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6/17/2024

FCC Proposes Modification to Time and Attendance Records System

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to modify its Time and Attendance Records system, FCC/OMD-28, to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and to publish notice of the system's existence in the Federal Register.

6/17/2024

APHIS Requests Approval for NIMS Training and Exercise Program Information Collection

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking approval for a new information collection related to its National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training and Exercise Program, which provides training to agencies responding to plant and animal disease outbreaks, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

6/17/2024

United Soybean Board Membership Adjustments Proposed by USDA

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to adjust the number of members on the United Soybean Board (USB) to reflect changes in soybean production levels since the last reapportionment in 2021, with the changes taking effect in 2025.

6/17/2024

Submission for OMB Review; Past Performance Information

The Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement for past performance information, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

6/17/2024

FDA Corrects Draft Guidance on Veterinary Drug Residue Testing

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a notice regarding a draft revised guidance for industry on evaluating the safety of veterinary drug residues in human food, specifically reproduction testing, after an error was found in the contact information provided.

6/17/2024

FDIC Requests Public Comment on Renewal of Information Collections

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of two existing information collections, which were previously announced in the Federal Register on March 20 and March 25, 2024, and are set to expire on September 19, 2024.

6/17/2024

CFTC Adopts Amendments to Privacy Act Regulations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is updating its regulations to align with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular A-108, adding exemptions for certain systems of records and reorganizing the rules for easier reference.

6/14/2024

Selected Economic Indicators from BCB

The Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) has released a dataset containing selected economic indicators, including inflation rates and GDP growth, which can be downloaded from the BCB website (https://www.bcb.gov.br/). The dataset is available for download in Excel format (IE-20240612i.xlsx) and provides insights into Brazil's economic performance.

6/14/2024

NMFS Reduces Commercial Trip Limit for Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reduced the commercial trip limit for greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico to 250 lb gutted weight or 260 lb round weight, effective June 16, 2024, due to 75% of the adjusted commercial quota being reached. The 2024 commercial fishing season for greater amberjack in the Gulf will close on June 30, 2024, and remain closed through December 31, 2024.