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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14213
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would update existing Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 757-200 airplanes. This rule aims to address safety concerns related to uncommanded movements of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, which could potentially affect aircraft control. The proposed changes include additional inspections and actions for seats previously omitted, and they apply to all Boeing 757-200 models. Comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by May 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure that the pilot seats in all Boeing 757-200 airplanes are working properly to keep flights safe, so they are suggesting more checks and fixes for the seats. They also want people to share their thoughts about these new rules by May 15, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14231
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is planning to submit an information collection request for the Annual Business Survey (ABS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This survey aims to reduce the burden on businesses while gathering data on business characteristics, such as research and development, innovation, and demographics of business owners. The 2025 survey will include a reduced sample size and changes to the survey process to be more efficient, with data collected through an online questionnaire. This information will help various stakeholders, including government and business leaders, understand and assess business dynamics in the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to ask businesses questions every year to learn important things about them, but now they'll ask fewer people and use the internet to make it easier and cheaper. Some people worry this could mean missing out on important details and might make it harder for everyone to join in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14232
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on a new information collection process related to handling informal complaints about employment discrimination at the Census Bureau, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice encourages public input on the proposed "EEO Initial Informal Complaint Contact Sheet Common Form" before it is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The form will help collect necessary information to address claims of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, or age. Feedback is sought to optimize the form's utility, accuracy, and efficiency, and comments will be publicly accessible.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to make a form for people to report unfair treatment at work, like being treated differently because of how they look or their age. Before the form is used, they want people to share their thoughts on it to make it better, but anyone who comments might have their words and personal details seen by others.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14233
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the National Survey of Children's Health. This survey gathers data on the health and well-being of children across the United States, helping agencies estimate national and state-level impacts, especially for children with special health care needs. The survey involves about 375,000 addresses and uses both web and mail questionnaires, with some households receiving cash incentives to encourage participation. Written comments on the survey are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to check how healthy kids are across the country by asking families some questions. They plan to ask people through mail or online, and sometimes even say "thank you" with a little money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14234
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is requesting public comments on its information collection activities related to a Foreign National Request Form. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, the department seeks feedback to help reduce the public's reporting burden and assess the impact of its information requirements. Individuals have until May 30, 2025, to submit comments. The collected information will be used to manage access by foreign nationals to Commerce facilities, with the goal of ensuring security and compliance with current guidelines.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce is asking people to share their thoughts about a form that foreign visitors might need to fill out to visit their buildings, but they didn't mention how they figured out how many people will fill it out or what happens if someone doesn't do it.