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The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund is inviting applications for financial assistance or technical assistance grants through the Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program for fiscal year 2021. FA awards of up to $1 million are available for CDFIs serving Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian populations to enhance their lending operations, while TA grants of up to $150,000 aim to build CDFIs’ organizational capabilities. The funding is contingent on availability, and applicants must adhere to various application and eligibility guidelines outlined by the Treasury Department's CDFI Fund.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend the information collection for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, specifically focusing on shipbuilding and ship repair facilities' surface coating operations. This request, approved through February 2025, aims to ensure compliance with air quality standards by gathering data from affected facilities. Public comments are open until March 31, 2025, and can be submitted via www.regulations.gov or mail. The facilities involved in this process are required to provide initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports to ensure they meet the necessary standards.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture is implementing a new rule to establish standardized formulas for calculating user fees for services provided by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). The changes aim to help FGIS charge fees that cover the costs of these services and maintain a reserve fund for operations, as required by law. The rule also includes some corrections and updates to existing regulations without imposing new requirements. These new fee regulations will ensure greater transparency and predictability for businesses using FGIS services.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is inviting public comments on the renewal of an information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested individuals can submit their feedback by March 31, 2025. The collected data involves procedures for terminating jurisdiction of mining operations and other related activities under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The agency is seeking input on the necessity, timeliness, burden estimate, and methods to enhance utility and minimize respondent burden, including through technological means.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters due to a report of rescue hoist cable assemblies having a defective ball end. This AD requires users to inspect these cable assemblies and replace them if necessary, to prevent failure that could pose a danger during rescue operations. The directive was influenced by a European safety agency's guidance and aims to address the safety concern promptly. The FAA is accepting public comments until March 21, 2025, and the AD will become effective on February 19, 2025.

The Department of Labor submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request is focused on collecting data related to the safety and health measures for refuse piles and impoundment structures in mining operations, which are critical for preventing accidents and injuries. Public comments are invited on whether the information collection is necessary and how it might be improved, with all feedback due by February 18, 2021. The Department aims to minimize the burden on businesses by using efficient data collection methods.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a rule clarifying how spectrum sharing will work between different generations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems. The rule sets specific technical criteria, including a limit on interference to earlier established satellite systems to promote effective coordination and protect network operations. A transitional protection period of ten years is specified, after which later systems must share spectrum equally with earlier systems. These measures aim to ensure efficient use of satellite spectrum and facilitate a competitive environment for new satellite entries.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to seek approval to extend a currently approved information collection known as the Agritourism Directory. This directory helps small and medium-sized farmers enhance market access by listing working farms, ranches, and related operations that provide recreational and educational opportunities. The information gathered will be used to update the USDA's National Local Food Directories, which connect consumers and wholesale buyers with local food sources. Comments on the notice are invited and must be received by March 24, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FCC is specifically asking for feedback on whether the proposed information collection is necessary and useful, whether its burden estimation is accurate, and how to improve the collection process, especially for small businesses. The notice outlines the revised rules for licensing and spectrum usage by commercial and space earth stations and provides a detailed burden estimate, including time and cost burdens. Public comments are due by May 5, 2025.

The Coast Guard has extended the timeframe for a temporary safety zone around the Kernwood Avenue Bridge, located between Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts, due to ongoing repair work. The zone will now be in effect until November 30, 2025. This safety zone is designed to protect people, boats, and the surrounding environment from possible risks during the bridge repairs. Generally, individuals or vessels cannot enter this zone unless they have special permission from the Captain of the Port Boston. The public is encouraged to comment on this rule by March 31, 2025.