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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks from carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule will establish workplace safety requirements and prohibit certain manufacturing and commercial uses of CTC where evidence shows these uses have ceased. It also introduces recordkeeping and notification responsibilities. The rule supports broader environmental goals, like those in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment, aimed at reducing substances harmful to the ozone layer.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for public comments on renewing and revising existing rules for tracking and managing how lawyers and agents behave while representing clients. This involves keeping accurate records about client properties and reporting any misconduct. These rules help maintain the integrity of professional conduct in the USPTO and can lead to suspensions or other penalties if violated. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of these rules, with a deadline for submissions set for May 12, 2025.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA has issued a notice seeking public comments on the proposed revision of an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This collection aims to gather data for quality control, specifically looking at negative case actions. The need for comments is to ensure that the information collected effectively supports the agency's functions while minimizing the burden on respondents. The document outlines details such as the estimated number of respondents, total annual burden hours, and recordkeeping requirements.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public feedback on a proposal to continue, for another three years without changes, the recordkeeping requirements related to changes in foreign investments by certain U.S. banking organizations. This proposal, known officially as form FR 2064, involves maintaining internal records that help the banks show they comply with investment rules. Public comments must be submitted by April 19, 2021, and can be submitted using various methods, such as via the Federal Reserve's website or by mail. The collected comments will help the Board decide if any adjustments are needed for the proposal.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed collection of information regarding Public Housing Agency (PHA) lease and recordkeeping requirements. This request is part of a regular review process to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, including ways to minimize the burden on responders, by March 31, 2025. The proposed changes include adjustments to lease requirements under recent legislation, ensuring compliance with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has decided to extend for three more years, without any changes, the recordkeeping, disclosure, and reporting rules related to securities transactions under Regulation H. These rules apply to state member banks (SMBs) and are designed to ensure they keep proper records, provide necessary transaction confirmations to customers, and establish policies for securities trading. The rules are carried out under sections 208.34(c), (d), and (g) of the regulation and are required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The extension was announced without any public comments received on a notice issued in October 2020.

On December 23, 2020, FinCEN proposed new rules for banks and money services businesses about how they handle transactions with virtual currencies or digital assets that have legal tender status. These rules focus on transactions over $10,000 and involve specific types of digital wallets. Initially, feedback was allowed until January 7, 2021, but the comment period was reopened for more input. This document further extends the deadline for comments to March 29, 2021, allowing more time for feedback on the proposed rules.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes a new regulation to enable electronic filing of the Certification of Admissibility (COA) form for importing certain fish and fish products to the United States. This rule aims to streamline the entry process for non-restricted seafood imports while maintaining adherence to laws like the Marine Mammal Protection Act, enabling consistency across programs and reducing paperwork burdens. By automating the COA process through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, NMFS intends to facilitate trade while ensuring compliance with U.S. import restrictions on fisheries from foreign nations. Stakeholders, including importers and exporters, are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposal by February 18, 2025.