at the beginning of the Area Endorsement form, paper, and online format, was added for vessel IMO numbers to be included, alongside the Official Number and Vessel Name sections. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) administers regulations that implement decisions of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPFC or Commission). The regulations require for the owners or operators of U.S. vessels to (1) apply for and obtain a WCPFC Area Endorsement if the vessel is used for fishing for highly migratory species (HMS) on the high seas in the WCPFC area (or Convention Area) (50 CFR 300.212), (2) complete and submit a Foreign Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Form if the vessel is used for fishing for HMS in the Convention Area in areas under the jurisdiction of any nation other than the United States (50 CFR 300.213), and (3) request and obtain an IMO number if the vessel is used for fishing for HMS on the high seas or in areas under the jurisdiction of any nation other than the United States (50 CFR 300.217(c)).

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16 USC 6901 et seq.	View Law

Pub.L. 109 - 479 505	View Law

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Pacific Islands Short-tailed Albatross Recovery Data Form

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This request is for a revision of a currently approved information collection. We request the revision to the current title changed from Pacific Islands Region Seabird-Fisheries Interaction Recovery Reporting to Pacific Islands Short-tailed Albatross Recovery Data Form because it is a more accurate description of the collection and its purpose. Other changes to the form include removing the field for hook type as only one hook type is currently allowed in the fishery, collecting information on hook size, collecting more details about bird bands, and requesting more information about transportation of an injured bird. These changes will not affect burden estimates. Federal regulations at 50 CFR 665.815(b) require that the operator of a vessel with a Hawaii longline limited access permit notify NMFS, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in the event an endangered short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) or STAL is hooked or entangled during fishing operations. Following the retrieval of the albatross from the ocean, the vessel operator must record the condition of the bird on the recovery data form. A veterinarian will use the information to provide advice to the vessel operator for caring for the bird if it is alive. If the albatross is dead, the vessel operator must attach an identification tag to the carcass to assist USFWS biologists in follow-up studies on the specimen. This collection is one of the terms and conditions contained in the Endangered Species Act Section 7 biological opinion issued by USFWS, and is intended to maximize the probability of the long-term survival of short-tailed albatross accidentally taken by longline gear.

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Pub.L. 94 - 265 303	View Law

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Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (Renewal)

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This ICR renewal covers the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for all aspects of the TSCA Title VI implementing regulations and regulations relating to accreditation bodies (ABs) and third-party certifiers (TPCs) that wish to participate in this third-party certification program. These ABs and TPCs must submit initial applications for recognition and update those applications every three and two years respectively using the Agencys Central Data Exchange (CDX) system. In addition, ABs and TPCs must submit annual reports which relay certain information to the Agency on the TSCA Title VI certification and testing activities both ABs and TPCs have performed over the last year. TPCs are responsible for the certification of regulated composite wood products at the mill level through the oversight of panel producers, routine quarterly testing of composite wood products, and physical inspections of the panel production facilities. Through CDX, TPCs are responsible for reporting information including various notifications and annual reports. Panel producers are responsible for communicating routine testing documentation to their respective TPC pursuant to their responsibilities under 40 CFR 770.20 and 40 CFR 770.40. Panel producers are also responsible for providing certain records to downstream entities and purchasers of regulated composite wood products as well as the Agency, upon request. Importers, fabricators, distributors, and retailers are responsible for maintaining records pursuant to 40 CFR 770.30 and 40 CFR 770.40(d).

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15 USC 2697	View Law

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Compliance Statement Energy/Water Conservation Standards for Appliances

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DOE revised the current certification reporting requirements for consumer products and commercial equipment covered by OMB Control Number 1910-1400. DOE is revising and expanding the collection of information for central air conditioners and heat pumps, dishwashers, residential clothes washers, pool heaters, dehumidifiers, external power supplies, battery chargers, computer room air conditioners, direct-expansion dedicated outdoor air systems, small commercial air conditioners and heat pumps, commercial water heating equipment, automatic commercial ice makers, walk-in coolers and freezers, commercial and industrial pumps, portable air conditioners, compressors, dedicated-purpose pool pump motors, air cleaners, and single package vertical units, and ceiling fan light kits.

