Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving and Government to Government Programs: Progress and Final Reporting Information Collections (New)
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking for approval to collect new info from groups working on environmental justice projects to track their progress and final results. This affects community groups and tribal governments involved in these programs, with a chance to comment open until February 18, 2025. No big costs are expected, but it helps make sure everyone’s efforts are on track and reported clearly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Reporting for EJ Grantees
If your organization receives an EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving (EJCPS) or Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) cooperative agreement, you must submit semi-annual progress reports and a final report after the award. Responding is mandatory to obtain or keep the federal award under 2 CFR parts 200 and 1500, and the collection is submitted to OMB as ICR Number 2807.01 (OMB Control Number 2035-NEW).
Estimated Time and Cost Burden
EPA estimates this new information collection will involve 217 respondents, with a total burden of 17,360 hours per year and a total estimated cost of $994,554 per year. These figures are presented as the annual burden and cost for the collection submitted as EPA ICR Number 2807.01 (OMB Control Number 2035-NEW).
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-13176 — World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 024, 042, 046, 047, 051, 056, 058, and 067-Ischemic Heart Disease; Finding of Insufficient Evidence
The World Trade Center Health Program reviewed eight petitions asking to add ischemic heart disease to the list of covered health conditions but found there isn’t enough proof to do so right now. This means people affected by 9/11 won’t see changes to their benefits for this heart condition at this time. The decision was made official on June 30, 2026, with no new costs or coverage changes coming soon.
2026-13128 — Certain Photovoltaic Trunk Bus Cable Assemblies and Components Thereof; Notice of Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of Investigation
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that Voltage, LLC and its Chinese partner broke patent rules by selling certain solar panel cable parts in the U.S. To stop this, the Commission issued a limited ban on these products and requires a 100% cash bond on imports during review. This means Voltage’s infringing products can’t enter the U.S. market, protecting Shoals Technologies and encouraging fair competition.
2026-13098 — Crewmember Access Point
Starting January 1, 2027, aircraft operators who want their crewmembers to skip long security lines at certain U.S. airports will pay a $19 yearly fee per employee to join the Crewmember Access Point program. This change affects airlines like Delta, American, and FedEx, making it easier and faster for their crews to get through security while helping TSA keep things safe. Operators will get clear instructions on how to sign up and pay the fee.
2026-13112 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Consisting of Amendments to MSRB Rule G-28, on Transactions With Employees and Partners of Other Municipal Securities Professionals, To Harmonize and Better Align With FINRA Rule 3210, on Accounts at Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions
The MSRB is updating Rule G-28 to match FINRA’s Rule 3210, making rules clearer for brokers and dealers about accounts they or their partners have at other firms. Now, employees must get written permission from their employer before opening or having interest in these accounts, and they must notify the other firms about their employer ties. These changes take effect immediately and help keep things fair and transparent in municipal securities trading.
2026-13134 — Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)
The government is updating the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) to include 62 new data points, mainly about protections for Native children. This change affects state child welfare agencies, making their reporting a bit more detailed and time-consuming. Comments on this update are open until July 30, 2026, helping shape how the system supports kids in foster care and adoption.
2026-13110 — Name of Information Collection: NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection Qualifications Inquiry
NASA is updating how it collects info about astronaut applicants by asking their bosses, co-workers, and references for feedback. This helps NASA pick the best space explorers while cutting down on paperwork. If you’re involved, get ready to share your thoughts by July 30, 2026—no extra costs, just a smoother astronaut selection process!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-01040 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program: Post-Award Reporting (New)
The EPA is asking for approval to collect new reports from groups who get Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants. This means grant recipients will need to share updates after they receive funding, helping the EPA track progress and impact. Comments on this new reporting process are open until February 18, 2025, so now’s the time to speak up!
Next: 2025-01042 — Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Jove Solar Project, La Paz County, Arizona
The Department of the Interior just gave the green light for the Jove Solar Project in La Paz County, Arizona! This huge solar farm will spread across nearly 3,500 acres of public land and run for 30 years, bringing clean energy and new infrastructure to the area. Local communities and travelers near Interstate 10 can expect construction and upgrades to roads and powerlines soon.