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The Nasdaq Stock Market filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to set stricter initial listing standards for companies primarily operating in countries that restrict information access. This proposal was initially published for public comment in June 2020, and the SEC took various steps to consider its approval or disapproval. However, on February 1, 2021, Nasdaq withdrew the proposed rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for a previously approved information collection related to Form 40-F, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is used by certain Canadian companies to register securities or submit annual reports in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC estimates that responding to this form takes approximately 431.42 hours, and an average of 175 responses are submitted annually. The public is invited to comment on this request by visiting a specified website or by sending an email by April 21, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a modification to an existing settlement related to the Koppers Co., Inc. Superfund Site in Charleston, South Carolina. This modification includes a newly acquired parcel that was not part of the original agreement made in 2019. The public is invited to comment on this modified settlement until March 31, 2021. Comments can be submitted online or via email, and the EPA will consider all feedback to determine if changes to the settlement are needed.

The Census Bureau within the Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to its information collection about state and local government tax revenues. The Census Bureau plans to update surveys related to property, state, and non-property taxes by adding new categories such as cannabis and sports betting sales taxes, while removing others like license taxes from quarterly collections. This notice invites feedback on the revisions and aims to ensure that data collection methods are efficient and maintain relevancy. The deadline for submitting comments is March 16, 2021.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a request for review of their Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey collects data from individuals earning research doctorates in the U.S. and is used to prepare important reports and statistics. The NSF is seeking public comments on the usefulness and burden of this data collection. Comments can be sent within 30 days of the notice's publication, and the survey aims to gather information from approximately 57,000 and 58,000 individuals for the 2022 and 2023 survey cycles, respectively.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition from 1st Franklin Financial Corp. seeking an exemption from certain aviation regulations. The petition requests permission for their pilots to log second-in-command flight time in an aircraft that typically requires only one pilot. This exemption would allow the pilots to qualify as pilot-in-command for a specific aircraft model, the King Air 350, under certain operating conditions. The FAA is inviting the public to comment on this petition by April 21, 2025.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew its collection of information related to proposals and awards, as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. They are inviting public comments until February 10, 2025. This initiative aims to update the guide with necessary changes to improve clarity and incorporate new statutory and policy requirements. The NSF annually receives around 40,000 proposals, with an estimated public burden of 4.8 million hours, and provides about 10,500 awards based on merit review.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to collect public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to grants management and cooperative agreements, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these information collection activities, focusing on improving the quality of data collected and minimizing public inconvenience through technology. The FRA has adjusted its burden estimates, reducing annual burden hours and responses, and emphasizes that the data collected will help ensure accountability in the use of federal assistance for railroad projects. People can submit comments until January 9, 2025.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public feedback on the proposed collection of information known as the Financial Counseling Statement, documented in VA Form 26-8844. This proposal is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to seek public comment for 60 days on such proposals. The form collects detailed financial information from individuals to help manage defaulted loans, aiming to enhance the understanding and handling of an individual's financial situation. The agency estimates that it will take respondents about 45 minutes to complete the form, with around 5,000 expected participants annually.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request to release and sell a 37.21-acre parcel of land at New Century AirCenter in Kansas. This action is necessary because the property was acquired with federal funds and must meet certain federal requirements before it can be used for non-airport purposes. The FAA ensures that selling this property will not affect future aviation needs and will be done at a fair market value. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by February 18, 2025.