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The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs has issued a final rule regarding the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) and the authorization of coal mine operators as self-insurers. This rule updates the process for operators to apply for self-insurance, sets new standards for the amount of security required to self-insure, and clarifies the appeals process. The rule aims to better secure the Trust Fund that pays benefits when operators default, by requiring all self-insured operators to provide security equal to 100% of their projected black lung liabilities. These changes are intended to protect the Trust Fund from financial strain caused by bankruptcies and reduce administrative burdens.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information related to budget-based rent adjustment requests and appeals, as explained in their notice. This is part of a process to ensure rent increases are reasonable and to provide a way for owners to appeal denied requests. The public has 30 days to comment on this proposal, and they can find more information or submit comments on the reginfo.gov website. HUD is also inviting comments on various aspects of the information collection to improve its effectiveness and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is inviting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations. These determinations could affect floodplain management requirements by altering base flood elevations, flood boundaries, and floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps for specific communities. The community maps and reports are available for review online, and comments must be submitted by April 8, 2025. Affected communities can appeal these changes, and scientific panels may be used to resolve disagreements if needed.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the information collection packages that need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes updates such as the revision of forms used for claims and benefits processing, and improving electronic communication with healthcare providers. Individuals are invited to share thoughts on the effectiveness and burden of these changes by April 14, 2025, through mail, email, or the online portal. The notice aims to ensure that the data collection process is effective, necessary, and easy to understand while minimizing the effort required from the public.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection to be published in the Federal Register. This is part of fulfilling requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are looking for feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, how to improve its quality, and how to reduce the burden on those providing the information. The information collection involves two forms: the VA Form 10182 for modernized appeals and the VA Form 9 for legacy appeals, and includes requests related to appeal management such as hearing reschedules or reconsiderations. Public comments are due by February 14, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a correction to an earlier notice regarding its decision to revoke an antidumping duty order on mattresses from Indonesia. This change comes after the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) determined that previous findings were incorrect. The revised notice adds information about providing refunds to companies affected by this order. While the revocation means certain legal processes will change, the actual suspension of duties will continue until any appeals are resolved.