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The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule making clarifying changes to the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order. These changes update definitions and processes such as nominations, voting methods for Board meetings, financial reporting, and when exemptions can be requested, to better align with current industry practices. The updates also address how partnerships are recognized and clarify the obligations for paying assessments. Despite some mixed feedback during the public comment period, the rule aims to reduce confusion and improve fairness in the paper and paper-based packaging industry.

The Department of Education has released a notice inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowship Program. This program offers grants to colleges and universities to support fellowships for faculty members conducting research abroad to improve their language skills and area studies expertise. The notice outlines important details regarding eligibility, application requirements, and evaluation criteria, with a focus on research projects in specific world regions and academic fields, as well as promoting equity in access to educational resources. The deadline for application submission is March 10, 2025.

The Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order has been amended to increase the assessment rate from $0.35 to $0.41 per thousand board feet. This rule is administered by the Softwood Lumber Board under the oversight of the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA. The additional funds will support ongoing and new initiatives to promote softwood lumber. This change follows the review of past expenditures and revenues and aims to support the lumber industry's growth, addressing both current challenges and new opportunities.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed data collection related to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). This proposal involves research exceptions for genetic testing within group health plans and insurance, ensuring that participation is voluntary and does not affect eligibility or benefits. The public can submit comments until April 30, 2025, via the specified website. The aim is to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this data collection process.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the USDA, is inviting commodity boards to propose topics for funding under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program. These topics, which should align with AFRI's priority areas like plant and animal health, food safety, or rural communities, will be co-funded by NIFA and the commodity boards. To have their topics considered for the fiscal year 2021, proposals must be submitted by March 5, 2021. If accepted, the commodity boards must provide funding equal to NIFA's contribution for grants awarded based on these topics.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule to establish new safeguards for research involving human fetal tissue from elective abortions. The rule includes requirements for informed consent from pregnant women, prohibits financial incentives related to tissue donation or abortion, and mandates how human fetal tissue should be sourced and disposed of. HHS aims to ensure the ethical conduct of such research by aligning its regulations with established ethical guidelines and federal laws, enhancing oversight, and stressing the importance of truly voluntary informed consent. The proposal invites public comments to help refine these regulations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information for a project led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The project aims to improve NCI's programs through research involving pre-testing strategies and gathering feedback from various stakeholders like cancer research advocates and healthcare professionals. This information will help the NCI refine their approaches and better match advocates to NCI initiatives. Public comments on this request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on information collection related to scientific research and exemptions under fishing regulations, as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Interested parties have until March 10, 2025, to submit their comments, which will help NOAA assess and minimize the reporting burden. This request is an extension of an existing collection and involves submitting reports and requests for permits regarding scientific and educational activities that require temporary exemptions from regular fishing rules. Comments will assist in evaluating the necessity, feasibility, and impact of these collections.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a new survey they want to conduct about young adults on the autism spectrum. This survey, part of the Research Support Services for Employment of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum (REYAAS) Project, aims to gather data on the experiences of autistic young adults in the workforce to help improve policies and programs. The public can write comments about the necessity and impact of this information collection by April 23, 2025. More details can be obtained by contacting Nicole Bouchet at the DOL.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking for public comments on an information collection related to fisheries in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Fishers will work with NOAA to voluntarily collect detailed data during fishing trips using specific software. This data helps improve understanding of fish populations and can inform management decisions based on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Public comments on this information collection are open until May 19, 2025.