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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a correcting amendment to fix a typographical error in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. The error involved an incorrect reference in the regulation instructions, which has now been accurately revised. The amendment ensures that the rule properly reflects intended policies without making any substantive changes. CMS determined that regular notice and comment procedures were unnecessary for this correction, as it is purely technical and aligns with previously finalized policies.

In this Federal Register document, a correction to a previous rule document (C1-2020-27049) was announced in the issue from January 13, 2021. The correction, which was initially published, has now been withdrawn. The document is related to the Commerce Department and the Patent and Trademark Office. It includes a billing code for administrative purposes.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an order to revoke the registration of Dr. Ajumobi Agu in Nevada due to violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Dr. Agu continued prescribing controlled substances even after his state medical and controlled substances licenses were suspended. The DEA concluded that his actions are inconsistent with the public interest and deemed him untrustworthy to handle such substances. As such, Dr. Agu will be unable to apply to renew or modify his DEA registration, effective May 16, 2025.

The Federal Register Office has reinstated Chapter XL of Title 5 in the Code of Federal Regulations. This chapter includes Parts 5000 to 5099 and was previously removed due to the disbandment of the Interstate Commerce Commission. However, a legal provision allows these regulations to remain effective under the Surface Transportation Board. Therefore, the removal of these regulations was recognized as a mistake, and they have been restored.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of a rule about releasing guidance documents, pushing it from January 6, 2021, to March 21, 2021. This delay allows further review of the rule implementing Executive Order 13891, which aims to boost transparency by making guidance documents accessible online and open for public comment. DOE is not taking public comments on this delay but welcomes opinions on any further postponement and related matters. The action is a response to a directive from the new administration's Chief of Staff, advising a halt to review new rules.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comments on its application to extend the usage of the Non-Appropriated Fund Employment Application form. This form is used by individuals applying for Coast Guard jobs that aren't part of the regular government personnel system, as they no longer use the federal employment form that was previously available. Comments on the usefulness, burden, and potential improvements of this information collection can be submitted until January 16, 2025, through specified online portals. The request seeks to ensure the application process remains effective and does not unnecessarily burden applicants.