Search Results for keywords:"Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023"

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  • 2024-30216 — Revisions to the Smoke Alarm Requirements in the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan Programs
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103627
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Rural Housing Service of the USDA has issued a final rule to update smoke alarm requirements for housing funded through its Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan Programs. This rule aligns with the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which mandates that federally assisted housing units must have either hardwired smoke alarms or 10-year battery-powered alarms that are sealed and tamper-resistant, with additional notification systems for individuals with hearing loss. The changes aim to enhance safety in rural housing units by ensuring smoke alarms meet modern safety standards, and they apply from January 21, 2025. Feedback from the public was considered, but no changes were made to the final rule as a result.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made new rules for smoke alarms in certain homes to make sure they work well and keep everyone safe. They want these alarms to have strong batteries or be connected with wires, and they also want them to help people who can't hear well.

  • 2024-28229 — Food and Drug Administration's Best Practices for Food and Drug Administration Communication With Interested Parties: Draft Report for Public Comment; Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95798
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft report titled "Best Practices for FDA Communication with Interested Parties" and is asking for public feedback. This report is part of a response to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which requires the FDA to review and improve its communication methods with medical product sponsors and other external parties. The draft includes current communication practices and explores new, innovative strategies used during the COVID-19 pandemic. People can provide feedback on this draft report until February 3, 2025, through electronic or written submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to hear people's thoughts on how they talk with doctors and medicine makers, and they've shared a draft plan to get better at it. They're asking everyone to tell them what they think about this plan until February 3, 2025.

  • 2024-31130 — Schedules of Controlled Substances: Extension of Temporary Placement of Seven Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106311
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is extending the temporary Schedule I classification for seven specific fentanyl-related substances. This extension lasts for one year or until a permanent decision is made. These substances are considered a public safety hazard, and the DEA is working on permanently scheduling them. The temporary classification does not require the normal rulemaking processes, as the DEA needs to act quickly to prevent potential dangers.

    Simple Explanation

    The DEA is keeping some dangerous drugs called fentanyl-related substances on a special list where they are watched closely because they can be harmful. This is like telling everyone to be careful with these substances until they decide exactly what to do with them permanently.

  • 2024-28228 — Food and Drug Administration Report and Plan on Best Practices for Guidance; Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95799
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the release of a report titled "Food and Drug Administration Report and Plan on Best Practices for Guidance." This report, requested by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, outlines best practices for creating, prioritizing, and using guidance documents efficiently. The FDA gathered and considered public feedback on a draft report published in December 2023, which led to this final version. The report aims to enhance transparency, improve regulatory processes, and support the development of new products for public health.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA has made a plan to make sure they're doing a good job when they give advice about health rules. They wrote down how they'll do this, but some people think it might be a bit hard to understand or cost a lot.