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The Department of Education has proposed a new priority to create a National Technical Assistance Center. This Center aims to help states improve their ability to collect, report, analyze, and use fiscal data related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parts B and C. The goal is to train and support states in accurately managing and using IDEA fiscal data to ensure funds are used effectively to benefit children with disabilities. Public comments on this proposal are due by April 7, 2025, and further information can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to Medicare Part C. CMS published a notice in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to collect public input on information collections. The information collected will help CMS evaluate compliance with Medicare Utilization Management (UM) requirements and select organizations for UM audits. Public comments are due by January 22, 2025, and further details can be accessed through the CMS website.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on two information collections related to reducing withholding tax under Section 1446. These are Form 8804-C, which allows foreign partners to potentially reduce or eliminate their share of withholding tax, and TD 9394, which includes final regulations for partnerships to consider certain deductions and losses for the same purpose. The IRS is requesting feedback by April 19, 2021, as part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and respondent burden.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has updated the asset-size exemption threshold for banks, savings associations, and credit unions under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to $58 million for 2025, based on an average 2.9% increase in the Consumer Price Index. This change means that institutions with assets of $58 million or less as of December 31, 2024, will not have to collect certain data in 2025. The amendment, which eliminates the need for public comment due to its technical and non-discretionary nature, will take effect on January 1, 2025.

The document provides a consolidated notice of all agency-specific excepted authorities, as approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), under Schedules A, B, and C as of June 30, 2020. It details special rules that allow different government agencies to hire employees outside the typical competitive service process. The document includes specific exceptions for a variety of federal departments and agencies, outlining positions and criteria for employment under these exceptions. These exceptions are published annually in compliance with federal regulations.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke Jason Lee Ray's DEA Certificate of Registration because he cannot legally handle controlled substances in Wyoming. This decision follows the suspension of his Wyoming physician assistant license by the Wyoming Board of Medicine. The DEA's decision emphasizes the necessity of being authorized at the state level to dispense controlled substances to maintain a DEA registration. Any applications by Jason Lee Ray to renew or modify his registration are also denied, effective January 29, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule affecting certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes due to issues with a component called the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA). This new rule requires using an improved method for lubricating the HSTA, as some airplanes experienced jams caused by water intrusion and freezing, potentially leading to loss of control. The rule aims to align with a related Transport Canada directive, and it takes effect on March 21, 2025. The FAA reviewed comments on the proposed rule and made some clarifications but hasn't changed the main requirements.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a request to amend the operating license for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 2, located in Michigan. This amendment would allow a one-time extension of the current 15-year interval for the plant's integrated leak rate test by about 18 months, extending it until the startup following the fall 2022 refueling. The NRC has determined that this proposed change does not significantly increase safety risks and is seeking public feedback on this assessment. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, or intervene in the process through established procedures.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are asking the public to share their thoughts on extending and updating rules related to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 4. These rules involve the collection and maintenance of various contractor information, such as taxpayer identification and unique entity identifiers, crucial for government contracting processes. The agencies want feedback on the importance of this information, its accuracy, and suggestions for improving its collection. Comments are invited until February 18, 2025, through the website https://www.regulations.gov.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking public feedback on extending certain requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically part 9. This relates to the collection of information needed for determining whether companies are eligible for government contracts, including issues of debarment, tax violations, and corporate responsibility. The Office of Management and Budget has approved this information collection until April 30, 2025, and the agencies propose extending it for another three years. The goal is to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection process.