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42 USC 6291	View Law

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Survey To Collect Economic Data From Recreational Anglers Along the Atlantic Coast

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This request is for a revision and extension to a currently approved information collection. The first data collection effort in 2019 under OMB Control Number 0648–0783 was to assess how changes in saltwater recreational fishing regulations affect angler effort, angler welfare, fishing mortality, and future stock levels. That data collection effort focused on anglers who fished for Atlantic cod and haddock off the Atlantic coast from Maine to Massachusetts (North Atlantic Recreational Fishing Survey I). In 2020, the collection was revised to remove the cod and haddock survey and add a survey focused on anglers who fish for summer flounder, black sea bass, and scup along the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to North Carolina (North Atlantic Recreational Fishing Survey II). In 2022, the collection was revised again to re-add the original cod and haddock survey back to this control number (North Atlantic Recreational Fishing Survey III). This revision will re-add the survey focused on summer flounder, black sea bass, and scup (North Atlantic Recreational Fishing Survey IV) that was inadvertently removed in the last revision. The objective of these surveys will remain exactly the same as the previous surveys conducted under this control number. That is, to statistically assess how anglers respond to changes in management options and fishing regulations (e.g., bag limits, size limits, dates of open seasons, etc.). The survey data will provide the information fisheries managers need to conduct updated analysis of the socio-economic effects to recreational anglers and to coastal communities of proposed changes in fishing regulations. The recreational fishing community and regional fisheries management councils now rely on species-specific socio-economic studies of recreational fishing for analyses of fisheries policies. These surveys will address the stated need for more species-specific studies.

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16 USC 1801	View Law

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Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports

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The helicopter air ambulance operational data (the number of flights and hours flown, along with other specified information) reported to the FAA will be used by the agency as background information in the development of risk mitigation strategies to reduce the helicopter air ambulance accident rate, and to meet the mandates set by Congress. This reporting requirement is mandatory for All helicopter air ambulance operators on an annual basis.

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Pub.L. 112 - 95 306	View Law

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Social and Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in Commercial Fisheries

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS or NOAA Fisheries) is requesting an extension and revision to this standard information collection. The proposed revisions would do the following to the currently approved information collection. 1. Expand the scope from New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico commercial fisheries to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Coast, and Pacific Islands commercial fisheries; 2. Change the title from “Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisheries” to “Social and-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in Commercial Fisheries”; 3. Replace the survey instrument that OMB approved in 2021, which included a few region specific questions, with region specific survey instruments that NMFS produced by eliminating the few irrelevant questions for each region, adding a few region-specific questions, rewording a few questions to make them region-specific and/or OMB compliant, and giving each survey a region-specific name. 4. Adjust the burden and government cost estimates to account for those changes and a revised estimate of the burden minutes per response; and 5. Extend it for three years. Under the revised information collection, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) will conduct the survey for the New England and Mid-Atlantic fisheries; the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) will conduct the survey for the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands fisheries; the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) and the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) will jointly conduct the survey for the West Coast fisheries; and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) will conduct the survey for the Pacific Islands fisheries. Each Fisheries Science Center will conduct a social and economic survey of hired captains and crew once in the following three years for its commercial fisheries.

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42 USC 4321 et seq	View Law

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Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey

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The data collected serves as the only source of data for charter and nonscheduled( on-demand) passenger data by Part 135 operator (air taxis). FAA request that on-demand operators voluntarily report the number of revenue passengers that boarded their flights annually by airport. FAA and contractor staff review the responses (either signed electronic copy or via paper) to ensure that the operator submitting data is valid and the response is complete. Valid submissions are incorporated into an FAA database which also contains enplanement data collected from certificated, commuters, and foreign air carriers. Enplanement data are consolidated into a report for each airport that lists each air carrier and their annual enplanements. This is used to determine whether an airport is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funds and calculates primary airport sponsor apportionment as specified by title 49 United Stated Code (U.S.C.), section 47114. The data collected serves as the only source of data for charter and nonscheduled passenger data by Part 135 operator (air taxis).

