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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.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has approved changes to Wyoming's regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. These changes allow for the disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades and towers as backfill in surface coal mining operations. The amendment aims to address the disposal challenges posed by the large number of wind turbine components while ensuring compliance with existing environmental standards. The rule will become effective on February 12, 2025, and does not impact air or water quality standards, so no further Environmental Protection Agency concurrence was needed.

The National Indian Gaming Commission has announced its annual fee rates for gaming operations. For tier 1, the fee rate is set at 0.00%, while tier 2 has a rate of 0.062% of assessable gross revenues, and a reduced rate of 0.031% applies to Class II revenues if the tribe has self-regulation certification. These rates will be effective from November 23, 2020, until changed. Additionally, the Commission has increased the fingerprint processing fee from $22 to $45 per card as of November 13, 2020, to cover updated equipment and compliance costs.

The National Park Service is proposing changes to how the U.S. participates in the World Heritage Convention. These updates aim to align U.S. regulations with the latest guidelines from UNESCO regarding cultural and natural heritage sites. The proposal includes refining procedures for nominating U.S. sites to the World Heritage List, ensuring adequate legal protection for nominated sites, and encouraging public involvement in heritage preservation. The public is invited to comment on these proposed rules, with feedback due by February 3, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to regulations for the American alligator to improve clarity and eliminate unnecessary rules, while still ensuring conservation efforts. The proposed rule aims to remove certain state-based sales conditions for alligator products, like hides, under the Endangered Species Act, which would streamline interstate and international commerce. These changes are in response to a petition from Louisiana and would help eliminate confusion between federal, state, and tribal regulations. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 22, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application from Arizona Public Service Company to approve the indirect transfer of certain licenses for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. This involves transferring possession-only rights from the Public Service Company of New Mexico to Avangrid Inc., making PNM and its parent company indirect subsidiaries of Avangrid. The NRC assures that the transfer will not impact PNM's responsibilities or the qualifications needed to hold the license. Public comments on the matter must be submitted by February 26, 2021, and anyone interested may request a hearing or petition to intervene by February 16, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information about handling and disposing of elemental mercury waste, as required by the Mercury Export Ban Act. They are inviting market research from interested parties to help develop strategies for managing this hazardous material. To gather information, the Department is asking entities to submit reports about their capabilities and experiences in treating and managing elemental mercury, as well as any innovative approaches they might have. This request aims to inform future regulatory actions and improve the department's ability to handle mercury efficiently.

The Department of the Treasury announced that information about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available on their website. This program provides $25 billion to help states, U.S. territories, local governments, and tribal communities with rental payments and utilities for those in need. At least 90% of the funds must be used for rent, utilities, and related expenses, while up to 10% can be used for housing stability services and administrative costs. More details and a payment information form can be found online.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request for the 2021-2023 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The program aims to support Native American libraries by enhancing digital services, educational programs, and preservation efforts. The agency seeks public comments to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection. Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, and the grants will help improve library services for diverse and underserved communities.

The Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a 60-day notice for public comments on extending a previously approved information collection. This request involves the procedure for Indian tribes under Public Law 280 to ask for concurrent federal criminal jurisdiction in their areas. The estimated number of respondents is less than 350, with each taking about 80 hours to respond, resulting in a total annual burden of 28,000 hours and a cost of $1,174,058. Public input is welcomed to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvement of this information collection.