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The IRS is seeking public input on Form 1099-Q, which reports payments from qualified education programs, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a notice granting an amendment to the QPAM Exemption, which provides relief from certain prohibited transaction restrictions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
The U.S. government has released final rules that redefine short-term, limited-duration insurance and update hospital indemnity insurance regulations to ensure they are considered 'excepted benefits' in health insurance plans. These changes aim to clarify the distinction between short-term insurance and individual health coverage under the Public Health Service Act.
The ACCSH will convene via teleconference and WebEx on April 24, 2024, for a scheduled meeting
The NACOSH committee will convene on May 7, 2024, and will be accessible to committee members and the public through a WebEx virtual meeting platform.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the comment period for its Request for Information on the Effectiveness of Reporting and Disclosure Requirements, originally set to close on April 22, 2024, to May 22, 2024, following the publication of the document in the Federal Register on January 23, 2024.
The 221st meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans will be held. The council will convene to discuss employee welfare and pension benefit plans.
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has approved a proposal to extend the Applications for Employment with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for three years without revision, as required by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a three-year extension of the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, without revisions, under delegated authority and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The Federal Reserve Board has adopted a proposal to extend the Domestic Finance Company Report of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities for three years without revision, as part of its ongoing information collection activities, and will submit the updated report to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a three-year extension of two reports, including the Quarterly Report of Interest Rates on Selected Direct Consumer Installment Loans and the Quarterly Report of Credit Card Plans, without any revisions.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a three-year extension of the Government-Administered, General-Use Prepaid Card Survey, without revisions, under delegated authority and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a three-year extension of its public website usability surveys, without revisions, under delegated authority and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The US government has issued a final rule simplifying eligibility and enrollment processes for Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP, aligning requirements and eliminating access barriers for children enrolled in CHIP.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will host a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health on April 18, 2024, requiring public registration by April 12, 2024.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for the Communications and Public Engagement Workgroup of the Advisory Committee to the Director, CDC, with approximately 15 members required.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has expanded the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to include additional counties in Connecticut, allowing more members and beneficiaries to receive PRC services.
The Indian Health Service has updated the geographic boundaries of the purchased/referred care delivery area for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to include additional counties in Mississippi and Tennessee, allowing more members to receive care services.
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders will hold a meeting to discuss various topics related to communication disorders.
The National Information and Technology Administration has identified categorical exclusions established by the First Responder Network Authority, which cover categories of actions under the National Environmental Policy Act that it proposes to take.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will follow the First Responder Network Authority's (FirstNet Authority) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures with modifications, establishing 30 new categorical exclusions (CEs) in compliance with NEPA and related authorities.
Gregory Lewbart, a veterinarian from North Carolina State University, has applied for a permit to import and export marine mammal and protected species parts for scientific research purposes.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold a virtual public meeting to evaluate the Mississippi Coastal Management Program and solicit public input.
The Department of Commerce invites public comment on proposed information collections to assess the impact of their requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden, with a 60-day comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The Department of Commerce invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections for the West Coast Region Vessel Identification Requirements, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Commerce invites the public to comment on proposed information collections for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region Gear Identification Requirements.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting, with agenda details available in the supplementary information.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that imports of certain high carbon steel wire from Mexico are circumventing the antidumping duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Mexico, effective July 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from the Republic of Korea were sold in the United States at less than normal value during July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The review is partially rescinded for certain companies with no entries during this period.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that Citribel nv. did not sell subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value during the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, period of review.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, with a period of investigation from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Givaudan Fragrances Corporation has received approval for a subzone expansion in Mount Olive, New Jersey.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is requesting comments on a proposed modification to an incidental harassment authorization for the Skagway Ore Terminal redevelopment project in Skagway, Alaska, which includes changes to the authorized take of Steller sea lions and the addition of northern fur seals.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a renewal Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) for the Whittier Head of the Bay Cruise Dock Project in Alaska, allowing incidental harassment of marine mammals.
The International Trade Administration seeks applications for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Clean Economy Investor Forum, hosted by Singapore on June 5-6, 2024, to advance climate objectives of the proposed IPEF Clean Economy Agreement.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing a notice to announce actions taken by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the proposed Midvalley Highway S.R. 170 Project in Tooele County, Utah.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will seek approval of an Information Collection Request (ICR) and is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
The Maritime Administration has developed a Mariner Workforce Strategic Plan to recruit, train, and retain merchant mariners for fiscal years 2023-2027.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a draft General Conformity Determination for the Palmdale to Burbank Section of the California High-Speed Rail System, available for public and agency review and comment.
NYSE Arca, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend Rule 7.18-E, which will take immediate effect upon filing.
NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed change to amend Rule 7.18E, which will be effective immediately upon filing.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove the Roanoke logperch (Percina rex) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife due to recovery, citing stable or expanding populations in Virginia and North Carolina.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from Florida Department of Transportation--Florida's Turnpike Enterprise for an incidental take permit to construct the Suncoast Parkway 2 Segment 3A in Citrus County, Florida, and is seeking public comment on the application and proposed habitat conservation plan.
The National Park Service is giving notice that the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission will meet in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972.
The National Park Service is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve on the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Advisory Commission.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comment on proposed revisions to information collection requirements associated with Reliability Standards IRO-010-5 and TOP-003-6.1, with a 60-day notice comment period that ended on February 12, 2024.
McCallum Enterprises I, Limited Partnership and Shelton Canal Company have issued a notice rejecting an application, waiving certain regulations, and soliciting new applications.
Kaukauna Utilities has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment, a step typically required for major infrastructure projects.
Northern Natural Gas has announced a notice of scoping period requesting comments on environmental issues for the proposed Northern Lights 2025 Expansion Project.
Pyrites Hydro, LLC has announced the availability of an environmental assessment, a required step in the development process for the company.