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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking an extension for the "NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units." This extension is essential for compliance with air quality standards and involves periodic reporting and recordkeeping by electric utility steam generating unit operators. The EPA expects a decrease in the burden on these operators due to fewer respondents, as there are no new coal-fired boilers being added and some existing units are being phased out. Public comments on this request are invited until February 10, 2021.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program for fiscal year 2021. The program aims to set up a Captioned and Described Educational Media Center to provide accessible educational materials, such as captioned and described video content, for students with disabilities. The center seeks to improve educational results for these students by developing and offering technology and media resources that are accessible and useful in classroom settings. The application submission deadline is April 27, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new information collection request to support its Construction Material Opportunities to Reduce Emissions (C-MORE) Program, which focuses on low embodied carbon construction materials. This initiative involves gathering data from state and local agencies, architectural firms, and other entities about the types and amounts of materials like concrete and steel they use, to help set thresholds for labeling products that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Public comments on the collection process can be submitted until February 18, 2025. The program aims to understand and potentially lower the emissions associated with construction materials through enhanced data analysis and reporting.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds for grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This notice of funding opportunity outlines the application process for both renewal and new applicants, specifying that operations funded by these grants will start on October 1, 2025. The main goal of the program is to provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families that are either currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The notice also details funding priorities, application submission instructions, and the eligibility criteria for organizations interested in applying for the grants.

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is inviting public comments on the continuation and extension of different information collection requests (ICRs) related to employee benefit plans. These ICRs cover various topics, including health plan enrollment notices, multiple employer welfare arrangements, and reporting procedures for top hat plans, among others. The public can submit their comments by March 7, 2025, and these comments will assist the Department in assessing the impact and effectiveness of these information requirements. The ICRs aim to help reduce the public's reporting burden and improve the understanding of the Department's data collection needs.

The Department of Education is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the Alaska Native Education (ANE) program, as outlined in the Federal Register notice. This program focuses on projects addressing the educational needs of Alaska Natives, including activities related to curriculum development, training, early childhood education, and remote learning infrastructure. Special preference will be given to projects that provide high-speed internet and remote learning options for underserved Native American students. Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in Alaska Native education, and they can apply individually or as part of a partnership. The application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the estimated funding available is $15.5 million.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the National Professional Development (NPD) Program. This

The IRS and Treasury Department have finalized regulations that extend the time individuals have to roll over qualified plan loan offset amounts from 60 days to their tax filing due date (including extensions) for the year the offset occurs. This extension was established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to help participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans who have an outstanding loan balance when they either leave their job or when their employer plan terminates. These regulations are effective from January 1, 2021, but individuals can choose to apply them to offsets deemed distributed on or after August 20, 2020. The regulations aim to simplify the process for taxpayers and provide clearer guidelines for plan administrators.

The Copyright Royalty Judges have issued a decision on how to interpret a regulation about “Gross Proceeds” for royalty payments under the 17 U.S.C. 112 license. This interpretation was needed due to a dispute between SoundExchange and Music Choice about how much Music Choice should pay in royalties for using digital sound recordings in business establishments. The Judges concluded that all fees and payments should be considered in these "Gross Proceeds," except certain in-kind payments, which only count if they're strictly for helping with the business service's operation. This decision was made to clarify the ambiguity in the existing regulations and ensure fair compensation for the use of music in business settings.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program, aimed at helping individuals with financial and academic aid to pursue postsecondary education. This program will distribute grants ranging from $232,050 to $1,280,000, with an estimated $55,994,306 in funds available. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, public and private agencies, and organizations experienced in serving disadvantaged youth. Up to 140 awards are expected, and applications need to be submitted by March 1, 2021, with a project period lasting up to 60 months.