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The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has canceled the license for LongueVue Capital Partners II, LP to operate as a small business investment company. This decision was made under the authority granted by the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 and relevant federal regulations. Thomas Morris, the Director of Patient Capital Investments at the SBA, issued this notice.

The Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed meeting to discuss and evaluate certain grant applications. This meeting will happen on January 15, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will be a virtual meeting due to confidential matters related to trade secrets and personal privacy. The meeting is part of the NIH's program for reviewing time-sensitive opportunities in health research, as specified in their grant guidelines.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a temporary delay in the effective date of certain regulations that were originally published between December 2024 and January 2025. This delay, moving the date to March 21, 2025, follows a directive from President Donald J. Trump to review these regulations. The EPA made this decision immediately effective, without public comment, citing the need for additional review time and the impracticality of seeking public input so close to the original effective dates. The agency may consider further delays if needed, in line with the President's directive.

The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information related to maintenance wage rate recommendations. This effort is part of their responsibility to enforce prevailing wage requirements for low-income and affordable housing under certain federal regulations. Public Housing Agencies, Indian tribes, and other entities managing specific housing projects are required to pay these wages. The department is inviting public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection until May 27, 2025.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) of the Treasury Department is inviting applications for financial assistance and technical assistance grants under the CDFI Program for the fiscal year 2021. The program offers Financial Assistance (FA) awards up to $1 million and Technical Assistance (TA) grants up to $125,000 to eligible Community Development Financial Institutions to enhance their financial and organizational capacities. These awards prioritize low-income communities lacking access to affordable financial services. The application process requires compliance with specific federal regulations and submission deadlines via Grants.gov and the AMIS portal.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has received an application from Titan Health LLC to become registered to manufacture bulk quantities of marihuana for research purposes. This notice invites current registered bulk manufacturers and applicants to submit comments or objections by April 19, 2021. The DEA will review the application according to regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements and prevent unlawful distribution. If approved, Titan Health LLC would be authorized to manufacture pharmaceuticals for research but not engage in other activities without additional approval.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard. This proposal, submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity, utility, and the burden it may impose. Comments are accepted until March 12, 2021, and can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the upcoming launch of an online portal, available in Spring 2021, for licensees to request relief by proposing alternatives to certain regulatory requirements. This portal provides additional flexibility and permits the submission of these requests under specific sections of federal regulations. While using the portal is optional, licensees must still satisfy all current communication requirements and provide sufficient information for NRC to conduct technical evaluations. Public access to these requests and their supporting information will be available online.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the withdrawal of a previous document published in the Federal Register at 89 FR 92830. However, the Scientific Integrity Policy of HHS, aimed at maintaining high-quality science and rigorous policymaking, continues to be effective. This internal policy applies to HHS employees and can be accessed through the HHS website. The policy does not alter any existing federal regulations cited in the document.