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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106526
    Reading Time:about 46 minutes

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its Scientific Integrity Policy to foster a culture of scientific honesty and transparency. This Policy aims to ensure that all scientific activities within HHS are conducted without inappropriate interference, upholding principles like honesty, objectivity, and inclusivity. It outlines the responsibilities of HHS employees and provides protections for reporting violations. The Policy also covers procedures for addressing concerns, promoting open communication of scientific information, and ensuring accountability and professional development within the Department.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made a rule to make sure everyone is honest and fair when they do science, and it tells workers what to do if they see something unfair happening.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12578
    Reading Time:about 48 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice about proposed changes to the NYSE Chicago, Inc. rules to allow listing and trading of certain Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). These changes align NYSE Chicago rules with those of NYSE Arca, aiming for consistency and facilitating competition in ETP listings. The new rules are designed to enhance transparency and clarity in exchange rules while ensuring comprehensive oversight through existing surveillance measures. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on these proposals to the SEC.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is thinking about changing some rules to allow a special kind of stocks, called Exchange-Traded Products, to be bought and sold more easily on the NYSE Chicago, just like on another big exchange. They want to make sure everything is clear and fair, and they are asking people for their thoughts on these new ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 120
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice inviting comments on the renewal of an information collection regarding property management systems. The information collection aims to ensure accurate reporting of Government-owned property in the custody of NASA's award recipients and assess the effectiveness of their property management systems. The process will involve gathering data electronically from business and not-for-profit institutions, with the responses aiding in NASA's analysis and reporting. Comments are due by February 3, 2025, and NASA encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection initiative.

    Simple Explanation

    NASA wants to check if the people using its stuff are taking good care of it, and they're asking everyone to help by giving ideas on how to make sure everything is counted and safe. They will use computers to gather thoughts, but some details are still a bit unclear, like how they'll keep the info safe and fair.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100550
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) will hold its tenth public meeting as allowed by the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (FASTA). The meeting is set for January 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Washington, DC, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Board will talk about its past work and plan for future actions. People interested in attending should register online, and a transcript of the meeting will be available on the PBRB website afterward.

    Simple Explanation

    The Public Buildings Reform Board is having a meeting where they will talk about things they've done in the past and what they plan to do next. People can join the meeting if they sign up online, and later, they can read about what happened at the meeting on a website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102982
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice of a proposed rule change by MIAX PEARL, LLC, which operates an equities trading platform. This change involves updating their fee schedule to add more information regarding rebates for retail orders. This update is intended to clarify the rebates customers will receive when they make trades that add liquidity to the exchange. The proposal does not change the fees or rebates but aims to make the fee schedule easier to understand for users, ensuring transparency and reducing confusion.

    Simple Explanation

    MIAX PEARL, a company that helps people trade stocks, is updating their list of fees to make it easier to understand how much money people get back when they trade certain kinds of orders. They are not changing how much money people get back; they just want to make sure everything is clear so people are not confused.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102704
    Reading Time:about 83 minutes

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) has finalized changes to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations to align with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. These updates aim to make procedures for accessing information more accessible and clearly outlined for public understanding. The new rule reorganizes SSA's FOIA guidelines, clarifies terms like "commercial interest," and provides extensive details on processing requests, fees, and exemptions. The SSA hopes these changes will improve transparency and efficiency for both the agency and the public.

    Simple Explanation

    The Social Security Administration has made new rules to make it easier for people to get information, like making sure the rules are simple to understand. But there are still some tricky words and rules that might confuse people or make it hard to ask for help or find out what's going on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7576
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is renewing its request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves the NASA New Technology Reporting System, which requires contractors involved in research and development to report inventions, patents, data, and copyrights. The information is collected through an electronic system, and the burden on respondents is estimated in terms of hours and cost. NASA encourages public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    NASA is asking for permission to keep using a system that helps them track and report new inventions and ideas from people they work with. They want to be sure it's easy and not too expensive for these people to tell NASA about their new ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99945
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its fee schedule, specifically regarding the use of Dedicated Cores. Dedicated Cores offer users full CPU processing power, which can improve trading performance, and are available on a voluntary basis. The Exchange plans to charge progressively higher fees based on the number of Dedicated Cores a user purchases beyond the initial two, which are free. The proposal also increases the overall cap on the number of Dedicated Cores a member can have to better meet demand while maintaining fairness in allocation due to physical space constraints.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cboe BYX Exchange wants to change how they charge people who use extra computer power for trading. If someone uses more than two special computer parts called "Dedicated Cores," they need to pay more money.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 5694
    Reading Time:about 6 hours

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that requires its regulations to be reviewed periodically, with most regulations set to expire automatically every ten years unless reviewed. This is intended to ensure that regulations stay up-to-date and relevant. The final rule also includes processes for public comments and specifies the criteria for reviews, which include assessing whether the regulations significantly impact small entities, and if they are still necessary or need amendments. Certain regulations, such as those mandated by federal law and the annual Medicare payment update rules, are exempt from these reviews.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Health wants to check its rules every ten years to make sure they still work well, like making sure toys are still safe to play with. But there are some worries that this could be a lot of work and might lead to some rules going away by mistake.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 6828
    Reading Time:about 58 minutes

    The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has finalized new regulations for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act, reflecting updates from the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. These revisions aim to make the regulations easier to understand and use, improving public access to government records and information. The final rules also incorporated public feedback, with changes ensuring transparency and a presumption of openness while also addressing how requests and appeals are processed. Additionally, the CEQ has updated administrative procedures, including the handling of fees and how appeals are managed, to align with current policies and practices.

    Simple Explanation

    The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) changed some rules to make it easier for people to ask for and get information from the government, and they also made sure to listen to what people said about how these rules should be.

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