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The Department of State is seeking public comments on the submission of the Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This form is part of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and helps certain family members of U.S. residents apply for refugee resettlement. The AOR is used to prove family ties and requires DNA testing to verify relationships, with costs covered by the government. The collection aims to ensure proper functioning and minimize the burden on respondents, and public comments will be accepted until January 15, 2025.

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is providing extra support to farmers impacted by COVID-19. This final rule offers more help to swine producers who applied for CFAP 1 and extends aid to some swine and poultry contract producers under CFAP 2. It also updates eligible commodities, changes payment calculations for some crops, and includes new rules based on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Eligible producers don't have to reapply if they've applied before but must meet certain criteria to receive aid.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP), funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This program aims to enhance career and technical education for Native Hawaiians. This notice outlines eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines, highlighting significant changes from the Perkins V Act. Successful applicants may receive grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 for projects up to five years.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has announced a change in the period of eligibility for Delaware under the Extended Benefit (EB) program. Delaware's unemployment rate fell below the required 6.5%, leading to the termination of the EB payable period on January 9, 2021. The notice informs potential EB claimants about their rights and advises them to contact their State Workforce Agency if they believe they are entitled to benefits or have questions. For additional information, individuals can reach out to the Employment and Training Administration’s Office of Unemployment Insurance.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has issued a final rule that updates the income levels for individuals who can receive legal assistance. These adjustments align with the new Federal Poverty Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, effective January 28, 2025. The updated income levels are set at 125% of these guidelines, with additional reference information provided for income levels at 200%. These changes ensure that LSC's criteria reflect current economic standards for determining eligibility for legal aid.

The Department of Agriculture has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a requirement for collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are inviting public comments by January 15, 2025, about whether this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved. The focus is on the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which helps rural businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy costs with grants and loans. Comments can be submitted online, and there are specific rules about how the collected information must display a valid OMB control number.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection related to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This plan is a guide detailing how states, territories, or tribal governments will manage the grant funds. The purpose is to ensure these governments have a FEMA-approved plan in place before receiving HMGP funds. The information was previously shared for public comment, and FEMA now invites further input on it before January 10, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information regarding the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP). This program aims to provide financial aid to eligible members of the Armed Forces who have been injured or fallen ill due to their service, certain DoD and Coast Guard civilian homeowners, and surviving spouses of fallen warriors. Those affected can apply for assistance using DD Form 1607. Members of the public can submit comments on this proposal by May 28, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting the Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award to encourage the development of innovative solutions to stop human trafficking. This award is open to U.S.-based individuals and organizations like NGOs and government bodies, offering a cash prize of up to $50,000 for the most impactful submission. Participants are encouraged to design creative tools, initiatives, or technologies that could have a significant impact against human trafficking within the transportation industry. Submissions are accepted from January 6, 2025, to March 7, 2025, and the winners will be selected based on factors such as technical merit, originality, impact, practicality, and scalability.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has received petitions from several firms seeking Trade Adjustment Assistance. These petitions claim that increased imports have negatively affected their businesses and their employees. The EDA is investigating whether these claims are valid and if the firms deserve assistance. People interested in this matter can request a public hearing by following the procedures outlined in EDA's regulations.