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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4130
    Reading Time:about 5 hours

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes a voluntary program called the ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (AV STEP) for vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS). The program aims to review and oversee these vehicles, focusing on safety and public transparency. Participants can apply to perform specific operations or seek exemptions from certain safety standards. The program is designed to help NHTSA monitor the safe development of ADS while collecting data that could inform future safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to create a new program to make sure self-driving cars are safe and people know how they work. But joining the program might be hard and expensive, and some important companies might not play along.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104088
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear from people about a plan to make ocean learning better by asking teachers and others for their thoughts. They want to make sure they're doing a good job and they've given everyone until February 18, 2025, to share ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7137
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension to collect information related to Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR. This rule requires money market funds to report important events to the SEC, which helps them oversee these funds and keep investors informed. The reporting process is estimated to take about 8.5 hours and cost $1018.5 per report, with six reports expected annually. Public comments on this information collection are invited and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants to keep an eye on money market funds by having them tell about important things that happen. They asked another group if they can keep doing this, and they think it takes a bit of time and money to do the reports. They want people to say what they think before a month is up!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102938
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to desert land entry applications for agricultural purposes in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency aims to reduce paperwork and is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity, accuracy, impact on respondents, and methods to enhance the quality of the information collected. Comments are open until January 17, 2025, and should be submitted through the specified online portal. The existing OMB control number for this collection is due to expire on April 30, 2025, and BLM requests its renewal for an additional three years.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management wants to hear what people think about a form that farmers fill out to use desert land for growing plants, and they want to make the form better by hearing ideas from others. They also say it might take two hours to fill out, and they want to make sure everyone knows their information might be shared with others.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100538
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Handbook 391. This request is related to collecting information from state workforce agencies to process unemployment claims for federal employees. The DOL aims to obtain authorization to collect this information for three years, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The Labor Department wants to know what people think about their plan to ask for information to help federal workers who lose their jobs get money while they're unemployed. They want to be sure it's really needed, easy to understand, and not too much trouble for people to do.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2299
    Reading Time:about 69 minutes

    The proposed rule requires banking organizations to notify their primary federal regulator within 36 hours of determining in good faith that a "computer-security incident" has occurred that could cause significant disruptions to operations. A "notification incident" is an incident deemed serious enough to impact banking services or financial stability. Additionally, bank service providers must alert at least two individuals at affected banking organization customers immediately upon experiencing a significant disruption lasting four or more hours. This rule aims to ensure timely and effective responses to potential cybersecurity threats impacting the banking sector.

    Simple Explanation

    In simple words, this rule says that if a bank's computer has a serious problem, they need to tell the people in charge within 36 hours. Also, if a helper company for the bank has a big problem that lasts a while, they must let the bank know right away.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3170
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on its information collection process for the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. The comment period is open until February 16, 2021, and is intended to get feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the information collection. The USCIS will submit the collection request for an extension, without changes, to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Interested individuals can submit their comments online, considering the estimated time and cost the collection imposes on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants people to tell them what they think about a form used by folks from other countries who want to stay in the U.S. a bit longer. They will use this feedback to make sure the form is easy to understand and not too costly or hard to fill in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7302
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting public comments on a new proposed information collection aimed at improving customer services. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the notice allows for 60 days of public input on the proposed data gathering effort. The information collection seeks to enhance the customer experience with government services, similar to private-sector standards, using a variety of methods such as surveys and interviews. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity of this data collection, its estimated burden, and suggestions for improving its effectiveness and minimizing its impact on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Housing wants to know what people think about a new plan to make their services better, like how businesses ask customers for feedback. They are asking for thoughts on this plan for 60 days, but the document is a bit unclear about how they would keep people's information safe and what it would cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10938
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to renew and revise its information collection for student admissions to Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. The aim is to make the application process easier, including allowing digital submissions. Public comments on this collection effort are invited, especially on its necessity, accuracy, clarity, and ways to reduce burdens on respondents. The deadline to submit comments is March 31, 2025, and more details are available through provided online links.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Indian Education wants to make it easier for students to apply to certain schools by letting them do it online and is asking people to share their thoughts on this plan. They also want to make sure that personal information is kept safe when people give feedback.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14242
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, is seeking public comments on their proposal for updating information collection from businesses applying for foreign-trade zone (FTZ) status. These applications allow businesses to request new or modified zone statuses and assess the economic impact of these zones. The information collected helps evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of these zones, as well as the burden on the public. People have until May 30, 2025, to send their comments, which will become part of the public record.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to hear from people about how they collect information from companies that want special trade areas, called foreign-trade zones, which help businesses save money. They ask everyone to share their thoughts by the end of May 2025, so they can understand if the process is good or if it needs fixing.

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