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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the deadline for public feedback on creating a national campaign to fight counterfeit and pirated products. The original call for comments was published on November 17, 2020, and sought insights from various groups, including those affected by counterfeit sales and public-private campaign experts. Through this notice, individuals have until March 12, 2021, to provide their input on developing strategies, education materials, and alerts to help consumers identify and avoid fake products. This extension aims to give more people the chance to share their thoughts and ideas.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period for gathering information on industry practices related to poppy seeds. This includes cultivation, processing, and methods to reduce opiate alkaloid levels in poppy seeds. Due to requests for more time, the FDA is allowing an additional 60 days for comments, with submissions acceptable until June 16, 2025. This information will help the FDA decide if any actions are needed to ensure that poppy seed products are safe for consumption.

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has extended the comment period for proposed changes to the United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry. Initially announced on January 16, 2025, and set to end on March 17, 2025, the period now extends until May 16, 2025. This extension comes after receiving a request from a U.S. trade association advocating for the poultry industry, suggesting that more time is needed to gather feedback on the revisions that aim to align with industry advancements and consumer preferences.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the Department of Transportation, has extended the comment period by 90 days for a proposed update to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, which deals with child restraint systems. This extension follows requests from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who needed more time due to COVID-19 related challenges and the necessity for in-depth evaluations of the new testing methods. The proposed changes include using a new test sled assembly and other modernized test procedures. The public can submit comments until April 5, 2021, through various methods such as an online portal or mail.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is extending the comment period for a proposed rule regarding the grizzly bear, Ursus arctos horribilis, in the lower 48 states. This proposal, initially released on January 15, 2025, intends to revise the bear's status under the Endangered Species Act. By giving an additional 60 days for comments, the agency aims to allow more public input. Prior comments will still be considered, and new ones can be submitted online or by mail until May 16, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadlines for public comments on three notices originally published in December 2024. The new deadlines are March 5, 2025, for the notice about 1,3-Butadiene, and April 4, 2025, for the notices regarding Atrazine and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges. The EPA is seeking public input to ensure that those affected have more time to review the proposals and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline for submitting comments on proposed regulations about the corporate alternative minimum tax. Originally due by December 12, 2024, comments are now accepted until January 16, 2025. However, the deadline to request to speak at a public hearing on the regulations remains December 12, 2024, and the hearing itself will still take place on January 16, 2025. Interested individuals can submit their comments electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Federal Reserve System has announced an extension of the comment period for an application involving the formation or acquisition of bank holding companies. The application in question concerns First Citizens BancShares, Inc., located in Raleigh, North Carolina, acquiring CIT Group, Inc., based in New York, New York. The public is invited to express their views in writing about this application, with the new deadline for submissions set for February 22, 2021. The information is accessible for review at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and through specified online resources.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period on the request for information about export lists for human food from other countries until February 21, 2025. This extension allows individuals and companies more time to provide input, especially regarding the potential fees for export certification services, which could affect businesses significantly. This decision follows requests for more time due to the overlap with the holiday season and the complexity of the proposed changes. Interested parties can submit comments electronically or via mail.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has extended the deadline for public comments on a draft test procedure called TP-523-00, which is used to assess vehicles' off-road capabilities as part of vehicle classification for fuel economy standards. Originally, the comment period was set to close on November 30, 2024, but it has now been extended to February 28, 2025. This extension allows more time for the public to provide input. Additionally, a workshop and demonstration for this test procedure will be held at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo, Texas.