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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking the public to share their thoughts on a new version of the management plan for the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NBNERR). This plan helps guide how the reserve operates, reviews progress, and adapts to changes every five years. The new draft plan aims to replace the one from 2010, introducing details like added staff and new goals. The public can view and comment on this plan until January 2, 2025, by reaching out to NOAA contacts or accessing the plan online.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public input on the development of ENERGY STAR product specifications. Since its inception in 1992, the ENERGY STAR program has been used to identify products that are highly energy-efficient. The EPA emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement in maintaining and expanding these product specifications. The public can participate by visiting the ENERGY STAR website or contacting the agency to join its mailing list for updates on product specification activities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on its plan to collect feedback from customers and stakeholders. This feedback aims to improve how the SEC delivers services and will gather opinions and perceptions, not statistical data. The SEC will conduct about 20 activities annually, involving around 30,000 respondents with each activity taking approximately 10 minutes. The public has the opportunity to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection until April 14, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the waters off Washington, Oregon, and California. These changes include adjustments to recreational fishery seasons and allocations for 2025. New measures are also proposed to transfer unused fishing quotas from Northern California to areas south of Point Arena to help maintain opportunities for anglers. The public is invited to provide comments on these proposed rules by January 27, 2025.

The Department of Defense is updating a rule related to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to transition property loss reporting to a newer, more integrated system called the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). This change replaces the outdated Defense Contract Management Agency eTool application, which had several limitations. The new system is designed to be more efficient and secure. The rule doesn't introduce new requirements but aims to maintain or potentially reduce compliance burdens by utilizing the technology offered by PIEE.

The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The meeting will no longer take place, and those interested in more information can contact Shana Banks, the Advisory Committee Branch Chief, or use the Federal Relay Service for TTY communication. The notice of this cancellation was approved by Ron Jarmin, Acting Director of the Census Bureau, and was officially published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2025.

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is holding a meeting on December 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Part of this meeting will be open to the public, except for the Executive Session, which will remain closed. The agenda will cover various topics, including reports from the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and CIO, as well as discussions on the 2025 corporate scorecard and management updates. For more details, Jenna Sylvester is available for contact.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has decided to continue the Federal Reserve Payments Study (FR 3066) for another three years without making any changes. This study helps estimate the number and value of cash and non-cash payments in the U.S. from different sources. The Board received a supportive comment from an industry association and plans to publish results in stages to ensure quality and reliability. The detailed results help policymakers, the industry, and the public understand payment activities in the country.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed changes to improve the operations of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), which oversees the reliability of the Bulk Power System. Under the new proposal, the ERO would need to submit performance assessments every three years instead of every five years, ensuring more timely reviews. FERC also suggests including more detailed discussions in these assessments and setting up a formal public comment period for stakeholders to provide suggestions. These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the ERO and adapt to the rapid changes in the electric industry.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has decided to withdraw the proposed "Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets" rule. This decision comes after receiving significant public feedback, with 13,241 comments during a 75-day comment period. Although the rule aimed to address unfair practices in livestock and poultry markets, the agency believes withdrawing it allows for reevaluation and further stakeholder engagement. The withdrawal does not change the agency's authority or existing legal requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act.