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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed revision of its information collection request for the Safer Choice Program Product and Partner Recognition Activities, seeking public comment through May 31, 2025.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its interim registration review decision for chlorine gas and closed the registration review case for metschnikowia fructicola strain NRRL Y-27328 due to canceled U.S. registrations.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has ordered Glow Rhino, LLC to document its commitments made as part of a settlement agreement following a mediation session on July 18, 2024, regarding violations of NRC licenses related to radioactive materials.
The Forest Service is requesting public input on the revision of an information collection related to the Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program, which is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Forest Service is requesting public input on extending a currently approved collection of information related to Significant Cave Nominations under the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public comment on a new information collection to evaluate the effectiveness of modernization projects across all 88 WIC State agencies, with the goal of improving project implementation and providing additional support from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
The Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings is seeking qualified candidates to apply for membership on the Green Building Advisory Committee, a statutorily required Federal advisory committee that provides advice to the General Services Administration (GSA) on green building matters.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its animal drug regulations to track and record new animal drug applications (NADAs), abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs), and conditionally approved new animal drug applications (CNADAs) submitted between April and June 2024. The FDA aims to improve the accuracy and clarity of its regulations.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is updating its audit process to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the trademark register, adding directed audits to its practice, following the implementation of its initial random audits in 2017.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking information on the non-synthetic uses of phenethyl bromide, as it considers listing it as a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act due to its role in illicit fentanyl production. The DEA aims to assess the impact on legitimate industries before making a final decision.
The U.S. Department of Justice has made a decision to develop a new federal correctional institution and federal prison camp in Letcher County, Kentucky, as part of a proposal submitted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection activity. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Justice is seeking OMB approval for a new information collection activity, titled
The Bureau of Consular Affairs has updated its notarial rules to enable U.S. citizen employees of the Department of State abroad to perform notarial services, streamlining the designation process and allowing for expedited services at U.S. embassies and consulates.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York has announced determinations regarding culturally significant objects being imported for the 'Pirouette: Turning Points in Design' exhibition, which will be temporarily displayed in the US, deemed in the national interest.
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York has made determinations regarding the cultural significance of objects being imported for a 'Franz Kafka' exhibition, deeming them in the national interest for temporary display in the US.
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported for a temporary exhibition at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed in the "Qi Baishi: Inspiration in Ink" exhibition.
The Internal Revenue Service has released final rules for the advanced manufacturing production credit, a tax incentive created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, to encourage the production of eligible components in the United States, including solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a correction to the April 15, 2024 Federal Register notice, which corrected technical and typographical errors in the final rule for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effective June 4, 2024.
The pricing grid for numismatic gold, commemorative gold, platinum, and palladium products has been updated for 2024, reflecting current market rates and product offerings.
The Affordable Care Act's Public Health Service Act regulations are being proposed to enhance coverage of preventive services. The proposed rules would require group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide an easily accessible exceptions process for individuals to receive medically necessary preventive services without cost sharing.
The U.S. government has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for the San Carlos Apache Tribe, which was initially declared on October 4, 2024, due to the Watch Fire incident. The incident occurred from July 10 to July 17, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of North Carolina following a potential tropical cyclone, effective from September 16 to 20, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of Nebraska following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from July 31, 2024, and affected the state.
The FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion will hold a public meeting to provide advice and recommendations on initiatives to expand access to banking services for underserved populations, which will be live-streamed and recorded for on-demand viewing.
A total of 61 technical experts will review over 100 files as part of the Stakeholder Quality Assurance Panels 2024, providing diverse perspectives on the matter
The US Department of Health and Human Services published a final rule on March 1, 2024, to improve child care access, affordability, and stability in the Child Care and Development Fund, correcting technical inaccuracies and a reference error.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services corrects technical errors in the final rule published in the February 8, 2024 Federal Register.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has designated a class of employees from Metals and Controls Corp. in Attleboro, Massachusetts, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000.
The SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Drug Testing Advisory Board has prepared a report on its closed or partially closed meeting activities during fiscal year 2023, which is available at the Library of Congress.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) Reporting System.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed data collection project titled Characteristics of Cases of Priority Fungal Diseases, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a virtual meeting of the Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee, open to the public, on a date not specified, requiring advance registration by December 4, 2024.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will convene a Research Track Assessment Peer Review Meeting to review Yellowtail flounder stocks in the northwest Atlantic.
The US Caribbean spiny lobster SEDAR 91 assessment process will involve a Data Workshop, assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Groundfish Plan Teams will meet in Seattle, Washington.
The National Science Foundation is submitting the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The RPPR is a collection of information for research performance activities.
The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE) will hold a virtual public meeting on November 19, 2024, to discuss strategies for unlocking sources of capital to leverage federal investments.
The Department of Commerce is seeking applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship to advise on accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, and advancing commercialization of research and development.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization to SouthCoast Wind Energy, LLC to incidentally harass marine mammals during marine site characterization surveys off the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The Science Advisory Board has proposed a meeting schedule and agenda, which includes discussion of matters outlined in the 'Matters to be considered' section.
The US Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking public comments on its National Minority Enterprise Awards Program Requirements.
The US Department of Energy's Office of Infrastructure invites public comment on the proposed Government-Creditor Agreement, seeking input from lenders and their counsels on potential barriers to financing with DOE financial assistance awards.
The Grid Deployment Office, in coordination with Federal agencies, intends to prepare an environmental impact statement to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the North Plains Connector Project, a proposed 525-kV HVDC electrical transmission line connecting the Eastern and Western Interconnections.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, citing improved species status and the need for conservation regulations.
The Department of the Interior proposes new regulations to prevent the export and sale of Native American cultural items held in violation of federal laws, and to facilitate their repatriation.
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is correcting a final rule regarding oil and gas operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, after it inadvertently stated it did not receive public comments on a specific section of the rule.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received applications for permits to conduct scientific research on endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, inviting public comment on these applications.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has made the final programmatic environmental impact statement for wind energy development in six NY Bight lease areas available, outlining potential measures to minimize impacts.
The National Park Service is extending and continuing concession contracts and awarding temporary concession contracts, with new expiration dates and award periods.