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The Farm Credit Administration Board has announced its upcoming regular meeting, which will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2021, starting at 9:00 a.m. Some parts of the meeting will be open to the public while others will remain closed. To observe the open session, interested individuals should follow the instructions provided on the FCA website at least 24 hours before the meeting.

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, has announced new dates for several trade missions, adjusting schedules to account for COVID-19 concerns. These missions include various business development and trade initiatives involving countries like Peru, Chile, India, and Vietnam. The changes also extend deadlines for applications, allowing more time for U.S. companies to participate if conditions permit. The intended missions aim to promote business opportunities and U.S. exports while ensuring the safety of participants.

The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has announced a public meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be held online via a live webcast, and interested individuals must register in advance through the ASC website to attend. The meeting will include reports from the Chairman, Executive Director, Grants Director, and Financial Manager, as well as discussions on various agenda items like the approval of past meeting minutes and the 2020 ASC Annual Report. Recording or photographing the meeting is prohibited.

Dressor Plains Solar, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking approval to set rates based on market conditions and has requested blanket permission to issue securities and take on liabilities in the future. People interested in intervening or protesting this application should submit their requests by March 15, 2021. FERC encourages electronic submissions through their website, although paper submissions are also accepted. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Commission's Public Reference Room is temporarily closed, but documents can still be accessed online.

The Legal Services Corporation's Board of Directors and its six committees scheduled virtual meetings via Zoom on January 28-29, 2021, due to the COVID-19 crisis. While most sessions were open to public observation, some parts were closed, such as briefings on enforcement matters and legal issues involving the Corporation. Members of the public could attend the open sessions by following specific instructions to access Zoom links. Various topics were discussed, including committee evaluations, communication strategies, and presentations on intake procedures and financial reports.

In a proclamation from January 18, 2021, President Donald J. Trump announced the end of travel restrictions for people traveling from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil to the United States, effective January 26, 2021. These restrictions were originally imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision follows the CDC's new requirement for travelers to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before entering the United States. The removal of restrictions reflects confidence in the cooperation of these regions in managing safe travel and combating the virus, contrasting with ongoing restrictions for China and Iran due to their lack of cooperation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) scheduled for April 15-16, 2025. This meeting will discuss various vaccines, including those for chikungunya, COVID-19, and influenza, among others, as well as provide an update on the current measles outbreak. Public comments can be submitted in writing between March 31 and April 11, 2025, and there will be opportunities for oral public comments during the meeting. The meeting will be webcast live, and additional details about participation and the agenda are available on the ACIP website.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 4, 2021, to discuss certain projects and a draft Comprehensive Plan, due to be decided at their next business meeting in March. Due to COVID-19, the hearing will take place via phone, providing a platform for the public to give oral comments or submit written feedback until February 19, 2021. Discussions will include various project applications such as water withdrawals from multiple facilities and a Commission-initiated modification. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for oral comments, and guidelines will be available on the Commission's website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the revocation of the Emergency Use Authorization granted to B. Braun Medical, Inc. This authorization was for the Perfusor Space Syringe Infusion Pump System, Infusomat Space Volumetric Infusion Pump System, and Outlook ES, which were initially approved for emergency use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The revocation, effective October 1, 2024, follows a request from B. Braun Medical, Inc., due to a lack of customer demand and the improved COVID-19 situation. This decision ensures public health and safety is maintained.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the Department of Transportation, has extended the comment period by 90 days for a proposed update to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, which deals with child restraint systems. This extension follows requests from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who needed more time due to COVID-19 related challenges and the necessity for in-depth evaluations of the new testing methods. The proposed changes include using a new test sled assembly and other modernized test procedures. The public can submit comments until April 5, 2021, through various methods such as an online portal or mail.