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49 USC 47101	View Law

49 USC 47102	View Law

49 USC 47104	View Law

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Documenting, Managing and Preserving DOI Museum Property Housed in Non-Federal Repositories

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The Department of the Interior (DOI) manages an estimated 74 million objects and scientific specimens, and over 91,000 linear feet of archives in trust for the American public. This diverse collection consists of archaeological artifacts, archives, biological specimens, ethnographic objects, fine arts, geological specimens, historic objects, and paleontological specimens that are held by the Department’s bureaus and offices (bureaus). This information collection request is directed to non-Federal repositories that house DOI museum collections. The information that DOI obtains, on a voluntary basis, concerns DOI museum collections held at non-Federal repositories. Receipt of this information supports the Department’s management of its museum collections for public benefit, including preservation, protection, access, and use, as well as where applicable, compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Although the majority of DOI’s documented collections are housed in bureau facilities across the nation, at least 10 percent are located at approximately 970 non-Federal repositories, primarily state, tribal, and local museums and university departments. Most of the DOI museum artifacts, specimens, and archives housed in non-Federal repositories resulted from projects on Federal lands, and include collections from the disciplines of archaeology, biology, geology, and paleontology, as well as associated project documentation.

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54 USC 102303-4; 320101 et seq.	View Law

54 USC 102501-4	View Law

54 USC 320301-320303	View Law

25 USC 3001-3013	View Law

40 USC 524	View Law

16 USC 470aaa-470aaa–11	View Law

54 USC 100101	View Law

54 USC 300101 et seq.	View Law

54 USC 312501 et seq.	View Law

16 USC 470aa-mm	View Law

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Law and Order on Indian Reservations - Marriage & Dissolution Applications, 25 CFR 11

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Basic Information is required of applicants for the issuance of a marriage license or the dissolution of a marriage by a Court of Indian Offenses under 25 CFR 11.

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25 USC 13	View Law

25 USC 9	View Law

5 USC 301	View Law

25 USC 2	View Law

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Training/Internship Placement Plan

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The collection is the continuation of information collected and needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Nonimmigrant) under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, as amended. Trainee/Internship Placement Plans are to be completed by designated program sponsors. A Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP) is required for each trainee or intern participant. It will set forth the training or internship program to be followed, methods of supervision, the skills the trainee or intern will obtain, and trainee or intern remuneration. The plan must be signed by the trainee or intern, sponsor, and the third party placement organization, if a third party organization is used in the conduct of the training or internship. Upon request, trainees or interns must present a fully executed Trainee/Internship Placement Plan on Form DS-7002 to any Consular Official interviewing them in connection with the issuance of J-1 visas.

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22 USC 1431	View Law

8 USC 1101	View Law

Pub.L. 107 - 173 116	View Law

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Certification and Operation of Repair Stations, 14 CFR Part 145

