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The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule to improve the process of recording notices of termination to enhance efficiency. This update clarifies timeliness rules for such notices and expands permissible methods for serving them, including reputable courier services and email if the recipient consents. It also broadens the definition of "harmless errors" to cover minor mistakes in compliance, which do not materially impact the notice. Additionally, the Office plans to explore the development of a directory for digital communication and public comments regarding form templates for these notices.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has issued a notice about its systems of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. This update outlines changes in record systems and introduces new routine uses for the stored data, aiming to ensure that individuals can request information with accuracy and precision. The document also details various systems related to grants, personnel, finances, and complaint case files, specifying how these records are stored, accessed, and maintained. The changes reflect the adoption of electronic technology and administrative updates within the agency.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an order permanently banning Jerrod Nichols Smith from providing services related to drug product applications. This decision follows his conviction on multiple felony counts of mail fraud and obstruction of justice, connected with the unlawful distribution and misrepresentation of prescription drugs. Smith's company, Cumberland Distribution, was involved in distributing drugs illegally obtained from unlicensed sources, leading to significant profit from falsified documents and drug mislabeling. After being notified, Smith did not respond or request a hearing, resulting in his debarment which prohibits him from engaging in drug product services.