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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received a series of electric rate filings from various companies. These filings involve market power analyses and tariff amendments that are specific to several regions and are required to meet regulatory standards. Interested parties can submit comments or protests by the indicated due dates and can access the filings through FERC's eLibrary system. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., the Deputy Secretary, provided this notification on December 31, 2020.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico is likely being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is often referred to as "dumping." This investigation considers sales between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The Commerce Department plans to impose measures such as cash deposits on these products as a result of this finding and invites interested parties to provide comments on this preliminary determination. Additionally, the final decision on this matter has been postponed, allowing further time for investigation and the extension of initial measures.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection effort as part of its ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork burdens, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency is specifically seeking input from small businesses on how to further reduce these burdens for those with fewer than 25 employees. The collection involves equipment performance measurements for AM, FM, and TV stations, with a total of 13,049 respondents and a corresponding number of required responses. The feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to revise and extend the Vegetable Surveys Program in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This update may alter the burden hours due to changes in population size or survey design. The information collected helps the USDA and others make informed production and marketing decisions for vegetables. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and practicality of these data collections by February 24, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on the new FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance, which updates the previous 2017 guidance. This new guidance aims to address challenges faced by Tribal Nations when requesting federal disaster assistance, following extensive consultations with these communities. The document is available online, and comments can be submitted until January 2, 2025. FEMA has stated that the final guidance will not have the force of law.

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 Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) of the USDA plans to revise an existing information collection for the Rural Development Cooperative Agreements (RDCA) Program. They are inviting public comments on this proposal in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed changes aim to improve the effectiveness and coordination of programs supporting rural areas. Comments can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until February 18, 2025.

Gas Transmission Northwest, LLC (GTN) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to build a new compressor station in Oregon. This request is open for public involvement, where individuals can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 22, 2021. Protests and interventions grant individuals certain rights in the proceedings, whereas comments allow individuals to express their views. The public can track ongoing updates about the project through FERC’s website and can choose to receive notifications through the eSubscription service.

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that ceramic tile from India is not being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is also known as "dumping." This decision covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result of this finding, U.S. Customs will not impose duties on these imports. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment on this determination before it is finalized.

The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding certain companies planning to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities, as permitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The activities are considered closely related to banking and will be conducted across the United States. The public can inspect the applications at certain Federal Reserve Banks or contact the Board's Freedom of Information Office for expedited requests. Comments from the public are invited and must be submitted by January 31, 2025, to the appropriate offices of the Federal Reserve System.