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The collection includes both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Reporting Requirements covered under this IC include: • For initial certification, completing FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating, to request issuance of an initial air agency certificate, along with any required application attachments, and submitting to the FAA for review. • On occasion, completing and FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating, to request a certificate amendment, ratings change, change of location, name change, ownership change, etc. Any required application attachments must also be updated and submitted to the FAA for review. • Other reporting requirements occur occasionally after certification, for example, when the certificate holder’s operations change. • If a repair station is located outside of the US., it must apply for renew its air agency certificate every 2 years. • All repair stations must develop initially, and as needed after certification keep current, a Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM). The repair station must notify the FAA of any revisions to these manuals. Additionally, all repair stations must develop a Training Program and submit any revisions of the program to the FAA. • Repair Stations that are Hazmat Employers under 49 CFR 171.8 must have a hazardous materials training program. • Repair Stations that perform work for air carriers must acknowledge receipt of the part 121 or part 135 operator notification required under §§ 121.1005(e) and 135.505(e). • Repair stations that choose to use repairmen must certify that each person recommended for certification as a repairman is employed by the repair station and meets the eligibility requirements of § 65.101. • A repair station with a limited rating may choose to maintain a capability list and provide the FAA with a copy of the revised list. Recordkeeping Requirements covered under this IC include: • Each repair station must retain records that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of part 43. • Each repair station must document the individual employee training required by the repair station training program approved by the FAA. The respondents to this collection are current part 145 certificated Repair Stations and applicants for a part 145 air agency certificate. Responding to the collection is required to obtain and/or retain a benefit.   The information collected is provided or made available to each certificate holder/applicant’s responsible FSDO. Additionally, A certificated repair station must make all required records available for inspection by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The FAA uses FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating, to collect information on repair station applicants, amendments to a repair station certificate holder’s air agency certificate, and renewal requests for repair station certificate holders located outside of the United States. FAA Form 8310-3 collects the official name of the repair station, location where business is conducted, official mailing address, any additional business names (i.e., dba, doing business as), changes in ratings (or ratings sought if submitted by an applicant), changes in location or housing and facilities, change in name or ownership, or any other purpose for which the certificate holder or applicant requests, requests for approval/changes to contract maintenance functions to outside entities. Other information described in this IC is provided to the FAA in the form of manuals, lists, or other documentation containing the information requested.

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49 USC Subtitle VII, section 44701	View Law

49 USC Subtitle VII, section 44707	View Law

49 USC Subtitle VII, section 44702	View Law

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Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application

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Form DS-156E is completed by some applicants seeking E nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas to the United States. The Department will use the DS-156E to elicit information necessary to determine a foreign national's visa eligibility for such a visa.

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Bureau of Indian Education Adult Education Program

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The information collection is used for fiscal accountability, and to direct appropriate service documentation. Information is used for administrative planning, long and short term goals, analyzing and monitoring measurable objectives.

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43 USC 1457	View Law

25 USC 452	View Law

25 USC 13	View Law

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North Pacific Observer Safety and Security Survey

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This request is for an extension and revision of an existing information collection. The revision to the survey instrument will allow the survey participants to specify to whom they reported unwanted behavior. NMFS certified observers are a vital part of fisheries management. Observers are deployed to collect fisheries data in the field; observers often deploy to vessels and work alongside fishers for weeks and months at a time. The work environment observers find themselves in can be challenging, especially if the observer finds themselves a target for victim type violations such as sexual harassment, intimidation, or even assault. NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement prioritizes investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, assault and other complaints which may affect observers individually. However, it is difficult for a person to disclose if they have been a victim of a crime, and law enforcement cannot respond if no complaint is submitted. The true number of observers who have experienced victim type crimes is unknown, and the reasons why they do not report is also unclear. More information is needed to understand how many observers per year experience victim type crimes, and why they chose not to report to law enforcement. The survey will also investigate the reasons that prevented observers from reporting these violations. The results of the survey will provide the Office of Law Enforcement a better understanding of how often observers are victimized, which will enable them to reallocate resources as needed, conduct more training for observers to ensure they know how to report, conduct training to ensure people understand what constitutes a victim crime, and to increase awareness of potential victimizations. Additionally, the survey results will help law enforcement understand the barriers to disclosure, so enforcement may begin to address these impediments so they no longer prevent observers from disclosure.

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The UniDescription Project: Audio Description Research

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The overall purpose of UniDescription evaluation is to identify effective communication strategies and best practices for creating audio descriptions for static visuals (e.g., include photographs, illustrations and paintings of people, places, etc.) in National Park Service brochures.

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54 USC 100701	View Law

29 USC 798	View Law

Pub.L. 115 - 336 6	View Law

54 USC 100101	View Law

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Grant Application Form, 25 CFR 41

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The Bureau of Indian Education conducts this collection of information each year, requiring information from tribally controlled colleges and universities to apply for grants to defray operating expenses.

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25 USC 1802-1815	View Law

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Natural and Cultural Resource Agencies Customer Relationship Management (Volunteer.gov) and OF 301 Forms.

