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The Copyright Royalty Judges have started a new process to decide on fair rates and rules for using certain copyrighted works in public broadcasting from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027. Organizations interested in participating need to submit a Petition to Participate with a $150 fee using the eCRB online system by February 4, 2021. This proceeding occurs every five years and aims to set guidelines for the reproduction, distribution, and display of these works. Only licensed attorneys or individuals representing themselves can appear in this process.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that TM Forum, a non-profit corporation, has made changes to its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new members, including companies from India, Indonesia, and the United States, have joined the Forum, while others from countries like New Zealand and Panama have withdrawn. Certain existing members have also changed their names. The document indicates that the Forum will continue to update its membership information as needed and will notify relevant authorities accordingly.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice about a new filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. The public is invited to comment on this filing by January 27, 2025. The notice outlines the docket numbers and details related to the proceedings, listing the specific contracts and amendments under review. The information is available on the Commission's website, with certain sections being accessible to the public following specific guidelines.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice concerning a recent filing by the Postal Service for a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public about the filing and invites them to provide comments by March 17, 2025. The filing includes several requests related to adding or amending products on the Competitive product list, and each request is assigned a docket number and comes with specific details such as the filing authority and the appointed Public Representative. The Commission has specified the steps for submitting comments electronically through their website and has provided contact information for assistance.

The Postal Service has announced its request to the Postal Regulatory Commission to include a new domestic shipping services contract in the competitive products list. This contract, named Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 616, aims to be part of the Mail Classification Schedule's Negotiated Service Agreements. This request was submitted on February 6, 2025, and further details are accessible on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For more information, Sean C. Robinson can be contacted.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted technical amendments to fix various errors in rules and forms under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These changes aim to correct typographical mistakes and outdated references in the existing regulations. The updated guidelines aim to ensure the accuracy and currency of legal references and cross-references in SEC regulations and forms. These amendments will take effect on February 18, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced a notice regarding a Postal Service filing about a negotiated service agreement. The Commission has made the filing public, is inviting comments, and will hold proceedings to review the requests. Public comments on the requests are due by January 14, 2025. The notice provides details on where to submit comments and how to access the filings online, including information for contacting the Commission's General Counsel for those unable to submit comments electronically.

The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.

The Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded the Richardson Waiver, a policy that required following certain rule-making procedures beyond what the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) mandates for matters like public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts. The department will now align strictly with the APA, which generally exempts these matters from notice and comment procedures unless law requires otherwise. The Richardson Waiver imposed extra burdens that conflicted with the efficient operation of the department. Effective immediately, the department has more flexibility to issue rules without the previous procedural obligations.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, part of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. This program offers compensation to individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, which appoints special masters to review cases. The notice details a list of petitions received in December 2020, and invites interested parties to submit relevant information concerning the petitions.