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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a rule to designate critical habitat for four distinct population segments of the foothill yellow-legged frog in California under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal outlines the locations and features necessary for the conservation of this frog species, covering around 760,071 acres. The proposal also considers potential impacts on land use, such as economic and national security concerns, as well as existing conservation plans. Public comments are invited until March 17, 2025, with requests for a public hearing due by February 28, 2025.

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the USDA has issued a final rule for the Rural eConnectivity Program, which aims to improve broadband access in rural areas through loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations. The program outlines eligibility criteria, application processes, and funding requirements. RUS is also seeking comments on aspects of this rule to refine future implementations. The program is designed to support rural infrastructure development and economic opportunities by providing reliable high-speed internet to underserved areas.

The proclamation by President Donald J. Trump designates January 24 to January 30, 2021, as National School Choice Week. It emphasizes the administration's commitment to educational reform by advocating for school choice, allowing families to choose the best educational settings for their children, regardless of economic status. The proclamation highlights the need for legislation to support educational freedom and scholarship programs, aiming to address educational inequity and provide equal opportunities for all students in the United States.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 13891, which is focused on improving agency guidance documents. This rule outlines how USAID will create, review, and issue guidance documents, ensuring they are non-binding and written clearly. It also establishes procedures for public access and comments on draft guidance documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and accountability, with no new reporting requirements or significant economic impact expected.

In this proclamation, President Donald J. Trump designates January 18, 2021, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, honoring the civil rights leader's legacy. The proclamation discusses Dr. King's fight for equality and justice through nonviolent means and highlights the Administration's efforts to promote economic opportunities, particularly for Black Americans. It emphasizes the need to continue striving toward Dr. King's dream of equality of opportunity and encourages Americans to participate in acts of service to honor his vision.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is updating its rules to increase the maximum civil monetary penalties to keep up with inflation, as required by several laws. These adjustments are made to ensure that penalties are effective and reflect current economic conditions. The adjustments will be effective immediately and apply to violations occurring from November 2, 2015, onwards. This rule change doesn't require public comment because it's mainly a technical update in line with legal requirements.

In Executive Order 13969, issued by the President of the United States, it is noted that many children suffered significant educational setbacks due to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order highlights the particular challenges faced by children with special needs and those from low-income and minority backgrounds, as well as the economic impact on families. To address these issues, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to use Community Services Block Grant funds to offer emergency learning scholarships to disadvantaged families. These scholarships can help pay for private schooling, homeschooling, or special education services, to ensure that more children have access to quality educational opportunities.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is requesting public feedback on its forms used in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), particularly Forms 3509 and 3510, which gather information to assess borrowers' declarations of necessity for PPP loans. Comments will assist the SBA in refining these forms and ensuring they are effective and not overly burdensome. Feedback is also sought on the overall necessity, utility, and potential improvements to the information collected. Public comments should be submitted by March 5, 2021, via the provided email address.

The Department of the Treasury is submitting multiple information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on these requests by March 31, 2025. One request involves proposals for public contracts for supplies and services, impacting businesses with an estimated 217,838 annual burden hours. Another is related to the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) program, which provided $2 billion in grants to transportation service providers both impacted by COVID-19 and required to maintain expenditure records for three years, with an estimated burden of 365 annual hours.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sales notice involving the Government of Australia. Australia has requested services to support the Tomahawk Weapon System, including logistics and engineering support, with an estimated value of $250 million. This sale aims to enhance the defense capabilities of a key U.S. ally in the Western Pacific, contributing to regional peace and stability. The sale will not impact the military balance in the area or U.S. defense readiness.