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Battle Mountain SP, LLC has applied for permission to set its own rates with market-based rate authority and submitted a rate plan. This application also requests blanket permission for future securities issuances and liability assumptions. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites anyone wishing to protest or participate to file electronically by February 1, 2021, as per their guidelines. More information and the ability to access the document can be found on FERC's website.

Trent River Solar, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for market-based rate authority and blanket authorization to issue securities and assume liabilities. This notice invites anyone interested to submit comments, protests, or requests to intervene to FERC by February 1, 2021. Participants are encouraged to file electronically through FERC's website, but paper submissions are also accepted. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, FERC’s Public Reference Room is currently closed, but the document is accessible online via FERC's eLibrary.

The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services is holding a public meeting on January 25, 2021, which will be conducted virtually. This meeting aims to provide advice on reducing the impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. During the meeting, there will be presentations on how COVID-19 affects people with dementia, disparities in dementia research, and new technologies for identifying Alzheimer's through blood tests. Public comments will be considered, and those interested in contributing should register by January 21.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the Department of Labor is seeking public comments on the proposed reinstatement of the "Current Population Survey (CPS) Disability Supplement." This effort is part of their ongoing initiative to minimize paperwork and assess the impact of information collection on respondents. The CPS Disability Supplement aims to gather updated information on the employment challenges faced by people with disabilities, especially in light of changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The BLS is particularly interested in feedback regarding the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the proposed data collection.

The Department of Education is announcing a proposed change to an ongoing information collection related to the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study for the Kindergarten Class of 2022-23. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the study is delayed by one year and will now target the Kindergarten Class of 2023-24. This study focuses on early childhood education and development by collecting data on children from preschool through elementary school. The public is invited to comment on the changes by March 22, 2021.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is proposing a new rule to update the overdraft policy requirements for federal credit unions. This rule aims to remove the current 45-day limit for members to resolve overdrafts and instead require that the policy sets a reasonable and universally applicable time frame. This change is intended to provide more flexibility for credit unions and their members, especially considering the impacts of COVID-19. The proposal also introduces a cross-reference to Regulation E to ensure compliance with existing federal requirements for overdraft services.

Lake Charles LNG Company, LLC, Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC, and Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, collectively known as the Applicants, have requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete their Liquefaction Project and Pipeline Modifications Project. Originally, they were required to finish the projects by December 17, 2019, and December 17, 2020, respectively. However, due to various delays, including the impact of COVID-19 and changes in project sponsorship, the Applicants now seek to extend the deadline to December 31, 2031. The Commission has opened a 15-day period for public comments on this request.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is asking for more time to finish their Line SM-116 Forced Relocation Project in West Virginia, extending the deadline to October 31, 2021. They have experienced construction delays due to rain and safety concerns, as well as impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is giving people until February 23, 2021, to comment on this request, and FERC encourages submitting comments electronically. If there are no disputes over the request, FERC will likely grant the extension without further formalities.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), a part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public comments on an information collection related to their study, Variations in Implementation of Quality Interventions (VIQI). The study aims to evaluate and improve early care and education (ECE) centers. They are seeking a 3-year extension to gather more data, make adjustments based on previous research, and consider new factors caused by COVID-19. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing it, are welcomed.

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's Outreach and Education Advisory Panel will host a virtual public meeting over two days in March 2021. The meeting aims to discuss various topics including virtual meeting arrangements, the impact of COVID-19 on fishing communities, and ongoing projects related to responsible seafood consumption and ecosystem management. People interested in attending can join via a Zoom link, and additional details are available from Diana Martino of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council.