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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a change in the name of the Office of Child Support Enforcement to the Office of Child Support Services. This change was initially set to take effect on March 3, 2025, but HHS has reopened the comment period and delayed the effective date to April 28, 2025, so they can review any questions or comments from the public. People can submit their feedback electronically or by mail. If there are significant concerns, HHS may further delay or withdraw the rule.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) under the Department of Commerce is asking for public comments on the MBDA Information Clearinghouse by February 28, 2025. This initiative, launched as a beta version, aims to collect and share data about Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). Public input will help improve the types of data available, how it is accessed, and the overall user experience of the system. Comments can be made online at www.regulations.gov by referencing "MBDA-2024-0004".

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request is related to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, which help ensure the safety of passenger trains. The FRA wants feedback on whether these information collection activities are necessary, if their burden estimates are accurate, and ways to improve or minimize the burden of these activities. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 20, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has released the finalized Version 5.0 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide. This guide is designed to simplify the process of determining eligibility for the Public Assistance Program by consolidating policies and incorporating external FEMA resources. It emphasizes reducing paperwork and supports the rebuilding of disaster-hit communities with cost-effective hazard mitigation measures. Version 5.0 will be applicable to incidents declared on or after January 6, 2025, and is accessible online through FEMA’s site and the regulations.gov website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public advisory committee meeting for the Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee on April 15, 2021. This meeting, which will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to discuss scientific issues such as biologics license applications. The public can submit comments electronically or on paper until April 14, 2021. The FDA encourages public participation and will provide online access to the meeting materials two days before the event.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announced a request for public comments on certain federal agency records schedules. These schedules propose how long records should be kept before they can be disposed of if they are no longer needed for government operations. Anyone interested can view these schedules and submit comments through regulations.gov or by email until March 17, 2025. After reviewing the comments, any changes to the proposed schedules will be made before final approval by the Archivist of the United States.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has released a notice about federal agencies requesting permission to dispose of records they no longer need. These proposals, known as records schedules, are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, where the public is invited to comment on them. The notice includes directions on how to access these records schedules and submit feedback. After considering public comments, the Archivist of the United States will approve final decisions on these records, which may involve preserving important records or authorizing the destruction of those without lasting value.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is inviting the public to comment on certain federal agencies' requests to dispose of records that are no longer needed for their operations. These records schedules are listed in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov. The public can submit their comments by March 22, 2021, through the eRulemaking portal or by mail. NARA will review all feedback and issue a consolidated reply summarizing the responses to the public comments before final approval by the Archivist of the United States.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is announcing that certain federal agencies are requesting permission to dispose of records that they no longer need, and they are inviting the public to comment on these proposals. These records schedules are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, where the public can view each schedule and submit comments. The list includes schedules from agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. All comments submitted will be publicly available, and after reviewing them, NARA may adjust the schedules before approving them for implementation.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), operating as AmeriCorps, is seeking to renew its information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal involves the AmeriCorps Enrollment and Exit Form, which collects data from current and potential AmeriCorps members. Public comments are invited to determine the necessity and utility of the information, making the process more efficient and less burdensome. Comments must be submitted by April 26, 2021, and can be submitted via mail, courier, or electronically through regulations.gov.