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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.

The United States Mint, part of the Treasury Department, has announced the price for the Armed Forces 2.5 oz. Silver Medals, which will be $160.00. This announcement is documented as a notice in the Federal Register and provides the contact information for Ann Bailey, from the Mint’s Sales and Marketing team, for any further inquiries. The pricing is authorized under 31 U.S.C. 5111(a)(2).

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule to change how Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area boundaries are defined, making them more similar to those used for General Schedule (GS) locality pay areas. This rule, effective October 1, 2025, and impacting about 10% of FWS employees, aims to address pay disparities by reducing the number of FWS wage areas and aligning them more closely with GS locality pay areas. It is based on recommendations from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee (FPRAC) and is expected to result in pay increases for some workers while others may see little change or enter pay retention due to the restructuring.

The United States Mint, part of the Department of the Treasury, has released pricing information for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coin Program and the Christa McAuliffe Silver Dollar. These products, including gold coins, will be priced based on a grid available on the Mint's website. For more details or inquiries, contact the program managers, Rosa Matos or Rosa Williams, at the provided address or phone number. Authority for this announcement derives from Public Law 116-94 and Public Law 116-65.

The Department of the Treasury, through the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, issued a notice correcting previous errors regarding fees for surety and reinsuring companies, as published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024. The original document introduced new renewal fees for various types of reinsurers and increased existing fees, to be effective from January 1, 2025. Due to typographical errors affecting dollar amounts in the initial publication, corrections have now been issued, specifying the updated fee rates.

The United States Mint announced a public teleconference meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) scheduled for January 19, 2021. The meeting will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be accessible by dialing a specified number. The focus will be on evaluating designs for the 2021 “Morgan” and “Peace” silver dollars. The CCAC provides advice to the Treasury Secretary on coins, medals, and designs.

The United States Mint has announced a public meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) to be held on February 18, 2025. The meeting will take place remotely via video-conference from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time and will review designs for upcoming coin programs, including the 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin Program and the 2025 Sacagawea 25th Anniversary Coins. The public can watch the meeting live on the United States Mint's YouTube Channel, and members of the public can submit topics for consideration by emailing info@ccac.gov. For those needing accommodations, requests should be made by February 13, 2025, through specified contact details.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards in Fiscal Year 2025 for Special Education Parent Information Centers—Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). The PTI program aims to provide parents of children with disabilities high-quality training and information to help improve their children's educational outcomes. The agency has requested $33,152,000 for these awards, with approximately $25,800,000 intended for this competition. Applications are due by March 3, 2025, and are limited to parent organizations that meet specific guidelines, with several regional centers available in California, Florida, New York, and Texas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded approximately $5 million to the Ponce Health Sciences Foundation in Puerto Rico. This funding, expected to total $25 million over five years, will support research and surveillance on diseases spread by mosquitoes, like dengue virus. The Ponce Health Sciences Foundation is uniquely positioned to carry out this work due to its existing infrastructure and community trust. The project's goals include improving disease tracking, studying special populations like children and pregnant women, and enhancing collaboration with local stakeholders.

The Department of Justice, via the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on its proposal to update information collection requirements for renewing a Federal Firearms License (FFL). This involves changes to ATF Form 8 (5310.11) Part II, which is used to renew licenses every three years as required by law. The form has been revised with major updates, including changes to sections and instructions. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection until January 15, 2025.