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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has amended a regulation regarding clinical trials. This change updates the web address in the regulation concerning where to find information about submitting trial data to ClinicalTrials.gov. The new rule removes the old URL https://prsinfo.clinicaltrials.gov and replaces it with https://clinicaltrials.gov or a future site, modernizing and centralizing information access. This amendment is technical and does not add new requirements for affected parties.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has made a final rule to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with an editorial change. This amendment involves replacing a reference to the DoD Industrial Security Regulation with a new reference to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The update is effective as of February 24, 2021, and it clarifies security and acquisition guidelines for government procurement.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule updating how the public is notified about countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Instead of listing participating countries in the Code of Federal Regulations, the DHS will now provide this information on their website. This change aims to make updates more efficient and remove the need for administrative updates in the Federal Register. The rule does not change which countries are in the VWP or impact public rights since the information remains accessible online.

The Department of Defense is updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through a technical amendment. This action consists of editorial changes, specifically updating a reference in section 225.802-71 by replacing “DoD Directive 2040.3” with “DoD Instruction 2040.03.” The amendment aims to ensure that the regulation references are accurate and up-to-date, with the changes taking effect on December 18, 2024.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has made a technical amendment to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by removing incorrect guidelines on form illustrations. This change corrects the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), as there was a mismatch between the CFR and acquisition.gov. The amendment affects GSAR Part 553, as it previously contained incorrect information regarding forms, which has now been removed entirely. This rule is effective from March 15, 2021.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated regulations to reflect the withdrawal of approval for seven new animal drug applications due to non-compliance with reporting requirements. This change means that certain firms are no longer recognized as sponsors for these drugs. The decision takes effect on February 23, 2021, and involves technical amendments to various parts of the Code of Federal Regulations to ensure accuracy. The rule does not impose any new burdens on businesses and is not subject to further review or certain regulatory requirements.