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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. This program, part of the Department of Commerce, aims to improve ocean and coastal environmental understanding through education grants. To achieve this, NOAA is extending its existing data collection efforts to monitor and improve B-WET activities by gathering feedback from grant recipients and teachers. Comments on the proposal are invited until February 18, 2025, to help evaluate and enhance the program’s effectiveness.

The Office on Violence Against Women in the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to the Abuse in Later Life Program. This program provides training to law enforcement, prosecutors, and court officials to better address elder abuse and violence against older individuals. The proposed data collection is an extension of an already approved effort and involves about 15 participants completing a progress report twice a year, each taking about an hour. Comments are open until April 28, 2025, and the DOJ seeks approval to continue this data collection for another three years.

The Department of Defense has announced a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia, focusing on a training program for the Royal Saudi Air Force and other Saudi forces. This program includes flight, technical, and military education, and aims to cover civilian casualty avoidance, human rights, and command and control. The training is valued at approximately $1 billion and will strengthen Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities, helping them align more closely with U.S. military practices without affecting the current military balance in the Middle East. There is no principal contractor, and training will be managed by U.S. government or contracted personnel.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice has announced plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves the Abuse in Later Life Program. This initiative supports efforts to address elder abuse through enhanced training for professionals and improved community responses. Public comments on the data collection process are being accepted until January 31, 2025, with a particular focus on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection.

The Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for fiscal year 2025 to establish a National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students and Youth with Disabilities. This center aims to help educational and vocational rehabilitation agencies support students with disabilities in successfully transitioning from high school to further education or employment. The goal is to improve graduation rates, reduce dropout rates, and enhance postsecondary outcomes with increased collaboration and resources. Interested parties can apply for funding to help achieve these objectives by following the guidelines and deadlines outlined in the notice.

The Coast Guard has made available a policy letter titled "Guidelines for Obtaining STCW Endorsements for Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations." This policy offers guidance on how mariners can voluntarily obtain endorsements for operating vessels that use gases or low flashpoint fuels in line with international safety and training standards. The endorsements are not mandatory, but the Coast Guard will issue them to mariners who meet the training requirements. This policy is intended to help mariners and vessel operators ensure compliance with international standards, especially when operating in foreign ports.

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend a previously approved information collection for the Disability Grant Program. This program aims to address violence against women with disabilities by supporting grantee efforts, including training and services. They invite public comments on the information collection until April 28, 2025. Grantees, including various government and private organizations, will submit semiannual reports on their activities, estimated to take about one hour per report, resulting in a total annual burden of 36 hours.

The Department of Labor has granted an exemption to the Boilermakers Western States Apprenticeship Fund, allowing it to purchase a property in Page, Arizona, from Lodge 4, despite restrictions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This decision was made to avoid the costs and time of relocating the Plan's training program and because the property is already modified for this purpose. An independent fiduciary will ensure that the property is bought at fair market value, adhering to all necessary conditions. The purchase will help maintain the training program and provide administrative space for the Plan's headquarters.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sales notification involving the Government of Jordan's request to purchase an F-16 Air Combat Training Center, which includes various training devices and support services. The proposed sale, valued at approximately $60 million, aims to enhance Jordan's military training capabilities and strengthen its partnership with the United States. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the main contractor, and the sale is expected to support U.S. foreign policy by contributing to the stability and security of a key ally in the Middle East. The transaction will not alter the military balance in the region and requires the presence of two U.S. contractors in Jordan for two years.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a proposed sale of military equipment to the Government of Greece, including up to 40 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and various supporting items, with an estimated total cost of $8.6 billion. This sale is intended to support U.S. foreign policy by strengthening the military capabilities of Greece, a NATO ally, and improving its ability to maintain regional security. The equipment will help Greece modernize its air force and enhance its interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. The DoD assures that this sale will not negatively affect U.S. defense readiness and has been authorized for export to Greece.