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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.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public to provide feedback on its current information collection methods related to power system reliability standards. These standards help transmission and distribution providers maintain electrical stability and respond to power system issues. FERC is also merging several reporting requirements into a single collection to streamline the process. Public comments are welcomed until March 3, 2025, to ensure the efficiency and necessity of these collections.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This increase is intended to help maintain and improve market technology and services. The Exchange argues that the price adjustment is in line with competitors and justified by inflation since the last fee change in 2018. The SEC is soliciting comments from the public on this proposed rule change.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee schedule, specifically increasing the cost of 10 gigabit (Gb) physical connectivity ports from $7,500 to $8,500 per month. This fee adjustment is intended to support the maintenance and improvement of market technology and services while staying competitive compared to fees charged by other exchanges. The proposed change is also meant to reflect inflation and investments the Exchange has made since the last fee adjustment in 2018. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on this proposal until January 21, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) related to money market instruments. DTC aims to streamline the securities eligibility process by moving the processing of money market instruments to a more modern system, updating rules, consolidating provisions, and reducing paperwork requirements. The proposed changes are meant to make the process more efficient, simplifying the requirements for participants and issuers. This proposal is designed to enhance the overall processing and settlement of securities transactions.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting data for the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) COVID-19 Testing Program. This program helps monitor the use of $225 million in federal funds provided to support COVID-19 testing in rural areas. Funded clinics report on their testing activities, the number of patients tested, and positive results. Comments and suggestions about the data collection process are invited to ensure the information gathering is efficient and useful.

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are proposing to permanently waive certain premarket notification requirements for specific medical devices. This action follows temporary waivers provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to make medical devices more accessible. The proposal includes making seven class I devices and 84 class II devices permanently exempt from the 510(k) premarket notification requirement, which typically involves a costly and time-consuming process. The public is invited to comment on the proposed exemptions and suggest improvements to the regulatory system concerning medical devices.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a request for information (RFI) to explore the impact of ageism in healthcare. The agency seeks public input on how age-related stereotypes and biases affect health care quality and access. AHRQ is interested in learning about innovative strategies to address these challenges, with responses informing future research and policies to improve healthcare for older adults. The public can submit their comments until March 15, 2025, but the agency will not respond individually to submissions.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking public feedback on a new information collection request related to cybersecurity incident reporting. They plan to update their current incident reporting form to gather more useful data for preventing and responding to cyber threats. CISA has decided to revise some questions based on previous feedback to reduce the burden on those completing the forms, and they are focusing on improvements related to preparedness for handling incidents and the sharing of specific data. The updated process aims to help CISA enhance its analysis and response to cybersecurity threats. Comments from the public are welcomed until February 18, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.