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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced its intent to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new data collection project focused on Long COVID. This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the AHRQ's Long COVID Care Network, which has been set up to improve healthcare access and services for Long COVID patients, particularly those from underserved communities. The project will include interviews and surveys with healthcare providers and aims to gather insights into how well the care strategies are working and their reach. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 18, 2025.

The Department of Justice has proposed a change to a Consent Decree related to violations of the Clean Air Act by Ohio Fresh Eggs, LLC and its associated entities. The original decree required the company to reduce pollution from facilities housing egg-laying chickens. The proposed change aims to address continued violations by implementing alternative solutions approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and imposing penalties totaling $5,816,250. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement, and the details can be reviewed on the Department of Justice's website.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has submitted a proposal to increase fees related to its Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) Ports and SQF Purge Ports by 10%, effective January 1, 2025. This increase aims to help the Exchange maintain and enhance its market technology infrastructure. The company argues that it hasn't raised these fees since the mid-2010s, while inflation and the costs of improving services have increased. The proposal invites interested individuals to send comments or concerns to the Securities and Exchange Commission within the stipulated period.

The Department of State has updated the Exchange Visitors Skills List, which identifies countries that need people with certain specialized skills. This list is used to see if someone in the U.S. on a "J" nonimmigrant exchange visa must spend two years in their home country before applying for other U.S. visas. This updated list replaces the previous version from 2009 and incorporates factors like a country’s GDP and migration rates to decide which skills are necessary. This list helps with U.S. foreign policy and doesn't require the usual public comment process due to its relation to foreign affairs.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing a new interpretive rule to help companies and investors understand existing rules around electronic fund transfers (EFTs) as people use new ways to transfer money for personal purposes. This rule stems from growing interest in products like stablecoins and virtual currencies, which are gaining use in non-traditional payment systems. The goal is to ensure consumer rights and liabilities under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) are clear and consistently applied, preventing confusion and competitive disadvantages among service providers. They seek public feedback on this proposal by March 31, 2025.

The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for its 10 gigabit physical port connections from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee adjustment is intended to help the Exchange maintain and improve its technology infrastructure. The Exchange argues that the increased fee is still competitive compared to similar fees charged by other exchanges and that it has not changed this fee since 2018 despite inflation. The proposal is currently open for public comments, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2025.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public comments regarding the extension of an information collection requirement related to grants and cooperative agreements. This requirement, backed by the Paperwork Reduction Act, involves collecting and using data on the integrity and performance of grant and agreement recipients. The data helps ensure compliance with federal regulations and includes maintaining systems like the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). Comments are due by March 16, 2021, and can be submitted online via the Federal eRulemaking portal.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proposing updates to their application plan for the Mental Health and Substance Use Block Grants for fiscal years 2026-2027. These changes aim to improve clarity, update terminology, and better integrate behavioral health with overall health care. SAMHSA is inviting public comments on whether these information collections are helpful and necessary, and how they might reduce the burden on respondents. The estimated time commitment for these processes is projected to remain the same.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing a new system of records called the Community Care Provider Profile Management System (PPMS), as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will maintain records of non-VA health care providers participating in VA community care programs. The information stored in this system includes providers' personal and professional details, such as name, contact information, and identification numbers. The VA outlines several routine uses for this information, primarily involving disclosure to appropriate agencies for purposes like verifying provider credentials or responding to legal requests, all while ensuring compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA.

The U.S. Department of Energy is updating its Privacy Act System of Records, specifically the DOE-24 Land Records System. This update is intended to align with new formatting requirements and improve Privacy Act coverage for business processes and information. Key changes include revised privacy measures, updated categories for individuals and records, and the incorporation of cloud-based services for data storage. The department is seeking public commentary on these changes before they take effect on January 21, 2025.