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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Retirement Services is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on the reinstatement of an expired information collection request known as the Alternative Annuity Election, RI 20-80. This form is for individuals to choose between receiving a reduced annuity plus a lump sum or an unreduced annuity alone. Comments can be submitted until June 16, 2025, through the Federal Rulemaking Portal. The OPM highlights a desire for feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is inviting public comments on the Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire, FMCS Form R-22, which they plan to submit for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB). This form is used to evaluate the qualifications of private citizens who apply to be listed as professional arbitrators, helping FMCS maintain a roster of qualified individuals. Comments on this information collection request must be submitted by May 6, 2025. The questionnaire is part of FMCS's efforts to provide facilities for voluntary arbitration and is mandated by the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947.

The Postal Regulatory Commission issued a notice about a filing from the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement related to competitive products, like Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail contracts. The notice invites public comments on specific requests identified by docket numbers, with comments due by January 23, 2025. The requests seek to add new service agreements or modify existing ones on a competitive product list. Public portions of these requests are available on the Commission's website, and certain materials are under seal.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a proposed information collection, inviting the public to participate in a survey connected to the 2025 Digital Development Awards. This survey aims to help select award winners who utilize digital technology for inclusive growth. Comments and recommendations on the survey are due by February 24, 2025. This action is in compliance with legal requirements, as USAID must notify the public and gain approval from the Office of Management and Budget before conducting such collections.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced its intention to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a new advanced nuclear reactor technology park at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This project includes evaluating various environmental effects associated with building, operating, and dismantling advanced nuclear reactors, with a total power output not exceeding 800 megawatts. The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposed action and alternatives until March 19, 2021. TVA plans to consider environmental, social, and economic impacts, and anticipates the completion of the final report by Spring 2022.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to renew exemptions for 15 individuals, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) even though they do not meet the hearing requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These exemptions will enable hard of hearing and deaf drivers to continue driving across state lines. The renewals are valid for two years unless they are revoked for reasons such as failure to comply with the terms or a reduction in safety standards. No public comments were received during the comment period.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change. This change aims to align the exchange's rules for listing options with $1 strike prices with those of its affiliate, Cboe Exchange, Inc. The SEC has approved an immediate effect for this rule change, bypassing the usual 30-day waiting period, because it does not raise new regulatory concerns and helps ensure consistent rules across related exchanges. The public is invited to submit comments on this rule change by February 19, 2025.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division announced its intent to submit a request for an information collection regarding the FBI Expungement and Sealing Form (FD-1114) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is intended to ensure information accuracy within the FBI's systems and is required by federal regulations. The public has until April 28, 2025, to provide comments on the proposed collection. The information collection targets state, local, tribal, and federal governments, with an estimated 147,610 respondents and a total annual burden of 8,611 hours.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in Tioga County under the Clean Air Act. This plan shows how the area has maintained safe ozone levels and includes measures to ensure it continues through 2027. The EPA is asking for public comments by March 10, 2021, and will consider these before making a final decision. This action is part of efforts to manage and improve air quality to protect public health.

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.