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Various laws, statutes, and regulations, to include the Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969 (54 USC 102301), Public Lands Corps Act (16 U.S.C. 1721 et. seq.), the Outdoor Recreation Authority (16 U.S.C. 4601), Volunteers in the National Forests Program (16 U.S.C. 558 a-d), and the Forest Foundation Volunteers Act (16 U.S.C. 583j), authorize Federal land management agencies to work with volunteers, youth, and partner organizations to plan, develop, maintain, and manage projects and service activities on public lands and adjacent projects throughout the nation. We use volunteers, youth programs, and partnerships to aid in disaster response, interpretive functions, visitor services, conservation measures and development, research and development, recreation, and or other activities as allowed by an agency’s policy and regulations. Providing, collecting, and exchanging written and electronic information is required from potential and selected program participants of all ages so they can access opportunities and benefits provided by agencies guidelines. Those under the age of 18 years must have written consent from a parent or guardian to participate in volunteer activities.

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16 USC 4601	View Law

16 USC 558 a-d	View Law

16 USC 583 j-4	View Law

16 USC 1246	View Law

16 USC 1721 et Seq	View Law

16 USC 1250	View Law

16 USC 1246 (h)(1)	View Law

38 USC 4301	View Law

Pub.L. 92 - 300 all	View Law

54 USC 101702(a)	View Law

54 USC 101702(b)	View Law

16 USC 760aa, 1-4	View Law

43 USC 1737	View Law

Pub.L. 113 - 121 Title I, Sec. 1047(d)	View Law

33 USC 569c	View Law

Pub.L. 105 - 242 1-7	View Law

16 USC 742a-742j	View Law

31 USC 3325	View Law

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EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Awards Program (Renewal)

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The Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) states the Administrator shall establish an annual awards program to recognize a company or companies which operate outstanding or innovative source reduction programs 42 U.S.C. 13103(b)(13). The EPA P2 Awards Program is an annual, voluntary, and non-monetary awards program that recognizes companies who demonstrate leadership in innovative P2 practices and encourage other entities to consider P2 approaches. This ICR is applicable to awards administered under the P2 Awards Program in EPAs Headquarters office and any of the 10 Regional Offices that choose to participate and implement a P2 Awards Program.

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42 USC 13101	View Law

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Request for Approval to Travel to a Restricted Country or Area

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The Secretary of State may exercise authority, under 22 U.S.C. 211a, Executive Order 11295 (August 5, 1966), and 22 C.F.R. 51.63, to invalidate all U.S. passports for travel to a country or area if he determines that any of three conditions exist: the country is at war with the United States; armed hostilities are in progress in the country or area; or there is imminent danger to the public health or physical safety of U.S. travelers in the country or area. The regulations of the Department of State provide that an individual’s passport may be considered for validation for travel to, in, or through a country or area despite such restriction if the individual’s travel is determined to fall within one of several categories established by the regulations. 22 C.F.R. 51.64. Without the requisite validation, use of a U.S. passport for travel to, in, or through a restricted country or area may justify revocation of the passport for misuse under 22 C.F.R. 51.62(a)(2) and subject the traveler to felony prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1544 for misuse of a passport or other applicable laws. The categories of persons specified in 22 C.F.R. 51.64(b) as being eligible for consideration for passport validation are as follows: (a) An applicant who is a professional reporter and journalist whose trip is for the purpose of collecting and making available to the public information about the restricted country or area; (b) An applicant who is a representative of the American Red Cross or the International Committee of the Red Cross on official mission to the restricted country or area; (c) An applicant whose trip to the restricted country or area is justified by compelling humanitarian considerations; or (d) An applicant whose trip to the restricted country or area is otherwise in the national interest. The proposed information collection solicits data necessary for the Passport Services Directorate to determine whether an applicant is eligible to receive a special validation in his or her U.S. passport book permitting the applicant to make one round-trip to a restricted country or area.

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7 CFR 1902-A, Supervised Bank Accounts

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This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for disbursing loan and grant funds, establishing a closing supervised accounts, and placing Multi-Family Housing reserve accounts in supervised accounts.

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7 USC 1989	View Law

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