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The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about certain mobile electronic devices and is now seeking public comments on any issues related to the public interest, as outlined in its rules and procedures.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is seeking up to $500 million in Guarantee Authority for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Interested parties must submit Qualified Issuer Applications and Guarantee Applications to be considered for approval.
The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO) will hold a meeting to discuss core programs and services for veterans seeking employment, as well as raise awareness among employers about the benefits of hiring veterans. The public is invited to address the committee, and additional information about the committee can be found on the Department of Labor's website.
The Department of Labor recognized 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipients for their excellence in recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans, with awards conferred in six categories based on employer size and criteria met.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comment on a revised information collection titled 'Appraisal Management Companies' as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The OCC has submitted the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a license amendment for the Cimarron Environmental Response Trust to address groundwater contamination at the former Cimarron Fuel Fabrication Facility in Oklahoma.
The Licensing Support System Advisory Review Panel, established by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1989, advises on the design and development of an electronic information management system for storing and retrieving documents related to high-level radioactive waste disposal.
The Federal Communications Commission has renewed the charter of the Consumer Advisory Committee, following a consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Forest Service is seeking public comment on the reapproval of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Qualified Products List for Wildland Fire Chemicals, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The ICR, previously approved in 1995, is set to expire and the agency is requesting reinstatement without revision.
The USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service is seeking to revise its information collection package for the RDCA Program, a cooperative agreement program, and is inviting public comments on the proposed change, which must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 60 days.
The Rural Housing Service is updating its regulations to align smoke alarm requirements with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which mandates hardwired or 10-year smoke alarms in Federally assisted housing, including properties funded by the Multi-Family Housing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan and Grant Programs.
The Economic Research Service is seeking to extend the approval of its Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies, a currently approved information collection, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This clearance allows for the collection of data through survey research studies.
The U.S. government is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection to gather routine customer feedback, which is an extension of an existing approved collection. This collection is mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking to reinstate an information collection for the National Animal Health Monitoring System's poultry study in 2025, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Agriculture has released a final supplemental environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for its emergency response to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry operations across the US, updating its previous assessment published in September 2022.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to the information collection package for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program, a requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect injury and illness data through Google Forms as part of its Occupational Safety & Health (OHS) program, mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
USAID is requesting public comment on a proposed generic clearance to collect qualitative customer feedback on its service delivery, with the goal of improving customer service.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is investigating the importation of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India, amid concerns over potential intellectual property infringement and unfair trade practices.
The US International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of an investigation into whether imports of alkyl phosphate esters from China are harming the US industry, following a preliminary determination that the imports are being sold at below-market prices and subsidized by the Chinese government.
The US International Trade Commission has initiated investigations into Chinese imports of erythritol, a sugar substitute, amid allegations of unfair trade practices, with a preliminary phase investigation deadline of January 27, 2025.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as required by law.
The US Food and Drug Administration is seeking public input on proposed rules for food additives intended for animal consumption, including labeling requirements and exemptions for investigational additives.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input on proposed information collection requirements for Interstate Shellfish Dealer's Certificate and participation in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP), as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance, related to laboratory accreditation for food analysis, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. government has determined that an ivory comb being imported for a temporary exhibition at the Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum in Tennessee is culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed at the museum and possibly other venues.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published two general licenses related to Venezuela sanctions, previously available on their website, effective immediately.
The IRS is seeking public feedback on proposed and ongoing information collections, including Trust and Estate Income Tax Returns, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking public feedback on proposed tax-exempt organization forms as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service is inviting public comments on proposed changes to U.S. Income Tax Return Forms for Individual Taxpayers, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The IRS is seeking public input on proposed forms for business entity taxpayers as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is updating its rules to allow for payments for legal services from outside the US, replacing a reporting requirement with a recordkeeping requirement and adding new licenses for certain legal services.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on its proposed collection of data for the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Evaluation, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing a rule change to its Small Business Subcontracting Program, aiming to expedite payments to small business subcontractors and simplify the reporting process for prime contractors, while also holding them accountable for timely payments and past performance.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has declared a disaster in a rural area affected by Tropical Storm Debby, as of December 13, 2024. The declaration aims to provide relief to the affected residents and businesses.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the collection of information on Form 1086, a process that must be completed by federal agencies to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The public has 60 days to provide comments on this proposed revision.
According to the IP5 Statistics Report 2023, a total of 17.2 million patents are currently in force worldwide, with 91% of these patents being valid in one of the IP5 jurisdictions, which include the European Patent Office, the Japanese Patent Office, the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted a request to extend its information collection for spent nuclear fuel disposal fees, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for a period of three years, with changes to the form used to calculate these fees.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has extended the recording period for event data recorders (EDRs) from 5 seconds to 20 seconds, in response to the FAST Act mandate.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on proposed revisions to the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) before submitting the changes to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The U.S. government has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a pilot test for the 2025 National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS). The pilot test aims to gather data on household food acquisition and purchase habits.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Husky Injection Molding Systems, alleging violations of the Tariff Act of 1930 due to infringement of several U.S. patents related to injection molding machines and components.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint filed on November 13, 2024, by Gavrieli Brands LLC, alleging that certain women's flats with colored outsoles infringe on six U.S. Design Patents. The complaint was amended and supplemented on November 20 and December 2, 2024, respectively.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has revised the investigation schedule for Sol Gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains imported from China, following a previous investigation into potential safety risks.
The Food and Drug Administration has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Designation Program.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a public workshop to gather input on its annual list of science and research initiatives for generic drugs, as mandated by the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 (GDUFA III). The workshop aims to provide an overview of current initiatives and allow the public to share their thoughts on future projects.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for SOHONOS, a human drug product, in response to patent extension applications submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for the patent extension of BYLVAY, a human drug product, following submissions to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The Drug Enforcement Administration, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval for its Leadership Engagement Survey, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requirements.